Samba Touré: “I don’t know anything about music theory – everything happens between my head and hands, by feeling”
Touré discusses his self-taught Songhoy style and a guitar journey that saw him follow the example of the great Ali Farka Touré and take his sound in thrilling new directions
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There’s no rest for the wicked in Wylde’s world of fast alternate picking and pinched harmonics. It’s time to light up the ‘board in the style of Ozzy Osbourne’s longstanding shredder-in-chief
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The next evolution of Boss’s best-selling amp has arrived – and, somehow, it’s even better
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WINGER Teases Heavy New Single 'Proud Desperado'
WINGER will release a new single, “Proud Desperado”, this Friday, March 10. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming seventh studio album, “Seven” which is tentatively due this spring via Frontiers Music Srl.
A short preview of the “Proud Desperado” music video is available below.
In January, WIN…
SKID ROW Is Already Working On Material For Next Studio Album: 'There's Four Potential Songs', Says DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO
During an appearance on a recent episode of “The BlackSheep Podcast”, SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo spoke about how the introduction of the band’s latest addition, Swedish-born singer Erik Grönwall, brought about a rejuvenated energy and a burst of creativity that had been previously missing…
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WILLIAM DUVALL Says There Are 'No Plans' For New ALICE IN CHAINS Music Right Now
In a new interview with Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA, ALICE IN CHAINS singer William DuVall was asked about a possible follow-up to the band’s “Rainier Fog” album, which came out in August 2018. He said: “I would suppose [there will be new music coming soon]. Th…
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist SHAVO ODADJIAN Is Working On 'Heavy' Solo Album: 'I Decided To Go Back To My Roots'
SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian has confirmed that he is putting the finishing touches on his debut solo album.
The 48-year-old Armenian-American musician, born Shavarsh Odadjian, is working on the LP with WINDS OF PLAGUE guitarist Michael Montoya (a.k.a. MorgothBeatz), a producer and songwr…
KITTIE's MORGAN LANDER Says 'The Soul Of PANTERA Is Gone', But She 'Definitely' Wants To See Reformed Band Play Live
KITTIE frontwoman Morgan Lander has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA’s surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner.
Anselmo…
Did DAVE MUSTAINE 'Overreact' When He Fired DAVID ELLEFSON From MEGADETH? JEFF SCOTT SOTO Weighs In
In a new interview with the YouTube channel of Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, acclaimed hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto was asked if he thinks Dave Mustaine “overreacted” when he fired David Ellefson from MEGADETH in May 2021, just days after sexually tinged messages and explicit video fo…
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Fender Introduces Adam Clayton's Signature Bass Amp
Designed to offer both warm, rich tube tones in a compact combo, the Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp is a tribute to the U2 bassist’s achievements, as well as his sound and harmonic style.“I’ve worked very hard with Fender on the Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp and I’m immensely proud of our creation,” said Adam Clayton. “I always found when I was starting out that it was very hard to find an amp that offered the mid-range distorted sound that I liked. This amp offers it in spades. It’s also very versatile, and if you’re moving around a lot or if you don’t have much space where you practice, then this is the amp for you.”Featuring two distinctly different channels – a classic Fender sound and a more modern hi-fi, flat EQ tone, the Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp achieves all the sounds needed in any musical situation and is the perfect companion for any bassist, whether they’re playing in a studio, a club or on an arena stage. Classic Fender cosmetics: black textured vinyl, chrome panel, chicken head knobs and an aged silver grille cloth give the Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp a look that players around the world have come to love. The Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp includes a lightweight Eminence Neo 15” speaker that helps accentuate its fat, powerful sound and features an XLR line out to send that great tone to your home recording rig or front-of-house.Exploring The Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp | Fender Artist Signature | Fender“Adam Clayton is a true icon and working with him on the Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp has been an absolute privilege,” said Justin Norvell, Executive Vice President of Products at FMIC. “This is the first signature bass amp we’ve ever done and the first all-tube bass combo Fender has produced for over 40 years. We are extremely excited by the project and we’ve worked tirelessly to make it extra special. Designed for the pros, by the pros, the amp has a unique combination of that classic Fender look with contemporary style and features like the dual channels and the lightweight Eminence speaker that we’re sure are going to make it incredibly popular with bassists.”ADAM CLAYTON ACB 50 BASS AMP ($2199.99 USD, £1,999.00 GBP, €2,399.00 EUR, $2,199 AUD, ¥253,000 JPY) Inspired by Adam Clayton, the Fender Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp offers warm, harmonically rich tube tones that are perfect for the studio, club or arena stage. Featuring two distinctly different channels – a classic Fender sound and a more modern hi-fi, flat EQ tone, the Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp achieves all the sounds you need in any musical situation. Classic cosmetics: black textured vinyl, chrome panel, chicken head knobs and an aged silver grille cloth give the Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp a classic Fender look that players around the world have come to love. The Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp includes a lightweight Eminence Neo 15” speaker that helps accentuate its fat, powerful sound and features an XLR line out to send that great tone to your home recording rig or front-of-house.For more information, please visit fender.com.
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