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Slayer's Jeff Hanneman talks maintaining his right-hand picking speed, Hendrix, the Big Four shows and more in 2010 GW interview
By Brad Angle published
In this edition of Dear Guitar Hero, the late Slayer guitar legend also discusses his solo recordings, and the "least metal" song he enjoys
Dear Guitar Hero: Michael Schenker Talks Scorpions, Influences, Early Gear, Gibson Flying V's and More —with Video
By Guitar World Staff last updated
Mick Mars on his favorite Mötley Crüe solo, how he (unintentionally) ended up on Aerosmith's Pump, and the Dr. Feelgood Garnet amp
By Joe Bosso published
In this classic edition of Dear Guitar Hero, Mars answers fan questions, and reflects on his decades-long tenure with one of rock's wildest bands
Don Felder: "The Eagles never played three Les Pauls. It just turns into a big train wreck"
By Damian Fanelli published
In this 2013 GW interview, the former Eagles man reveals the gear behind his tone on Hotel California and One of These Nights, and how a lesson from Duane Allman transformed his playing
Yngwie Malmsteen: "You can’t 'build' speed – you play it until you have it perfect. There are no shortcuts and no tricks"
By Joe Matera published
In this 2010 edition of Dear Guitar Hero, the neoclassical shred great explains why the Strat is the Stradivarius of electric guitars, how he actually uses those Marshall stacks, and the biggest misconception people have about his playing
Allan Holdsworth talks jaw-dropping solos, the "exquisitely unique" SynthAxe and his love of headless guitars in his final interview
By Joe Lalaina published
The trailblazing jazz-fusion guitarist passed away just days after taking part in his last-ever interview with Guitar World
"I try not to put pressure on myself and the instrument": John Frusciante talks soloing, theory and the benefits of home recording in 2009 GW interview
By Joe Bosso published
Now a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers once again, Frusciante reflects on playing with Johnny Marr and his creative philosophy in this classic edition of Dear Guitar Hero
Robert Cray: "With solos, I just improvise and let it fly. It’s what you’re feeling right then and there"
By James Wood published
Dear Guitar Hero: The longstanding bluesman answers your questions on everything from songwriting to playing with Eric Clapton
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