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News of the (guitar) world: the biggest, baddest, weirdest and saddest guitar news of 2023

We track the year’s biggest six-string stories – from landmark gear developments to devastating departures and 2023’s most headline-grabbing players

Guitar World

Our 15 favourite metal and heavy rock guitar moments of 2023: featuring Wolfgang Van Halen, Nita Strauss, Nuno Bettencourt, Paul Gilbert, Metallica, Periphery and more

Including the guitar solo of the year

MusicRadar

“A rhythmic motif so simple that even the most basic living organisms on this great planet can get down to it”: These are the best guitar riffs of 2023

Guitar World staff and readers name the finest riffs of the year – a list that unites the worlds of metal, rock, indie and more…

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“I hate to say it, but non-musicians – who are the majority of the listening world – are not going to remember guitar solos”: Kirk Hammett says it doesn’t matter how good or flashy a solo is – most people are going to forget them anyway

According to the Metallica maestro, the average music listener doesn't share a guitar player's enthusiasm for a ripping solo

Guitar World

“Ran into an old friend”: Wolfgang Van Halen and Michael Anthony meet up for the first time in 20 years

The two Van Halen bassists reunited at Mammoth WVH’s recent show in Las Vegas

Guitar World

Wolfgang Van Halen, the year's best gear and 2023's guitarists of the year – only in the new Guitar World

Plus! The year's biggest and wildest guitar news, a transcription of Jeff Beck's final masterpiece, Dethklok, Buzzcocks, Paul Stanley's son and more!

Guitar World

“It felt like a really special moment to celebrate by using the Frankenstein. It was like having my dad right there with me”: Wolfgang Van Halen on how it felt to use Eddie’s OG Frankie and Marshall rig to record one of Mammoth WVH’s standout solos

Found on the latest Mammoth WVH record, the lead effort on Take a Bow was recorded using one of the most iconic gear combos in music history

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Sammy Hagar says it's "ugly" that a tribute concert in honour of Eddie Van Halen hasn't taken place

Red Rocker Sammy Hagar thinks a concert in Eddie Van Halen's memory should happen – but says it's not his job to arrange it

Metal Hammer

"My dad put on the song Big Balls by AC/DC. It made me laugh so hard." From System Of A Down to Peter Gabriel, these are the songs that have soundtracked Wolfgang Van Halen's life

It turns out Wolfgang Van Halen has one hell of an eclectic sonic palette.

Metal Hammer

These are the best new rock songs you need to hear right now, featuring Mammoth WVH, Doro and more

Listen to the best rock songs of right now, then elect one of them President

Louder

“That’s just a wacky, fun solo”: Wolfgang Van Halen reveals his favorite Eddie Van Halen guitar solo – and it’s not one you’d expect

Rather than opting for one of the usual suspects, the Mammoth WVH leader cherry-picked a far more unsung cut

Guitar World

Wolfgang Van Halen on his approach as a multi-instrumentalist: "Drums are, to me, the most important part. It's the backbone of everything"

As Mammoth WVH II drops, Wolfgang tells us about taking his one and only drum lesson from Eddie, and why Travis Barker and Danny Carey shaped his playing

MusicRadar

Mammoth WVH's second album finds Wolfgang Van Halen scaling spectacular new peaks

Wolfgang Van Halen comes of age on a solo second that betters his debut in every department

Louder

Wolfgang Van Halen says covering Van Halen made him so nervous he had to change string gauges

In the build up to the Taylor Hawkins tribute shows last year, the Mammoth WVH frontman was forced into a significant setup shake-up

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Wolfgang Van Halen’s new single has a monster tapping solo – featuring his uncle operating his wah pedal

On the latest preview from the forthcoming Mammoth II album, Wolfgang shows that – when it comes to chops – the apple didn't fall far from the tree

Louder

"I know Dad would have been really proud": Wolfgang Van Halen explains why he played two Van Halen songs to honour Taylor Hawkins

Wolfgang Van Halen shares his memories of last year's Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London

Louder

“Dave said, ‘No, not doing it’”: Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen once wrote a brand new Van Halen song, only for David Lee Roth to refuse to sing it

Van Halen’s swansong album A Different Kind Of Truth could have featured a song with the working title Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Panama if it wasn‘t for David Lee Roth having a hissy fit

Louder

“It was like being fired out of a cannon”: Wolfgang Van Halen looks back on joining Van Halen

Wolfgang Van Halen says he joined the band to support his dad, but that didn’t stop some fans from giving him a rough ride

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Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen’s Barbie song is here and, yes, it absolutely lives up to the hype

The two guitar heroes lent their solo skills and “mammoth sound” to Ryan Gosling's signature tune, I'm Just Ken

Louder

The new issue of Classic Rock is a star-studded celebration of 50 years of AC/DC

From their early days to anecdotes from their fellow rock legends, the new Classic Rock is a must-have for any self-respecting AC/DC acolyte

Guitar World

Guitar tour of the year? Mammoth WVH and Nita Strauss to hit the road together this fall

Wolfgang Van Halen's band will join forces with Strauss for a North American tour in November and December

Guitar World

The greatest guitar solos of the 21st century... so far

Featuring every kind of guitar hero – from old-school to cutting‑edge. And not one but two Van Halens…

Guitar World

Inside the new issue of Total Guitar: Wolfgang Van Halen – Believe The Hype!

Also in issue 373! Interviews: Nita Strauss, Jake Kiszka, The Lemon Twigs and more! Reviews: Gibson Kirk Hammett Greeny Les Paul Standard, Walrus Audio Fundamental Series, EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15w 1x10 Combo, IK Multimedia TONEX Pedal, Two Notes ReVolt Guitar, Apogee Jam X. Learn songs by Kiss, Red Hot…

Guitar World

With Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen onboard, is the Barbie soundtrack this year’s must-hear guitar collaboration?

The guitar heroes reportedly both drop in on the soundtrack to accompany Ryan Gosling’s Ken on his signature tune, I’m Just Ken

Metal Hammer

Listen to Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen play on Ryan Gosling's '80s-style power ballad I'm Just Ken from the Barbie soundtrack

Guns N' Roses legend Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen serve up dazzling guitar work on I'm Just Ken, a power ballad sung by Ryan Gosling in the forthcoming Barbie film

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