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Marcin shows an astounded Will Smith his virtuosic guitar technique
By Janelle Borg Published
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Jeff “Skunk” Baxter on the one studio session where he lugged a ton of guitar gear – and didn't use any of it
By Janelle Borg Published
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How do you anchor a band like Pleasure? If you’re Nate Philips, you do it with a formidable slap technique
By Nick Wells Published
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The Black Dahlia Murder guitarist Brandon Ellis leaves the band after 9-year stint
By Phil Weller Published
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When their lead guitarist was fired, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy had to step up to the plate. The result was an iconic record with a “panic attack” solo
By Jacob Paul Nielsen Published
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These rockstar sons all grew up with guitar legends as fathers. Now they’re forging their own careers
By Andrew Daly Published
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Buddy Guy returns to the stage after officially retiring from touring last year to honor Jimi Hendrix
By Janelle Borg Published
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Bands
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The making of the album that virtually invented a new genre, sold 30 million copies, and changed rock forever
By Alan di Perna Published
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Is it country, bluegrass, folk, rock? The Rose City Band don’t play within a genre, but they do play with them
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Through 50 years of triumph and tragedy, they remain hard rock's greatest titans
By Alan di Perna Published
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Meet the Canadian quartet bringing their raucous sound to the masses – with a little help from Bob Rock
By Glenn Kimpton Published
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Larkin Poe have worked on music together since they were toddlers – and their guitar sisterhood has never been stronger
By Andrew Daly Published
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How a teenaged Wolfgang Van Halen helped bring Van Halen back from the brink
By Chris Gill Published
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Surviving members of Nirvana reunite unannounced at FireAid concert, with four guest frontwomen
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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How flipturn keep their three-guitar approach tight, while leaving room for creativity
By Ellie Rogers Published
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Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton gives update on frontman Steven Tyler’s health
By Janelle Borg Published
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Bassists
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How do you anchor a band like Pleasure? If you’re Nate Philips, you do it with a formidable slap technique
By Nick Wells Published
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Another former Smashing Pumpkins bassist is joining Garbage on tour
By Janelle Borg Published
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He’s one of the most influential bassists of all time, but did Motown’s James Jamerson make a mistake on this 1969 hit record?
By Chris Jisi Published
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When asked by Miles Davis to move to New York and do some gigs, Dave Holland didn’t blink
By Jonathan Herrera Published
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How bassist Mike Elizondo brought low-end and soul to Dr. Dre’s superstar productions
By Chris Jisi Published
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Former Incubus bassist Ben Kenney returns to the stage for the first time since undergoing brain surgery
By Janelle Borg Published
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When Duran Duran fused Chic and Sex Pistols for one of bassist John Taylor’s standout performances
By Chris Jisi Published
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With Rage Against the Machine, Tim Commerford pioneered an all-time iconic bass tone. No wonder he's cagey about his setup
By Nick Wells Published
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“It amazes me that we wrote like that”: Les Claypool looks back on the stomach-churning grooves of Sailing the Seas of Cheese
By Gregory Isola Published
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Concert, Gigs & Tours
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blink-182 reunite with Matt Skiba as Tom DeLonge performs with his successor for the first time
By Phil Weller Published
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Ozzy Osbourne shares details on his last live performance
By Phil Weller Published
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Post Malone proves his guitar hero credentials once again as he fronts Nirvana reunion and nails Smells Like Teen Spirit at SNL50
By Matt Owen Published
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Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show will play host to a Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Smashing Pumpkins supergroup
By Janelle Borg Published
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Ozzy Osbourne announces his final-ever live performance – featuring an original Black Sabbath lineup reunion and some of the biggest names in heavy music
By Matt Owen Published
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Grace Bowers takes her chops to the biggest stage in music for surprise Grammys appearance
By Matt Owen Published
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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai detail the full SatchVai Band lineup, including Pete Thorn on rhythm guitar
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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John Mayer and Dave Matthews to perform as a duo for the first time at L.A. FireAid benefit concert, alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell and Green Day
By Janelle Borg Published
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Dickey Betts' legacy to be celebrated in star-studded tribute concert
By Janelle Borg Published
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Guitarists
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Marcin shows an astounded Will Smith his virtuosic guitar technique
By Janelle Borg Published
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Jeff “Skunk” Baxter on the one studio session where he lugged a ton of guitar gear – and didn't use any of it
By Janelle Borg Published
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The Black Dahlia Murder guitarist Brandon Ellis leaves the band after 9-year stint
By Phil Weller Published
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When their lead guitarist was fired, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy had to step up to the plate. The result was an iconic record with a “panic attack” solo
By Jacob Paul Nielsen Published
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These rockstar sons all grew up with guitar legends as fathers. Now they’re forging their own careers
By Andrew Daly Published
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Buddy Guy returns to the stage after officially retiring from touring last year to honor Jimi Hendrix
By Janelle Borg Published
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After his spiritual awakening, Tim Henson is ready for anything – heavy Polyphia, trippy solo records and A-list film collabs
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Tosin Abasi once said he wanted to release a blues album – is that still on the cards?
By Matt Owen Published
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Steven Wilson on why he's bringing back the long guitar solo – with a twist
By Janelle Borg Published
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Music Releases
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Unreleased Jimmy Page/Rich Robinson composition set to feature in Jimmy Page & the Black Crowes: Live at the Greek reissue
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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January 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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In the 1970s, Hayley Williams’ grandfather made an album that nobody heard. Now it’s finally being released through her Paramore bandmate’s label
By Janelle Borg Published
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The iconic charity rock song that missed out on its star guitarist due to illness – and why it could have sounded very different
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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The best guitar albums of 2024
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“It’s rare to find Gilmour and Vai in one package”: December 2024 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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The best guitar songs of 2024 – as chosen by Guitar World editors and pro players
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“This is like Santana’s Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock or Hendrix’s Machine Gun”: The best guitar solos of 2024
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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November 2024 Guitar World editors’ picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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More about Artists
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Buddy Guy returns to the stage after officially retiring from touring last year to honor Jimi Hendrix
By Janelle Borg Published
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After his spiritual awakening, Tim Henson is ready for anything – heavy Polyphia, trippy solo records and A-list film collabs
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Tosin Abasi once said he wanted to release a blues album – is that still on the cards?
By Matt Owen Published
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