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September 29
- Billy Corgan Unveils "The Spaniards" Music Video
- December 2017 Guitar World Gear and Lesson Videos
- Review: Hughes & Kettner era 1 Acoustic Guitar Amp
- Fozzy's Rich “The Duke” Ward Discusses the Band's New Album, 'Judas'
- Watch James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett Discuss Ernie Ball Contest, Metallica HQ and More
- Ronnie Montrose's Final Album, '10X10,' is Out Today
- Act of Defiance Premiere “Overexposure” Video and Release New Album
- Foo Fighters Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear Talk New Album, 'Concrete and Gold'
- Walter Becker (1950-2017): Paying Tribute to the Steely Dan Legend and Reluctant Guitar Hero
September 28
- Tetrarch Unveils New Album 'Freak'—Album Stream
- Lee Ranaldo Talks 'Electric Trim,' New Gear and Chances of a Sonic Youth Reunion
- Greta Van Fleet Are Looking to Make the Mainstream a Safe Place for Rock Again
- Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Premiere New Song, "Somethin' for Ya"
- Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce 2018 American Tour Dates
- A Brief History of Delay, and a Unique Way to Use It
- JD McPherson Puts His 'Undivided Heart & Soul' Into His Vintage Brand of Rock and Roll
- Rush's Top 10 Acoustic Guitar Songs
- Derek Hoke Premieres New Song, "Little Devil"
- How to Master Basic Bossa Rhythm for Guitar
September 27
- Reverend Introduces Updated Kingbolts
- Steve Vai Confirms Participation in Frank Zappa Hologram Tour
- Sweetwater Announces Contemporary Guitar Improvisation Master Class with Marc Silver
- Hartke Launches HD500 Bass Combo
- Watch Slash and His Guitar Tech Discuss Ernie Ball Paradigm Strings
- Metallica's Lars Ulrich: What Cliff Burton Taught Us as Musicians
- Joe Satriani Premieres New Song, "Energy"
- How Metallica’s ‘...And Justice for All’ Would Have Sounded with Cliff Burton on Bass
- Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria Announce Tour
- Five Tips for Being a Smarter Acoustic Player
September 26
- Mastering Tritone Sub-Patterns, Part 1: Arpeggios
- WatchSlide Guitar Master Dennis Johnson Perform "Walkin' Blues"
- Aerosmith Cancel Tour Dates Following Steven Tyler Illness
- Fabulous Thunderbirds Frontman Kim Wilson Channels Elmore James on "Searched All Over"
- Jackson Browne Announces January 2018 Acoustic Tour
- "Eddie Van Halen Was My Roadie": Dweezil Zappa Tells Childhood Eddie Stories and Plays "Eruption"
- Robert Plant Announces North American Tour
- Are Guitarists Bigger Douchebags Than Bassists?
- Oceans Ate Alaska Premiere "Escapist" Playthrough Video
- The Acoustic Prog-Rock Riffs of Rush's Alex Lifeson
- Joe Bonamassa’s Mesmerizing Acoustic Licks and Fingerstyle Riffs
September 25
- How Kids React to Led Zeppelin
- In a Rut? Pick Up Another Instrument, Even If You Can't Play It
- Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Announce New Album, 'Who Built the Moon?'
