: Active print subscribers were automatically transitioned to its sister publication, Guitar World .

: The platform remains a primary source for artist interviews , gear reviews , and instructional lessons across rock, blues, jazz, and metal. Historical Significance

For decades, it was considered the "bible" for serious musicians, featuring iconic covers from Jimi Hendrix to Eddie Van Halen.

While the physical "paper" edition has ceased, the brand continues as a digital-only publication.