Guitar World Magazine - October 2023

In this issue

STEVE BARTEK
A rare chat with the former Oingo Boingo guitarist.

IN FLAMES
The Swedish metallers’ new album marks ex-Megadeth master Chris Broderick’s recording debut with the band.

BUDDY GUY
GW catches up with the 87-year-old blues legend.

Hardcore Breakdown

HOW GUITARISTS FROM DRUG CHURCH, MILITARIE GUN AND SCOWL ARE LEADING THE MELODIC MOVEMENT IN HARDCORE PUNK

4 mins

Melanie Faye

THE R&B GUITARIST AND PRODUCER TALKS US THROUGH HER NEW D’ANGELICO SIGNATURE MODEL, HER UNIQUE APPROACH TO NEO-SOUL GUITAR AND THE ONE CHORD SHE JUST CAN’T STOP PLAYING

2 mins

Positive Undertones

BECAUSE WE FELT LIKE IT, WE ASKED THE UNDERTONES’ DAMIAN O’NEILL ABOUT THE NORTHERN IRISH ROCKERS’ OUT-OF-LEFT-FIELD 1981 ALBUM, POSITIVE TOUCH. THANKFULLY, HE OBLIGED US!

6 mins

STEVE BARTEK

The former Oingo Boingo guitarist talks “Dead Man’s Party,” his early days with future Skynyrd guitarist Ed King, upcoming shows with Danny Elfman and a lifetime of scoring films

10 mins

Stoking that Fire

In Flames reignite the death metal fire with Foregone, an album that marks ex-Megadeth master Chris Broderick’s recording debut with the band

10 mins

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS BLUER

SIX BLAZING BLUEGRASS GUITARISTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT (BESIDES BILLY STRINGS AND MOLLY TUTTLE!)

10 mins

In the Eye of the Hurricane

WITH A NEW SOLO ALBUM SHAKING UP THE AIRWAVES, NITA STRAUSS DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING RISKS. STEPPING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND NEVER SETTLING

10+ mins

GUY TALK

On the eve of his farewell tour, living legend BUDDY GUY looks back on his nearly 70-year career (and a particularly unforgettable Fender Bassman amp)

10+ mins

CRÜE TO THE 5TH POWER

MONSTER GUITARIST JOHN 5 DETAILS HIS ASCENSION INTO THE RANKS OF MÖTLEY CRÜE

10+ mins

One Piece

One Piece

3 mins

The Gold Standard

CHARVEL PRO-MOD SO-CAL STYLE 1 HSS FR E

3 mins

Believe the Hype(r)

SEYMOUR DUNCAN HYPERSWITCH

2 mins

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Guitar World Magazine Description:

For more than 31 years, Guitar World has served as North America's leading publication for rock guitarists, providing unique instructional content, exclusive photography and interviews with the genre's leading celebrity guitarists. Each month, Guitar World offers lessons that help players refine their craft, in-depth reviews of the latest guitars, amplifiers and effects, current happenings from around the rock scene, celebrity columnists and one-on-one conversations with artists ranging from iconic superstars to the young guns of today.