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Tony Iommi changed his life – now Scott Ian is playing Sabbath’s last stand
The Anthrax guitarist was initially asked to take part on his own, but a chat with Tom Morello got the whole band on board. Now he hints at what to expect from July’s never-to-be-repeated heavy metal extravaganza
“If Leo Fender could come back today I think he would approve”: 10 6-string bassists you need to know
From John Myung to Felix Pastorius to Thundercat, we follow their historic quest for the ultimate extended-range axe
Having graced hits by OutKast, TLC, and Usher, LaMarquis Jefferson has carved a niche in a scene long dominated by synthetic low-end
LaMarquis Jefferson reveals what it takes to set the pace in today’s studio scene
How Rotosound revolutionized the bass world with its Swing Bass 66 strings – and shaped the sound of rock music in the process
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The story of how Rotosound founder James How worked with one of the brightest minds in bass history to produce a string that has stood the test of time – and defined music history as we know it
How Clapton collaborator and session great Nathan East is teaming up with Laney on a signature amp unlike any other
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The lauded bassist has mixed-up a new double trouble head that could be a game-changer for any player with a regular gig
Vicki Peterson sees herself as “a bit of a hack player,” but she still made guitar-pop history with the Bangles – and guested with Tom Petty
She compares her work in The Bangles to what she’s doing now, lists the guitars she’d save from a house fire, and explains how she wound up with a Carvin in her collection
Crossroads is an essential piece of '80s guitar lore, but not every guitar legend was a fan of the film
A guitarist with a particularly vested interest in Robert Johnson and Crossroads (the song), expressed his distaste with the movie of the same name in the pages of Guitar World
Billy Rankin on lessons learned from the legendary Zal Cleminson
In and out of Nazareth twice, and always loyal to his Gibson ES-335, Rankin had a lifetime's worth of rock stories by his mid-20s
Her fans include Dave Grohl, Jack White and Eddie Vedder, and she’s the face of Fender’s Hello Kitty campaign. Why Yoyoyoshie is Japan’s next great guitar hero
The Otoboke Beaver guitarist is known for her intense live performances and frenetic playing style – and guitar icons have taken note
Joe Satriani on reuniting with Eric Johnson and Steve Vai and the devil in the detail of Eddie Van Halen's playing
He has the G3 tour, the Best of All Worlds Tour, an album with old friend Steve Vai and the Satch/Vai tour incoming, but somehow Satch found time to check in with GW to talk tone, Van Halen and the danger in Jeff Beck's performances
