JD McPherson Premieres "Lucky Penny" Music Video

JD McPherson has unveiled the music video for “Lucky Penny,” the very first taste of his upcoming album, Undivided Heart & Soul. The 11-song set was produced by McPherson and Dan…

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Stephen Doster Premieres "Love Like Summertime"

Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the premiere of “Love Like Summertime,” the new single from Stephen Doster. The song, and New Black Suit—the album from which its taken—are extra significant for Doster,…

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Guitarists React to the Death of Glen Campbell

Guitarists and musicians around the world are mourning the loss of Glen Campbell, the country icon who passed away yesterday at the age of 81. Over the course of a…

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Eerie Arpeggios, Part 3: Describing the Haunting 7#9 Sound Melodically

In our previous two lessons (August and September 2017 issues), I demonstrated ways to melodically describe a 7#9 sound, commonly referred to as the Jimi Hendrix “Purple Haze” chord, by…

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Jeff “Mantas” Dunn on the Very Best of Venom

Below, Venom Inc. guitarist Jeff “Mantas” Dunn shares his thoughts on the very best of Venom. For the complete interview, head here. “IN LEAGUE WITH SATAN” “One day I came…

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Glen Campbell, Country Music Icon, Dead at 81

Glen Campbell, a superstar in the worlds of country and pop music, has died at the age of 81, according to a Facebook post from his family. “It is with…

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Jerry Douglas Band Premiere Revved-Up "Hey Joe" Music Video

Today—just a few days after premiering Jack Moore’s powerful cover of “Hey Joe” (featuring the late Gary Moore’s 1961 Fiesta Red Strat)—we bring you another interesting take on the early Jimi…

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PRS Guitars Introduces S2 Vernon Reid Signature Vela

PRS Guitars has announced a new limited-edition model in the S2 series of U.S.-made electric guitars: The S2 VR Vela. Developed with Living Colour founder Vernon Reid, the VR Vela…

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Greg Howe Goes Back to His Roots for Blistering New Album

Described as his most personal work to date, Greg Howe’s new album, Wheelhouse—which will be released on September 1— marks the guitar legend’s highly-anticipated return to solo instrumental work. Tracks…

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Guitarist Scott Sharrard Discusses Gregg Allman’s Final Days

I interviewed Scott Sharrard, who played guitar with Gregg Allman since 2008 and became his musical director in 2015, for my recent Guitar World tribute to Gregg. I could use only…

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