“He’s an amazing, incredible player”: Meet Teemu Mäntysaari, the fast-fretting fill-in set to take on Kiko Loureiro’s Megadeth tour duties
The Megadeth lead man is taking time out from the band’s fall shows to support his family, but he’s got a formidable replacement lined-up
Read more » “My favorite bands – Pixies, Sonic Youth, Smashing Pumpkins, Bikini Kill – all had bass players who were women. I thought they were the coolest members”: Emily Retsas on her journey from Australia to A-list gigs with Phoebe Bridgers and Kim Gordon
After moving to LA, the session bassist quickly got gigs with Shirley Manson and Fiona Apple, before landing spots with indie-rock royalty. She shares her eternal love of Fender’s Jazz Bass, why she still feels like she’s touring in Phoebe Bridgers’ Prius, and her quest for the perfect bass fuzz
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As Gomorrah Burns
35 years is a long time, even in death metal, and CRYPTOPSY have lived a few lives during that time. At first, with drummer Flo Mounier as their not-so-secret weapon, they appeared to be the last word in brutality. 1996’s “None So Vile” is still a benchmark for nauseating heaviness, regardless of ho…
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BUSH To Release Greatest-Hits Album In November
In a new interview with Rock 100.5 the KATT’s Jake Daniels conducted at this past weekend’s Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, Gavin Rossdale revealed that BUSH will release a “greatest-hits” album in November. The 57-year-old BUSH frontman added: “The first song off that is called ‘Nowhere To…
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PHIL RIND Explains Why He ‘Relented’ On SACRED REICH Taking Part In Paid Meet-And-Greets
During an appearance on “One Life One Chance”, the podcast hosted by H2O lead singer Toby Morse, SACRED REICH frontman Phil Rind offered his views on artists monetizing — directly and on their own terms — enhanced fan experiences in the form of VIP meet-and-greets. He said (as transcribed by BLABBER…
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KIKO LOUREIRO To Sit Out Next Leg Of MEGADETH’s Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced
MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro will sit out the next leg of the band’s “Crush The World” tour in order to stay home with his children back in Finland.
Earlier today, the Brazilian-born musician released the following statement regarding the matter: “Kiko checking in here! Our new record ‘The Sick…
Ernie Ball Unveils the Ryan “Fluff” Bruce Signature StingRay
The Ryan “Fluff” Bruce Artist Series StingRay guitar will be offered in limited quantities and in two exclusive finishes. Aqua Sparkle is limited to 25 units and is available exclusively in the Ernie Ball Music Man Vault. Tealy Dan is limited to 25 units and is available exclusively from Sweetwater.Ernie Ball Music Man Limited-edition Signature Fluff StingRay HT Electric Guitar – Tealy Dan, Sweetwater ExclusiveErnie Ball Music Man Limited-edition Signature Fluff StingRay Aqua SparkleFeatures Mahogany body for added weight and sustain Hardtail bridge for added resonance Dual-voice Fishman Ryan “Fluff” Bruce signature humbucking pickup Volume-only push-pull potentiometer for two distinct humbucking sounds Custom neck plate Certificate of Authenticity Mono Case Ernie Ball Music Man: Ryan “Fluff” Bruce Artist Series StingRay GuitarVisit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com.
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD Says She Was Exposed To SLIPKNOT’s Music By Going To Rock Festivals In Tulsa
Country and hard rock collide during Carrie’s Octane Invasion, an exclusive crossover special featuring Carrie Underwood and hosted by Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin on SiriusXM’s Carrie’s Country and Octane channels.
