Think kill switches don’t belong on bass? Steve Tréguier’s new metal machine from Vola Guitars is here to prove you wrong

The adventurous prog stalwart showcases his Tom Morello-style kill switch technique on his new signature bass, the Vasti 5 STM J1

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ALICE COOPER On Recent Reissues Of ‘Killer’ And ‘School’s Out’: ‘I Don’t Have Anything To Do With That’

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Australia’s Noise11.com, Alice Cooper spoke about Rhino’s recent reissues of his platinum albums “Killer” (1971) and “School’s Out” (1972) with newly remastered sound, rare recordings, and previously unreleased live performances. He said (as transcribed by BL…

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MICK FLEETWOOD’s Restaurant Destroyed In Maui Fire

Mick Fleetwood’s restaurant, Fleetwood’s On Front St., located in the historic town of Lahaina on Hawaii’s island of Maui, has been destroyed in raging wildfires fanned by hurricane winds.
In a post to his social media, the FLEETWOOD MAC drummer and co-founder wrote: “Maui and the Lahaina community…

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EP Premiere: Necronomicon Ex Mortis Mix Shredding Death Metal and Horror On Silver Bullet

Take a listen to the new EP by Chicago horror shredders, Necronomicon Ex Mortis!
The post EP Premiere: Necronomicon Ex Mortis Mix Shredding Death Metal and Horror On Silver Bullet appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

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STITCHED UP HEART Shares Music Video For Heavy New Song ‘Immortal’

Los Angeles heavy rockers STITCHED UP HEART have released the official music video for their latest single, “Immortal”. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “To The Wolves”, which will arrive on September 1 via Century Media Records.
Heavier is indeed the name of the game on “To The Wo…

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MUDVAYNE Has Four New Songs In The Works, Says CHAD GRAY

In a new interview with The Oakland Press, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray confirmed that he and his bandmates have been throwing around ideas for new music. The reunited metallers haven’t released released any new material since 2009, which means we’re coming up on nearly a decade and a half without a…

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Watch: UGLY KID JOE Joined By DAVID ELLEFSON For Cover Of MOTÖRHEAD’s ‘Ace Of Spades’

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson joined UGLY KID JOE on stage on August 4 during the latter band’s performance at the Vagos Metal Fest in Vagos, Portugal to perform a cover of the MOTÖRHEAD classic “Ace Of Spades”. Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below.
This past May, UGLY KID J…

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Seymour Duncan HyperSwitch review – the Bluetooth-equipped pickup selector that opens up a vast world of tonal possibilities

Believe the hype: this clever mod can give your guitar the sort of versatility a session pro would dream of

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ALBUM REVIEW: Divine Inner Tension – Hail The Sun

Californian progressive outfit HAIL THE SUN have consistently impressed with their seemingly boundless creativity throughout their storied career. 2021’s New Age Filth further cemented their status as one of the genre’s top…

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“I’ve often said I’d rather be a Chet Atkins back-room guy. But I’m an opportunist, too. So, if the spotlight keeps falling on me, I’ll have to rise to the occasion”: Steve Howe reveals what it takes to mastermind a prog institution

The lifelong Yes guitarist talks wearing guitar and production hats for new record Mirror to the Sky, and how he – and audiences – have changed since 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans

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