Total Guitar Annual (2026)

Welcome to the Total Guitar Annual 2026 – packed with the very best features, interviews, advice and more from the magazine’s final issues, it’s essential reading for guitar enthusiasts of all levels and styles. We begin with a journey through the musical life of Chris Bird, Total Guitar’s final editor and member of the team for over 17 years, who sadly passed away in May 2025.  Elsewhere we look back on the highlights of over 30 years of Total Guitar, from the very first issue to Too Drunk To Pluck, Mark Tremonti’s exclusive TG track, John Frusciante’s Letter From America and many more amazing moments! We’ve also got an exclusive interview with legendary Queen guitarist Brian May, as he takes us through how the band’s greatest songs were created, followed by a guide to playing like the guitar hero. There’s also a whole host of other brilliant features on offer – discover the greatest cover versions of all time, run down the Rolling Stones’ 50 best riffs, and get top tips on taking your acoustic playing to the next level. And that’s not all! We also bring you an ultimate 30-day workout to help you smash your guitar goals. As well as the aforementioned Brian May, we also speak to Kirk Hammett, Molly Tuttle and Carlos Alomar, who tells us what it was like to play with David Bowie.  Whatever your skill level, we’re also here to help – our tips, tricks and tutorials will give you the confidence to master your guitar and play like the legends. You’ll find a wealth of easy-to-follow tab throughout this annual, complete with free audio, video and backing tracks. Enjoy!