Alice in Chains, Mastodon and Anthrax members cover Soundgarden’s Rusty Cage in blistering new playthrough video By Michael Astley-Brown The lockdown clip has already got Kim Thayil’s seal of approval
Kemper launches new overdrive system, inspired by classic drive pedals By Richard Bienstock Free Profiler update adds sounds inspired by the Klon, Tube Screamer and Timmy
Yamaha debuts THR-30IIA wireless acoustic guitar amp with mic modeling By Richard Bienstock Rechargeable amp boasts onboard effects, Bluetooth and a built-in wireless receiver
Watch the official trailer for Zappa, the first all-access documentary on Frank Zappa’s life and career By Richard Bienstock The new film was directed by Bill & Ted star Alex Winter, and features Steve Vai and Mike Keneally
Singer-songwriter and outlaw country legend Billy Joe Shaver dies aged 81 By Richard Bienstock The Nashville icon’s songs were recorded by Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and many others
IK Multimedia promises “one giant leap for ampkind” as it launches AmpliTube 5 By Michael Astley-Brown All-new version of IK’s modeling software adds 129 new gear models, a fresh interface and radical new cab technology
Tom Morello announces new EP, featuring Slash, a Jimi Hendrix cover and Eddie Van Halen tribute By Michael Astley-Brown Surprise release Comandante will be available this Friday
Andrew Watt celebrated his 30th birthday by hosting an all-star jam session with Post Malone, Rob Trujillo, Taylor Hawkins and Chad Smith By Sam Roche The Ozzy Osbourne producer and guitarist described the occasion as “the best jam of all time”
Luna Guitars announces ornately finished Fauna Phoenix acoustic-electric By Sam Roche Featuring abalone phoenix and crescent moon adornments, this strummer is sure to turn heads
Angus Young: “I can still feel Malcolm communicating to me when I’m playing guitar” By Michael Astley-Brown The AC/DC icon on his eternal connection and final encounters with his brother and bandmate
Gibson unveils the Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom as it announces a multi-year partnership with the Tool guitarist By Michael Astley-Brown The long-awaited launch also sees the release of new music from Jones, Justin Chancellor and Danny Carey
Tom Morello, members of the Foo Fighters, the Bangles cover the Eurythmics’ Sweet Dreams with Afghan group Girl With a Guitar By Richard Bienstock The new version benefits the Miraculous Love Kids, raising awareness and funds for women affected by violence in the region
Roy Ziv puts on a truly dazzling display of fretboard fireworks in this exclusive – and pretty darn scenic – playthrough By Sam Roche The virtuoso sets up his rig by the idyllic backdrop of Ontario's Lake Muskoka for a stellar performance of Distant Visions
Dunable Guitars raffles off EVH-themed Yeti model to support out-of-work tour crews By Sam Roche Entry to win the prototype guitar costs $25, and a winner will be drawn on November 8
Machine Gun Kelly says his new pop-punk album “is gonna make the demand for guitar music go up” By Richard Bienstock It already hit Number One, but the rapper-turned-rocker talks even bigger goals for Travis Barker-featuring Tickets to My Downfall
D’Angelico unveils sumptuous limited-edition models with new colors and pickups By Richard Bienstock Say hello to single- and double-cuts, solid bodies and semi-hollows in Matte Charcoal, Matte Walnut and Matte Surf Green
The Smashing Pumpkins are working on a 33-song “rock opera” sequel to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness By Richard Bienstock That’s after, of course, the alt-rockers release forthcoming double album, Cyr
Harley Benton unveils remarkably well-spec'd $90 CG-45E mahogany acoustic-electric By Sam Roche The affordable guitar specialists strike again with another sub-$100 offering, this time aimed at folk and fingerstyle players
Spark amp savings, free gifts and cheap Bias software – the Positive Grid Halloween Monster sale is live! By Guitar World Staff Save cash and get a free bag when you buy 2020's most talked-about practice amp
You can now buy AmazonBasics guitar pedals By Michael Astley-Brown 7 mini pedals now available, starting at $26.75
