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Hear English post-black metal malcontents Ba’al drink deeply from the “Well of Sorrows” on their latest 11-minute single.
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The veteran Florida-born metalcore outfit proves that you don’t need humbuckers to pull off high gain.Last August, metalcore giants Poison the Well gave the world a gift: They announced they were working on their first studio album in 15 years. They unleashed the first taste, single “Trembling Level,” back in January, and set off on a spring North American tour during which they played their debut record, The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation, in full every night.PG’s Perry Bean caught up with guitarists Ryan Primack and Vadim Taver, and bassist Noah Harmon, ahead of the band’s show at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl for this new Rig Rundown.Brought to you by D’Addario.Not-So-Quiet As a MousePrimack started his playing career on Telecasters, then switched to Les Pauls, but when his prized LPs were stolen, he jumped back to Teles, and now owns nine of them.His No. 1 is this white one (left). Seymour Duncan made him a JB Model pickup in a single-coil size for the bridge position, while the neck is a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Staggered. He ripped out all the electronics, added a Gibson-style toggle switch, flipped the control plate orientation thanks to an obsession with Danny Gatton, and included just one steel knob to control tone. Primack also installed string trees with foam to control extra noise.This one has Ernie Ball Papa Het’s Hardwired strings, .011–.050.Here, Kitty, KittyPrimack runs both a PRS Archon and a Bad Cat Lynx at the same time, covering both 6L6 and EL34 territories. The Lynx goes into a Friedman 4×12 cab that’s been rebadged in honor of its nickname, “Donkey,” while the Archon, which is like a “refined 5150,” runs through an Orange 4×12.Ryan Primack’s PedalboardPrimack’s board sports a Saturnworks True Bypass Multi Looper, plus two Saturnworks boost pedals. The rest includes a Boss TU-3w, DOD Bifet Boost 410, Caroline Electronics Hawaiian Pizza, Fortin ZUUL +, MXR Phase 100, JHS Series 3 Tremolo, Boss DM-2w, DOD Rubberneck, MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe, Walrus Slo, and SolidGoldFX Surf Rider III.Taver’s TelesVadim Taver’s go-to is this cherryburst Fender Telecaster, which he scored in the early 2000s and has been upgraded to Seymour Duncan pickups on Primack’s recommendation. His white Balaguer T-style has been treated to the same upgrade. The Balaguer is tuned to drop C, and the Fender stays in D standard. Both have D’Addario strings, with a slightly heavier gauge on the Balaguer. Dual-Channel ChuggerTaver loves his 2-channel Orange Rockerverb 100s, one of which lives in a case made right in Nashville.Vadim Taver’s PedalboardTaver’s board includes an MXR Joshua, MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe, Empress Tremolo, Walrus ARP-87, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Reflector, MXR Phase 90, Boss CE-2w, and Sonic Research Turbo Tuner ST-200, all powered by a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus.Big DuffHarmon’s favorite these days is this Fender Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass, which he’s outfitted with a Leo Quan Badass bridge. His backup is a Mexico-made Fender Classic Series ’70s Jazz Bass. This one also sports Primack-picked pickups.Rental RockersHarmon rented this Orange AD200B MK III head, which runs through a 1×15 cab on top and a 4×10 on the bottom.Noah Harmon’s PedalboardHarmon’s board carries a Boss TU-2, Boss ODB-3, MXR Dyna Comp, Darkglass Electronics Vintage Ultra, and a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus. His signal from the Vintage Ultra runs right to the front-of-house, and Harmon estimates that that signal accounts for about half of what people hear on any given night.Orange Rockerverb 100Orange 412 CabMXR JoshuaMXR Carbon Copy DeluxeWalrus ARP-87MXR Phase 90Boss CE-2wVoodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 PlusBoss TU-2Boss ODB-3MXR Dyna CompPRS ArchonBoss TU-3wDOD Bifet Boost 410MXR Phase 100JHS Series 3 ReverbBoss DM-2wDOD RubberneckMXR Carbon Copy DeluxeWalrus SloFender Jazz Bass

Kiesel Guitars has introduced their newest solid body electric guitar: the Kyber.With its modern performance specs and competitive pricing, the Kyber is Kiesel’s most forward-thinking design yet, engineered for comfort, quick playing, and precision with every note.Introducing the Kiesel Kyber Guitar Engineered with a lightweight body to reduce fatigue during long performances without sacrificing tone. Six-string Kybers, configured with the standard woods and a fixed bridge, weigh in at 6 pounds or under on averageUnique shape made for ergonomic comfort in any playing position and enhanced classical positionThe Kyber features Kiesel’s most extreme arm contour and a uniquely shaped body that enhances classical position support while still excelling in standard position.The new minimalist yet aggressive headstock pairs perfectly with the body’s sleek lines, giving the Kyber a balanced, modern silhouette.Hidden strap buttons mounted on rear for excellent balance while giving a clean, ultra-modern look to the frontLower horn cutaway design for maximum access to the upper fretsSculpted neck heel for seamless playingAvailable in 6 or 7 strings, fixed or tremolo in both standard and multiscale configurations Choose between fixed bridges, tremolos, or multiscale configurations for your perfect setup.Pricing for the Kyber starts at $1599 and will vary depending on options and features. Learn more about Kiesel’s new Kyber model at kieselguitars.com

