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
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
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
Two Minutes to Late Night: “Metal's not for everybody, but the show's an invitation for them to come and play in the metal sandbox” By Adam Kovac Drew Kaufman and Jordan Olds – aka Gwarsenio Hall – wax lyrical on the origins of their YouTube-based heavy metal talk show, and how it's adapted as a result of Covid-19
The 7 best cheap looper pedals 2021: essential budget loopers for your ‘board By Alex Lynham Yes, it really is possible to land a budget looper pedal from just $79 – we’ve got options from TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss and more
The Offspring: “We wanted to go back to basics: heavy guitars, bass and drums – and a melodic song underneath all that” By Amit Sharma Dexter Holland and Noodles talk production tips from Bob Rock, how to dial in a great punk-rock tone and the gear behind new album, Let The Bad Times Roll
While She Sleeps on why they've gone DIY: “People in the music industry have never picked up a guitar or written a song but they have the big opinions” By Amit Sharma Guitarists Sean Long and Mat Welsh dive deep on ditching management with their star-studded new album, Sleeps Society
The best guitars for kids in 2021, featuring top electric and acoustic guitars for children By Jonathan Horsley The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Emily Kinney: “My music is a place where I get to be the lead” By Cheri Amour Best known for her role as The Walking Dead's Beth Greene, the actor and songwriter dives deep into the themes of her latest record, The Supporting Character
Téa Campbell on how layered melodies and lots of guitar made Meet Me @ The Altar‘s energetic brand of pop-punk take off By Jim Beaugez The Reverend-toting six-stringer discusses the challenges of interstate collaboration, starting out early, and learning by music video
'68's Josh Scogin: “The guitar is the closest thing I have to the other side of that pandemic tunnel” By Matt Parker The noise-punk frontman talks returning to the stage post-Covid, his copious pedal collection and the Atlanta duo's raucous new album, Give One Take One
Meet 2020's Guitarists of the Year By Guitar World Staff Featuring the best electric and acoustic guitarists, best teacher, and best young guitarist, as picked by GW editors and star judges
Best distortion pedals 2021: the top 11 high-gain stompboxes for guitarists By Jonathan Horsley, Alex Lynham Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals available today
August Burns Red on expansive new Guardians Sessions EP: “There's only so many metal riffs you can write – so we decided to do something new” By Richard Bienstock The Pennsylvania metalcore vets on stripping down tracks from 2020's Guardians, Mariah Carey covers and their music being used as a torture device on NCIS: Los Angeles
Flock of Dimes' Jenn Wasner: “I'm such a fan of altered tunings. That's one of my favorite things about guitar – the malleability of it” By Matt Parker The Wye Oak guitarist and songwriter on the gear, ideas and thorny creative process behind spellbinding new Flock of Dimes album, Head of Roses
5 ways My Bloody Valentine changed the sound of guitar playing forever By Alex Lynham A deep dive into the forces behind MBV's formidable shoegaze approach, and how their pioneering take on the electric guitar changed the future of the instrument
Best rock guitars 2021: 8 of the finest rock-ready axes from Gibson, Fender, Ibanez and others By Amit Sharma Searching for the right guitar to rock people like a hurricane? Well, this list is sure to strike a chord
How Malina Moye teamed up with Bella Thorne for one of 2021's hottest hip-hop guitar crossovers By Guitar Gabby The blues-rock phenom lends her incendiary guitar style to Thorne's new single, Phantom, aided by a heavily customized Gibson Hendrix Flying V and lefty Fender Strat
Jaguar Jonze: "For me, guitars input imperfections, and that’s what adds to the storytelling" By Chris Schwarten The Aussie songwriter discusses how the guitar shapes her writing process, her COVID recovery, and the influence of spaghetti westerns on her music
Nick Johnston: "I wanted to evolve – and for me that meant learning how to sing, changing the guitars I use and experimenting with my tone" By Amit Sharma The progressive virtuoso details new project Archival, his fresh Tele-style signature Schecter and why he's an "old man" when it comes to gear
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