Rolling Stones Release ‘From the Vault: Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015’
Eagle Rock Entertainment has unveiled the Rolling Stones’ From the Vault: Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015 on DVD+CD, Blu-ray+CD, DVD+3LP and digital formats. This is the fifth…
Read more »Joe Satriani: Phil Collen is a "Total Virtuoso"
When Joe Satriani—in addition to announcing his 16th solo album—What Happens Next—announced a G3 Tour featuring John Petrucci and Phil Collen, many (including many a Guitar World reader) scratched their…
Read more »Martin Guitar Custom Shop Announces “Dream It, Build It” Contest
Always wanted to own a custom, priceless Martin instrument? This might be your chance. The Martin Guitar Custom Shop has announced the “Dream It, Build It” contest, where you could…
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Gear Review: Durango Guitar Works Iron Horse
It’s been over 30 years since we’ve had a guitar-themed movie like 1986’s Crossroads. I’ve got a pitch; a man living through a midlife crisis goes to the NAMM show…
Read more »Epiphone Debuts Three New Signature Models, Including Tommy Thayer “White Lightning” Explorer
Epiphone has announced three new artist signature models, including the Tommy Thayer “White Lightning” Explorer. In addition to the Tommy Thayer “White Lightning” Explorer, Epiphone also announced new signature models…
Read more » Using Country-Style “Chicken Pickin’” in Metal
One of my favorite sounds on the electric guitar is what’s known as “chicken pickin’,” which refers to a very distinct country-style picking approach that many of my favorite virtuoso…
Read more » Joywave Unveils Thermochromic Fender Guitar
When Joey Morinelli of Rochester, NY band Joywave decided to get a custom-built Fender, he wanted his instrument to stand out from the pack. Rather than requesting an unusual shape though,…
Read more »Billy Corgan Unveils "The Spaniards" Music Video
About a month ago, Billy Corgan—now officially operating under his full name, William Patrick Corgan—announced a new solo album, Ogilala. Produced by Rick Rubin, Ogilala is a marked departure from…
Read more »The Five Weirdest Guitars of the Eighties
In their new video, Guitar Nerds—a U.K.-based website for guitar fans (and nerds, we reckon)—has taken a look at the five weirdest guitars from the decade with seemingly infinite staying…
Read more »Act of Defiance Premiere “Overexposure” Video and Release New Album
Today we’re thrilled to bring you the premiere of “Overexposure,” the latest music video from metal quartet Act of Defiance. The song is taken from their sinister new LP, Old…
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