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- December 31
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- Video Finds: Unbelievable 15-Year-Old Ben Lapps Shreds on Acoustic Guitar!
- Listen: Flaming Lips Cover The Beatles' "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"
- Guitar World's 30 Best Albums of 2013
- Guitar World Year in Review: The Top 10 Viral Videos of 2013
- Queen Guitarist Brian May Undergoes Tests for Cancer
- Highlights of Bob Dylan’s ‘Bootleg Series’
- December 30
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- From Bo Diddley to The Beatles to U2, Gretsch Guitars Have Been a Key Part of Rock and Roll’s Explosion
- Video: Seymour Duncan Shares New Dirty Deed Distortion Pedal Demo
- PRS Guitars Announces SE Zach Myers Signature Model
- Jazz Guitar Corner: Tritone Sub Soloing, Part 2 — 7#11 Scales
- Review: Reunion Blues Renegade RBEL-B4 Gig Bag
- Petal to the Metal: The Minarik Orchid Guitar
- Meet the 'Star Wars'-Inspired "Han Solo in Carbonite" Guitar
- Guitar World Year in Review: The Top 10 Guitar Lessons of 2013
- Guitar World Visits Alter Bridge's Mark Tremonti and His Private Stronghold of Axes, Amps and Pinball Machines
- Sound Advice: Acoustic Amp Overview
- Editor's Picks: Laura B. Whitmore's Favorite Acoustic Albums of 2013
- December 27
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- Video: Taking Back Sunday's Adam Lazarra Premieres "Because It Works"
- Poll: Which Beatles Song Features the Best Guitar Solo?
- Interview: The Commander-In-Chief Discusses Zigeunerweisen Guitar Duel, Gear, Warmups and More
- January 2014 Guitar World: The Beatles' 50 Greatest Guitar Moments, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Tremonti, 15 Signature Guitars and More
- Interview: Chris Henderson on the ‘3 Doors Down – Acoustic Songs From the Basement’ Tour
- SongTown USA: Write About Just ONE Thing
- December 26
- December 24
- December 23
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- Festive Fretwork: 13 Rocking Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck
- Videos: Three Outstanding Entries from Annual Hungarian Guitar Competition
- Video: Fan-Filmed Highlights of Black Sabbath's December 22 Show in Birmingham, England
- Metallica Selling December 8 Antarctica Show as Download, Release Official Video Recap
- Exclusive Guitar Play-Through Video: Close Your Eyes — "The End"
- Favorites of 2013: Charlie Worsham's 'Rubberband'
- Songwriter Spotlight: Maureen Blumenthal
- Contest: The Cordoba, Dean Markley and Ultrasound Acoustic Prize Pack Giveaway!
- December 22
- December 20
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- Dear Guitar Hero: Submit Your Questions for Johnny Winter!
