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From amps to plugins, Tosin Abasi teases the next evolution of Abasi Concepts
By Janelle Borg Published
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Arm the Homeless was a disaster, then it changed rock history. Tom Morello reveals how Fender replicated its misfit charms
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Wolfgang Van Halen says his dad’s legacy means fans think of him in the wrong way
By Phil Weller Published
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Greg Norton believes Hüsker Dü were always going to break up, but it happened too soon
By Andrew Daly Published
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Steve Vai and Joe Satriani announce the return of the SatchVai Band with their debut U.S. tour – and tease an upcoming album
By Janelle Borg Published
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He’s played on over 500 albums. Now Marcus Deml is making breathtaking guitar instrumentals under his own name
By Amit Sharma Published
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How Flea landed his cherished 1961 Fender Jazz Bass after finding a seller during the early days of Twitter
By Janelle Borg Published
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Six former Cradle of Filth members file lawsuit against Dani Filth and the band’s management
By Phil Weller Published
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Nuno Bettencourt solos while ‘ice skating’ – as he shreds guitar and shaves ice in new Extreme music video
By Phil Weller Published
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Alissa White-Gluz leaves Arch Enemy – and launches her solo career with the help of Michael Amott’s signature guitar
By Phil Weller Published
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Soloing next to Misha Mansoor and Marty Friedman, Heriot are next-gen metal guitar heroes-in-the-making
By Phil Weller Published
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Ritchie Blackmore’s band cancels all remaining tour dates, citing medical reasons
By Janelle Borg Published
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Kiss honor Ace Frehley with candlelit tribute at their first show in nearly 2 years
By Phil Weller Published
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Paul McCartney was meant to be the Beatles’ lead guitarist – then stage fright led him to George Harrison
By The Beatles Published
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Sub Pop-backed alt-rockers SPRINTS on guitar trolls, nylon-string fuzz wars – and the tonal benefits of olive oil
By Matt Parker Published
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Halestorm reveal the song they were originally set to play at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show
By Janelle Borg Published
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Bassists
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Greg Norton believes Hüsker Dü were always going to break up, but it happened too soon
By Andrew Daly Published
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How Flea landed his cherished 1961 Fender Jazz Bass after finding a seller during the early days of Twitter
By Janelle Borg Published
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Tetsu Yamauchi, former bassist of Free and the Faces, has died at 79
By Janelle Borg Published
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How Moody Blues bassist John Lodge found another gear with a Fender double-neck that was half P-Bass/half Telecaster
By Chris Jisi Published
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Flea has announced his debut solo album – but he’s not the only bassist playing on it
By Nick Wells Published
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When Michael Anthony met the self-proclaimed “greatest bass player in the world”, Jaco Pastorius
By Nick Wells Published
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How a hypnotic ‘Mani’ bassline propelled one of the Stone Roses’ finest moments
By Nick Wells Published
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L.A. session bassist Pops Magellan walked away from stadium shows with megastars to shine the spotlight on her own material
By Nick Wells Published
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Joy Division co-founder Peter Hook on his friendship with Gary “Mani” Mounfield – and how groove defined his bass playing
By Janelle Borg Published
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Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Steve Vai and Joe Satriani announce the return of the SatchVai Band with their debut U.S. tour – and tease an upcoming album
By Janelle Borg Published
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Jim Carrey remembers Chris Cornell and Soundgarden’s generous guitar gift as he inducts them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Matt Owen Published
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Nancy Wilson joins Chappell Roan on stage for an explosive rendition of a Heart classic
By Janelle Borg Published
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IDLES invite Jack White to join chaotic Riot Fest guest spot – and give him the keys to Lee Kiernan’s famed Pink Mustang
By Phil Weller Published
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Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper onstage to cover Black Sabbath’s Paranoid in honor of Ozzy Osbourne
By Matt Owen Published
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Pantera cancel tour dates to mourn Ozzy Osbourne
By Matt Owen Published
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Steve Morse tackles Led Zeppelin, Mountain, Cream and Lynyrd Skynyrd hits during intimate jam session
By Phil Weller Published
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Alex Lifeson joins Tom Morello onstage to jam a Rush classic – during surprise guest spot in the band’s home city
By Phil Weller Published
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Marcus King takes Rory Gallagher’s legendary Isle of Wight Fender Telecaster for a spin on stage
By Matt Owen Published
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Guitarists
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From amps to plugins, Tosin Abasi teases the next evolution of Abasi Concepts
By Janelle Borg Published
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Arm the Homeless was a disaster, then it changed rock history. Tom Morello reveals how Fender replicated its misfit charms
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Wolfgang Van Halen says his dad’s legacy means fans think of him in the wrong way
By Phil Weller Published
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He’s played on over 500 albums. Now Marcus Deml is making breathtaking guitar instrumentals under his own name
By Amit Sharma Published
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“It was a little hard bouncing between classes and playing Coachella”: Is Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer guitar’s next superstar?
By Joe Bosso Published
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Joe Walsh walks you through the guitars he’s selling at auction – including one with a Morse code fretboard
By Phil Weller Published
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Jared James Nichols spotted a pedal builder in the audience at one of his gigs – then handed him his guitar mid-solo
By Phil Weller Published
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A B.B. King biopic is on the way – and it will chronicle the blues legend's life, legacy and Lucille
By Phil Weller Published
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John Mayer names his favorite solo with Dead & Company – and plays it live on air
By Matt Owen Published
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Music Releases
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Guns N’ Roses share 2 new singles ahead of 2026 world tour – could the long-awaited studio album be next?
By Matt Owen Published
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“The perfect marriage of Aerosmith and the Cult. An Aerocult, if you will”: November 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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October 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Mateus Asato left Bruno Mars and Jessie J to begin his solo career – and now his debut single is finally here
By Phil Weller Published
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September 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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After causing a stir at the VMAs, Yungblud and Aerosmith are officially releasing an EP together
By Phil Weller Published
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Jacob Collier’s new album is a love letter to the guitar – and alternate tunings
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Steve Morse has announced his first new album since leaving Deep Purple – and it’s set to feature Eric Johnson and John Petrucci
By Phil Weller Published
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August 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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How Flea landed his cherished 1961 Fender Jazz Bass after finding a seller during the early days of Twitter
By Janelle Borg Published
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“It was a little hard bouncing between classes and playing Coachella”: Is Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer guitar’s next superstar?
By Joe Bosso Published
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Joe Walsh walks you through the guitars he’s selling at auction – including one with a Morse code fretboard
By Phil Weller Published
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