By Alan di Perna

Guitar World presents the 10 coolest guitar instrumentals ever.

The story behind the top-flight limited-edition reproduction of Randy Rhoads’ legendary Concorde guitar.

In 2002, Brian May took time out to reflect on a Queen box set, a DVD compilation, a stage musical based on Queen’s hit songs and the extraordinary legacy of his brilliant band for Guitar World.

In 1969, a little-known Japanese instrument company took a chance and shipped a batch of guitars to the U.S. The rest is history. Guitar World celebrates 40 years of Yamaha Guitars.

Guitar World recently caught up with ex-Distillers frontwoman Brody Dalle, where she talks about her current band, Spinnerette.

From Bo Diddley to the Beatles to U2, Gretsch Guitars have been a key part of rock and roll’s big explosion. Guitar World celebrates more than 125 years of the company’s universal magic.

Silversun Pickups discuss their new album, Swoon, and playing with Metallica.

Naked Tracks lets you play along with Steve. Are you ready to walk on the Vai side?

For Andy Summers, everything old is new again as the Police reunite and Fender releases a limited-edition replica of the Telecaster he rode to stardom.

They smashed their instruments, broke musical barriers and composed some of rock’s most powerful anthems. Guitar World looks at 45 years of the Who, and their brilliant guitarist Pete Townshend.

Ron Asheton, founding guitarist for the Stooges: 1948–2009

In an exclusive meeting with two rock icons, Gene Simmons and Dave Navarro get together to plug Gene’s new solo album, Asshole.

With a prime spot on the Warped 10th anniversary tour and a hot new album, New Found Glory appear ready to rule the pop-punk landscape.

Jimi Hendrix learned at his feet. Eric Clapton calls him "the greatest living guitarist." On the eve of his new release, I Got Dreams, blues legend Buddy Guy reflects on his greatest recordings.

Are they a punk metal band or a metallic punk band? Sum 41 nuke the distinctions on Chuck, their heaviest album yet.

Slide-guitar ace Trucks and Texan guitar wrangler Bramhall II discuss the experience of being members of Eric Clapton’s backing band.

As the Warped Tour scene splinters into punk subgenres, Rise Against continue to wave the banner for pure melodic hardcore on their latest disc, The Sufferer & the Witness

With his flashy new Washburn Preacher ax, Kiss axman Paul Stanley delivers a modern gospel on traditional guitar design.

Visionary songwriter. Mad lyricist. Genius guitarist. Obsessive shut-in. There are so many sides to System of a Down's prolific guitarist Daron Malakian that it took two albums to contain them.