“It was complete carnage… Keith and Ronnie were on their feet. The roof left the building”: Andrew Watt gifted Paul McCartney a ‘64 Höfner with a built-in Univox Super Fuzz circuit – and the Beatle used it on the new Rolling Stones album
Once McCartney released the full potential of his new Höfner, “his eyes widened, and he just started ripping on it”
Read more » “The emotion of Clapton, the feel of Joe Perry, and the dexterity of Eddie Van Halen”: Criss Oliva was one of heavy music’s most electrifying guitar players – and then a drunk driver took his life
We look at the career, technique and melodic approach of one of electric guitar’s largely forgotten masters: Savatage’s Criss Oliva
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NIGHTWISH Completes Recording Orchestral Parts For Tenth Studio Album
Finnish/Dutch/British symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have finished recording the orchestral parts for their tenth studio album at Abbey Road Studios in London, England.
Earlier today (Monday, October 16), NIGHTWISH shared a photo from Abbey Road, and it included the following message: “It’s a wrap! 1…
Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI’ANNO: ‘I Suffer From Really Severe PTSD’
In a new interview with Canada’s The Metal Voice, Paul Di’Anno was asked about the status of the much-anticipated documentary about the former IRON MAIDEN singer which is being helmed by Wes Orshoski, co-director and producer of the acclaimed 2010 film “Lemmy” about the MOTÖRHEAD icon. He said (as t…
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Watch: LZZY HALE Joins GWAR On Stage In New York City
HALESTORM’s Lzzy Hale joined GWAR on stage this past Friday (October 13) at Palladium Times Square in New York City for a performance of the song “The Cutter”. Hale wielded a large sword and some battle armor while she sang the track, which originally appeared on GWAR’s 2022 album “The New Dark Ages…
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN’s Wedding Playlist Included MESHUGGAH
According to People, Wolfgang Van Halen, the 32-year-old son of VAN HALEN legend Eddie Van Halen, married his fiancée Andraia Allsop on Sunday, October 15 at their home in Los Angeles.
Wolfgang walked down the aisle with his mother, actress Valerie Bertinelli, to a song that his father, who died thr…
PAPA ROACH’s ‘Last Resort’ Surpasses One Billion Streams On SPOTIFY
California rockers PAPA ROACH has joined Spotify’s “Billions Club” with their classic song “Last Resort”.
Billions Club is a playlist first launched in 2020 which includes all of the songs on Spotify that have surpassed one billion streams on the platform. After the achievement, Spotify gifts artist…
Next WEDNESDAY 13 Album Will Include Song Inspired By Late SLIPKNOT Drummer JOEY JORDISON
In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, Wednesday 13 was asked if there had been any MURDERDOLLS music produced between the release of the band’s sophomore album, 2010’s “Women And Children Last”, and the passing of MURDERDOLLS’ guitarist, former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison, in July 20…
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Helga release new music video for ‘Burden’
HELGA have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Burden, is taken from the Swedish and UK band’s upcoming debut album, Wrapped In Mist, which is scheduled to…
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Dunlop Unveils Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel Bass Strings
Each Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel string from Dunlop features a nickel outer winding designed to provide a fat, punchy low end.Designed to offer a big, bold, and impeccably balanced spectrum of tones. With a robust fundamental complemented by vibrant definition, every groove you play will be packed with a hefty low end and cut through with just the right amount of clarity. And it’s not just about the sound—these strings are exceptionally comfortable under your fingertips.Dunlop Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel Bass Strings highlights:Tap into the best of both nickel and steelNickel outer winding for big, punchy lowsSteel inner winding an aggressive midrangeSmooth under your fingers for comfortable playabilityExceptional balance from tone to touchDunlop Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel Bass Strings are available now in 4- and 5-string sets at $22–$27 (street) from your favorite retailer.For more information, please visit jimdunlop.com.Dunlop Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel Bass Strings | The Best Of Both WorldsDunlop DBHYN45105 Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel Bass Guitar Strings – .045-.105
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