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“Every time I pick up a guitar, it gives me such physical satisfaction. Playing funk is a direct exchange of good vibes”: Giacomo Turra’s energetic guitar skills evolved from his love of dance – and his self-taught style might just be the future of funk

That Turra is self-taught and oblivious to theory is one of the biggest guitar flexes in history – but as he explains, playing funk is all about connecting with an audience

“People often laugh, telling me I’ve chosen to play the biggest guitars possible”: Morgan Wade explains her love of oversized acoustics and why they're great for country music

“People often laugh, telling me I’ve chosen to play the biggest guitars possible”: Morgan Wade explains her love of oversized acoustics and why they're great for country music

The country star names the artists who inspired her to adopt Gibson Jumbos and Super Jumbos as her go-to guitar models

“I remember thinking if you’re not careful with what you use, it will sound dated in 10 years. For my first album, I used a Rockman, which makes me cringe now”: Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik on the legacy of Iris, Dizzy Up the Girl and those weird tunings

“I remember thinking if you’re not careful with what you use, it will sound dated in 10 years. For my first album, I used a Rockman, which makes me cringe now”: Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik on the legacy of Iris, Dizzy Up the Girl and those weird tunings

When Rzeznik and co set out with Goo Goo Dolls there was no Plan B. They were all in. But when it came time for album number two, that gamble was about to pay off in a big way…

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If you’re only bending strings with your second and third fingers, you’re missing out – strengthening your first and fourth fingers will help you express yourself like the greats

Blues heroes like Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan used their first and fourth fingers to bend – without support – to powerful effect. And with a bit of practice, you can learn their expressive solo techniques, too

“It never dawned on me that I could make a living playing music. For many years, it was just a hobby, a way I could express myself”: John Mayall changed blues music forever – and introduced the world to some of its greatest guitar players

“The Godfather of British Blues” left us in July at age 90. We look back at his many achievements, triumphs and essential releases

"It has become the cult classic we always intended it to be…" Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt's Storm Corrosion gets deluxe reissue

Storm Corrosion will be reissued on coloured and black vinyl, Blu-ray and CD in September

“The word on the street was, ‘No-one could be playing that without overdubs.’ Well, the secret’s out. I’ve come clean”: Still copping Victor Wooten’s 20-year-old bass licks? You’d better take another look

Victor Wooten reveals the musical formula behind his 2005 solo album, Soul Circus

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Taylor Swift issues warning to fans heading to Thursday’s Eras Tour concert

Taylor Swift issues warning to fans heading to Thursday’s Eras Tour concert

A Polish news site, Onet, also published an ‘important message for all Swifties who are going to the concert’

The Independent UK

Former Oasis label boss reveals truth behind ‘famous’ Liam Gallagher photo

Former Oasis label boss reveals truth behind ‘famous’ Liam Gallagher photo

Manager and label owner who signed the rock band recalls one of the lairier moments with the Oasis frontman

The Independent UK

"A load of big names kicked us off tours. We frightened them": Cactus should have been huge but it never happened - so we asked them to tell us why

"A load of big names kicked us off tours. We frightened them": Cactus should have been huge but it never happened - so we asked them to tell us why

Born out of hard rock pioneers Vanilla Fudge and contemporaries of Led Zeppelin, Cactus are the unsung innovators of 70s US rock

With the sounds of The Beatles and Beach Boys in their heads, The Lemon Twigs have spent their lives in search of perfect pop: On their new album they may have found it

With the sounds of The Beatles and Beach Boys in their heads, The Lemon Twigs have spent their lives in search of perfect pop: On their new album they may have found it

"We didn't let anything fly that wasn't perfect" - Michael D'Addario on the Lemon Twigs' latest album, A Dream Is All We Know

"I took some of his chill vibe but tried to write something a bit more heartfelt": Listen to Darlin' Baby, the new, Jimmy Buffet-inspired single by The Sheepdogs

"I took some of his chill vibe but tried to write something a bit more heartfelt": Listen to Darlin' Baby, the new, Jimmy Buffet-inspired single by The Sheepdogs

Canada's finest The Sheepdogs look to Florida for inspiration before heading off on tour

"We always play UK tours even if we're operating at a loss": Joe Elliott on the importance of Britain to Def Leppard

"We always play UK tours even if we're operating at a loss": Joe Elliott on the importance of Britain to Def Leppard

In 2008, Joe Elliott sat down with Classic Rock to discuss the band's roots, selling Britain to America, and that iconic Union Jack shirt

Legendary drummers including Dave Lombardo and Gavin Harrison launch limited edition prints for the Teenage Cancer Trust

Legendary drummers including Dave Lombardo and Gavin Harrison launch limited edition prints for the Teenage Cancer Trust

Artist Anthony Burrill has turned the musicians' favourite drumming patterns into typographic artworks - and it's for a good cause

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Morgan Wallen Earns First No. 1 Hit On Pop Airplay

Morgan Wallen and Post Malone's collaboration 'I Had Some Help' secures No. 1 on Pop Airplay chart, showcasing their cross-genre appeal and commercial success.

Shawn Mendes Announces New Self-Titled Album 'Shawn' Release Date

Shawn Mendes announces his new album 'Shawn,' sharing personal insights and collaborations. Pre-order now!

Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival promoters sue The 1975 for almost two million pounds over Matty Healy's same-sex kiss

The 1975 are being sued for breach of contract by Malaysian festival organisers after Matty Healy's protest at the country’s strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Remastered vinyl version of Egg's 1970 debut album to be released

Withdrawn track Symphony No. 2 – Third Movement reinstated to new Egg reissue

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“I was determined to avoid hailing him as the future of shred, but I simply cannot do it”: July 2024 Guitar World editor's picks

From an eight-string chug-a-thon with blues licks to make Eric Johnson blush, to a baritone turn from the hottest guitar player on the planet right now, this month was soundtracked by some top-tier guitar action

“It feels good to be back!” Arch Enemy sound antagonistic as hell on new single Dream Stealer

The melodeath squad’s first new music since 2022 has some big choirs and even bigger riffs

“Without adequate support in times of crisis, life can quickly spiral into an angry and isolated existence.” High Vis share new single Mind's A Lie, announce new album Guided Tour, 2025 UK tour dates

London punks High Vis explore themes of class, isolation and loneliness on stunning new single, featuring Ell Murphy

“He’s taught me a lot about the guitar, but not from showing me stuff on the neck or talking about picking”: How Steve Vai helped Jacob Collier become a better player without even touching a guitar

The newly crowned Strandberg signature artist discusses how Vai’s progressive mentality informed his approach to the guitar

“I’ve never had a fear of expressing things." Ms Amy Birks and the story of her second album In Our Souls

Two years after the release of her solo debut, Ms Amy Birks is back with In Our Souls.

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Prom 15: The Swingles/BBCPhil/Collon review – a bicycle wheel, birds and beatboxing

Anna Clyne’s The Gorgeous Nothings was fleetingly spellbinding, borne by the Swingles’ singing, and Nicholas Collon ensured Messaien’s Turangalila was light on its feet

Duran Duran's 'Rio' Album Sees 5,100% Sales Increase In America

Discover the resurgence of Duran Duran's iconic album 'Rio' and its lasting impact on the music scene.

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