Eric Johnson and Mike Stern Discuss Their ‘Eclectic’ New Album
What do you get when you combine two bona-fide guitar heroes in their respective genres — and then have them go toe-to-toe with each other? You get Eclectic, a new album by blues/jazz/rocker Eric...
View ArticleDreamers Premiere New Song, "Waste My Night"— Exclusive
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "Waste My Night," a new song by Brooklyn-based Dreamers.The track, the second single from the band's self-titled debut EP, is a nostalgic,...
View ArticleReview: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808DX Overdrive Pro Pedal — Video
Guitarists often prefer the flexibility of having two overdrive pedals in their signal chain: one dialed to increase distortion/gain and another set up strictly as a volume/signal boost. In celebration...
View ArticleFender Stratocaster at 60: The Six Coolest Strat Solos
This feature is from the October 2014 issue of Guitar World, which celebrates 60 years of the Fender Stratocaster.As the curvaceous Fender Stratocaster marks six decades of innovation and influence,...
View ArticleRoadkill Ghost Choir Release "Slow Knife" Music Video
Florida-based band Roadkill Ghost Choir have a new music video for their song "Slow Knife."Lead singer Andrew Shepard commented on the filming process and final product: "I sat in a bathtub full of...
View Article'Linda Perry Project' Winner Hemming Releases Video for "Hard on Myself"
Philadelphia’s Candice Martello, who writes and records as Hemming has released her very first video for her song “Hard on MySelf."The song is currently available on the Linda Perry Project Season One...
View Article'Retrogrenade': Gary Cherone Talks New Hurtsmile Album, Extreme and Van Halen
If you follow the career path of frontman extraordinaire Gary Cherone, you can't avoid bumping into some serious guitar-rock royalty.Whether it's his partnership with Nuno Bettencourt in Extreme,...
View ArticleRolling Stones “Wild Horses” Acoustic Live in Studio — Video Finds
Here’s a clip of the Stones playing one of their best slower numbers, “Wild Horses.”The video was shot live (in appropriately moody black and white) at Toshiba/EMI Studios in Tokyo back in 1995.“Wild...
View ArticleNew Book: Learn Radiohead's Top Tunes with Note-for-Note Transcriptions
The Radiohead Guitar Tab Anthology is available now at the Guitar World Online Store.The book, which is published by Hal Leonard, features nearly 20 top tunes from Radiohead, transcribed note for note...
View ArticleStevie Ray Vaughan's "Testify" Source: Jimi Hendrix's Original Version with...
The idea of Stevie Ray Vaughan covering a funky song by the great R&B band the Isley Brothers might seem bizarre until you consider that rhythm and blues was a big part of the Double Trouble...
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In Deep: Stevie Ray Vaughan's Playing on "Couldn't Stand the Weather"
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s distinctive playing style is earmarked by equal parts pure power, intensity of focus, razor-sharp precision and deeply emotional conviction. And then there’s his tone—probably the...
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The Top 10 Reasons to Quit Playing Guitar
First things first: We don’t want you to stop playing guitar. After all, Guitar World is a magazine for (and by) guitarists, so playing guitar is something we promote (understatement of the year)....
View ArticleStevie Ray Vaughan Plays "Texas Flood," Gets Booed at 1982 Montreux Jazz Fest...
Sure, there are scores of stellar live versions of Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Texas Flood" online, but there's simply something magical about this raw performance of the Larry Davis tune from July 17, 1982,...
View ArticleSteel Panther Premiere "Pussywhipped" Music Video
Steel Panther have premiered the music video for "Pussywhipped," a track from their latest album, All You Can Eat.You can check it out below. As always, be sure to let us know what you think of it in...
View ArticleKenny Wayne Shepherd, Buddy Guy and More Perform Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Texas...
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "Texas Flood" as performed by an all-star band — gathered for a special occasion.The clip, which you can check out below, features Kenny Wayne...
View ArticleSevendust Announces Final Leg of Acoustic Tour Dates
Sevendust has announced the third and final leg of their acoustic U.S. tour in support of their critically acclaimed acoustic album, Time Travelers & Bonfires. The tour kicks off November 4 in...
View ArticleFoo Fighters Cover Roky Erickson's "Two Headed Dog" on 'Austin City Limits'—...
As we announced Friday afternoon, PBS' live-music TV show Austin City Limits is celebrating its 40th season this year.The episode that ran this past Friday night featured Foo Fighters, who performed a...
View ArticleBlack Veil Brides Premiere "Heart of Fire" Music Video
Black Veil Brides have announced the pre-orders for their new self-titled album, which will be released October 27 via Lava Records/Repubic Records. You can get Black Veil Brides via iTunes or the...
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Full Shred with Marty Friedman: Using String-Bending and Vibrato to...
Two of the most essential techniques for all aspiring guitarists to master are string bending and vibrato. The electric guitar affords us the opportunity to express musical statements that can evoke...
View ArticleNYC Rockers Fräulein Premiere New Music Video "Bam! Bam!"
NYC Guitar Rockers Fräulein have premiered a new music video, "Bam! Bam!," and you can check it out below.The song is from the band's second studio album, Fräulein II, which is available now from...
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