Guitar World's Battle of the Greatest Live Bands: Round 2 — Alice Cooper 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 ArticleGuitar World's Battle of the Greatest Live Bands: Round 2 — Guns N' Roses 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 ArticleSunday Strum, Episode 15: Triplets –– Lesson
In this week’s episode of Sunday Strum, I demonstrate an example using eighth note triplets. This is a basic way of practicing them, but if you are more comfortable with the rhythm, feel free to switch...
View ArticleNew Greensky Bluegrass Album Out Now, Watch Video for “Burn Them”
Greensky Bluegrass’ latest album If Sorrows Swim has struck a chord in the bluegrass and country world.The record Debuted #1 on Billboard Bluegrass Albums, #22 at Indie Albums and #127 on Billboard...
View ArticleEmilyn Brodsy's "Scaffolding"— Exclusive Song Premiere
Here’s some quirky fun from New York’s Emilyn Brodsky. It’s “Scaffolding” from her new album Emilyn Brodsky Eats Her Feelings, which releases tomorrow, September 23, 2014.This rhythmic tune showcases...
View ArticleOrianthi to Co-Host the 2015 She Rocks Awards
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is thrilled to announce that Orianthi will co-host the 2015 She Rocks Awards. Honoring women who stand out as role models in the music industry, the...
View ArticleGuitar World's Battle of the Greatest Live Bands: Round 2 — Rush Vs. Muse
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 ArticlePink Floyd Announce New Album Details
Details about The Endless River, the new Pink Floyd album from David Gilmour, Rick Wright and Nick Mason, were revealed today as the album artwork appeared on buildings in ten International cities,...
View ArticleHear It Now: Flying Colors Streaming Entire New Album, 'Second Nature'
Flying Colors will stage three appearances in North America to celebrate the release of the band's second studio album Second Nature. The quintet will perform on October 2nd in Los Angeles at the James...
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Eddie Van Halen on How He Created His Signature Sound Using MXR's Phase 90...
This is an excerpt from the all-new November 2014 issue of Guitar World. For the rest of this story, plus our cover feature on Jeff Beck and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, not to mention features on Weezer,...
View ArticleBeck Covers George Harrison's "Wah-Wah" on 'Conan'— Video
Last night, Beck got Conan's George Harrison Week off to a rousing start with his quick and to-the-point cover of Harrison's 1970 album track, "Wah-Wah."This week's Harrison-themed festivities over at...
View ArticleAce Frehley Visits Guitar Center in Hollywood — Video
Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley recently dropped by the very-fun-to-visit Vintage Room at Guitar Center Hollywood. While he was there, he chatted (on camera) about what it feels like to play music,...
View ArticleTedeschi Trucks Band, Taj Mahal and Jerry Douglas Perform "Leaving Trunk"...
In the just-posted video below, the guys (and girls) in Tedeschi Trucks Band give their fans a unique look at a backstage rehearsal following a pair of weekend shows, the first of four this month at...
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November 2014 Guitar World: Jeff Beck and Billy Gibbons Team Up, Eddie Van...
The all-new November 2014 issue of Guitar World is available now!In the new issue, we feature Jeff Beck and Billy Gibbons. As they prepare to hit the road together for a summer tour, the two guitar...
View ArticleGear Review: Bogdanovich Guitars Buzz-Off Fret-Leveling Kit
Knowing your way around a guitar setup can save you time, money and stress (when those at-the-gig emergencies strike). Changing strings, setting the intonation and basic soldering/electronics knowledge...
View ArticleFlyleaf Guitarist Jared Hartmann Discusses the Band’s New Album, ‘Between the...
Flyleaf have consistently dominated the active, alternative and mainstream rock charts since their eponymous, self-titled debut was released in 2005. With the arrival of new vocalist Kristen May and...
View ArticleMetal Mike: Eliminating a Guitar Student's Biggest Mistake
Throughout many years years of teaching guitar, I've learned how to pick up on behavioral patterns in my students. Depending on the student’s age, experience and commitment, some of the patterns are...
View ArticleOrianthi and Richie Sambora “Livin’ on a Prayer” Acoustic –– Video Finds
Here’s the duo of Orianthi and Richie Sambora performing an acoustic rendition of the Bon Jovi classic, “Livin’ on a Prayer.”The acoustic guitars give the song a laid back vibe, while Orianthi and...
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Sound Advice: Fixing a Faulty Bridge
Dear Acoustic Nation: My bridge looks like its pulling off. It’s tilting forward to such a degree that I can slip a piece of paper under the back edge. In addition, the top of the guitar behind the...
View ArticleAC/DC Release Details About New Album, 'Rock Or Bust'; New Song, 'Play Ball,'...
A few more facts about AC/DC's next album — their first in six years — have been released by the band.The disc will be called Rock Or Bust. It will feature 11 songs and will be released November 28 in...
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