ALBUM REVIEW: The Gang’s All Here – Skid Row

When we think of SKID ROW, it’s typically due to Sebastian Bach arguing with someone over Twitter – not the best when he’s no longer in the band. It’s a…

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The Gang's All Here

There have been times over the last 25 years when it has been a struggle to be a SKID ROW fan. Few would dispute the importance and brilliance of the band’s first three albums, but the departure of frontman Sebastian Bach in 1996 came at the worst possible time, leaving the band with a real identity…

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15 of Kiss's best guitar songs that don’t feature Ace Frehley

Most of Kiss’s biggest tracks feature the original Spaceman, Ace Frehley, on guitar. But there’s plenty more six-string ear candy in the band’s catalog – some from surprising names…

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ALBUM REVIEW: Fiesta – Leatherette

We are pleased to introduce the debut album from Italian post-punk band LEATHERETTE: Fiesta. In their own words, the band are “five shy guys who sometimes get off the stage…

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Five For Friday: October 14, 2022

This week’s crop of new metal releases includes the freshest sounds from Stormruler, Daeva, Imprecation and more!
The post Five For Friday: October 14, 2022 appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

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Oldest Acoustic Guitar Alive?

Watch John Bohlinger delicately play this 1834 “Stauffer-style” Martin that is thought to be the legendary brand’s oldest instrument in existence.The oldest instrument made by C.F. Martin Sr. This stauffer style guitar is constructed with flamed maple back and sides and an elaborate clock key adjustable neck fashioned from inlaid strips of ebony and ivory. To see all the historic Martin Guitars visit the museum located in Nazareth, PA. (Courtesy of Martin Guitar’s Facebook page.)

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Day #14: Revv Amplification

You could WIN a Revv G2 in today’s Stompboxtober giveaway! Enter below.Revv G2 – Preamp/Overdrive/Distortion Pedal

The Revv G2 overdrive pedal with voicing based on Revv Amplification’s “Green Channel” from Generator series of amplifiers. Clear, dynamic, amp-like tones under your foot.Stompboxtober Day 13 Walrus Audio

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Watch Vito Bratta bring the house down at New York's Ritz club with White Lion in 1988

This pro-shot footage of the band’s blistering performance of Fight To Survive shows why Bratta is considered by many to be one of the era’s greatest guitarists

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Dan Auerbach breaks down the guitar playing on 5 classic Black Keys tracks

The prolific frontman, producer and fuzz pedal aficionado at large takes five to talk five, unpacking the stories behind a fistful of the band’s most-loved tracks

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See Trailer For Expanded Re-Release Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Five Glorious Nights' Book Celebrating Appearance At Earls Court

Rufus Publications has shared a trailer for the upcoming re-release of the “Led Zeppelin Five Glorious Nights” book by Dave Lewis.
This new edition is available in two editions: a new 250mm square hardback format in a luxury, printed slipcase for a special pre-order price £69 and an epic leather-and…

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