Steve Morse says he combined Ritchie Blackmore and Joe Satriani's playing styles for his first Deep Purple gig By Sam Roche "That's what I brought – to make the other guys feel comfortable," the shredder recalls
Spinal Tap to reunite at virtual fundraiser for Pennsylvania Democrats By Sam Roche Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Rob Reiner set to reprise their classic roles once more
AC/DC's new album will feature riff ideas from late guitarist Malcolm Young By Sam Roche Longtime producer Mike Fraser confirms PWR/UP will include contributions from the legendary rhythm man
Amazon Prime members can get 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for just 99 cents By Stuart Williams This unmissable early-Prime Day deal gives you access to millions more songs than Spotify
Acoustic Remedy’s hand-built, climate-controlled cases will keep your guitar safe and secure – and do it in style By Richard Bienstock Exquisite woods and top-notch construction combine with cutting-edge technology to make your instrument the centerpiece of any room, as well as able to be picked up and played anytime
Watch modern-day guitar master Sarah Longfield put the state-of-the-art Aeros Loop Studio through its many paces By Richard Bienstock Singular Sound’s feature-packed, compact unit makes looping both easy and fun
From generation-bridging jams to seismic melodic hardcore: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche Massive new tracks from Cory Wong/Joe Satriani, Tallah, Sufjan Stevens, Anna B Savage and oh-so-many more…
Kirk Hammett recalls the first time he ever saw Metallica in new Gibson Icons trailer By Richard Bienstock “I remember thinking, wow, these guys are pretty goddamn good,’ he says
Slash takes you through his Gibson signature electric and acoustic models in new Slash Collection video By Richard Bienstock The guitars "tick all the boxes," says the Guns N' Roses hero
Chase Bliss Audio teams up with Meris for the automated slider-equipped CXM 1978 Studio Reverb By Richard Bienstock Innovative pedal recalls “the dawn of sprawl, massive trails and infinite decay”
The Dave Grohl vs. Nandi Bushell battle heats up as Bushell releases new song, Rock and Grohl By Richard Bienstock The 10-year-old viral sensation handles guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keys on her rocking tribute to the Foo Fighters superstar
Waves Black Friday preview offers: bag some huge savings on plugins today! By Guitar World Staff Waiting for Black Friday or Prime Day to bag some new software to enhance your guitar recordings? Waves is offering its discounts right now
Cory Wong enlists Joe Satriani for Massive, the shreddiest funk jam you’ve ever heard By Michael Astley-Brown The funk maestro’s 8th(!) album of 2020 is set to feature Satch, Tom Misch and many more
Is Brad Paisley’s new signature Fender the most versatile Esquire ever? By Michael Astley-Brown First details emerge on the country star’s secret neck pickup-sporting Road Worn electric
JHS launches $99 pedal range – meet the 3 Series By Sam Roche Seven new USA-built pedals announced, with no-nonsense designs that promise pure, refined JHS tone
MXR unveils versatile six-mode Tremolo pedal By Michael Astley-Brown New Dunlop stompbox spans classic and all-new tremolo sounds
Fender releases exotic new American Acoustasonic Stratocaster models By Michael Astley-Brown Cutting-edge hybrid acoustic-electric now available with Cocobolo and Ziricote bodies
Dave Mustaine: Megadeth are "in the process of doing guitar solos" for new album By Richard Bienstock The "insanely progressive" record will be the band's first since 2016's Dystopia
Ian Curtis’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart” Vox Phantom VI Special guitar is up for auction By Richard Bienstock The Joy Division frontman's pentagonal-shaped electric is expected to sell for close to $100,000
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