- The Making of The Beatles’ U.S. Albums
- PRS Guitars Introduces US-Made S2 Singlecut and S2 Custom 22
- John Petrucci Talks Dream Theater's Along For The Ride Tour, Grammy Nomination and Gear
- A Look Back at the Rockers and Music Icons We Lost in 2013
- Exclusive Guitar Play-Through Video: City In The Sea — "The Purge"
- Insight: Rodriguez, the Subject of “Searching for Sugar Man,” Finds Unexpected Fame
- December 19
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- PRS Guitars Introduces Floyd Rose-Equipped Custom 24 Guitars in Core and SE Lines
- Video: Paul Riario Demos 'Drum Beats +' Drum Machine App by Ninebuzz
- Guitar World Staff Picks: Paul Riario's 2013 Holiday Gear Wish List
- Mountain Man Shares Harmony-Laden Cover of John Denver's "Around And Around"
- Video: Death Angel Perform "Left For Dead" on EMGtv
- Choose the Best Shredder and More: Take the 2013 Guitar World Readers Poll
- Guitarist Dee J Nelson Discusses New Dope Album, 'Blood Money,' and the Phrygian Mode
- PRS Guitars Introduces High-Gain Archon Amplifier
- PRS Guitars Adds P24 Trem Model for 2014
- Guitar World Staff Picks: The 10 Best Gear Stocking Stuffers for 2013
- PRS Guitars Introduces Marty Friedman Signature Model
- Favorites of 2013: Frank Turner’s ‘Tape Deck Heart’
- December 18
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- Sleepy Sun on Tour: The Importance of Making New Friends on the Road
- Musical Fluency: Strumming Rhythm, Part 1
- SpiralArms Guitarist Craig Locicero Talks 'Freedom,' European Tour, Gear and the Recording Process
- Video: Why Elliot Easton of The Cars Is an Amazing Guitar Player
- Review: R&M Tone Technology PowerWire 20-Foot Audio Cable
- Video: Uli Jon Roth Riffs on Paganini, Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Puccini
- Video: Livia Ferri's Haunting Single "Pavlov"
- Interview: Emphatic’s Lead Guitarist and Songwriter Justin McCain Talks 'Another Life'
- 30th Anniversary Edition of Aztec Camera's 'High Land, Hard Rain' To Be Released
- Listen: Soul Singer Charles Bradley Covers Black Sabbath's "Changes"
- Video: Seymour Duncan Posts New Demo of Yngwie Malmsteen YJM Fury Pickups
- Video: Megadeth Promote Fake Holiday Album, 'Thrashing Through the Snow: A Very Megadeth Christmas,' on 'Kimmel'
- Exclusive: Fates Warning Premiere “Firefly” Music Video
- December 17
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- Bent Out of Shape: An Inside Look at Jake E. Lee's First Show in 20 Years
- Guitar World's 12 Days of Holiday Deals: Last Chance to Save on $5 DVDs, $10 T-Shirts and More
- Jake Miller Releases “Collide” Acoustic Video and Announces Headline Tour
- Nirvana and Kiss Heading to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Watch Bootsy Collins' Holiday-Themed Music Video, "Peyton Manning's Passing Your Way"
- The Wild Feathers Announce Winter Headline Tour
- Video: 14-Year-Old Guitarist, Tina S., Performs Dream Theater's "The Best of Times"
- December 16
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- Review: Monoprice's $136.32 Route 66 Modern Guitar
- Video: Electro-Harmonix Releases Soul Food Overdrive Pedal
- Guitar World's Top 20 Reissued and Archival Albums of 2013
- Video: Pearl Jam Guitarist Mike McCready Discusses His 1959 Guitars
- Dear Guitar Hero: ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Talks Pinch Harmonics, Gear, Setup, Strings and More
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World, Day 12: Get Instructional DVDs for $5 Each
- Video Finds: Daryl Kellie's Solo Acoustic Arrangement of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"
- Legendary Songwriter Steve Earle to Lead Weeklong Songwriting Retreat at Full Moon Resort in NY
- Guitar World Staff Picks: Brad Tolinski's Top 10 Albums of 2013
- SongTown USA: Forget Finding Yourself - Create Yourself!
