“The Franken V is literally a dream come true. It’s the best guitar I’ve ever had”: Scott Ian always wanted a V-shaped version of Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstein – and Jackson made it a jaw-dropping reality
One of 2023’s most awe-inspiring builds, the Franken V is the result of a close collaboration between Jackson and EVH, but has so far flown completely under the radar – we got the lowdown from the Anthrax legend on his new prized possession
Read more » Best amp simulators 2023: lose the amp, keep the tone
Getting rid of your amp has never sounded better with our expert pick of the best amp simulators around
Read more » “His effect on the art form was profound and lasting”: Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023 – the guitar world pays tribute
Musicians, creatives, and world leaders alike have all paid tribute to the famed Bob Dylan and the Band guitarist, who has died aged 80
Read more » “Prince was serious about what he wanted. He would turn around, point to you and say, ‘Go!’”: Josh Dunham names the five albums that helped shape his sound with Prince
According to Josh Dunham, having chops is cool, but playing with Prince you really had to play in the pocket
Read more » Jeff Loomis is one of metal’s most technically audacious players – and learning his techniques can really up your shred game
Improve your alternate picking, arpeggios and tapping skills with these 5 lessons in the style of the Arch Enemy virtuoso
Read more » “Playing with Bob Dylan was like entering The Twilight Zone of music. You thought, ‘They’re going to wake me up tomorrow because all of this is impossible’”: Robbie Robertson reflects on his remarkable career and the end of the Band
In his final Guitar World interview, the late guitar legend shares his earliest guitar influences, what it was like to get booed onstage with Dylan and why the Band’s final days were so heartbreaking
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DOUG ALDRICH Confirms His Unreleased Song Collaboration With RONNIE JAMES DIO Will Finally See Light Of Day
A previously unreleased Ronnie James Dio song which guitarist Doug Aldrich was working on with the legendary heavy metal singer before his 2010 death will be included on an upcoming Dio collection of never-before-heard and obscure recordings. The track in question was written during the sessions for…
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LITA FORD’s Long-Awaited New Album To Finally Arrive In March 2024
In a new interview with “THAT Rocks!”, the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new solo album. The follow-up to 2012’s “Living Like A Runaway” was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who con…
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Watch: MAMMOTH WVH Performs Two Songs On NBC NEWS’ ‘Today’
MAMMOTH WVH, the brainchild of former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, celebrated the release of its sophomore album, “II”, with an appearance on NBC News’ “Today” on the morning of Thursday, August 3. The band performed two songs from the LP: the ballad “Waiting” in the 8 a.m. hour and the rad…
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ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA’s JOURNEY Tribute Band Announces Summer/Fall 2023 U.S. Tour Dates
ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna’s JOURNEY tribute band called BEYOND FRONTIERS (formerly JOEY BELLADONNA’S BEYOND THE BAND and JOURNEY BEYOND) has announced a dozen or so U.S. tour dates for this summer and fall.
The details are as follows:
Aug. 22 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
Aug. 24 – Hollywood…