Latest articles by Michael Astley-Brown
Walrus Audio responds to player feedback and overhauls its flagship Mako pedal line with new MkII series
Four years on from the first Mako launch, the D1 Delay, R1 Reverb, M1 Modulation and ACS1 Amp + Cab Simulator have received a comprehensive update
How shredding dentist Steve Dadaian landed his dream collaboration with Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess
Steve Dadaian has loved Dream Theater since junior high. So when he had the opportunity to shred with the band’s keyboard wizard, he jumped at the chance to flex his chops
Jane’s Addiction cancel remaining tour dates as Dave Navarro says “goodnight” to the group following onstage altercation with Perry Farrell
The future of the reunited alt-rock outfit remains uncertain as members of the band share their concerns over Farrell’s mental health
Jane’s Addiction end show early after Perry Farrell punches Dave Navarro mid-solo
Fan footage shows Farrell verbally then physically attacking his bandmates, casting the reunited alt-rock band’s future in doubt
I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect pick – and it didn’t just improve my tone, it made me a better player
After using Tortex for 20 years, I tried Fender’s “game-changing” Offset Picks – they weren’t my final destination, but they made me realize what an important contribution picks make to your overall sound
“More proof of the rude health guitar music is in right now”: August 2024 Guitar World editors' picks
Our rundown of the finest fretboard cuts from the past four weeks is here – and with it comes new efforts from fast-rising guitar stars, a potentially generational indie rock group, Eric Clapton's favorite contemporary player and much more
Did Walrus Audio just drop the ultimate compact power supply for amp modelers and multi-FX rigs?
The Canvas Power HP is a small-footprint isolated supply designed for use with the Quad Cortex, HeadRush, HX Stomp and more
Tim Henson called him his favorite new guitar player. But RJ Pasin considers himself a producer more than a guitarist
After getting clean, Pasin has committed to a formidable work ethic – now he has millions of followers, he’s guested with Bring Me The Horizon, and he’s getting busy with Tim Henson
Acoustic virtuoso Mike Dawes names 10 guitarists who shaped his sound
One of today’s foremost acoustic virtuosos names the players who inspired his awe-inspiring percussive style and changed the game – and offers his pick for “the most criminally underrated name in guitar”
Electro-Harmonix unveils the POG3, the latest generation of the trailblazing octave pedal beloved by Joe Satriani and Jack White
With an all-new chassis, features cribbed from EHX's greatest hits, and a $645 price tag, does this premium pedal mark a new era for the storied New York FX co?
Aerosmith retire from touring due to Steven Tyler’s vocal injury – and say a full recovery is “not possible”
The American rock institution have canceled the remaining dates on their farewell tour following Tyler’s vocal injury last year
Zoom has launched an affordable amp sim pedal – can its Multi-Layer IR technology give it the edge over its competitors?
The MS-80IR+ MultiStomp offers a choice of 23 amps and a price tag that undercuts many of its competitors
EVH drops three new variants of the “civilian” Frankenstein Relic – including a Silverburst version
The latest high-spec tribute to Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstein ditches the stripes and comes in blue, silver and sunburst finishes for a limited time only
Tired of over-complicated delay pedals? EarthQuaker Devices’ Silos might just be the answer
Meet EQD’s Multi-Generational Time Reflection Device – the no-nonsense compact delay pedal with settings you’ll actually use
“I was determined to avoid hailing him as the future of shred, but I simply cannot do it”: July 2024 Guitar World editor's picks
From an eight-string chug-a-thon with blues licks to make Eric Johnson blush, to a baritone turn from the hottest guitar player on the planet right now, this month was soundtracked by some top-tier guitar action
Best chorus pedals 2024: top choices for your 'board
From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let us show you the best chorus pedals you can buy today
He’s one of shred guitar’s most original players – now Jakub Żytecki has released 2024’s high-performance offset to beat with Mayones
The ambient shredder’s take on the Jazzmaster format brings a remarkable preamp, USB charging and several Mayones firsts to the classic silhouette
Jerry Cantrell taps Guns N’ Roses and Metallica bassists for new solo album I Want Blood
The Alice in Chains leader has signaled his return to heavy riffs with first single Vilified
Joe Satriani devised the perfect amp to harness Eddie Van Halen’s greatest tones – and you can get a plugin version right now
While 3rd Power’s Dragon 100 goes up for preorder, IK Multimedia has bolstered its Joe Satriani Amp Vault with models of the very amp Satch is using to shred EVH on the Best of All Worlds tour with Sammy Hagar
Elwood Francis on the origins of his 17-string bass – and why he regrets it becoming a ZZ Top staple
Elwood Francis reveals the origins of his preposterous 17-string bass – and why he’s disappointed it went viral
PRS has finally released one of its most head-turning limited guitar runs worldwide
The SE CE 24 Swamp Ash “Sandblasted” Limited will be available everywhere, following a Europe-only sandblasted run in 2019
Fernandes Guitars – the company behind iconic electrics played by Billie Joe Armstrong, Kirk Hammett and Robert Fripp – has filed for bankruptcy
The Japanese firm, which was also behind the Sustainer pickup and Burny guitars, was founded in 1969
“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
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
Can solid-state amps compete with tubes? Laney thinks its Lionheart Foundry combos are up to the challenge
Affordable, giggable and lightweight, the 60W analog combos also boast impulse responses for easy recording
“There’s no questioning the rock-solid protection it affords your guitar, or the efforts Fender has gone to to create a nicely priced case that offers a premium feel”: Fender F1225 Electric Guitar Gig Bag review
Fender’s nicely priced, top-of-the-line gig bag combines the best features of hard and soft cases
