■ Special Program Guitar Magazine Festival Complete Report A comprehensive, in-depth report on the "Guitar Magazine Festival" held on May 1st at TOKYO DOME CITY HALL to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the magazine's founding! In addition to a report conveying the excitement of the live performances, we'll also feature interviews with each artist immediately after their performance, and plenty of information on the equipment they used. ≪Featured Artists≫ Masayoshi Takanaka / Kazumi Watanabe & Yosuke Onuma Jazz Guitar Duo / Darjeeling (Dr. KyOn & Yoshiyuki Sahashi) / Masaki Matsubara × Kazuhiro Noto / Kazumi Watanabe JAZZ Return Trio / Char ■ Featured Guitarists ◎ Shinichi Ubu (Nothing's Carved In Stone) Nothing's Carved In Stone creates original songs with a rock ensemble that perfectly fuses the high playing skills of each member with the band's powerful groove. Their third album, "echo," is a culmination of their work, further refining their existing sound while also including songs that explore new territory. We'll be featuring guitarist Shinichi Ubu, who says he's given it his all! ◎ Derek Trucks Young slide master Derek Trucks has officially launched the Tedeschi Trucks Band with his wife, singer/songwriter Susan Tedeschi! Their debut album, "Revelator," is a masterpiece where Derek's slide guitar and Susan's bluesy vocals create an exquisite harmony. This time, we'll be bringing you an interview with Derek, as well as Susan, who is appearing in this magazine for the first time, along with an analysis of their playing techniques! ◎ Takuro Sugawara & Mitsuru Taki (9mm Parabellum Bullet) Their latest album, "Movement," is a full-throttle display of "9mm-ness," with a fast-paced, metallic soundscape and powerful vocals. It's a masterpiece that has allowed the band's originality to "deepen" in a cooler and more profound way. Takuro Sugawara and Mitsuru Taki, who unleash aggressive guitar work, will be featured!! and more