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In the July-14 issue of Guitar World magazine, we sit down with guitarist and producer Jimmy Page, as he prepares to release newly remastered recordings and rarities from Led Zeppelin's vault. Read how Page remasters his band's brilliant catalog and takes the opportunity to open and share their personal archives. Plus, GWexplores the numerous package options and formats in which the newZeppelin remasters are available.

Then, Guitar World features Ace Frehley. The legendary Kiss guitarist is clean, sober, engaged to a pretty blonde and enjoying life- much to the chagrin of some of his former bandmates. He speaks with GW about his healthy attitude, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame debacle and his upcoming solo album, Space Invader.

Later, we ask 26 guitarists - including Kirk Hammett, John Petrucci,Mikael Akerfeldt and Yngwie Malmsteen - to tell us about the album that changed their life and put them on a musical fast track.

Finally, we focus on the history of Taylor Guitars. Forty years ago, Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug built their idea of what an excellent acoustic guitar should be. Today, Taylor Guitars is the definition of excellence for players everywhere. 

PLUS: Sean Ono Lennon, Down, The Strypes, Albert Lee,  and much more!

  5 Songs with Tabs for Guitar & Bass

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In the June-14 issue of Guitar World magazine, we interview Motley Crue. After more than 30 years together, the Crue are calling it quits.Mick Mars and Nikki Sixx talk about their past excesses and achievements- and what the future holds for them all. 

Then, Guitar World focuses on Pantera. We go behind the scenes into the making of their Number One hit: Far Beyond Driven. We follow this up with a previously unpublished interview with the late Panteraguitarist, Dimebag Darrell. Our interview was conducted at Dimebag's home in Arlington, Texas, on February 11, 1994- two months before the release of Far Beyond Driven.

Later on, legendary guitarist, Carlos Santana, returns to his roots and rekindles his love for Latino culture on Corazon, his new star-studded Spanish-language album.

Finally, we celebrate the time-honored, tone-a-licious history of MXR, the effect pedal company that brought you the Phase 90 and a slew of other now-classic stomp boxes.

PLUS: Marty Friedman, Behemoth, Whitechapel, Demon Hunter,  and much more!

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Our May issue is now on sale, featuring cover stars Zakk Wylde & Joe Satriani! 

In the May-14 issue of Guitar World magazine, Zakk "The Beast" Wyldeand Joe "The Professor" Satriani meet up to riff on their craziest concert moments, Jimmy Page, and the state of rock guitar in 2014. Also, in an excerpt from his new autobiography, Strange Beautiful Music: A Musical Memoir, Satriani recalls the making of tracks from his breakthrough album, Surfing with the Alien.

In addition, learn how Death Angel was poised to be metal's next big thing, until a horrific accident brought their ascent to a halt. GuitaristRob Cavestany looks back at the group's rise and fall, and the rebirth that has brought them hard-won success.

Later on, John Frusciante, the former Red Hot Chili Pepper, keeps the home fires burning with his latest solo effort, Enclosure, and tells why his performing days are behind him.

Finally, want to master speed, precision and control in your guitar playing? An in-depth guide to hybrid picking will have you playing like a pro in no time.

PLUS: Mastodon, Memphis May Fire, George Lynch, Skaters,Donovan and much more!

  5 Songs with Tabs for Guitar & Bass

  • Joe Satriani - "Summer Song"
  • Darius Rucker - "Wagon Wheel"
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Dani California"
  • Black Label Society - "Stillborn"
  • Of Mice & Men - "You're Not Alone"
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Our April issue is now on sale! Featuring legendary rockers #Kiss!

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In the April 2014 issue of Guitar World magazine, guitarist Paul Stanley and bassist Gene Simmons celebrate their upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, with a pair of revealing interviews about their 40 years in Kiss. Also, Stanley and Simmons rate Kiss guitarists past and present: from Ace to Tommy Thayer.

In addition, we make the case for 15 artists still waiting to be admitted into the Hall of Fame, including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dimebag Darrell,Ted Nugent, and Soundgarden.

Plus, read about how a new generation of acoustic guitar fingerstylists is blazing a daring style of percussive, alternate-tuned shred. Then, try it out for yourself! Guitar World presents an instructional guide to the inspired techniques of percussive acoustic guitar playing.

Finally, The Scorpions wrap up their nearly 50-year run with a new Unplugged release, and a farewell album of songs from their Eighties heyday.

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Our March 2014 issue is available now! Featuring the 50 Greatest Eric Clapton Songs and much more!

In the March 2014 issue of Guitar World magazine we celebrate the 50 greatest guitar moments of Eric Clapton's five-decade career - from the Yardbirds to Cream to Derek and the Dominos and beyond.  We also take a look at how the Allman Brothers were almost torn apart due to Duane Allman sitting in with Eric Clapton for Derek and the Dominos' Layla album sessions in 1970.  Also, as the Allman Brothers prepare for another extended residency at New York's Beacon Theatre, the new box set Play All Night serves up tasty morsels from their first stand at the celebrated venue.  Further on, Boston returns as Tom Scholz releases Boston's last recordings with singer Brad Delp:  Life, Love & Hope, an album 11 years in the making.  Finally, the results of the 2013 Readers Poll are revealed.  Eric Clapton boogie-shuffles his way into the Guitar World Hall of Fame, Black Sabbath's Iron Man nabs MVP and Best Metal Guitarist honors, and Joe Satriani reclaims the shred throne!  PLUS:  Al Kooper's quest to remind us all that Michael Bloomfield was one of the greatest electric blues guitarists of his time;  Blues Power! with Johnny Winter, Lonnie Johnson and Warren Haynes; Of Mice & Men; and much more!

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In the February 2014 issue of Guitar World magazine we rewind 30 years to the making of of Van Halen's masterpiece; 1984.  Eddie Van Halen details how how he built his own home studio and took control of his group's musical direction.  The result was 1984, the groundbreaking album that established Van Halen as chart-topping superstars. However, Van Halen's 1984 isn't the only anniversary we celebrate in the February 2014 issue.  We also mark the 25th Anniversary of No Rest for the Wicked, as Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde recall the audition, rehearsals and recording sessions that resulted in their auspicious debut outing.  Sticking with the 80's theme, we catch up with Jake E. Lee. Once dismissed as an Eighties rock relic, the virtuoso shredder is back in action with Red Dragon Cartel, a new band that shows off more than just his considerable guitar chops.  PLUS:  How A Day To Remember keep in touch with their devoted fan base; Zakk Wylde discusses the new Black Label Society disc; Two new discs from Five Finger Death Punch; and much more!

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