Latest articles by Joe Bosso
Steve Stevens and Geezer Butler Discuss Their New Band, Deadland Ritual
"We’re just four guys getting together and doing what we like.”
Peter Frampton Tells All: Life-Changing Diagnosis, New Album, Harrison, Bowie and Humble Pie
"I would never want to be on stage knowing that my playing was substandard but hoping that no one notices. That’s not me.”
Strat Legend Robin Trower Talks New Album, 'Coming Closer to the Day'
Robin Trower discusses his new album, his love of Strats and why he can't listen to 'Bridge of Sighs.'
Meet the 'Red Dead Redemption II' Guitar Slinger, Woody Jackson
Thanks to his evocative scores for video games such as Grand Theft Auto V, L.A. Noire, Red Dead Redemption and its sequel, Woody Jackson just might be the most-heard guitarist in the world today.
Queen's Brian May on Freddie Mercury's guitar skills, Bohemian Rhapsody actors and the most difficult song to play live
Dr. Brian May talks all things Queen, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and gear in our June cover story.
Gary Clark Jr. Gets Real: The Powerful Story Behind His New Album, 'This Land'
"I can’t sing love songs all day. I had to get my feelings out and deal with them in some way."
Television Legend Richard Lloyd Takes His Solos to the Outer Limits on New Album, 'The Countdown'
Richard Lloyd discusses his latest collection of solo-laced snaggle-toothed punk jams and winsome, country-laced rockers.
Josh Katz and Joey Morrow Talk Badflower's Debut Album, 'OK, I'm Sick'
"We were very open to whatever worked.” Badflower's Josh Katz and Joey Morrow discuss how the band's no-frills live sound morphed into their forceful debut album.
John Petrucci Discusses Dream Theater's Back-to-Basics New Album, 'Distance Over Time'
"That experience you have when you’re younger — you get together with your friends, you go down to the basement, crack open some beers and play — it’s right there in these tracks."
Guitarists in Three Top Led Zeppelin Tribute Bands Describe What It Takes to Pull off the Power and Genius of Jimmy Page
What's it like, exactly, to play guitar in a Led Zeppelin tribute band? We decided to ask three of the best.
Polyphia's Guitarists Explain How They "Killed It" on Their Latest Curveball Album, 'New Levels New Devils'
“If something’s been done before, we want to turn it upside-down and mess with it."
The Last Days of Hair Metal: George Lynch, Warren DeMartini, Lita Ford, Reb Beach, Phil Collen and Nuno Bettencourt Look Back
“It was just an incredible moment to be into the guitar." A round table of hair metal's giants looks back on the genre's final days.
Larkin Poe's Rebecca and Megan Lovell Discuss Their Brazen New Album, 'Venom & Faith'
“Without a doubt, we’re trying to sound less produced and more raw.” Modern roots-rockers Larkin Poe discuss how they blended old and new school approaches on their new album
Greta Expectations: Greta Van Fleet Guitarist Jake Kiszka Talks New Album, 'Anthem of the Peaceful Army'
"We want to use what we know and move forward, and we will.” Jake Kiszka opens up to GW about Greta Van Fleet's meteoric rise.
Steve Vai Explains the Generation Axe Approach and What It's Like to Be Pushed by His Peers
"I love to have fun, except I do it a little differently than most people.” Steve Vai dishes on his idea of a good time: tearing it up with four fellow axe wizards on the 'Generation Axe' tour.
Max Cavalera Talks Riffs, Dub, Future Collaborations and Soulfly's New Album, 'Ritual'
He’s a co-founder of Sepultura, and his distinctive playing helped put Brazilian thrash metal on the map. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
Jesse Wells Talks New Welles Album, 'Red Trees and White Trashes'
“People pretty up the guitar too much.” Jesse Wells opens up about Welles' superlative debut album.
Paul Gilbert Dishes the Dirt on His Audacious New Album, 'Behold Electric Guitar'
In our December cover story, Paul Gilbert discusses how his newfound love of jazz, a different outlook on melodies and The Beatles inspired his eclectic new album.
The Ruen Brothers Talk New Album, the Rick Rubin-Produced 'All My Shades of Blue'
“We established a musical shorthand with Rick right away." The Ruen Brothers discuss their Rick Rubin-produced debut, 'All My Shades of Blue,' with GW.
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan and James Iha and Jeff Schroeder Talk Summer Tour, New Music and Three-Guitar Attack
