How TikTok is changing the face of guitar music By Chris Schwarten Short songs, new structures, and an emphasis on ‘vibes’ have all played a part in reshaping the role of the six-string
Wolf Alice drop fuzz-heavy new single, Smile By Matt Owen The raucous indie-rock riot, taken from the band's highly anticipated upcoming album Blue Weekend, features high-gain guitars, wall-shattering bass and hypnotic vocals
How the guitar works By Total Guitar editors In this beginner guitar lesson, we explain the what the different parts of the acoustic and electric guitar do
Of Mice & Men announced new EP Bloom, reveal pummeling, riff-heavy title track By Sam Roche The Californian metallers' latest offering arrives May 28 via SharpTone
Gibson unveils stunning vintage-inspired Marcus King signature 1962 ES-345 By Matt Owen The new semi-hollow is based on King's original 345, handed down to him by his grandfather, and boasts a series of period-accurate and personally appointed fixtures
Ernie Ball unveils a spectrum of new finishes for its flagship guitars and basses By Sam Roche The company's StingRay RS, Cutlass RS, Sabre, Bongo and StingRay Special bass models receive an aesthetic revamp
Harley Benton launches affordable Exotic Wood Custom range of acoustic guitars By Matt Owen The new family of six-strings, which is composed of Grand Auditorium, Dreadnought and Parlor-sized guitars, boasts a choice of koa, flamed koa or java tops and integrated Fishman electronics
Laurens Houvast delivers a six-string thrash-metal onslaught with this playthrough of Cryptosis's Conjuring the Egoist By Sam Roche The relentless thrash masterclass comes from the Dutch metallers' debut album, Bionic Swarm
Watch Yngwie Malmsteen turn a vintage 1959 Gibson Les Paul into a shred machine By Matt Owen The dormant, highly sought-after six-string was awoken by a blaze of high-gain glory, playing host to Malmsteen’s dizzying technical wizardry
The best delay pedals 2021: 11 top recommendations for your pedalboard By Alex Lynham Whether you prefer digital or analog delay pedals, the options in this round-up will help boost your creativity on the guitar
Joe Duplantier played a solo on the new Gojira album with a guitar string in his mouth By Sam Roche The frontman details how a grounding problem forced him to play with a rather unconventional technique
Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith swapped signature guitars on their debut Smith/Kotzen album By Matt Owen In a new interview with Guitarist, the rock icons reveal the Fender and Jackson signature-swapping antics that went on in the studio, and dismiss the notion that any guitarist can play bass
DSM and Humboldt launches feature-packed Simplifier DLX stereo amp By Sam Roche The unit boasts two discrete preamps – each with three amp modes and three gain modes – and a host of routing options
Mudvayne to reunite following 12-year hiatus for a series of live festival performances By Matt Owen The heavy metal outfit are set to make their first live appearances as Mudvayne since 2009, and will perform at four Danny Wimmer Presents festivals later this year
Opeth announce 20th anniversary deluxe reissue of seminal progressive death metal effort Blackwater Park By Richard Bienstock The landmark album “was the stepping stone into professionalism for us,” says Opeth leader Mikael Åkerfeldt
Brian May plays Beethoven’s Ode to Joy for new single “uniting the Spanish music industry” By Richard Bienstock “A stupendous event,” the Queen guitarist says of Himno a la Alegría
The Struts team up with Paris Jackson for silky new single, Low Key In Love By Matt Owen The UK glam-rockers’ new single features a guest vocal from the daughter of Michael Jackson, as well as a bounty of Rolling Stones-style guitar work and sleek chordal constructions
The 8 best fuzz pedals 2021: add some filth with this guitar effects essential for your pedalboard By Alex Lynham Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you
Washburn launches luxurious-looking, affordably-priced Deep Forest Ebony Collection of acoustics By Richard Bienstock New models boast striped ebony tops and okoume backs and sides for “warm and bold” tone
Listen to Gary Moore’s scorching, previously unreleased live take on Freddie King’s blues classic, I’m Tore Down By Richard Bienstock The track hails from new compilation, How Blue Can You Get, featuring Moore deep cuts and alternate versions
