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Latest articles by Guitar World Editors
Children Of Bodom "Blooddrunk" and "Hellhounds on My Trail" Lesson
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In this video lesson, shredder Alexi Laiho shows you how to play two Bodom classics.
Zakk Wylde to Release Metal Handbook "Bringing Metal to the Children"
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Watch this video clip in which Wylde promotes his new book that details his touring survival techniques and more.
Bugera 1960 Amp Head Demo
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Watch this video featuring Bugera's 1960 head demoed with a Fender Strat and Tele.
Gear Spotlight: R&M Power Wire Cable
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Watch this video review of the R&M Power Wire Cable.
Recording King O and OO Guitars
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Learn about the collaboration between Recording King and guitarist and historian Eric Schoenberg.
Arch Enemy Recording New Album
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Drummer Daniel Erlandsson gives the first studio report for the Swedish death metal band's upcoming record.
Black Sabbath To Release Live Triple LP Set
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Black Sabbath's 1982 performance at Hammersmith Odeon will be available as a limited-edition vinyl package.
Darkthrone Announce Album Art Contest
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The pioneering Norwegian black metal duo is asking fans to redesign the covers for the re-release of Ravishing Grimness and Goatlord.
Zakk Wylde "Parade of the Dead" Lesson
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Watch Zakk Wylde break down the single from Black Label Society's latest CD, 'Order of the Black.'
John Lennon's "Abbey Road" Suit To Be Auctioned
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The iconic white suit worn by the late Beatles' songwriter on the cover of 'Abbey Road' will be auctioned on New Year's Day.
Glenn Proudfoot Lesson
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Watch Australian shred phenom Glenn Proudfoot demonstrate his most incredible techniques.
King Diamond Undergoes Triple Bypass Open Heart Surgery
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The surgery was needed to fix significant artery blockage in the legendary metal vocalist's heart.
Children Of Bodom Unveil New Album Artwork and Track List
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The Finnish metal band's upcoming album, 'Relentless Reckless Forever,' is scheduled for release this spring.
Mr. Big to Release New Album
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The band's upcoming record will be the first with the original lineup since 1995's 'Hey Man.'
In Deep: The Coolest Cats
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In this video, learn the distinct playing styles of T-Bone Walker, Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Setzer, Jimmy Page, Buddy Guy, Richie Blackmore and Billy Gibbons.
Judas Priest Announce Farewell Tour
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The legendary British heavy metal band has announced a final world tour after 40 years of delivering the goods.
Soulfly Guitarist Mark Rizzo Embarks on Solo Tour
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The metal guitarist will be touring behind his latest solo record, 'Legionnaire.'
Korn and Disturbed To Team Up For Upcoming Tour
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The modern metal juggernauts will be co-headlining the Monster Energy "Music as a Weapon 5" tour.
Steve Vai and Berkleemusic Launch Online Guitar Course
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See 'Steve Vai Guitar Techniques' video preview here.
Def Leppard's Phil Collen to Perform at Guitar Center's "Sessions"
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Event takes place on December 3 at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, CA
System of a Down Announce Live Dates
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They band, which has been on hiatus since 2006, will be playing a handful of European live dates in 2011.
Children Of Bodom To Release New Album
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The Finnish metal band will release 'Relentless Reckless Forever' this spring.
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