Guitar World – November 2026

Summary

Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet fronts the November 2026 issue of Guitar World, which also puts Anthrax on the cover and carries an exclusive Alice Cooper and Nita Strauss guitar lesson for readers.

Guitar World's November 2026 issue leads with a cover feature on Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet, alongside a second cover treatment featuring Anthrax. The issue's tuition centre of gravity is an exclusive lesson with Alice Cooper and his guitarist Nita Strauss, who walk through the riffs behind their work. Features cover new albums and the players behind them, while a gear section tests amplifiers and pedals aimed at working players. Later features look at the making of key records and the gear used on tour.

Regular departments keep the issue useful for players at every level. A tab and tuition section delivers note-for-note transcriptions, and a review spread covers new strings, picks and accessories. Practical pages include setup and maintenance advice, and the issue gathers news on tours and releases. Later pages include reader letters and a closing column on the state of guitar playing, plus directories of gear and services for readers sourcing equipment.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Story / Features

p.4 · JAKE KISZKA (Greta Van Fleet) cover feature
Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet fronts the cover feature, discussing his playing and the band's current work. The piece covers his approach to riffs and tone. Learn one Kiszka riff this week from the transcription.

p.6 · ANTHRAX cover feature
Anthrax receive their own cover feature, covering the band's current material and guitar work. The piece tracks their latest release and tour gear. Play one Anthrax riff from the tab section this week.

p.10 · ALICE COOPER AND NITA STRAUSS LESSON
Alice Cooper and guitarist Nita Strauss give an exclusive lesson, walking through the riffs behind their work together. The lesson is built for players learning their parts. Practise one Cooper riff from this lesson today.

▸ Tuition / Tab

p.? · TAB AND TUITION SECTION
The tab section delivers note-for-note transcriptions of current songs for players to learn. Transcribe one bar by ear before checking the tab.

▸ Gear / Reviews

p.? · AMPLIFIER AND PEDAL TESTS
A gear section tests amplifiers and pedals aimed at working players, covering tone and reliability on the road. Compare one tested amp to your current rig before buying.

p.? · ACCESSORIES REVIEW
A review spread covers new strings, picks and accessories for guitarists. Swap one accessory from this review into your setup this week.

▸ Regulars

p.? · SETUP AND MAINTENANCE
Practical pages include setup and maintenance advice for keeping a guitar playing cleanly. Do one setup check on your guitar this week.

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Editor's Take

The Alice Cooper and Nita Strauss lesson is the standout: two named players teaching the actual riffs gives this issue a tuition value that lasts far beyond the month. Having both Jake Kiszka and Anthrax on cover features makes it a strong rock-guitar read, and the tab section stays reliably useful. The weakness is the gear half, where amplifier and pedal tests drift toward spec listings rather than hard opinions, and the accessories review is thin. Layout is dense and several pages are given to news and tour filler. Best for rock and metal players who want to learn real riffs from named guitarists; tone-chasers chasing deep gear analysis should look elsewhere.

Strengths
• Alice Cooper and Nita Strauss teach their own riffs
• Two cover features: Jake Kiszka and Anthrax
• Reliable note-for-note tab section for players
• Working-player focus across amps and pedals

Weaknesses
• Amp and pedal tests read like spec listings
• News and tour pages pad the middle of the issue

Verdict: Recommended — The Cooper and Strauss lesson makes this a strong month for rock guitarists.