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Guitar World Magazine - January 2026

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In this issue

Ace Frehley (1951-2025)
News of the Spaceman’s passing wasn’t just a shock to the Kiss Army but to the rock and guitar communities. Hey, this guy had survived car crashes, police chases, addiction, relapse and two tumultuous stints in Kiss. In addition to a look at his life, tunes and Kiss-era guitars, we bring you an early-2025 Ace interview that hasn’t appeared in print (or anywhere else) until now.

GW’s gear of the year
Nine pages’ worth of the all-new-for-2025 gear that caught our eyes,ears and other random body part

The guitarists of the year
A guide to the pickers, grinners and Sinners who made the biggest splash in our weird universe in 2025.

GUITAR & BASS
SHINEDOWN

THREE SIX FIVE
BUDDY HOLLY

BLUE DAYS, BLACK NIGHTS
THE WHO

YOUNG MAN BLUES (LIVE)

Guitar World Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Music

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

For more than 31 years, Guitar World has served as North America's leading publication for rock guitarists, providing unique instructional content, exclusive photography and interviews with the genre's leading celebrity guitarists. Each month, Guitar World offers lessons that help players refine their craft, in-depth reviews of the latest guitars, amplifiers and effects, current happenings from around the rock scene, celebrity columnists and one-on-one conversations with artists ranging from iconic superstars to the young guns of today.