Guitar World’s tracks of the month – our editors pick their guitar highlights
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Guitar World’s tracks of the month – our editors pick their guitar highlights
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“He was the first guy in that genre that I heard that I was like, ‘Wow – these lead guys can really take an exciting part of the band’s sound’”: Former Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes’ final recordings to be released as an EP this November
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“He was the first guy in that genre that I heard that I was like, ‘Wow – these lead guys can really take an exciting part of the band’s sound’”: Former Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes’ final recordings to be released as an EP this November
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Steve Vai and Joe Satriani’s first joint studio album is finally coming out: “We’ve been planning this since 1973”
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Steve Vai and Joe Satriani’s first joint studio album is finally coming out: “We’ve been planning this since 1973”
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Guitar World Editors’ Picks – our favorite tracks this month: “Who doesn’t like off-kilter, avant-garde, guitar-based pop that not only uses alternate tunings but is also microtonal?”
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/august-2026-guitar-world-editors-picks
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Guitar World Editors’ Picks – our favorite tracks this month: “Who doesn’t like off-kilter, avant-garde, guitar-based pop that not only uses alternate tunings but is also microtonal?”
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/august-2026-guitar-world-editors-picks
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Guitar Hero’s spiritual successor is stacked with iconic tracks – but some big hitters are missing
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/music-releases/stage-tour-setlist-revealed
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Guitar Hero’s spiritual successor is stacked with iconic tracks – but some big hitters are missing
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/music-releases/stage-tour-setlist-revealed
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The Beatles’ Day Tripper almost didn’t have its iconic guitar riff – as a recently unearthed recording reveals
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The Beatles’ Day Tripper almost didn’t have its iconic guitar riff – as a recently unearthed recording reveals
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Polyphia announce new album Be Not Afraid, delay North American tour dates: “There are moments on the record that legitimately scare me”
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Polyphia announce new album Be Not Afraid, delay North American tour dates: “There are moments on the record that legitimately scare me”
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“Playing with her taught me how it feels to situate oneself within great songs”: Phoebe Bridgers’ new album features one of the most eclectic guitar lineups we’ve seen in years – including an industrial-metal icon and the son of a rock legend
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“Playing with her taught me how it feels to situate oneself within great songs”: Phoebe Bridgers’ new album features one of the most eclectic guitar lineups we’ve seen in years – including an industrial-metal icon and the son of a rock legend
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“He solobombs in to drop some terrifyingly clean sweep passages. Modern technical guitar playing doesn’t get better than this”: July 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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“He solobombs in to drop some terrifyingly clean sweep passages. Modern technical guitar playing doesn’t get better than this”: July 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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“We’re not trying to prove anything – it rocks”: Tony Iommi announces first solo album in 21 years – hear the new single, World Alone
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“We’re not trying to prove anything – it rocks”: Tony Iommi announces first solo album in 21 years – hear the new single, World Alone
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“It takes listeners on a veritable journey, with guitar parts conjuring a narrative tension that feels cinematic in scope”: June 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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“It takes listeners on a veritable journey, with guitar parts conjuring a narrative tension that feels cinematic in scope”: June 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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What are your thoughts on the new Polyphia single?
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What are your thoughts on the new Polyphia single?
