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Introducing thall – the metal genre that’s djent’s colder, more evil younger brother
By Phil Weller published
Popularised by bands like Vildhjarta and Humanity’s Last Breath, thall is starting to infect mainstream metal sound. In this guide we detail the origins, techniques, and gear driving the movement
This is one of the hardest guitar songs you could attempt to cover, according to cover pro Lord Phobos
By Janelle Borg published
With a hefty repertoire of covers under his belt, TWRP guitarist Lord Phobos pinpoints the song that he admits was “quite a tough one” to learn
Tim Henson names the Black Sabbath album that all beginner guitarists should learn
By Phil Weller published
The Polyphia virtuoso says learning to play this iconic record by ear had a huge impact on his riff-writing abilities
Your whammy bar can also be an amazing slide, capable of all kinds of mind-bending soundscapes
By Jon Bishop published
Welcome to the Fabio Golfetti video masterclass, where you’re going to use your whammy bar like never before
The Guitar World team dishes out some encouraging words about learning the guitar
By Daryl Robertson published
Members of our team dish out some encouraging words for newbie players and share the advice they wish they had known at the beginning of their playing careers
Mike Zito is a blues-rock maestro with a classic rock sensibility – and learning his skills will add a timeless quality to your leads
By Andy G Jones published
Co-founder of the Royal Southern Brotherhood, Mike Zito is a player's player, guaranteed to hit the bullseye with note choice and phrasing. This tab and video lesson takes you deep into his style
How to restring a classical guitar
By Jack Ellis published
Our easy step-by-step guide to changing the nylon strings on your classical guitar – with pictures
Pat Beers honed a one-handed, five-string guitar technique so he can cause more onstage chaos with The Schizophonics
By Mark McStea published
With Hendrix, MC5, and Stooges influences, these antsy San Diego rockers put on a show you’re not likely to forget
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