METALLICA’s LARS ULRICH: Making New Music Is ‘An Essential Part Of Our Existence As People’
During an appearance on the latest episode of the “SmartLess” podcast with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the changes in the music industry that he and his bandmates have had to contend with over the last four decades. He said (as transcrib…
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Lac R’ Shot! Cold Checking Gun-Like Lacquer Spray
River Vale, NJ – GluBoost release another unique innovation. Lac R’ shot! Cold Checking Gun-Like Lacquer Spray. Now, get a vintage cracked look without a spray gun! And, Lac ‘ Shot! Cold Checking Formula performance Rivals Spray Gun Lacquer! Lac R’ Shot! Provides “on the spot” finish checking for repairs, restorations, relic finish builds, and […]
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SLIPKNOT’s COREY TAYLOR Becomes ORANGE Amps Ambassador
Orange Amplification has announced that Corey Taylor has become one of the company’s ambassadors.
A talented multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer, Taylor is considered one of the greatest frontmen in heavy metal today.
Taylor has just released his second solo album, “CMF2”, a follow-up to his…
Andy Aledort – More on devising three-part guitar harmonies
For tabs and text of this video lesson, see the December 2023 issue of Guitar World – https://bit.ly/GW2020w In Deep by Andy Aledort GOTTA BOOGIE One of the greatest Chicago…
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What’s the Two-Rock Sound?
Rhett and Zack kick off the episode with a chat about which video games they’re loving and Rhett’s cross-country adventures with his wife before Eli Lester, owner of Two-Rock Amplification, joins them for an in-depth exploration of his amp-building philosophies.Lester walks Rhett and Zack through his origins in amp-building, repairing instruments and amps in the back room of the shop where he gave guitar lessons. He played in rockabilly bands and had an affinity for old ’50s and ’60s Cadillacs that needed work, but he couldn’t afford to pay someone to fix them up, so he had to learn to do it himself. In his freshman year of college, he’d buy old amps and rent books from the library to figure out how to repair and mod them. Eventually, his voracious fandom of Two-Rock amplifiers helped him connect with the brand’s founder, Bill Krinard. On Two-Rock’s building philosophy now, Lester says his approach is more about feel more than sound. “We build them for the artist, not the audience,” he says. Two-Rock’s obsession with delivering high-fidelity sound goes into every piece of the amp; Lester says each part is manufactured to spec in California, and part of the brand’s high price tags is thanks to how well they treat their employees. “We’re all tinkerers and geeks,” Lester grins. Thanks to Sweetwater for sponsoring this episode! Head to sweetwater.com for your musical gear needs.Later, Lester explains how they design high-wattage amps that don’t blow your eardrums, and how Two-Rock is “tipping their hat” to Dumble-style amps. Building amps for a job is indeed hard work, but Lester wouldn’t have it any other way: “I just get to build my dream guitar rig, that’s all I do.”
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LORDI Frontman: ‘The Mainstream Media Is Not Interested In Us Anymore, Which Is A Good Thing’
Mr. Lordi of the Finnish hard rock band LORDI, whose members never appear without their elaborate ghoulish skeleton and zombie masks and makeup, was asked in a new interview with Czech Republic’s Backstage TV if it’s hard for him and his bandmates to maintain their anonymity after all these years. T…
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ALBUM REVIEW: World Domination – Blood Command
Norwegian troupe BLOOD COMMAND have always gone against the grain. For over a decade, the Bergen-based self-proclaimed ‘death-pop’ outfit have conjured an unusual blend of heavy music, touching upon everything from black…
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SUM 41 Announces New Single ‘Landmines’
Grammy-nominated band SUM 41 has announced a new single, “Landmines”, set for release on Wednesday, September 27 via Rise Records alongside a new music video.
SUM 41 vocalist Deryck Whibley states: “When I wrote ‘Landmines’, I had no intention of writing an old-school ‘pop punk’ song. It just came o…
Watch Bob Dylan turn in a rare electric guitar performance as he surprises Farm Aid 2023 with the Heartbreakers backing him
Dylan was joined on guitar by Mike Campbell as they both rocked T-styles during an unbilled set that gave us performances of three classics from 1965
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Boss Launches the Katana-Air EX Wireless Amp
Boss introduces a powerful new wireless desktop amp for guitar and bass.Katana-Air EX delivers professional stereo sound and acclaimed Katana tones in a compact footprint, supported by a larger cabinet and other enhancements over the standard Katana-Air model. Advanced Boss wireless technology and integrated Bluetooth provide convenient cable-free operation, while the companion Boss Tone Studio app (iOS/Android) offers deep-sound editing and built-in tools for skill development with YouTube content.In 2018, Boss introduced Katana-Air, the world’s first totally wireless guitar amplifier. Katana-Air EX expands on the original model’s impressive feature set with 35 watts of maximum power, increased fullness and sound projection, and additional recording and performance options.Katana-Air EX has been engineered to provide an authentic stage-style playing experience in a desktop size. Two custom five-inch speakers are loaded into a carefully designed wood cabinet, generating full sound with rich resonance typically only available with performance amplifiers. Punchy, high-definition tones offer an inspiring platform for honing natural techniques, while the tuned bass-reflex port ensures tight bottom-end response for low-tuned guitar riffs and electric bass practice. Katana-Air EX comes equipped with sounds derived from the Katana stage amplifiers, dialed in for maximum expression with its desktop cabinet. Five unique amp characters provide tones from sparkling clean to high gain, including a dedicated character for acoustic-electric guitar and bass. The amp also features access to 60 Boss effects, with a wide selection of overdrives and distortions plus mod, delay, and reverb effects optimized for the amp’s stereo speaker system. Six onboard memories allow users to store their favorite amp and effects setups for instant recall.Boss Katana-Air EX | The freedom of wirelessWith onboard Bluetooth, Katana-Air EX users can wirelessly connect with the Boss Tone Studio app and play along with songs streamed from a mobile device. It’s also possible to record tracks directly to computer music software via USB and use the stereo line output with mic’d cab emulation for live performances in direct-to-PA setups. Going further, Katana-Air EX does double duty as a high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker for casual listening.The dedicated Boss Tone Studio app provides complete wireless control of Katana-Air EX from a smartphone or tablet. Users can adjust amp settings, customize effects, and access deeper functions only available from the app. Integrated YouTube support energizes daily practice sessions with the ability to watch videos, create song lists, loop sections, and more. It’s even possible to change sound memories automatically during video playback, providing an inspiring hands-free experience when jamming along with popular songs and backing tracks.Katana-Air EX can be powered with the included adaptor or via eight AA batteries or an optional Roland BTY-NIMH/A Rechargeable Amp Power Pack for completely wireless operation.Boss Katana-Air EX – 20-/35-watt Wireless Guitar Desktop Amp
The new Katana-Air EX Wireless Guitar Amplifier is available now for purchase at authorized U.S. Boss retailers for $599.99. To learn more about Katana-Air EX and the original Katana-Air, visit www.boss.info.
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