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“We’re trying to bring more energy by making it heavier”: Polyphia have invented a new genre with their rave riffing new single, CAN YOU FEEL IT
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/music-releases/polyphia-can-you-feel-it
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“We’re trying to bring more energy by making it heavier”: Polyphia have invented a new genre with their rave riffing new single, CAN YOU FEEL IT
http://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/music-releases/polyphia-can-you-feel-it
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“He added his signature screaming guitar parts, and there it was”: Slash, Tim Henson, Guthrie Govan and Steve Vai have been assembled for an unlikely collaboration album – and it’s filled with A-list players
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“He added his signature screaming guitar parts, and there it was”: Slash, Tim Henson, Guthrie Govan and Steve Vai have been assembled for an unlikely collaboration album – and it’s filled with A-list players
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“I kept seeing him out the corner of my eye, where he’d be with his guitar”: Mastodon’s first single with their new guitarist is a powerful tribute to Brent Hinds
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/music-releases/mastodon-your-ghost-again
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“I kept seeing him out the corner of my eye, where he’d be with his guitar”: Mastodon’s first single with their new guitarist is a powerful tribute to Brent Hinds
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/music-releases/mastodon-your-ghost-again
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"Drawing from '80s #synthpop and contemporary #darkwave, Modern Ideas’ is anchored around a simple conceit: Although modern life may be artificial, within that artifice lies the possibility of something beautiful, strange, and new." - @joyofviolentmovement
https://joyofviolentmovement.com/new-audio-modern-ideas-shares-glistening-this-is-how-it-hurts/
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“The riffs are precision-engineered steel. The whiplash solos deliver mind-melting dexterity in the vein of classic-era Megadeth. And it’s catchy as hell, too”: May 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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“The riffs are precision-engineered steel. The whiplash solos deliver mind-melting dexterity in the vein of classic-era Megadeth. And it’s catchy as hell, too”: May 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/485881/ Dua Lipa Turns Mexico City Finale Into Concert Film & Live Album #DuaLipa #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #Music #MusicReleases
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“It’s going to piss off anyone drilling their sweep picking, but it’s brittle and human and alive in a way that I adore”: April 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
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“An unlikely combo of samba and shred – it shouldn’t work but it kinda does”: March 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
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“An unlikely combo of samba and shred – it shouldn’t work but it kinda does”: March 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
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“It sounds like nature coming through the speakers”: Jimmy Page shares rare home recorded demo of Led Zeppelin’s Ten Years Gone
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“It sounds like nature coming through the speakers”: Jimmy Page shares rare home recorded demo of Led Zeppelin’s Ten Years Gone
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“The promoter was panicking and asked me to headline. I didn't have a band with me. And I didn't have any solo material prepared”: Paul Gilbert’s completely unplanned Jimi Hendrix tribute set for first-ever digital release
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“The promoter was panicking and asked me to headline. I didn't have a band with me. And I didn't have any solo material prepared”: Paul Gilbert’s completely unplanned Jimi Hendrix tribute set for first-ever digital release
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“Paul happened upon a chord that even he didn’t recognize”: Paul McCartney announces new Andrew Watt-produced album inspired by an unfamiliar guitar chord
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“Paul happened upon a chord that even he didn’t recognize”: Paul McCartney announces new Andrew Watt-produced album inspired by an unfamiliar guitar chord
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“This may be the best album Peter’s ever made”: Peter Frampton announces first album in 16 years – and it features an all-star cast
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“This may be the best album Peter’s ever made”: Peter Frampton announces first album in 16 years – and it features an all-star cast
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“One of the greatest rock albums of all time”: Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent is charging $2 million for his new album
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“One of the greatest rock albums of all time”: Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent is charging $2 million for his new album
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“Inspired by the creativity, community, and chaos of the Seattle music scene”: Mike McCready has spent 20 years making a rock opera that explores an alternate history of grunge – and it’s finally ready
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“I never know what might come across my desk, but this was a taker”: Steve Vai has recorded a new solo over Van Halen’s Jump – which has been crowned the official World Cup 2026 anthem
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“I never know what might come across my desk, but this was a taker”: Steve Vai has recorded a new solo over Van Halen’s Jump – which has been crowned the official World Cup 2026 anthem
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“It’s like a no-holds-barred riff throwdown between nu-metal and grunge. It. Does. Not. Let. Up.”: February 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
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“It’s like a no-holds-barred riff throwdown between nu-metal and grunge. It. Does. Not. Let. Up.”: February 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
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“We’re raising the bar on what we believe a rhythm game can be”: Guitar Hero producers have announced a new game – and it’s got the backing of Gibson
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“We’re raising the bar on what we believe a rhythm game can be”: Guitar Hero producers have announced a new game – and it’s got the backing of Gibson
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“Flamenco-inspired triplets, big trap beats, and – wait – is that a wah solo?” January 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
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“Flamenco-inspired triplets, big trap beats, and – wait – is that a wah solo?” January 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
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“I know myself better musically thanks to this album”: Steve Vai features on the new Matteo Mancuso album – and he had one piece of advice for the young virtuoso
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“We were joking that we have to make this record absolutely shred and that we needed to put a lot of solos in it. I think we accomplished that”: Megadeth shares new single ahead of farewell record – and it’s a shred guitar celebration
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/music-releases/megadeth-let-there-be-shred