Watch Chris Cornell Cover Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”

Chris Cornell has posted his new version of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” and you can hear it below. When Prince died in April 2016, Soundgarden main man Chris Cornell shared his…

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Outlaw Effects Launches Four New Pedals

Outlaw Effects has launched four new pedals: the Cactus Juice Overdrive, the Wrangler Compressor, the Eldorado Echo and the Wye ABY Box. Outlaw Cactus Juice Overdrive The Outlaw Cactus Juice…

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‘Concert for George’ Box Set to be Released in Honor of George Harrison’s 75th Birthday

In honor of George Harrison’s 75th birthday on February 25, the eight-time platinum Concert for George will be available for the first time on vinyl, as a 4-LP box set and a…

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Enter to Win an Epiphone Limited Edition 1958 “Amos” Korina Flying V Signed by Joe Bonamassa

We’ve teamed up with Epiphone to give away a Limited Edition Joe Bonamassa 1958 “Amos” Korina Flying V, autographed by the man himself! As Bonamassa’s fifth custom Epiphone signature model,…

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Using Out-of-the-Box Scale Fingerings to Master the Fretboard

Two of the most common questions I hear from students are, “How do I break out of box patterns?” and “How can I learn the notes on the neck without…

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Ormsby Unveils GTR Headless Multiscale Guitar

Ormsby GTR Headless Multiscale six-, seven- and eight-string models Ormsby Guitars has unveiled its new GTR Headless Multiscale guitar. The guitar’s headless design reduces its weight and length, while its…

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How to Construct Classic Eighties-Style Metal Guitar Parts

Back in the Eighties, during the heyday of metal, bands like Van Halen, Judas Priest and the Scorpions were releasing incredible, killer albums packed with amazing guitar playing. Today, I…

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Squirrel Nut Zippers Premiere New Song, “Karnival Joe (from Kokomo)”

The Squirrel Nut Zippers are back! Today we’ve gotten together with the Squirrel Nut Zippers—the ultra-creative, ultra-bizarre jazz/blues/swing/klezmer band you know and love—to premiere a new song, “Karnival Joe (from…

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Dead & Company Announce Summer Tour

Deadheads have a lot to look forward to in 2018. Last month, Bob Weir and Phil Lesh announced that—in the spring—they would embark on their first ever tour as a…

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Ethan Brosh Announces New Album, ‘Conspiracy’

Veteran guitarist (and occasional Guitar World columnist) Ethan Brosh has announced a new album, Conspiracy. The album—Brosh’s third—is set for a February 16 release and will contain 14 hard-rocking instrumentals….

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