Robert Cray Premieres "Poor Johnny" from New Album, '4 Nights of 40 Years...
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "Poor Johnny," a track from Robert Cray's new double live album, 4 Nights of 40 Years Live.The set—which also includes a concert film—will be...
View ArticleDavid Gilmour Premieres New Song, "Rattle That Lock"
David Gilmour has premiered a new song, "Rattle That Lock," and you can check it out below.It's the title track from the Pink Floyd guitarist's upcoming solo album."It's a jingle, a four-note jingle,...
View ArticleEnter the Northern Exposure Guitar Contest and Win a Chance to Perform with...
Have you ever dreamed of performing live in front of thousands of fans, or showcasing your skills to music industry legends? Well, the Northern Exposure Guitar Contest, presented by pop alternative...
View ArticleIK Multimedia Releases iRig PowerBridge — Video
IK Multimedia has announced the release of the iRig PowerBridge, a charging system that lets musicians continuously create music and play with their favorite digital IK Multimedia iRig accessories...
View ArticleWilco Release New Album, 'Star Wars,' As Free Download — Listen
Critically acclaimed alt-rockers Wilco released a new studio album, Star Wars, for free on their website last night. You can download it here—like we said—for free."Why release an album this way and...
View ArticleRubber Soul: 40 Albums That Defined 1965
We've already glanced back at the albums that defined 1985 and 1975. So let's turn back the clocks another decade! Nineteen hundred and sixty-five was when many of rock's titans began to take off...
View ArticleGuitar World Recommends: MXR Smart Gate Noise Gate Pedal — Video
Guitar World Recommends shines the spotlight on new and noteworthy gear for guitarists. This week, Guitar World recommends the MXR Smart Gate Noise Gate pedal.Tame your hissing high-gain amp or silence...
View ArticleBrian May Discusses Queen's Greatest Moments
"Sorry, my head takes a little while to get into gear,” says Brian May with a little laugh as he begins to mull over the history of Queen. The 63-year-old guitarist speaks gently, endeavoring to answer...
View Article100 Greatest Guitar Solos: No. 20 "Bohemian Rhapsody" (Brian May)
“Freddie [Mercury] had the whole piece pretty well mapped out, as I remember, but he didn’t have a guitar solo planned," Queen's Brian May said. "So I guess I steamed in and said, ‘This is the point...
View Article5 Hot Acoustic Lana Del Rey Covers
In honor of Lana Del Rey’s new single “Honeymoon” dropping last week, I’ve rounded up 5 quality covers of Del Rey’s past work from Born to Die and Ultraviolence. Her next album, titled Honeymoon as...
View ArticleLamb of God Premiere New Song, "Embers," Featuring Deftones' Chino Moreno
Lamb of God have premiered a new song, "Embers."The song, which is taken from the band's latest album VII: Sturm Und Drang, features Chino Moreno of metal legends Deftones. You can check it out below....
View ArticleLos Lobos Announce New Album, 'Gates of Gold'
Legendary L.A. rockers Los Lobos have announced their first new studio album in five years, Gates of Gold.The 11-track collection will be released September 25 by 429 Records.You can check out the...
View ArticleEagles' Don Henley Announces New Country Music Album, 'Cass County'— Video...
Don Henley has announced Cass County, his first new solo album in 15 years. The country music album is set for a September 25 release via Capitol Records and can be pre-ordered via iTunes. Pre-orders...
View ArticleCarlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan and Los Lobos' Cesar Rosas...
Luckily, Stevie Ray Vaughan got around in the Eighties, jamming with pretty much everyone from Jeff Beck to Eric Clapton to B.B. King to Albert King to ... OK, maybe not everyone. But he certainly...
View ArticlePractice Tips from Joe Satriani
Originally published in Guitar World, July 2004.Check out these practice tips from super-shredder Joe Satriani!01. Don’t spend more than an hour on any one thing.The brain can only hold so much new...
View ArticlePaul Gilbert Lesson: The Truth About Inside and Outside Picking — Video
Guitarist Troy Grady hosts a web series called "Cracking the Code."In each episode, he breaks down a phrase—or something awesome that he has learned or figured out—and then explains it in a...
View ArticleReview: EVH 5150III 1X12 50-Watt Combo Amp — Video
PLATINUM AWARD WINNERThere are times when nothing less than a half stack will do when playing certain styles of music live. However, a half stack is overkill for the venues where most guitarists play...
View ArticleSongTown: Commercial Vs Creative Music: The Debate Goes On
One of the big questions we get over and over is whether writing commercial music requires you to sell your soul, abandon creativity, and forsake all that is good in this world.The answer is an...
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Shred Fest: Chris Broderick and Gus G Trade Licks, Talk Guitar — Video
What's it like to sit around with Chris Broderick and Gus G?It's probably a lot like this!Check out this new video featuring Guitar World's latest cover stars, Chris Broderick and Gus G. It's fun (and...
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Breedlove Announces Sisters Folk Fest Artist Sponsorship
Sisters Folk Fest is a fun festival that has become an annual tradition since 1995. SSF is a non-profit organization that has a clear vision to bring the finest acoustic music to the warmhearted town...
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