NEW FOUND GLORY Guitarist CHAD GILBERT: 'The Cancer In My Spine Is Gone'
Guitarist Chad Gilbert of the long-running pop-punk band NEW FOUND GLORY has undergone surgery to remove a tumor in the spine.
Earlier today (Thursday, September 15), Chad shared a few photos from the hospital and he included the following message: “ANOTHER unexpected turn of events. I was supposed…
LAMB OF GOD's JOHN CAMPBELL: Drummer ART CRUZ 'Brings A Dynamic To The Band That We Didn't Have Before'
In a new interview with Jessie David of Metal Wani, LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell was asked what it has been like playing with the band’s drummer, Art Cruz, on 2020’s self-titled album and the upcoming “Omens” LP. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s been amazing. This is the…
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The Nine Choirs
This ongoing wave of new and seriously fucking great death metal bands is showing no signs of slowing. In particular, it seems increasingly probable that someone in Texas has a secret factory where bands as self-evidently monstrous as TRIBAL GAZE are being churned out by the score. Already the proud…
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In Flames announce new album ‘Foregone’
IN FLAMES have announced a new album! Titled Foregone, the upcoming album from the Swedish melodic death metal band is the follow-up to 2019’s I, The Mask, and is scheduled to be released…
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ANDY LA ROCQUE Says KING DIAMOND Is 'Definitely Working' On Long-Awaited 'The Institute' Album
KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke to the “Heels And Quads” about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s long-awaited new album. Titled “The Institute”, KING DIAMOND’s first studio LP in 16 years is tentatively due in 2023 via Metal Blade. It will be made available as a two…
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Track By Track: Unsane – ‘Unsane’ (remastered)
Unsane guitarist/vocalist Charlie Spencer takes us track by track through the noise trio’s newly remastered 1991 debut
The post Track By Track: Unsane – ‘Unsane’ (remastered) appeared first on Decibel Magazine.
PREMIERE: Drag Your Coffin My Lord – Collapse Culture
We here at Distorted Sound are delighted to premiere the brand new album from COLLAPSE CULTURE! Titled Drag Your Coffin My Lord, the upcoming album from the instrumental outfit intends to showcase the duo’s…
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Watch BEHEMOTH Perform On Roof Of Warsaw's Renowned Palace Of Culture And Science
Poland’s extreme metal overlords BEHEMOTH have revealed their latest visual feast, “Opvs Contra Cvltvram”, a streaming event shot on the roof of Warsaw’s renowned Palace Of Culture And Science. This landmark event heralds the arrival this Friday, September 16 of the band’s epic 12th studio album, “O…
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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: How I Was Diagnosed With Throat Cancer
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who recently completed seven weeks of radiation therapy in his battle with cancer in throat and neck, discussed his illness in a new interview with France’s Duke TV. Reflecting on how he was diagnosed, Holmes said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “In Nove…
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Fender Introduces the Johnny A. Signature Stratocaster
An amalgamation of Johnny A.’s four favorite model years—1963 through 1966—that features a select two-piece alder body with an off-center seam.Born John Antonopoulos in Malden, Mass., Johnny A. first got the guitar bug when he saw the Beatles in Boston at age 13. Taking the stage name “Johnny A.”, he steadily acquired a sterling reputation as a rock, blues and jazz ace with artists including Delaney & Bonnie, Derek and the Dominos keyboardist Bobby Whitlock and Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford. The 1990s saw a seven-year stint as guitarist and musical director for J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf, and to really bring his career full circle, Johnny A. joined the Yardbirds in 2015 for a three-year stint. Today, he continues to wow listeners with his impeccable playing in a variety of studio and onstage projects.The Custom Shop is proud to honor one of the “City on the Hill’s” finest guitarist/songwriters with the Johnny A. Signature Stratocaster. “I had a lot of discussions about pickups to match my tone and style… I was really able to go in and sculpt and dial in the specs for these guitars. I’m hoping that when the guitars are released to the public, it’s the specs people enjoy,” added Johnny A. FeaturesSelect two-piece alder body with off-center seam, paired with a 3A birdseye maple neck featuring a ’65-style “oval C” profile and contoured heel. The round-lam rosewood fingerboard has a comfortable 7.25” radius and 21 medium jumbo (6150) frets.The neck and middle pickups are hand-wound 11/56 models, while a steel bottom plate on the custom 11/56 bridge pickups delivers a livelier tone with more wide-ranging response; all are fixed to a three-ply mint green pickguard, along with a five-way switch and Strat Blender wiring with Tone-Saver bleed circuitry. Other premium features include Custom Shop synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuners, bone nut, wing string tree with tall metal spacer, deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity.The guitar’s special Time Capsule flash-coat lacquer finish comes in striking Lydian Gold Metallic with Closet Classic chrome hardware and in Sunset Glow Metallic with Closet Classic gold hardware, combining several classic ’60s design elements to honor one of New England’s most accomplished sidemen and solo artists.MSRP: $5,200.00 -$5,450.00. For more information, please visit fendercustomshop.com.
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