Seventeen years deep and showing no signs of mercy, Finnish death metal unit Refusal return with their third full-length, Venomous Human Concept, out June 6th via Time To Kill Records. But you can hear it NOW!
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The Sunset is a fully analog, zero latency bass amplifier simulator. It features a ¼” input, XLR and ¼” outputs, gain and volume controls and extensive equalization. It’s intended to replace your bass amp both live and in the studio.If you need a full sounding amp simulator with a lot of EQ, the Sunset is for you. It features a five band equalizer with Treble, Bass, Parametric Midrange (with frequency and level controls), Resonance (for ultra lows), and Presence (for ultra highs). All are carefully tuned for bass guitar. But don’t let that hold you back if you’re a keyboard player. Pianos and synthesizers sound great with the Sunset! The Sunset includes Gain and master Volume controls which allow you to add compression and classic tube amp growl. It has both ¼” phone and balanced XLR outputs – which lets you use it as a high quality active direct box. Finally, the Sunset features zero latency all analog circuitry – important for the instrument most responsible for the band’s groove.Introducing the Sunset Bass Amp Simulator Zero Latency bass amp simulator.Go direct into the PA or DAW.Five Band EQ:Treble and Bass controls.Parametric midrange with level and frequency controls.Presence control for extreme highs.Resonance control for extreme lows.Gain control to add compression and harmonics.Master Volume.XLR and 1/4″ outputs.Full bypass.9VDC, 200mA.Artwork by Aaron CheneyMAP price: $210 USD ($299 CAD).

PG contributor Tom Butwin reveals his favorite songwriting secret weapon: the partial capo. Watch how the Shubb C7 and C8 can simulate alternate tunings without retuning your guitar—and spark fresh creative ideas instantly.Shubb C8b Partial Capo for Drop-D Tuning – Brass

The C8 covers five of the six strings, leaving either the low E or high E string open, depending on how it’s positioned. Standard setup: Placed on the 2nd fret while leaving the low E string open, it simulates Drop D-style sounds—except you’re still in standard tuning (key of E). You get that big, droning bass feel without retuning. Reverse setup: Flipping the capo allows the high E string to ring, giving you shimmering drones and new melodic options across familiar chord shapes. A flexible tool that lets you simulate alternate tunings and create rich sonic textures—all while keeping your guitar in standard tuning.Shubb C7b Partial Capo for DADGAD Tuning – Brass

The C7 covers three of the six strings—either D, G, and B or A, D, and G—depending on how it’s flipped. Typical setup (D, G, B): Creates an open A chord shape at the 2nd fret without needing your fingers. This frees you up for new voicings and droning notes in the key of A. Reversed setup (A, D, G): Gets you close to a DADGAD-style tuning vibe, but still keeps you in standard tuning—great for modal, spacious textures often found in folk or cinematic guitar parts. Use it alone or stack it with the C8 for wild, layered effects and truly out-of-the-box inspiration.

Play fast or die with DC punks Drivel.
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PRS Guitars celebrates 40 years with the limited edition McCarty SC56. Featuring vintage-inspired design and modern innovations, this single-cutaway guitar pays tribute to Ted McCarty and his impact on the industry. With only 400 pieces available, this instrument is a must-have for collectors and performers alike. PRS Guitars today announced the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition. With a classic PRS single-cutaway body shape and carefully chosen specifications, the McCarty SC56 is both a tribute to tradition and a reliable tool for the modern performer. Only 400 pieces will be made.“The SC56, signifying Singlecut and 1956, model is our most recent tribute to my late mentor Ted McCarty and his impact on the guitar industry. We started with our take on a classic late ‘50s singlecut body. 1956 marks the year that Ted first had guitars made with his newly coined ‘humbucker’ pickups. It also happens to be the year I was born. Bringing vintage design into the modern era, we loaded this model with our McCarty III pickups, meticulously designed to deliver warm, clear, vintage tone with exceptional note separation and dynamics,” said PRS Guitars Founder & Managing General Partner, Paul Reed Smith.Anchored by a maple top and mahogany back, the 24.594” scale length and 22-fret Pattern Vintage neck work with Phase III non-locking tuners and PRS two-piece bridge to promote its musical sustain. The PRS McCarty III pickups are controlled by a simple layout — two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle on the upper bout.Single-cutaway guitars are known to be heavier than their double-cutaway counterparts. The McCarty SC56 Limited Edition design incorporates weight-relief, decreasing the weight of the guitar by about 2/3 of a pound, while maintaining several points of attachment between the guitar top and back to eliminate the “hollow” sound of the cavities and promote tone transfer. With appointments like binding on the fretboard, classic bird inlays, and a vintage-inspired nitrocellulose finish, the 40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition blends heritage and innovation into a timeless instrument.PRS Guitars continues its schedule of launching new products each month in 2025.For more information, please visit prsguitars.com.40th Anniversary McCarty SC56 Limited Edition | Demo | PRS Guitars – YouTube