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[L-R] Shooter Jennings and Marilyn Manson

Shooter Jennings: "Marilyn Manson's miraculous poetic ability doesn’t grow cold, like a lot of people’s songwriting"

By Jonathan Horsley

Manson's guitarist and producer discusses the enigmatic singer's new album We Are Chaos, the pair's eerily similar musical taste, and why his favorite amp is a Gallien-Krueger

Sparta's Jim Ward

Sparta's Jim Ward: "The way I play guitar is so influenced by ability - or lack of ability - to play barre chords!"

By Adam Kovac

The At the Drive-In refugee dives into Trust the River, Sparta's first album in 14 years

H.E.R

H.E.R.: "I play melodies that feel closer to what a singer would do, as opposed to a guitar player"

By Amit Sharma

The Grammy-winning RnB singer-songwriter on feel over theory, the enduring genius of Jimi Hendrix and the creation of her stunning new signature Fender Stratocaster

The 8 best amps for metal 2020: the loudest and proudest metal amps from PRS, Orange, Marshall and more

The 8 best amps for metal 2020: the loudest and proudest metal amps on the market

By Guitar World Staff, Jonathan Horsley

These powerhouse guitar amps from EVH, Peavey, Orange and more will have you primed to seek and destroy straight from the box

Sin Shake Sin

Sin Shake Sin: "People on social media are calling this album the soundtrack to the pandemic"

By Mark McStea

Released just before COVID-19 hit its initial peak, Stacy Hogan discusses his eerily relevant new album, The Mess We've Made

Classic gear: Boss DM-2

By Total Guitar editors

The classic 80s bucket-brigade delay, the DM-2 is still coveted for its warm, lush echo

Jimi Hendrix in 1967

Jimi Hendrix: paying tribute to the ultimate guitar hero, 50 years on

By Amit Sharma

On the 50th anniversary of his death, Total Guitar celebrates the life and art of the greatest guitar player that ever lived

The 8 best fuzz pedals 2020: a guitar effects essential for your pedalboard

The 8 best fuzz pedals 2020: a guitar effects essential for your pedalboard

By Alex Lynham

Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Hendrix? You’ve come to the right place

The best guitar capos 2020: 10 top choices for acoustic and electric guitar

The best guitar capos 2020: 10 top choices for acoustic and electric guitar

By Chris Bird

From electric or acoustic guitar, to ukulele and 12-string, a capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument

Rob Caggiano

Rob Caggiano waxes lyrical on his new Jackson signature, the Shadowcaster

By Brad Angle

The Volbeat lead guitarist also talks ongoing projects outside of the band, his current rig and working as both a producer and a musician at once

The best electric guitars under $2,000: top spec guitars for intermediate and pro players

The best electric guitars under $2,000: high-end guitars for intermediate and pro players

By Guitar World Staff, Chris Corfield

Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Strats to seven-strings

The Doors

Robby Krieger: “In the Doors’ music there are a lot of silences. We weren’t the type of band that had to fill up every little gap“

By Jonathan Horsley

The ex-Doors man on developing his style, free-form sensibility and how it was jazz informing the band all along

The best Stratocasters 2020: expert advice on the best Fender Strats around

The best Stratocasters 2020: expert advice on choosing the best Fender Strat for you

By Amit Sharma

These are the best Fender Stratocasters for every budget and playing style

Kristian Dunn of El Ten Eleven

El Ten Eleven's Kristian Dunn: "I'm not even a guitar player, I'm a bass player. I'm faking my way through it!"

By Alex Lynham

The post-rock duo's leader on how he builds a blockbuster bass sound, his expansive live rig and why Tautology ended up as a triple album

8 great guitars for kids: the best electric and acoustic guitars for children

By Jonathan Horsley

Everything you need to know to get your child playing the guitar today

Tracy Chapman Performing at the 15th Annual Bridge Benefit at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View Calif. on October 20th, 2001.

25 acoustic guitar songs that will take your unplugged skills to the next level

By Total Guitar editors

Expand your repertoire with tips and tricks for 25 classic acoustic songs, ideal for beginners and intermediate players

Best pickups for metal 2020: our guide to upgrading for high gain heaven

Best pickups for metal 2020: our guide to upgrading for high gain heaven

By Amit Sharma

Looking for more firepower? Our round-up of the best pickups for metal guitarists has you covered…

Jason Isbell: “As I get older, I tend to play fewer notes to try and make my point“

By Joe Bosso

The alt-country rocker discusses his "clean and loud" approach to recording a Strat through a Roland Jazz Chorus on Reunions

10 best compressor pedals 2020: enhance your electric guitar tone with compression

10 best compressor pedals 2020: Tame your tone's dynamics with compression

By Jonathan Horsley

With great options from Boss, Keeley, MXR and more, there has never been a better time to add one of the best compressor pedals to your pedalboard

Death Valley High's Reyka Osburn: “It’s hard for a guitar player to be a great frontman and really work the audience“

By Mark McStea

Five questions with the Death Valley High frontman