May 2025 Guitar World lesson videos and more

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The one where Joe Bonamassa demonstrates the greatness of Rory Gallagher and Cory Wong makes a case for rhythm guitar!

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Hello, guitar people! These videos represent the bonus content for the May 2025 issue of Guitar World, aka the one where Dead & Company's Bob Weir and John Mayer make their first-ever joint GW cover appearance.

For the tabs that go with (at least some of) these clips – as well as all the interviews from the issue, plus the gear reviews, song transcriptions, performance notes, Power Tools and more, pick up the new issue (starting March 18, 2025) on newsstands or at Magazines Direct.

Nita Strauss: Five guitar riffs that changed my life - YouTube Nita Strauss: Five guitar riffs that changed my life - YouTube
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Cory Wong: Creating catchy, signature rhythm guitar parts - YouTube Cory Wong: Creating catchy, signature rhythm guitar parts - YouTube
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Joe Bonamassa: A tribute to the great Rory Gallagher, part 1 - YouTube Joe Bonamassa: A tribute to the great Rory Gallagher, part 1 - YouTube
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Jared James Nichols: String “snapping,”and utilizing banjo rolls - YouTube Jared James Nichols: String “snapping,”and utilizing banjo rolls - YouTube
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Jim Oblon: Finding new approaches to blues soloing - YouTube Jim Oblon: Finding new approaches to blues soloing - YouTube
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Abasi Micro-Aggressor compressor pedal - demo by GW's Paul Riario - YouTube Abasi Micro-Aggressor compressor pedal - demo by GW's Paul Riario - YouTube
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This month's bonus videos

While we're at it, here are a few extra videos from Guitar World HQ. We've got exclusive shoots with Marty Friedman, Marcin, Steve Vai and Ployphia's Tim Henson, plus a handy "gallop" guitar lesson. Enjoy!

Marty Friedman: Exclusive "Tearful Confession" playthrough and lesson - YouTube Marty Friedman: Exclusive
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Acoustic master Marcin explains his technique at Guitar World HQ - YouTube Acoustic master Marcin explains his technique at Guitar World HQ - YouTube
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Steve Vai Guitar Lesson: How to Play Avalancha - YouTube Steve Vai Guitar Lesson: How to Play Avalancha - YouTube
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Tim Henson's Spiritual Awakening: Heavy Polyphia, Solo Album and All-New Signature Guitars - YouTube Tim Henson's Spiritual Awakening: Heavy Polyphia, Solo Album and All-New Signature Guitars - YouTube
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Learn to Gallop on Guitar – the Metal Rhythm behind Metallica, Slayer and Iron Maiden Classics - YouTube Learn to Gallop on Guitar – the Metal Rhythm behind Metallica, Slayer and Iron Maiden Classics - YouTube
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Damian Fanelli
Damian Fanelli
Editor-in-Chief, Guitar World

Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.

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