Manchester Orchestra Releases Stripped Down Album, ‘HOPE’
Atlanta-based hard rock quintet Manchester Orchestra is thrilled to announced the release of HOPE.HOPE is a startling re-imagination of COPE, their most recent album that was issued earlier this year....
View ArticleThe Write Stuff: Chord Progressions to Get You Started
There are basically three schools of thought on songwriting. First you have those who believe that “either you have it or you don’t.” In other words, songwriters are born, not made. Others subscribe to...
View ArticleJulian Lage and Punch Brothers' Chris Eldridge to Release 'Avalon' on Oct 7
Avalon, the first full-length album from the acoustic guitar duo of Julian Lage and Punch Brothers' Chris “Critter” Eldridge, will be released on October 7, 2014. It was produced by friend and fan...
View ArticleReview: Gretsch G6128T-1962 Duo Jet
These videos and audio files are bonus content related to the November 2014 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now or...
View ArticleIn Deep with Andy Aledort: Exploring Mixolydian-Based Melodies and Chord...
These videos and audio files are bonus content related to the November 2014 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now or...
View ArticleExclusive Video Premiere: The Jason Spooner Band’s “Fireflies”
Today we’re excited to premiere The Jason Spooner Band’s video for “Fireflies.”If you’re having a hard time letting go of summer, then this video’s for you. The “Fireflies” video is built on a creative...
View ArticleFender Announces Tom Petty Signature Kingman Dreadnought
The Fender Acoustic Custom Shop has announced the arrival of the limited edition Tom Petty Kingman dreadnought, beautifully crafted with the famed singer/songwriter’s personal style and specs.With the...
View ArticleTommy Emmanuel and Igor Presnyakov Jam on “Hit the Road Jack” — Video Finds
Check out this candid jam featuring Tommy Emmanuel and Igor Presnyakov performing “Hit the Road Jack.”The video was posted just a week ago on Presnyakov’s YouTube channel. Emmanuel and Presnyakov come...
View ArticleJoe Con’s “Said and Done” — Exclusive Song Premiere
We’ve teamed up with Venice Beach, CA-based songwriter Joe Con to premiere his track “Said and Done.”Centered around Con’s laid-back, poetic croon, the track manages to seamlessly blend folk, pop and...
View ArticleGuitar World's Battle of the Greatest Live Bands: Round 2 — Slipknot Vs....
We don't know about you, but around here, September brings to mind tours and massive live shows — probably because it's the only month where summer and fall, the two biggest rock touring seasons,...
View ArticleWin the Ultimate Gear Giveaway from Periphery!
Teaser Content: Enter now for a chance to win an Ibanez RGIR20FE Iron Label series guitar, an Orange Crush Pro CR120C amp combo, Protone pedals and more! Guitar World and Periphery—who just finished...
View ArticlePaul Gilbert Posts Video Addressing Guitar Strap Height
In the following video, guitarist Paul Gilbert makes a public service announcement about setting your guitar strap height properly.Watch it below!
View ArticleMeshuggah Release Trailer for Remastered 'I' EP — Video
Swedish extreme metal legends Meshuggah have released a trailer for their remastered version of I, the band’s one-song EP from 2004 set for release on September 30 in North America.Watch the video on...
View ArticleDarkest Hour Premiere Video Lesson for "The Misery We Make"
In the following video, Darkest Hour guitarists Michael "Lone Star" Carrigan and Mike Schleibaum show you everything you need to know to play "The Misery We Make"—from their new self-titled...
View ArticleSouth Africa's Jeremy Loops Shares "Sinner"— Video
Here’s a great track and video from South Africa’s Jeremy Loops. It’s “Sinner” from his upcoming album Trading Change, due out January 1, 2015.It’s a sad song of loss with a hopeful ending (I won’t...
View ArticleIK Multimedia's T-RackS Custom Shop Adds Three Classic American EQs
IK Multimedia's T-RackS Custom Shop now features three classic American EQs to the T-RackS Custom Shop lineup. With them in the mix, the Custom Shop now features over 30 virtual emulations of some of...
View ArticleSlash Documentary Airing This Saturday, Sept. 20, on AXS TV
Ernie Ball is excited to present Real to Reel with Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators this Saturday, September 20, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on AXS TV.In this hour-long documentary, Ernie...
View ArticleQueen Announce 'Queen Forever' CD Featuring Unreleased Freddie Mercury Tracks
Three previously unreleased Queen tracks featuring late singer Freddie Mercury will spearhead a new Queen album, Queen Forever, due November 11, 2014, on Hollywood Records.The tracks include a long...
View ArticleGuitar World's Battle of the Greatest Live Bands: Round 2 — Phish Vs. Van Halen
We don't know about you, but around here, September brings to mind tours and massive live shows — probably because it's the only month where summer and fall, the two biggest rock touring seasons,...
View ArticleThe Color Morale, "Lifeline (Left to Write)" Guitar Playthrough Video
In the video below, Aaron Saunders from Rockford, Illinois, post-hardcore band The Color Morale does a guitar walkthrough of "Lifeline (Left to Write)," a track from his band's latest album, Hold on...
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