Joe Satriani: “Even Steve Vai Told Me I Shouldn’t Have Written This Solo”
Joe Satriani has released 15 studio albums, from 1986’s Not of This Earth to 2015’s Shockwave Supernova. And of all the solos he has recorded, he says he regrets only…
Read more »How Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All’ Would Have Sounded with Cliff Burton on Bass
Metallica bassist Cliff Burton died on September 27, 1986, when the band’s tour bus rolled over on a stretch of icy road, killing him instantly. Metallica were on tour for…
Read more »Watch Black Sabbath Play "Paranoid," the Final Song at Their Final Show
Saturday night, February 4, Black Sabbath played their final show as a band. The setting couldn’t have been more perfect; they capped off their nearly five-decade-long career as a performing…
Read more »The Five Weirdest Guitar Effects Ever
Mark from Guitar Nerds is back with an intriguing new video for gear lovers: “The Top Five Weirdest Guitar Effects Ever.” You can watch it below. You’ll be happy to know…
Read more »Meet the Hog-O-Caster, a Guitar Made from Harley Parts
If you love motorcycles and guitars, here’s an instrument that combines both passions. Custom guitar maker Terry Johnson has created the Hog-O-Caster guitar using parts from a Harley-Davidson motorcycle for…
Read more »Steve Hackett Premieres New Song, "In the Skeleton Gallery"
Former Genesis, Squackett and GTR guitarist Steve Hackett will release a new album, The Night Siren, March 24 via InsideOut Music (Sony). You can enjoy the world’s first taste of the new disc—”In…
Read more »EarthQuaker Devices Launches #EQDatingGame Contest
We recently got the scoop on new Valentine’s Day-themed contest from EarthQuaker Devices, where one lucky winner will receive a Space Spiral Modulated Delay Device. Here’s some info from the…
Read more »Hear Nickelback’s New Single, “Feed the Machine”
Nickelback have released the lead and title track from their new album, Feed the Machine. The album is due out June 6 via BMG. The track is streaming below, along…
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Dave Mustaine Offers Exclusive Megadeth Bootcamp at His Estate
Tickets are available now for the Megadeth Bootcamp, the Ultimate Fan Experience! Over the weekend of March 10 to 13, 2017, Dave Mustaine is throwing open the gates to his…
Read more »‘She Rocks, Vol. 1: A Collection of Kick-Ass Guitar Goddesses’ Triumphs
If you ask album producer Brad Tolinski (and former Guitar World editor) where the guitar is headed, he’ll tell you the future is female. And he puts his money where…
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