Legendary vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances.
In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum tri…

Way Huge’s new stompbox offers level controls for both fuzz and sub octave signals.The Way Huge Smalls Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz is designed to “put you in touch with your freaky side. It’ll have you threatening the world with searing fuzz in one moment and generating earth-shaking low end in the next.” – Way HugeThe fuzz and sub octave signals each have their own level knobs. The Sub 1/Sub 2 switch lets you choose just how low your tone can go. Volume and Tone controls round out this pedal’s insidious interface.Mr. Huge designed the Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz as your all-purpose companion—”bring it along for everything from robot mating season to skullduggery in the Mojave Desert. Have some fun, and explore the outer reaches of your sanity. Fire up the Way Huge Smalls Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz, and get weird. But remember to protect your eyes…” – Way HugeFeaturesFuzz and sub octave FX combine to create weird, wild tonesChoose between one or two octaves downLevel controls for both fuzz and sub octave signalsVolume and Tone controls round out an insidious interfaceThe Way Huge Smalls Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz is available for pre-order now at $169.99 from your favorite retailer. Ships 9/15/23.Get the full story here:https://www.jimdunlop.com/way-huge-smalls-stone-burner-sub-atomic-fuzz/

EYE AM, the new band featuring former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums), along with Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) and Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN), will release its second single, “Cryptomnesia”, on November 24 via Corps…

Hear the frantic black metal insanity of one-man Chilean outfit Solipnosis on a track from their upcoming EP.
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In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, vocalist Marq Torien confirmed that he is working on new music with the current BULLETBOYS lineup, in which he is joined by guitarist Ira Black (OF GODS & MONSTERS, LIZZY BORDEN, METAL CHURCH), bassist Brad Lang (Y&T, BURNING RAIN) and drummer Fred…

For years now, I’ve had Siri address me as Lizard King. Not in homage to Jim Morrison, but in tribute to the true king of the saurians, Godzilla. So, naturally, I was intrigued by the Lizard Queen octave/distortion, a collaboration between Electro-Harmonix and JHS Pedals. Besides, I’m always on the prowl for something that growls. And this silicon-transistor-based octave-up fuzz possesses a voice that’s monstrous yet controllable and reactive in ways that make it easier to dial in classic, articulate fuzz tones than many other octave/fuzz devices at or above its very reasonable price.The Lizard’s TaleThis box of hair was a labor of love, created by JHS Pedals founder Josh Scott and artist Daniel Danger in an effort to conjure a mythical “lost” EHX fuzz pedal from the 1970s. They built a half-dozen in 2022, and presented one to EHX major-domo Mike Matthews. Scott and Danger even made a video about building the Lizard Queen, which created a groundswell of demand from pedal freaks, resulting in this EHX/JHS co-branded unit.The Lizard Queen is a simple and potent device with three dials: volume, octave, and balance. The octave control ranges from zero (to the left) to a full high-octave setting (to the right). For fans of articulate-but-gnarly fuzz, the pedal sings quite nicely with this dial set between noon and 4 o’clock. The balance control is a filter that shifts between “shadow” (to the left) and “sun” (to the right) settings. Naturally, shadow rolls off highs to create a darker tone, and sun adds treble in a way that sizzles without compromising the organic voice of your guitar. A sweet spot lies right up the middle.Finally, the very potent volume knob controls the master output. Along with judicious positioning of the octave and dial controls, it assures your fuzz-laden licks will not get lost in a mix. Ever. The volume dial does not, however, affect pedal gain. That’s fixed at a nicely clipped, low level that, to my ears, zeroes in on a template late-’60s/early-’70s fuzz sound—reminiscent of the Electric Prunes or the Guess Who.Battle of the BoxesTo test the Lizard Queen, I played it against a few octave fuzz pedals I have on hand—mostly notably the Way Huge Purple Platypus, which has a three-dial setup with similar functions. The amp was my Carr Vincent, and I plugged in a variety of single-coil- and humbucker-equipped guitars. The most interesting discovery was how the guitar’s volume dial interacts with the balance control. Keeping the dial to the shadow side or up the middle, with the guitar’s volume on 7 or so, allowed for restrained-but-gnarly chords. Then, rolling the 6-string volume up toward 10 for solos radically increased sizzle-and-bite for both single-coil and humbucking pickups, but without compromising note articulation. Quite impressive. By the way, the Lizard Queen runs on a 9V DC barrel-type power supply, or, in a suitable salute to the past, a battery, and draws 5 mA.It was easy to find great, classic-fuzz voices within the Lizard Queen. And compared to the other pedals I tried, the Queen reigned with its balance of fuzz and articulation. It’s perfect for solos that conjure the Nuggets era. The circuit is punchy and lucid, with crisp, articulate sounds that lapse into diffusion only when one ventures too far down the shadow zone’s slope. My favorite setting for rave-ups put the volume at 10 o’clock, the octave at 3 o’clock, and the balance at noon—and with a slide, it made for dirty, sustained perfection. But temperance is key. Too much octave or balance makes for a diminished tone or a mushier fuzz, but anywhere in the 9 o’clock to 3 or 4 o’clock range on those dials is sonic manna. The VerdictAt $99 street, the Lizard Queen octave/distortion is a bargain and a magic-carpet ride back to the golden era of fuzztone. Its three controls makes it easy to dial in classic sounds that can also be highly reactive to guitar volume. And while many fuzz boxes can get lost in the blast of a full band onstage, the Lizard Queen—with its impressive output—will have no trouble slithering to the front of the mix. PG Electro-Harmonix x JHS Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz Pedal

Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz Pedal

During a new appearance on the “Appetite For Distortion” podcast, SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo was asked what he has learned about being in a relationship by being in a band with bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Scotti Hill for 36 years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “…