TESLA's FRANK HANNON Releases Music Video For New Solo Single 'Octopus' 

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has released the official music video for his new instrumental song “Octopus”. “Octopus” is a jazz rock fusion instrumental song that features Hannon improvising spontaneous jazz-inspired bass lines to start, then he incorporates his experience as a producer/recording ar…

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Jerry Cantrell & Dunlop Announce Revamped Signature Cry Baby Wah​

Jerry Cantrell’s signature Cry Baby Wah just got an all-new makeover inspired by his latest solo record, Brighten.Glow-in-the-dark features on the tread, front badge, and bottom plate were designed to stand out and shine in contrast with the casting’s subdued raw iron finish—an embodiment of the album’s exploration of darkness and light.Sonically, this Cry Baby Wah is custom-voiced to offer tight, punchy heel-down tone with a rugged side-control knob for fine-tuning the toe-down frequency—perfect for nailing Jerry’s powerful wah-laden licks.FeaturesSpecial edition makeover inspired by Jerry Cantrell’s solo record, BrightenGlow-in-the-dark elements stand out and shine in contrast with raw iron finishCustom-voiced for a tight, punchy heel-down toneRugged side-control knob for fine-tuning the toe-down frequencyPerfect for nailing Jerry’s famous wah toneThe Jerry Cantrell Cry Baby Firefly Wah is available for $199.99 from retailers worldwide www.jimdunlop.com.

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Video Premiere: Gematria – “The Elusive One”

New Jersey instrumental prog duo, Gematria, turn their new track, “The Elusive One” into a musical game piece.
The post Video Premiere: Gematria – “The Elusive One” appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

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Ex-STATIC-X Guitarist TRIPP EISEN Reflects On His Time In Prison: 'I'm Shocked I Survived'

Ex-STATIC-X and DOPE guitarist Tripp Eisen says that he has “accepted responsibility” for his role in two separate incidents involving sexual relations with minors.
Eisen — whose real name is Tod Rex Salvador — was arrested in Orange County, California in late February 2005. The then-39-year-old mus…

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RONNIE RADKE Blasts 'Rude' SEBASTIAN BACH For His Comments In Twitter Feud Over Use Of Backing Tracks

Ronnie Radke has blasted Sebastian Bach as “rude” after the two engaged in a war of words on Twitter over FALLING IN REVERSE’s decision to cancel a festival appearance due to “missing” laptops.
Just hours before FALLING IN REVERSE was supposed to appear at the WIIL Rock festival on Saturday, Septemb…

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Eclipse Of The Dual Moons

Snapped up by SOUTHERN LORD before less scrupulous folk could get a look-in, HIGH COMMAND appeared fully formed on their 2019 debut “Beyond The Wall of Desolation”. Forged in the fires of filthy thrash but equally fueled by hardcore punk’s in-built hostility, it created epic grandeur from the simple…

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STAIND Is 'Finishing Up' New Studio Album

Mike Mushok has confirmed to the “Talk Toomey” podcast that STAIND is completing a new studio LP for a 2023 release. Speaking about the band’s plans for the coming months, the guitarist said: “STAIND is finishing up an album, actually. That’ll be out next year. And I think there’s some shows that’ll…

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METALLICA's 'Helping Hands' Concert To Be Livestreamed On PARAMOUNT+

METALLICA’s “Helping Hands Concert & Auction”, which benefits the band’s All Within My Hands foundation, will stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, December 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. PT. Taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the third edition of the “Helping Han…

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DOKKEN To Release 'The Elektra Albums 1983 – 1987' Box Set In January

The four albums that made DOKKEN one of the 1980s’ top rock bands are now being collected together as a box set (available in LP or CD formats) from BMG, “The Elektra Albums 1983-1987”.
Due on January 27, 2023, the limited-edition set will include DOKKEN’s million-selling, worldwide-charting first f…

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TARJA TURUNEN Says She Is Supportive Of Current NIGHTWISH Singer FLOOR JANSEN: 'We Are Sisters In Metal'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the “Scars And Guitars” podcast, former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen was asked if she has ever had any interactions with current NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “We are in touch, and recently more, bec…

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