LARS ULRICH Explains Why He Uses Four Drum Sets During METALLICA’s ‘M72’ Tour
In support of METALLICA’s latest album, “72 Seasons”, the band has been playing two-night, no-repeat shows in each city— first in Europe and now in North America — as part of the “M72” tour. Each concert sees METALLICA performing on a massive ring-shaped stage, with the Snake Pit in the center, and…
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END announce new album ‘The Sin Of Human Frailty’
END have announced a new album! Titled The Sin Of Human Frailty, the upcoming album from the hardcore supergroup (comprised of guitarist Will Putney, vocalist Brendan Murphy, guitarist Gregory Thomas, bassist Jay…
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Go Inside METALLICA’s Pop-Up Store In Montreal
To coincide with METALLICA’s two concerts at Stade Olympique in Montreal, Quebec, Canada last weekend, a pop-up shop opened on August 10 at One Place Ville-Marie and remained open until Sunday, August 13. Fans visiting the pop-up shop were not only able to buy the basic tour line, but also a range o…
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‘Carlos: The Santana Journey Global Premiere’ Coming To Select Cinemas Worldwide
Sony Picture Classics and Trafalgar Releasing today announced worldwide theatrical distribution plans for “Carlos”, a feature-length documentary film about legendary guitarist and global icon Carlos Santana, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Rudy Valdez. Celebrating the life of one of music’s…
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California Streetwood Collection | Fender Custom Shop | Fender
The Fender Custom Shop partnered with Street Tree Revival, an urban wood recycling program, to create the California Streetwood Collection. Consisting of 18 one-of-a kind designs, each guitar or bass…
Read more » Harley Benton refreshes the CST-24 and CST-24T in all-new finishes to make those figured tops really pop – what else could you want for $238?
Seriously, stainless steel frets, dual humbuckers with coil-splits, glued-in necks, tremolo or hard-tail, left and right-handed options… Lots of bang, not a lot of buck
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Born Of Osiris release new song ‘Torchbearer’
BORN OF OSIRIS have released a brand new song! The new song, titled Torchbearer, is the brand new single from the American progressive metal band and marks their first new music since…
Read more » Harm’s Way release new music video for ‘Devour’
HARM’S WAY have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Devour, is taken from the Chicago-based hardcore band’s upcoming new album, Common Suffering, which is scheduled to be…
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FILTER’s RICHARD PATRICK On ‘The Algorithm’ Album: ‘I Think People Are Gonna Like The Heaviness’
FILTER frontman Richard Patrick spoke to Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station about the band’s upcoming album “The Algorithm”, which will arrive on August 25 via Golden Robot Records. Asked what fans will really enjoy about the record, Richard said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I think…
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Positive Grid and Paul Gilbert Present Limited-Edition Spark MINI
Includes Spark MINI amp hand-signed by Gilbert with a custom Paul Gilbert dragon grille, complemented by original custom presets created by the guitar virtuoso himself, plus access to a free guitar lesson.Limited to 100 units worldwide, each is hand-signed by Paul Gilbert – the legendary guitar virtuoso who has been named by Guitar World as one of the “50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time.” A custom front grille featuring his exclusive dragon design is also included.Between now and August 28, 2023, fans can sign up at positivegrid.com/products/paulgilbert to be notified when this limited, custom amp will be available for purchase.As part of the package, guitarists can capture Gilbert’s sound with five downloadable presets he created that feature his most iconic tones – all accessed for free via Positive Grid’s Spark smart app. To complete the Paul Gilbert experience, those who sign up will also have free access to an exclusive lesson from him, courtesy of Truefire.Paul Gilbert is one of the most respected and celebrated guitar players in the world. Known for his virtuosic playing and shredding prowess, Gilbert is a co-founding member of rock band Mr. Big, who are currently on their “Big Finish” world tour, as well as a prolific solo artist and a fan-favorite master class instructor with ArtistWorks.Commenting on his Spark MINI, he shares, “Spark MINI gives me firebreathing rock tone as a starting point. From there, I can use the collection of amp and pedal models to customize my own tones. From sparkling chorused clean, to distortion with perfect delay and reverb, to punchy blues with a touch of grit, Spark MINI delivers the goods!”Paul Gilbert x Positive Grid – Spark MINIThe portable, battery-powered Spark MINI smart guitar practice amplifier packs a punch with surprisingly loud, multi-directional sound and easy-to-use onboard controls. Its free accompanying app unlocks a world of custom tones and smart features for practicing and playing. Spark MINI can also be used as a Bluetooth audio speaker for streaming music or as an audio interface for recording musical ideas.For more information, please visit positivegrid.com.
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