- Dweezil Zappa Will Not Participate in Upcoming Frank Zappa Hologram Tour
- Spin Doctors Frontman Chris Barron Premieres New Song, "Too Young to Fade"
- Black Volt Amplification Goes Public with an Industry Secret, the Crazy Horse Amp
September 22
- Watch Frank Zappa and Steve Vai Play "Stevie's Spanking" in 1982
- That Time Madonna Played "Whole Lotta Love" on Guitar (and Covered Pantera)
- Hear a Snippet of The Beatles' Unreleased 1963 Demo of "What Goes On"
- Dhani Harrison Premieres New Song,"Summertime Police"
- Joan Jett Talks Gibson Melody Makers, the Runaways, Pre-Show Jitters and More
September 21
- The Top Eight Gibson SG Facts You Probably Didn't Know
- An Introduction to Jazz Blues Guitar
- DragonForce Premiere New "Midnight Madness" Music Video
- Gizmodrome—Featuring Adrian Belew and Stewart Copeland—Premiere "Summer's Coming" Lyric Video
- A Frank Zappa Hologram Is Going on Tour
- “Hababout”: Kaki King Premieres New Song and Performance Video
- Watch Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons Share the Stage for the First Time in 16 Years
- The Fingerpicking Finesse of Leonard Cohen
September 20
- Nancy Wilson and Liv Warfield’s Roadcase Royale Prep Debut Album, ‘First Things First’
- Duke Robillard Premieres "Walkin' Stick" from New 'Dames of Rhythm' Album
- Iron Maiden Announce 'The Book of Souls: Live Chapter' Live Album
- 'Light In The Dark’: Doug Aldrich Talks New Revolution Saints Album
- New Book Explores HowMarshall, Hiwatt and Vox Amps Changed the Sound of Music
- Watch Steve Vai and Nuno Bettencourt Play "Yankee Rose" and "Voodoo Child" at a Bowling Alley
September 19
- Guitarist Searches for Tabs When Someone Requests a Steve Vai Song
- Three Easy Jazz Songs for Guitarists Who Don’t Play Jazz
- Ali Handal Funks It Up on ‘That’s What She Said’
- Ian Gillan on One-Off Reunion With Ritchie Blackmore: "It's Not Gonna Happen"
- Fender Releases California Coast Series Ukeleles
- Electro-Harmonix Unveils Superego+ Synth Engine/Multi-Effect Pedal
- Journey's Neal Schon Gives Us an Exclusive Look at His Custom IHush Lady M Guitar
- Exploring Eric Clapton's Collaborations with The Beatles, Part 2
- Picks with Pluck: 11 Guitar Picks That Dare to Be Different
September 18
- Nux Announces Lacerate FET Boost Mini Pedal
- Stream Thursday’s Interview with Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams Right Here
- Zac Brown Band’s Coy Bowles Tells the Story Behind His Ibanez CBM100 Signature Artist Model
- Watch Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen Play "I Saw Her Standing There" at Madison Square Garden
- Tony Bacon Announces New Book, 'Electric Guitars: Design and Invention'
- Cort Guitars Introduces GB75JH Electric Bass
- Four Things to Consider When Buying Your Next Guitar
- Joe Satriani Announces New Album, 'What Happens Next,' 2018 G3 Tour With John Petrucci, Phil Collen
- Review: D'Addario Chromatic Pedal Tuner
- Rise Against Hope Their New Album, 'Wolves,' Is a Call to Action
- George Harrison and Gary Moore Play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in 1992
September 15
- Alastair Greene Unveils “Dream Train” Music Video
- Sammy Hagar: Van Halen Reunion a "Dead Horse"
- Al Joseph Says "Betcha Can't Play This" Blazing Lick
- The White Buffalo Premieres "Robbery"
- Review: Fulltone OCD V2 Overdrive Pedal
- Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan Perform "Jeff's Boogie" in 1984
- How to Develop Appealing Metal Riffs and Solo Ideas Using One String
September 14
- Watch Lars Ulrich's Full Interview With Dave Grohl on Beats 1 Radio
- Foreigner's Original Lineup to Reunite for Two Shows
- Stream Tuesday’s Interview with Mike Stern Right Here
- Ernie Ball Music Man and St. Vincent Announce ’MASSEDUCTION’ Limited Edition Series
- Watch Frank Palangi’s “Set Me Free” Music Video
- New Riff Axelerator Marty Friedman Lesson Pack Raises Funds for Jason Becker
- Guitarists Troy Van Leeuwen and Dean Fertita Feel Most at Home in Their Modern Stone Age Family
- Review: Electro-Harmonix Canyon Delay & Looper Pedal
- Review: D'Angelico Guitars Deluxe Series EXL-1 and SS
- Tired of the Same Blues Licks? Spice It Up with Some Eastern Fusion, Part 1
September 13
- Nikki Lane Premieres "Send the Sun" Music Video
- Gene Simmons Announces $2,000, 38-Pound Box Set
- JAM Pedals Unveil LucyDreamer Supreme
- The Biggest Lies You’ve Been Told About Music Theory