The special includes Carrie and Jose’s backstage conversation from the country-pop…
Guild Launches the Kim Thayil Signature Polara
As part of Guild’s 70th anniversary and in collaboration with Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Guild Guitars introduces the all-new Thayil x Guild range of signature S-100 Polara models.Hitting the streets in early September 2023, these guitars bring Thayil’s preferred specs and design elements to the famous Polara line, his instrument of choice for over 3 decades. “We’ve been talking about doing this together for many years and are excited to finally bring these guitars to life,” adds Guild President, Jonathan Thomas. “It’s hard to look at a Polara and not think of Kim, his influence in music, and long connection to his Guilds.”Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature Demo | First LookThe lineup includes 2 models, the flagship USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil as well as the Polara Kim Thayil, a production model that will street at $899. The USA Artist Edition is a limited run of 30 master-built guitars coming out of Guild’s California facility that feature an aged old-growth Honduran Mahogany body and neck, Guild’s 70’s era enlarged headstock with slim neck shape, bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard with Mother of Pearl block inlays, Grover Original Rotomatics tuners, and custom Guild USA HB-1 Humbuckers hand wound by master pickup maker Jason Lollar. Additional features include a reproduction Guild/Mueller style bridge and compensated stopbar tailpiece, phase switch, Soundgarden “King Animal” truss rod cover, “Badmotorfinger” back cover hand-signed by Kim Thayil, and a white nitrocellulose gloss finish. Each guitar comes with a custom case and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by Kim Thayil, commemorating a timeless connection between artist and instrument.The Polara Kim Thayil model brings Thayil’s signature design elements to a model that sits in Guild’s more accessible Newark St. Collection, including a Mahogany body and set neck with Guild’s distinctive ’70s large headstock with Chesterfield Inlay. Vintage correct HB-1 Humbuckers, complete with Alnico II magnets and phase switch, reproduce Kim’s signature tones. A bound Rosewood fingerboard with Pearloid block inlays, a Tune-o-Matic bridge, Guild compensated stopbar tailpiece, multi-ply pickguard, Soundgarden “King Animal” truss rod cover and “Badmotorfinger” signature back cover, and gold hardware round out each signature instrument.Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature Electric Guitar – BlackGuild USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil Electric Guitar – WhiteVisit www.guildguitars.com to learn more about this exciting new collaboration between Kim Thayil and Guild Guitars, and to see the company’s complete range of instruments.
Read more » Guild Launches the Kim Thayil Signature Polara
As part of Guild’s 70th anniversary and in collaboration with Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Guild Guitars introduces the all-new Thayil x Guild range of signature S-100 Polara models.Hitting the streets in early September 2023, these guitars bring Thayil’s preferred specs and design elements to the famous Polara line, his instrument of choice for over 3 decades. “We’ve been talking about doing this together for many years and are excited to finally bring these guitars to life,” adds Guild President, Jonathan Thomas. “It’s hard to look at a Polara and not think of Kim, his influence in music, and long connection to his Guilds.”Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature Demo | First LookThe lineup includes 2 models, the flagship USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil as well as the Polara Kim Thayil, a production model that will street at $899. The USA Artist Edition is a limited run of 30 master-built guitars coming out of Guild’s California facility that feature an aged old-growth Honduran Mahogany body and neck, Guild’s 70’s era enlarged headstock with slim neck shape, bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard with Mother of Pearl block inlays, Grover Original Rotomatics tuners, and custom Guild USA HB-1 Humbuckers hand wound by master pickup maker Jason Lollar. Additional features include a reproduction Guild/Mueller style bridge and compensated stopbar tailpiece, phase switch, Soundgarden “King Animal” truss rod cover, “Badmotorfinger” back cover hand-signed by Kim Thayil, and a white nitrocellulose gloss finish. Each guitar comes with a custom case and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by Kim Thayil, commemorating a timeless connection between artist and instrument.The Polara Kim Thayil model brings Thayil’s signature design elements to a model that sits in Guild’s more accessible Newark St. Collection, including a Mahogany body and set neck with Guild’s distinctive ’70s large headstock with Chesterfield Inlay. Vintage correct HB-1 Humbuckers, complete with Alnico II magnets and phase switch, reproduce Kim’s signature tones. A bound Rosewood fingerboard with Pearloid block inlays, a Tune-o-Matic bridge, Guild compensated stopbar tailpiece, multi-ply pickguard, Soundgarden “King Animal” truss rod cover and “Badmotorfinger” signature back cover, and gold hardware round out each signature instrument.Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature Electric Guitar – BlackGuild USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil Electric Guitar – WhiteVisit www.guildguitars.com to learn more about this exciting new collaboration between Kim Thayil and Guild Guitars, and to see the company’s complete range of instruments.
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