Shade Empire release new song ‘Maroon’
SHADE EMPIRE have released a brand new song! The new song, titled Maroon, is taken from the Finnish symphonic black metal band’s upcoming new album, Sunholy, which is scheduled to be released in…
Read more » Necrotted release new music video for ‘Imperator’
NECROTTED have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Imperator, is taken from the German death metal band’s upcoming new album, Imperium, which is scheduled to be released…
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Bloodstock Festival announce 14 bands for 2024
Bloodstock Festival have announced 14 new bands for 2024’s festival! Following a blockbuster event last weekend, now, the first 14 bands for 2024’s edition of Bloodstock have been announced. AMON AMARTH are set…
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Earthside announce new album ‘Let The Truth Speak’
EARTHSIDE have announced a new album! Titled Let The Truth Speak, the upcoming album from the cinematic rock band is the long-awaited follow-up to 2015’s A Dream In Static, and is scheduled to…
Read more » DragonForce sign with Napalm Records
DRAGONFORCE have signed with Napalm Records! Since forming in 1999, the English power metal band have grown to become a staple in our scene through elaborate shred, over the top silliness and…
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“I have to give credit where it’s due”: How fashion brand Supreme inspired John 5’s Fender Ghost Telecaster
According to the Mötley Crüe guitarist, we have the New York fashion powerhouse to thank for inspiring one of 2023’s sleekest signature builds
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ghost At The Gallows – Spirit Adrift
SPIRIT ADRIFT don’t take days off. With five studio albums, three EPs and two compilations in just eight years, there’s not a single fan who can complain of starvation. Whilst…
Read more » Best impulse response loader 2023: professionally recorded guitar tones on the go
Take your perfect tone everywhere with our pick of the best cab IR loaders from Two Notes, IK Multimedia, TC Electronic, Boss, and more
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ALBUM REVIEW: Hiraeth – Nott
It is going to be difficult to get through this review without stumbling into a few clichés, so let’s just get them out of the way. Crushing, suffocating, brutal, apocalyptic…
Read more » No, arpeggios aren’t just for jazz and shred solos – here are 5 ways you can use them to freshen up any style of guitar playing
Your riffs, rhythm parts and solos can all benefit from a minor 7 arpeggio injection
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