- Watch Foo Fighters Cover AC/DC's "Let There Be Rock"
- John McLaughlin Premieres "Sanctuary"
- 15 of Prog-Rock's Best Guitarists Through the Years
- Former Black Crowes Guitarists Rich Robinson and Marc Ford Talk Magpie Salute
- Tommy Emmanuel's Jaw-Dropping Acoustic 12-Bar Blues
September 12
- Kerry King Demos His New B.C. Rich KKW30 Signature Guitar
- Watch Brendon Small Play Through "The Agenda"
- Cousin Harley Premiere"Deep South" from New Merle Travis Tribute Album
- Marilyn Manson Premieres New Song, "We Know Where You F*cking Live"
- Watch Living Colour Tear Up 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'
- Yes Cancel Remaining Yestival Dates Following Death of Steve Howe's Son
- Theme and Development: Two-Hand Percussive Tapping Variations
- Review: Ibanez RGD3127 Prestige Seven-String Guitar
- Thomas Gabriel Fischer Looks Back on Celtic Frost's Triumphs and Tragedies
September 11
- Gibson Introduces Custom Slash Firebirds
- Muscle Memory—The Real Trick to Becoming Lightning Fast
- Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons to Reunite for Hurricane Harvey Benefit Concert
- Betcha Can't Play This: Uncured's Blistering "Petrified"
- Steely Dan Announce Tour
- Polish Metal Band Decapitated Arrested, Charged With Kidnapping
- Watch the Trailer for 'Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars'
- Adding the Major Third to Blues Licks in Ninth Position
September 8
- AP International Offering New Fret Butter Fretboard Cleaner from DMI Guitar Labs
- Boss and JHS Pedals Team Up to Introduce JB-2 Angry Driver
- Eerie Arpeggios, Part 4: The Spooky Sus4b2 Sound
- Boss Announces V-BDN VG-Strandberg Guitar
- Go Behind the Scenes with Mastodon in New "Toe to Toes" Video
- Hear Avenged Sevenfold Cover The Rolling Stones' "As Tears Go By"
- November 2017 Guitar World Gear and Lesson Videos
- Glenn Hughes Talks New Black Country Communion Album & Honoring Deep Purple's Legacy
September 7
- JD McPherson Premieres New Song, "Crying's Just a Thing You Do"
- Review: Taylor Guitars Grand Concert 362CE 12-String
- Watch Paul Riario Demo the Horizon Devices Precision Drive
- Watch Slash and Edgar Winter Play Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" in 2006
- Brad Paisley Discusses His Signature Fender Road Worn Telecaster
- Dead & Company Announce Fall Tour
- Gibson Introduces the Gibson Custom Slash Anaconda Burst Les Paul
- Queen of the Stone Age's Josh Homme Talks New Album, 'Villains'
- Review: Xotic California Classic XSC-2 Guitar
- Hear and See the New Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage PRO Bass in Action
- Scott Sharrard Gives an Inside Look at Gregg Allman's Farewell, 'Southern Blood'
- Ernie Ball Presents the Hetfield & Hammett Experience
- Chris Hillman Premieres "Here She Comes Again," Featuring Roger McGuinn
- On 'Era,' Mike Dawes Takes a Fingerstyle Journey, Literally and Figuratively
September 6
- Lukas Nelson Shows His Solo Stuff on 'Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real'
- 'The Contortionist's Cameron Maynard and Robby Baca Get Back to Basics on 'Clairvoyant'
- IK Multimedia and Ampeg Release Ampeg SVX 2 for AmpliTube
- Guitarist Lindsay Ell Discusses Her New Album, ‘The Project,' Touring with Keith Urban and Brad Paisley
- Hear Elixir’s Optiweb Coated Strings in Action
- Watch Los Rios Rock School Students Recreate Van Halen's First Album
- Stream Monday’s Interview with Nancy Wilson and Liv Warfield Right Here
- The 10 Biggest Problems Guitar Players Face
- U2 Premiere "You're the Best Thing About Me" Lyric Video
- The Coolest Brick-and-Mortar Guitar Stores in the U.S.
September 5
- Queen Announce Massive 'News of the World' Reissue
- Metallica's James Hetfield Unharmed After Amsterdam Fall
- David Gilmour Hints at New Album in 'Live at Pompeii' Trailer
- Paul Gilbert: A Music Theory Concept That Opened Doors for Me
- Yes Announce 50th Anniversary Tour
- Guitarists Pay Tribute to Walter Becker
- A Clean Sweep: Mastering Sweep-Picked Arpeggios with Yngwie Malmsteen
September 3
- Walter Becker, Steely Dan Guitarist, Dead at 67
September 1
- Vox Unveils VX50 Amp Series, Continental Organ
- Al Joseph Says "Betcha Can't Play This"
- Ernie Ball Music Man Announces New Ball Family Reserve Limited Collection
- Cimino Premiere "All I Am" Music Video
- Five Yngwie Malmsteen Licks You Need to Know
- Top Five Guitar Fails: "Next Big Things" That Fell Flat