Welcome to the Total Guitar Annual 2024 – packed with the very best features, interviews, advice and more from the past year, it’s essential reading for guitar enthusiasts of all levels and styles.

We kick off with an exclusive interview with legendary Queen guitarist Brian May, celebrating 50 years since the band’s debut, followed by a guide to playing like the melodic maestro. There’s also a whole host of other brilliant features on offer – discover the greatest guitar albums of all time, get top tips on improving your tone and take your acoustic playing to the next level. And that’s not all! We also show you how to recreate the sounds of rock’s greatest pioneers, relive some of metal’s milestones, learn to play like the inimitable Stevie Ray Vaughan and much more! As well as the aforementioned Brian May, we also speak to Slash, Nuno Bettencourt, Nova Twins and Polyphia!

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. To get started, head over to bit.ly/tga2024audio to download or stream your audio or video. Enjoy!