The all-new August 2013 issue of Guitar World magazine is available now!
This month's issue features a tribute to Slayer's Jeff Hanneman, who influenced a generation of guitarists and changed the course of metal forever. Guitar World presents the complete, untold story of the late Slayer guitarist, who was behind such legendary thrash anthems as "Angels of Death," "South of Heaven" and "War Ensemble."
The August issue also includes Joe Bonamassa, who, on the heels of his London retrospective, shows talks about his busy career, his new album with singer Beth Hart and his ongoing love affair with the ultimate blues electric guitar, the Gibson Les Paul "Burst."
Also, on Ready to Die, Iggy Pop and James Williamson fire up a scathing indictment of a world gone horribly wrong. The godfather of punk talks to Guitar World about making Iggy and the Stooges' first new studio album in 40 years.
Plus, guitar virtuoso Steve Morse keeps Deep Purple alive and pumping on stages around the world. He discusses their new studio album, Now What?!
The issue also features:
Eric Clapton teams up with Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Gary Clark Jr. and other greats for the 2013 Crossroads Festival; 25 guitar and music apps you need to turn your smartphone or tablet into an extension of your guitar ... and much more!
Gear reviews include new products from Kemper, Blue Microphones, ESP, Budda, B.C. Rich, BBE, Danelectro and more. Check out the August 2013 VIDEOS PAGE right here
Five Songs with Tabs for Guitar and Bass!
- Slayer - "Raining Blood"
- Styx - "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)"
- Goo Goo Dolls - "Iris"
- Queen - "We Are the Champions"
- Deep Purple - "Burn"
“The experience of our work with Jimmy in a vibrant, electric, mystical, and powerful perspective”: Unreleased Jimmy Page/Rich Robinson composition set to feature in upcoming deluxe version of Jimmy Page & the Black Crowes: Live at the Greek
“The king of modern blues getting down and dirty (musically) with a former Van Halen singer”: January 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
