Irish (Uilleann) Pipes Played on Guitar — Video
GB3 is a group of three outstanding British guitarists—Dave Bainbridge (IONA), Paul Bielatowicz (Carl Palmer Trio, Neal Morse) and Dave Brons—who are hitting the road in Europe next month.So the GB...
View Article"Another 30 Shredders" in One Guitar Solo — Video
Back in December 2012, a talented British guitarist named Ben Higgins posted a video called "30 Shredders in One Solo!"As you can guess, the video, which was very popular with all you GuitarWorld.com...
View ArticleWin a Custom Bad Company Squire Telecaster Autographed by Paul Rodgers!
Teaser Content: Enter now to win a custom Bad Company Fender Squire Telecaster that was autographed by Bad Company Paul Rodgers! Just fill out the form and you're on your way! Enter now to win a...
View ArticleJames Taylor Announces 'Before This World,' His First Album of New Songs in...
Five-time GRAMMY® Award winner James Taylor will release Before This World, the legendary singer/songwriter's first album of new songs since 2002's platinum-selling October Road. Produced by Grammy...
View ArticleMetal for Life with Metal Mike: High-Pitched Natural Harmonics — Video
In this month’s column, I’d like to demonstrate several licks that utilize natural harmonics. A natural harmonic (N.H.) is sounded by picking an open string while lightly touching it with a fret-hand...
View Article10 Things You Didn't Know About Black Sabbath
It’s been nearly 46 years since Black Sabbath emerged out of Birmingham, England, and defined the genre of heavy metal with detuned guitar riffs, occult themes and monolithic heaviness. Think you know...
View ArticleThe 30 Greatest Classic Black Sabbath Songs
On the 45th anniversary of Black Sabbath's debut, and as their final gig draws near, Guitar World picks the best of the original lineup’s tracks—from “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” and “Supernaut” to “Sweet...
View ArticleEnter to Win 'Singles,''Empire Records' and 'Detroit Rock City' on Blu-Ray!
Teaser Content: In recognition of the 8th annual international celebration of Record Store Day, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) has announced the Blu-ray debuts of three classic music-themed...
View ArticleShattered Sun Premiere "Hope Within Hatred" Band Playthrough Video
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of a new playthrough video by Shattered Sun.The song, "Hope Within Hatred," is the title track from the band's new album, which will be released...
View ArticleThe Command Sisters Nail the Solo from "Hotel California"— Acoustic Video
For your listening delight, here are Sarah and Charlotte of The Command Sisters performing the killer solo section from The Eagles’ “Hotel California.”Sarah, our solo-nailing guitarist on the left, is...
View ArticleIn Deep with Andy Aledort: Riffs and Licks That Define Rock and Roll Guitar,...
These videos and audio files are bonus content related to the May 2015 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now or at...
View ArticleYes Guitarist Steve Howe Shows You How to Play "Starship Trooper,""Siberian...
In the following video, legendary Yes guitarist Steve Howe shows you how to play the key riffs to several Yes classics, including "Starship Trooper,""Siberian Khatru" and "Mood for a Day."Howe recently...
View ArticleVox Introduces Custom Series AC10C1 10-Watt Tube Amp — Video
Vox has announced its new AC10C1, a 10-watt tube amplifier that joins Vox's flagship lineup of tube amps, the Custom Series. More portable than the AC15 and more powerful than the AC4, the AC10C1...
View ArticleEd's Shed: How to Tell If Your Guitar’s Neck Needs to be Adjusted
One of my recent columns dealt with some of the things that can go wrong with your guitar’s top nut. Big slots, thin strings; the perfect recipe for horrible buzzes and rattles. I realize you’re eager...
View ArticlePaul Gilbert Demos His Signature Ibanez FRM150 Guitar — Video
In this video, which was posted by Ibanez earlier this year, Paul Gilbert demos his latest signature guitar, the Ibanez FRM150. "When I pick up my Ibanez Fireman, I know that everything is going to be...
View ArticleHole Notes: A Look at the Acoustic Guitar Artistry of Yes Guitarist Steve...
While Steve Howe is perhaps best known for his electric and acoustic contributions to the progressive rock band Yes, the über-eclectic axman has also played key roles in bands like Asia and GTR and...
View ArticleDenis Leary to Star in New TV Series, 'Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll'— Video
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, created by and starring Denis Leary, will air on FX 10 p.m. Thursdays e/p, beginning July 16. Leary stars as Johnny Rock, lead singer of a legendary early Nineties New...
View ArticleHole Notes: The Acoustic Guitar Artistry of The Beatles' George Harrison
Of the four Beatles, George Harrison brought to the group an assortment of electric and acoustic guitar approaches, flavors influenced by everyone from Chet Atkins and Carl Perkins to the Byrds and Bob...
View ArticleEd's Shed: How to Adjust Your Guitar's Truss Rod
My last column generated so many replies that I’ve decided to take a brief step away from nut problems to delve deeper into the question of adjusting the straightness of your guitar’s neck. This seems...
View ArticleLouise Goffin "I'm Not Rich But I'm Not Poor"— Exclusive Video Release
Haunting and immediately memorable, Goffin’s luxurious vocal delivery is set in an equally luxurious location for “I’m Not Rich But I’m Not Poor.” The song, co-written with her dad, Gerry Goffin,...
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