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    Author: guitarworld

    “The Boys Are Back in Town is at least as memorable for its guitar breaks as for its chorus”: Thin Lizzy inspired Metallica, Iron Maiden, and the Cure, practically invented twin lead guitar, and have had 15 guitarists. Here’s your guide to all of them

    Everybody loves Thin Lizzy. They’re tough enough for punks, heavy enough for metalheads, poetic enough for romantics, and melodic enough for pop fans. The Boys…

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    guitarworld March 1, 2025
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    “I’ve got Fenders of various ages and they all sound different. That’s not a Spinal Tap thing – they just do!” Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris on staying loyal to Fender, and the Gibson that sounded “horrible”

    Iron Maiden have been headbanging away since 1979, anchored by bassist Steve Harris, who told Bass Player: “We’re still pretty fit and we can still…

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    guitarworld March 1, 2025
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    “Ray Manzarek hated the sound of distorted guitar chords. He didn’t think they belonged in music”: X’s Under the Big Black Sun is a stone-cold L.A. punk classic, produced by a legendary figure who “didn’t really like punk rock” – here's how it was made

    L.A. punks X made their major-label debut in 1982 with Under the Big Black Sun. The record, which followed two critically acclaimed indie releases –…

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    guitarworld February 28, 2025
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    “Exactly the kind of thing the Instagram algorithm won’t be injecting into your eyeballs every time you log on”: February 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picks

    The day is finally here. After an absurdly hectic few months either side of the festive period, we are thrilled to report that we are…

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    guitarworld February 28, 2025
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    “We’re guitar players. The reason we’re designing gear is we’re making things that we wish existed”: Tosin Abasi is pushing the boundaries of progressive music and guitar gear on multiple fronts – and he’s got no plans to slow down

    Technical innovator, gear entrepreneur, virtuoso, guitar guru. These are just some of the terms that can be used to describe Tosin Abasi – one of…

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    guitarworld February 28, 2025
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    “I am beyond blown away that this is now in my possession”: Joe Bonamassa now owns Rory Gallagher’s Number 1 Rangemaster – the same treble booster that gave Brian May his tonal breakthrough

    By now, “Joe Bonamassa buys interesting piece of vintage gear” isn’t exactly breaking news. After all, the bluesman arguably owns the biggest cache of vintage…

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    guitarworld February 28, 2025
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    “They’re really good guitar parts. I highly respect Andy Summers, and I don’t want to mess with what he’s done”: Sting’s longtime guitarist finds everything in the Police’s catalog “playable” – but says this song is the band’s most challenging to nail

    Sideman to the stars Dominic Miller has had his fair share of tours with Sting – who initially recruited him as part of his band…

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    guitarworld February 28, 2025
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    Guitar World deals of the week: save $524 on a Charvel, get $530 off an American-made Fender, plus all the week's biggest savings

    Welcome back to your weekly edition of deals courtesy of the Guitar World team. It’s pretty quiet on the sales front, to be totally honest,…

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    guitarworld February 28, 2025
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    “Copying the people you admire is a healthy thing to do – it teaches you to get inside what they do, then you can take it from there”: Eric Johnson on his G3 reunion with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai – and why the limits of guitar have yet to be reached

    In the past, G3 tours have seen many esteemed masters of shred take to the stage to thrill audiences worldwide. Players such as Steve Morse,…

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    guitarworld February 28, 2025
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    “Is this the return of the guitar solo? There’s two of them!” Rick Beato names the Chappell Roan mega-hit that’s ushered in a new age of pop guitar solos

    Rick Beato has heaped praise on Chappell Roan’s undeniable pop banger Pink Pony Club, claiming it may well mark the return of the guitar solo…

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    guitarworld February 28, 2025
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