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Joe Bonamassa on why he’s no ’Burst hog – and putting on his “British hat” with BCC
By Amit Sharma published
Joe Bonamassa checks in to tell us what it’s like to playing in rock supergroup Black Country Communion, why his rig is bigger for his solo shows, and channeling Andy Summers
“Big riff energy is in this kid’s blood – and he might even solo better than his dad…” June 2024 Guitar World editor’s picks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
From all-star offspring to returning noise-rock icons, a punk trailblazer’s first album in 53 years and the future of blues, this month had it all
Michael Anthony offers an update on the never-before-heard archive of unreleased Van Halen songs
By Matt Owen published
Van Halen recorded every idea they had while in the studio, and it's all sitting in boxes of tapes just waiting to be unearthed
“Dime had wanted to do a solo project for years”: Inside the making of Dimebag Darrell’s final album
By Alison Richter published
When the Abbott brothers’ main band collapsed, Dimebag’s solo record took on new meaning and became Damageplan’s New Found Power. Longtime associate and co-producer Sterling Winfield argues that triumph came out of the tragedies – even though it took fans years to realize it
Tony Iommi says his long-awaited solo album is coming along nicely – but he’s in no rush to finish it
By Phil Weller published
The Black Sabbath legend says his new solo record “might use some orchestration”, and he's enjoying taking his time with its creation
Tom Morello announces first-ever full-length solo rock album with single co-written with Roman Morello, who can “shred circles” around him
By Phil Weller published
The Rage Against The Machine guitarist's first rock solo album releases later this year, and it will showcase the next generation of Morello shred
What was the greatest guitar album of the 1970s?
By Damian Fanelli published
That awkward moment when you're suddenly forced to choose between Van Halen, the Allman Brothers Band, Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck and Led Zeppelin...
Kerry King on his unapologetic solo debut – and how long before Slayer jump back into the coffin
By Amit Sharma published
As one half of Slayer’s fearsome guitar attack, Kerry King shaped the sound of extreme metal. With a new album and a new sparring partner, he hasn’t mellowed…
25 acoustic guitar songs that will take your unplugged skills to the next level
By Total Guitar editors last updated
Expand your repertoire with tips and tricks for 25 classic acoustic songs, ideal for beginners and intermediate players
“There can be no more fitting sendoff to this uncompromising sonic innovator”: May 2024 Guitar World editors’ picks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
From acoustic wizards to bedroom pop mainstays, prog-metal masters and fallen heroes – here are our standout guitar tracks from the past 31 days
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