- Video: Six Killer Acoustic Late-Night TV Show Performances
- December 15
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- December 13
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- Contest: John Lennon Songwriting Contest Closes Submissions on Sunday December 15
- Video: Children Interview Slayer's Tom Araya
- Exclusive Guitar Play-Through Video: City In The Sea —"Scarred"
- Ted Nugent Rates Other Guitar Players in 1987 Interview
- The Capo Crusader: An Acoustic Arrangement of The Who's "Baba O'Riley"
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World, Day 9: 'Lick Pack' Lesson DVDs for $5 Each
- Guitarist Imitates 30 Shredders in One Solo
- Video: Our Exclusive Interview With Lee DeWyze
- December 12
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- Video: SlayerBob Returns with Slayer-Themed Christmas Light Display
- The Beatles' 13 U.S. Albums to Be Released as Box Set in January
- Kirk Hammett Premieres New Carcass Music Video —“Unfit for Human Consumption”
- Eastman Guitars To Commemorate 10th Anniversary
- Robert Ellis Premieres "Only Lies" From Upcoming Album 'The Lights of the Chemical Plant'
- Lake Street Dive Announce Winter Tour Dates
- Luthier Spotlight: ESP Custom Shop Guitars by Master Luthier Masao Ohmuro
- Video: Yngwie Malmsteen Discusses His Signature Seymour Duncan YJM Fury Pickups
- Favorites: Top Picks of 2013 From Bonnie Ste-Croix to Gypsy Soul
- December 11
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- Review: ClearClick Cassette2USB Converts Your Old Cassettes to Digital Files
- Video: Foo Fighters Perform at Los Angeles-Area Pizza Joint
- Video: Eleanor Friedberger Premieres "My Own World"
- Guardian Announce New Album for 2014, Release "The Real Me" Lyric Video
- Hole Notes: The Pick-Style Nylon-String Work of Iconic Axman Willie Nelson
- Boston Release New Christmas Single, “God Rest Ye Metal Gentlemen”
- Favorites: Mutual Benefit’s ‘Love’s Crushing Diamond’
- Missing for Years, Recordings and Footage from 1968 Miami Pop Fest Represent a Bright Spot for Jimi Hendrix Experience
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World: Day 7 — T-Shirts for $10
- Review: Peavey DW-3 Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Video: Steel Panther Premiere New Song, "Glory Hole," in Australia
- Exclusive: Kamchatka Premiere "Tango Decadence" Music Video
- December 10
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- Fretlight Guitar Introduces Its First Bass Model, the FB-525
- Exclusive: Silencer Premiere "I Am Thunder!" Music Video
- Video and Photo Gallery: Watch Metallica's Entire December 8 Show in Antarctica
- Yamaha THR10C and THR10X review
- Dear Guitar Hero: Megadeth Guitarist Chris Broderick Discusses Gear, Day Jobs, Learning Marty Friedman's Solos and More
- Exclusive Video: Go Behind the Scenes with Rocket & The Ghost
- Exclusive: Cynic Premiere Lyric Video for "The Lion's Roar"
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World: Day 6 — 'Play Christmas Songs on the Guitar' DVD for $5
- Watch an Animated Jeff Beck (Sort of) in LeAnn Rimes' New "Gasoline and Matches" Music Video
- December 9
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- Knaggs Guitars to Introduce Creation Series at 2014 Winter NAMM Show
- Guitarist Lindsay Ell Discusses New Single, “Trippin’ On Us,” and Opening for Buddy Guy
- Guitarist Lindsay Ell Discusses New Single, “Trippin’ On Us,” and Opening for Buddy Guy
- Coney Hatch: Carl Dixon and Steve Shelski Discuss New Album, 'Four'
- Black Sabbath, Dream Theater, Led Zeppelin Earn Grammy Nominations
- Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons and Mike Keneally Announce G4 Experience Guitar Camp
- Review: T-Rex Alberta II Dual Overdrive Pedal
- Eddie Van Halen Makes Surprise Visit to Los Angeles Music School
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World: Day 5 — Instructional Bass DVDs for $5 Each
- December 8
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- December 6
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- Video: Randy Rhoads' 'After Hours' Soundstage Performance
- Video: Susan Cattaneo Premiers "Lorelei" from Upcoming Release 'Haunted Heart'
- 2013 Crossroads Guitar Festival CD, DVD and Blu-Ray Available Now
- Video: Richie Kotzen and Billy Sheehan Discuss and Play Tracks from Winery Dogs Album
- Fin O’ My Teeth: Trey Xavier’s MosaiAxe 'Jaws' Guitar
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World: Day 2 — Led Zeppelin Box Set for $15
- First Listen: Neil Young’s ‘Live At The Cellar Door,’ Releasing December 10
- Video Finds: Jon Gomm Performs "Telepathy"
- December 5
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- Video: Behind the Scenes with Joan Jett on 'Guitar Center Sessions'
- Demo Video: EarthQuaker Devices Zap Machine Pedal
- Exclusive Song Premiere: Sleepy Kitty — "Don't You Start"
- Video: Mercyful Fate Guitarists Hank Shermann and Michael Denner Revisit Riffs from 1983's 'Melissa'
- Exclusive Video Premiere: Scythia —"Bear Claw Tavern"
- Demo Video: Ibanez Iron label RGIR20E Guitar
- Demo Video: Seymour Duncan Dimebucker Pickups
- Exclusive: Fuel Premiere New Song, "Yeah!"
