The June 2014 issue. That's how long it's been since Mick Mars last appeared on the cover of Guitar World magazine. And, as we all know by now, a lot has happened in Mars' personal "guitar world" since then.
So it's safe to say that – in some circles, anyway – Mars' return to our cover is just as "long awaited" as his debut solo album, 2024's window-rattling The Other Side of Mars. It's an album he's been talking about for years, and it was definitely worth the wait.
For this issue, Joe Bosso sat down with the former Mötley Crüe guitarist to discuss the making of the album and – to be frank – as much Mötley Crüe content as Mars felt comfortable discussing (and it's actually quite a lot). We've also spotlighted 10 of Mars' greatest lesser-known guitar riffs and provided a lesson dedicated to his technique, complete with tab and audio.
