Latest articles by Richard Bienstock
Jinjer's Roman Ibramkhalilov: "I almost feel sorry for anyone who comes out to our shows, because we are going to smash them"
How the prog-metalcore stalwarts dialed in the power for new album Wallflowers
Black Pumas’ Eric Burton and Adrian Queseda on how two “rhythm players“ found an unintentionally retro sound
Burton and Queseda are looking to the future with album number two, where a Mobb Deep track may have as much influence as a Stax classic
Watch Justin Johnson try out the Maton Australian EA80C, “one of the best fingerstyle guitars I’ve ever played”
New model uses all Australian tonewoods for superior sound and style
Watch deathcore heroes Whitechapel rip through crushing new single Lost Boy in this exclusive playthrough video
The band’s eighth studio album, Kin, is out October 29
John Mayer: “We’re all in the same boat. We’re all sitting down with an electric guitar alone in a room, hoping to trip over something that we’ll never forget”
In this exclusive interview, the blues-rock superstar unpacks the '80s influences behind new album, Sob Rock, and celebrates chorus pedals, pink guitars and Journeyman-era Clapton
Guitar World and Line 6 explore the past, present, and future of the Helix family of amp and effects processors
The flagship processor, which continues to operate on the bleeding edge both sonically and functionally, recently received a major firmware update to version 3.0
“The future’s bright”: Gibson continues to push forward with new Slash, Custom Shop and Murphy Lab guitars, and raises awareness – and funds – via Gibson Gives
The company has also introduced new charity initiatives –including Epiphone Empowered, Kramer Kares and Mesa Mission
Umphrey’s McGee's Jake Cinninger: "I was trying to get that live feel, so it was nice to be able to cut loose on the album guitar-solo wise"
COVID-19 may have kept the American jam band off the road, but their new effort, composed entirely from live-set intro soundbites, was recorded specifically with the stage in mind
Watch Pete Thorn demonstrate why the feature-rich Suhr Discovery is the “finest analog delay ever produced”
Pete puts the new pedal through its myriad paces, and also goes deep with designer Kevin Suhr
Make this summer the hottest yet with Guitar World’s third Summer Ultimate Gear Guide
GW’s Paul Riario and Alan Chaput dive into PRS’s SE Custom 24-08 electric, NUX’s MG-30 modeler and Fishman’s Fluence Greg Koch Gristle-Tone Signature Series P90 pickups
Looking to heat up your summer? Head to the Gibson Garage, Nashville's hottest new guitar destination
400 guitars, a hands-on custom shop and an aging lab are just some of the incredible highlights to be found at Gibson's 8,000 square-foot extravaganza
Billy Duffy on Coloursøund's "unfinished business" and masterminding an all-new Gretsch guitar, the Falcon Junior
The Cult guitarist has teamed up with The Alarm’s Mike Peters for their first album in more than two decades, Coloursøund II
Jackson unleashes metal mayhem as it launches new made-in-Japan MJ Series Rhoads, Dinky and Soloist models
Fresh 2021 offerings boast DiMarzio and Seymour Duncan pickups, sculpted shredder’s neck heels and sleek finishes
Joe Bonamassa stops by Guitar World for an exclusive first look at his signature Limited Edition Fender '51 Nocaster, “The Bludgeon"
The $8,500 model, handmade in Fender's Custom Guitar Shop by legendary luthier Greg Fessler, launches today as part of an ultra-limited run of just 100 units
Watch guitarist and songwriter Ruben Wan dig into the new Cort G280 Select’s versatile HSS tones
Revamped take on the company’s flagship G Series model boasts flame maple top, hotter humbucker and affordable price
George Harrison’s estate announces massive All Things Must Pass 50th anniversary reissues
The legendary Beatle’s landmark solo album is bolstered with previously-unreleased tracks, memorabilia and…garden gnomes
Breedlove Guitars celebrates three decades in business with the luxurious 30th Anniversary Phoenix acoustic
Updated Concert model boasts sustainable sinker redwood top, ziricote back and sides
Watch Eddie Van Halen play the riffs from Amsterdam years before its release in newly unearthed 5150 studio footage
The song eventually appeared on Van Halen’s 1995 album, Balance
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready looks back on 30 years of Ten: “It was the first time I was in a situation where everybody was firing on all cylinders“
In this exclusive interview, McCready, discusses early gear, his Muddy Waters/Stevie Ray Vaughan roadmap, the Ten sessions and being a reformed shredder
Paul Riario has a special announcement
Hear all about it – Gibson is opening the Gibson Garage, and throwing a major party to celebrate
Ernie Ball Music Man releases reimagined St. Vincent signature Goldie guitar
Annie Clark's popular signature model has been updated with gold foil mini humbuckers, fresh finishes and more
10 things to know about Gibson, from the Gibson Garage to new Frampton and Orianthi guitars
The best and brightest events, apps and, of course, electric and acoustic guitars, from Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer
Here they are: Robert Fripp and Toyah Wilcox tackle the Scorpions’ Rock You Like a Hurricane for their Sunday Lunch series
The King Crimson legend gets German metal crazy
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