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    Author: guitarworld

    “Kurt launched into that track and totally went off. In the middle of the song, he smashed his guitar to bits”: The making of the album that virtually invented a new genre, sold 30 million copies, and changed rock forever

    Nearly 15 years have passed since the release of Nirvana’s Nevermind on September 24, 1991. As of this writing, the record has sold tens of…

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    guitarworld February 20, 2025
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    “I said, ‘We’re going to reinvent the notion of the extended classic rock solo. This is going to be the “not Comfortably Numb” solo’”: Steven Wilson bringing back the long guitar solo – with a twist

    Cult star Steven Wilson can best be described as a Renaissance man – aside from his prolific work with Porcupine Tree (and a string of…

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    guitarworld February 20, 2025
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    “I started the introduction for Tequila Sunrise, and was like, ‘Wait a minute. This feels like acid.’ I just felt like I'm leaving my body”: Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder speaks out after mid-performance medical emergency

    After recently being ushered offstage due to a medical emergency, former Eagles guitarist Don Felder is sharing his side of the story about what really…

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    guitarworld February 19, 2025
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    “I look up the tracks, I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s him.’ It’s the tone, the touch, the feel, the voicing choices”: Rhythm guitarists are harder to identify on recordings than lead players. But there’s one rhythm king that Cory Wong can pick out without fail

    Cory Wong is one of today’s leading lights of rhythm guitar, taking the Nile Rodgers school of funk and teaming it with Steely Dan voicings…

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    guitarworld February 19, 2025
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    “I called Alice and said, ‘I'm in a lot of pain. I’m not too sure what's going on’”: Orianthi reveals her agony over the injury that forced her to pull out of her Alice Cooper tour return – and play Back in Black sitting down at PRS’ epic anniversary show

    It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a torn hamstring is no fun – and Orianthi can attest to that. Having had to pull out of…

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    guitarworld February 19, 2025
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    “I cannot think of another guy that has been so tuned in with his instrument. I’m like, ‘How the hell is that even possible?’” Mike Stringer is one of the hottest metal guitar talents right now – and he has an unlikely hero

    Mike Stringer has cemented himself as one today’s brightest electric guitar talents, having helped Spiritbox ascend to become one of the most celebrated acts in…

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    guitarworld February 19, 2025
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    “I really had fun doing it and it got me thinking, what if we made a record with guitars…” Charli XCX is tempted to make a guitar record – and she's taking inspiration from Lou Reed

    It seems like Charli XCX’s penchant for experimentation shows no sign of slowing down. After last year’s Brat summer, the singer-songwriter has hinted (or possibly…

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    guitarworld February 19, 2025
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    “I think Eddie got rubbed up the wrong way because we had another superstar guitar player in our lineup”: Eddie Van Halen apparently left Peavey because it signed a second standout shredder – Joe Satriani

    Peavey CEO Courtland Gray has shed new light on Eddie Van Halen’s split from the company in the early 2000s, and suggested the recruitment of…

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    guitarworld February 18, 2025
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    “We often overlook this humble technique, yet it’s such an important tool for expressive rhythm and lead playing”: Palm muting is an essential guitar technique – but there’s a lot more to it than just chugging. Are you using it to its full potential?

    Master Palm Muting – Take This Essential Guitar Technique from Beginner to Pro – YouTube Watch On Back in the ’50s, Chet Atkins used palm…

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    guitarworld February 18, 2025
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    “Hard to believe that rehearsals begin a week from Monday. We begin again. Every time a rebirth. Every time an adventure”: Another former Smashing Pumpkins bassist is joining Garbage on tour

    There seems to be a strong correlation between being a bassist for the Smashing Pumpkins and ultimately joining Garbage… or vice versa. Former Smashing Pumpkins…

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    guitarworld February 18, 2025
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