- 12 Days of Holiday Deals from Guitar World: Day 1 — 'Mastering Scales' DVD Part 1 and 2 Combo Pack for $20
- SongTown USA: Plan B
- Found Sound: Interview with Jazz Guitarist Jimmy Grant
- December 4
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- Metallica Announce Final Round of "By Request" Summer 2014 Tour Dates
- Guitar Girl’d: Interview with Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses on New Release, 'Purgatory/Paradise'
- Talkin' Blues: Tennessee Tejano — Grady Martin and “El Paso”
- Frank Zappa Talks Gear, Praises Steve Vai in His First Guitar World Interview from 1982
- Listen: Periphery Post Teaser for New Experimental Recording, 'Clear'
- Demo Video: EarthQuaker Devices Sound Shank Fuzz Pedal
- Bourgeois Guitars' Aged Tone Upgrade Now Available on Most Models
- Listen: Marty Friedman Releases One-Minute Teaser for New Album, 'Inferno'
- Metallica: Don't Expect Orion Music + More Festival in 2014
- Guitar World: January 2014 Videos
- String Theory with Jimmy Brown: Effective Tactics for Soloing Over a Repeating Two-Chord Vamp
- Rockin' the Country with Joe Don Rooney: Drawing Inspiration from a Folk/Bluegrass Instrument, and How I Play “Banjo”
- Tools For The Road: Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon Shares His Tour Gear Setup
- Armon Jay Releases Single and Announces Album 'Everything's Different Nothing's Changed' For January 21st Debut
- December 3
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- Railroad Earth Announce Their Winter 2014 Run 'Last Of The Outlaws' Tour
- James Munro of 4ARM: Four Differences Between Big and Small Shows
- Beyond the Fretboard: Improvising Vs. Soloing, Part 2
- Video: Watch Complete 'American Masters' Version of 'Jimi Hendrix —Hear My Train A Comin'' Documentary
- Jody Porter Demos Gretsch G6118T-LTV 130th Anniversary Jr.
- Exclusive Video: The Making of Reverend Horton Heat's "Let Me Teach You How to Eat"
- Linda Perhacs To Release First Album in 44 Years on Asthmatic Kitty
- David Lee Roth Confirms Van Halen Are Working on New Album
- Life, Love & Hope: Tom Scholz Talks Gear, the Wonders of Analog Recording and Boston's New Album
- Holiday 2013 Guitar World: Roger Waters Discusses The Wall Live, 10 Greatest Rock Spectacles, Marty Friedman, Holiday Gift Guide and More
- December 2
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- The Wild Feathers on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Tonight and 'Rachael Ray' Performance Confirmed for December 10th
- Richie Sambora and Stevie Wonder Perform “Silent Night” During 82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
- Jonatha Brooke to Perform 'My Mother Has Four Noses' at the Dowling Studio in Minneapolis
- Bent Out of Shape: Learning Mozart's Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, Part 3
- Video: The Story Behind "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jimi Hendrix
- Black Label Society Part Ways with Guitarist Nick Catanese
- Ernie Ball Music Man Unofficially Introduces John Petrucci Majesty Guitar
- Video: Acoustic Shred —Zakk Wylde Demos EMG ACS Acoustic Pickup
- Guitar Stories: When Fate Intercedes, Don't Say No!
- Inspiration: Your Best Self
