In this issue

2021: A GUITAR ODYSSEY: We rounded up Kirk Hammett, Adam Jones, John 5, St. Vincent, “Kingfish” Ingram and Mateus Asato — so you
don’t have to! Plus Gorillaz and John 5’s extra-busy year...

Burst of Activity

Tool’s Adam Jones — and Gibson’s Cesar Gueikian — discuss the finer points of Gibson’s new Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul custom

4 mins

Gargoyl

This multifaceted new band’s brooding songcraft has revocation axeman Dave Davidson re-evaluating when best to employ a shredfest

2 mins

Tallah

MEET NU-METAL’S KINGS IN THE MAKING

2 mins

Malina Moye Means Business

RIGHTEOUS TOURING TIPS FROM A LIFELONG ROAD WARRIOR

6 mins

Blue Öyster Cult

Founding guitarist Buck Dharma unwraps the symbol remains, the Hard Rock progenitors’ first album of new material in 20 years

2 mins

…And Now For Something Completely Different

Tired of the same old guitar colors, shapes and sizes? While you’re busy social distancing, go online and discover a completely new universe of six-string delights ready to be delivered to your door...

7 mins

Black Magic Woman

A conversation with ORIANTHI: Her new album, “the biggest guitar gig in the world,” trading licks with ROBBY KRIEGER, marvelling at JEFF BECK — and, oh yeah, gear galore!

10+ mins

2021: A Guitar Odyssey

Six successful guitarists from completely different backgrounds tackle the state of guitar in 2021, the repercussions of the digital universe, the future of guitar heroes, how to maintain one’s passion and unique voice amid the cacophony, living in the past, magic knobs and more

10+ mins

5 ALARM FIRE

NEW ROB ZOMBIE ALBUM! NEW LIVE ALBUM! NEW DOCUMENTARY! NEW SOLO ALBUM IN THE WORKS! NEW TRACKS WITH ACE FREHLEY, NIKKI SIXX AND TYLA YAWEH! “I’M ALWAYS TRYING TO KEEP AS BUSY WITH MUSIC AS POSSIBLE,” SAYS JOHN 5 — IN THE UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR

10+ mins

THUNDER & LIGHTNING

Guitar World celebrates half a century of Thin Lizzy, looking back through the eyes of two key longtime band members: guitarist Scott Gorham and drummer Brian Downey

10+ mins

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Guitar World Magazine Description:

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.