Learn 10 Essential Whammy Bar Techniques
If you use your whammy bar only to bend notes and add vibrato, you’re missing out on some of its more nuanced, and more extreme, applications. If you use your…
Read more »Joe Perry Announces New Solo Album, ‘Sweetzerland Manifesto’
Joe Perry has announced a new solo album, Sweetzerland Manifesto. The album—which is set for a January 19 release via Roman Records—was produced by Perry alongside Bruce Witkin and was…
Read more »Linkin Park Announce New Live Album, ‘One More Light Live’
Linkin Park have announced a new live album, One More Light Live. Recorded during the band’s recent One More Light tour, it documents their final shows with late frontman Chester…
Read more »Watch Black Sabbath Play “War Pigs” at Their Final Show
Black Sabbath recently announced The End, a concert film and live album documenting their final show at the Genting Arena in the band’s hometown of Birmingham. Now—in another of the…
Read more »Watch Robert Cray Perform “You Must Believe in Yourself” on ‘Austin City Limits’
Robert Cray performs at the Ryman Auditorium September 13, 2017 Today, GuitarWorld.com presents an exclusive live video premiere for all you blues and soul fans out there. Check out Robert Cray‘s…
Read more »Cooking with the Blues: How to Spice Up Your Solos
The blues’ most common variation is the 12-bar variety. A basic 12-bar blues includes three chords, often referred to by number, which describes where the chord is found by scale degree. The…
Read more »Watch This Guitarist Simulate 7 Effects Without Using a Pedal
Recently, TC Electronic had Danish guitarist Uffe Steen stop by its headquarters. While Steen was there, he filmed a remarkable demo video, in which he perfectly simulated the sounds of…
Read more »Hear Keith Richards’ Isolated Guitar from “Gimme Shelter”
Keith Richards performs with the Rolling Stones at London’s Twickenham Stadium in 2006 Keith Richards is known for his blues-based, Chuck Berry-inspired playing style—which is why his playing on the…
Read more »Expert Advice: 25 More Ways to Play (and Sound) Better Right Now
We offer these 25 tips from guitarists who know their stuff—from rock royalty to jazz patriarchs to any-and-all, top-of-their-game bad asses. Hopefully, you’ll find something in these cosmic, practical and…
Read more »Stone Temple Pilots Return with New Singer, Unveil New Single, “Meadow”
Stone Temple Pilots have announced their return. At a private show last night at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, the band welcomed their new single, Detroit native Jeff Gutt, into…
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