Revocation Premiere New Album, 'Deathless'
Bostonian thrashers Revocation will release their new album, Deathless, October 14 via Metal Blade Records. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with RevolverMag.com and GuitarWorld.com to premiere...
View ArticleHamish Anderson Premieres "Burn" Music Video — Exclusive
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the premiere of "Burn," a new song and music video by Australian guitar phenom Hamish Anderson.The track is from his new EP, Restless, which will be released October 21....
View ArticleThe Who Announce 50th Anniversary Tour Dates for 2015
The Who will celebrate their 50-year legacy when they bring their “The Who Hits 50!” tour to North America in 2015. “The Who Hits 50!” tour will kick off April 15 in Tampa, Florida, and include 20...
View ArticleMonster Licks Unleashed: An Unconventional Approach to Tapping — with Tab and...
In this episode of Monster Licks Unleashed (my brand-new series of lessons and videos), I'm using the Diminished 7th scale in the key of E minor. This scale is one of my favorites to use in conjunction...
View ArticleObituary Premiere New Song, "Inked in Blood"— Exclusive
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "Inked in Blood," a new song by Obituary. It's the title track from the death metal legends' new album, which will be released October 27...
View ArticleWin an ESP LTD M-100FM Guitar Courtesy of Obituary!
Teaser Content: In honor of the band's new album, <em>Inked in Blood</em>, death metal legends Obituary and ESP Guitars have teamed up to give away an ESP LTD M-100FM guitar! In honor of...
View ArticleThe Bangles to be Honored at 2015 She Rocks Awards
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is thrilled to announce it will honor the Bangles as part of the 2015 She Rocks Awards. Recognizing women who stand out as role models in the music...
View ArticleStryper's Michael Sweet Talks New CD/DVD Package, 'Live at the Whisky’
The Whisky a Go Go is a legendary Sunset Boulevard club with a deep-rooted musical history. Everyone from Led Zeppelin to Van Halen has performed on its tiny stage. It also has served as the launching...
View ArticleBook Review: 'Guitar Fingers' by Ashkan Mashhour
It never fails. At every guitar clinic I attend, someone asks the artist, “How many hours a day do you practice?” They ask it as though they’re considering becoming the next Stevie Ray Vaughan — as...
View ArticleJazz Guitar Corner: How to Play Jazzy Jimi Hendrix Chords
As guitarists, many of us are fans of the late, great Jimi Hendrix, who has influenced players in all genres of music, including jazz. While Hendrix left a legacy as one of the greatest rock...
View ArticleThe Future Laureates "Sinners and Saints" Live Acoustic Video — Exclusive...
When a song gets stripped down to its basic elements, you can tell its true genius.And that’s what comes to mind with this live acoustic version of “Sinners and Saints” by Chicago pop-folk-rock group,...
View ArticleFoo Fighters and Zac Brown Cover Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" on 'Letterman'—...
Last night, David Letterman's Foo Fighters Week got off to an odd start when Zac Brown teamed up with Foo Fighters to cover Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" on The Late Show With David Letterman."Well there,...
View ArticleThe Commander-In-Chief and Craig Ogden Play "Por una Cabeza"— Video
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the worldwide premiere of another new recording and performance video by the Commander-In-Chief, a seven-string guitarist from Norway who lives in England, and classical...
View ArticleGuitar World's Paul Riario Puts D'Addario's NYXL Strings to the Test in New...
In this brand-new video, Guitar World's Paul Riario — armed with a Charvel Jake E. Lee signature model guitar — hits the gritty streets of New York City with D'Addario's new NYXL strings. The goal? To...
View ArticleAndy McKee Announces “Musicarium” Music Camp
Internationally renowned master acoustic guitarist Andy McKee has created “Andy McKee’s Musicarium.” As his first ever music camp, the event will take place August 3 - 7, 2015 at Full Moon Resort in...
View ArticleHemming: Reflections on Songwriting
Songwriting is pretty sporadic for me, its not something I can just sit down and do at any time, something has to inspire me first. I pull a lot of my inspiration from relationships and personal...
View ArticleGear Review: BeatBuddy Pedal Drum Machine
What happens when a guitar player runs out of (patience for) drummers? He creates the Beat Buddy—the love child of a guitar pedal and a drum machine. Sleek, compact, easy to use right out of the box,...
View ArticleThe Dirty River Boys –– Exclusive Interview and Album Stream
Hailing from El Paso, The Dirty River Boys are quintessentially Texas:A bit rough around the edges but full of heart.Yesterday the band releases their gnarly self-titled album, which is produced by...
View ArticleGuitar World DVD: Go 'In Deep' with Stevie Ray Vaughan
One of the most important electric blues artists of the 20th century, Stevie Ray Vaughan revived blues rock and influenced guitarists across many genres with his fiery, soulful playing. A new...
View ArticleJoe Bonamassa Talks Fender Strats and His New Album, 'Different Shades of Blue'
This is an excerpt from the December 2014 issue of Guitar World. For the rest of this Joe Bonamassa story, plus features on Slipknot, Slash, Lenny Kravitz, Paul Gilbert, Motionless In White, Electric...
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