The secrets behind Johnny Marr's tone on The Smiths' How Soon Is Now? By Chris Gill How some unusual studio tricks shaped the sound of one of the indie icons' most popular tracks
10 ways guitarists can keep busy while stuck at home By Michael Astley-Brown Can’t leave the house? Here are 10 six-string activities that will occupy your time through a health crisis and beyond...
Nick Johnston: "I didn’t have a lot of money growing up - you learn to make gear sound good with what you have" By Peter Hodgson The instrumental master sheds light on his signature Schecter, songwriting and majestic new album, Wide Eyes in the Dark
Hällas: "We started with the plot and then made riffs that would fit the narrative. It was more of a soundtrack approach" By Amit Sharma Guitarists Marcus Pettersson and Alexander Moraitis discuss their latest synth-infused, video game-influenced prog-rock epic, Conundrum
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff review round-up By Alex Lynham Triangle, Green Russian, Op-Amp and Ram's Head Muffs rated - which is the right fuzz pedal for you?
The 10 best guitar lesson channels on YouTube By Jonathan Horsley Debunk your pentatonic misdeeds and workshop your technique from the safety of the world’s favourite online video platform. Let’s get learned, people!
The best pedalboard power supplies 2020: overhaul your guitar effects with these recommended power supplies By Michael Astley-Brown Power up your pedals with our pick of the best pedalboard power supplies on the market today
Dimebag Darrell’s guitar gear: everything you need to nail the game-changing Pantera guitarist’s sound By Amit Sharma Trying to Reinvent The Steel? Or on the hunt for your own Vulgar Display Of Power? Well, here’s how to take your tones to A New Level…
10 easy guitar songs for beginners By Chris Bird Just getting started on guitar? These 10 songs prove that learning guitar doesn’t have to be difficult
How to clean your guitar: the Guitar World guide to keeping your guitar in premium condition By Metal Mike Chlasciak, Guitar World Staff Get your electric guitar looking like new in just four steps inspired by the car detailing world
The ultimate Spinal Tap moments: rock 'n' roll's biggest names share their most embarrassing stories By Jon Wiederhorn Metal masters Glenn Tipton, Matt Heafy, Willie Adler, Dino Cazares, Ben Weinman and more share their own awkward tales
How much is enough: is amassing a huge gear collection really good for your playing - or the planet? By Matt Parker Taking a closer look at the impact of cheap guitars and modern gear indulgence
Eddie Kramer: "Jimi Hendrix was tough on himself, but when he made a mistake, he’d turn it into something cool" By David Von Bader The acclaimed record producer discusses the stellar new Jimi Hendrix/Band of Gypsys box set, Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts
Lady Gaga guitarist Tim Stewart: "We get pop fans come to see her, but we get the guys from Anthrax and Slayer, too" By Joe Bosso He's played with Rihanna, Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey, and now the session pro shares what it's like to land one of the highest-profile gigs on the planet - and how you can emulate his success
The evolution of distortion: how advances in gear paved the way for heavy music By Chris Gill In a never-ending quest for new sounds, gear designers shaped the future of heavy by exploring extremes of distortion, bass and volume
Black Mountain's Stephen McBean on how Judas Priest and Kiss fed into the stoner-rock vibes on new album, Destroyer By Gregory Adams "When I was a pre-teen in my first band, I would have thought Judas Priest seemed a little slow, but then you go back to certain things"
The secrets behind Robin Trower's guitar tone on Bridge of Sighs By Chris Gill How a Uni-Vibe shaped one of the rock guitarist's most popular hits
Joanna Connor: "Besides the human voice, the guitar is the most expressive instrument there is - what’s more amazing than a killer guitar solo?" By Richard Bienstock Slide guitar maniac Joanna Connor talks being an inspiration to female guitarists, jamming with Jimmy Page and Otis Rush - and her brand-new album, Rise
Slash's guitar gear: everything you need to nail the Guns N’ Roses legend’s sound By Amit Sharma Trying to find new ways to Get In The Ring and unleash your Appetite For Destruction? Or perhaps locate your own Paradise City? We’ve got you covered
Chelsea Wolfe: "Birth of Violence is a really f**ked-up version of an American folk record" By Mike Huguenor The enigmatic singer-songwriter on her haunting new album and how it was recorded almost entirely on a Taylor 416ce
