Eternal Steel
Their name speaks of a certain bullish self-confidence, and so it seems only fitting that I AM’s big label debut has an unmistakable swagger about it. Symptomatic of a subtle sea-change in the metal world, wherein many new bands are veering away from the overt commerciality of metalcore, “Eternal St…
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Makina Elektrika
Better known in the western world as MEZARKABUL and absolutely not to be confused with the legendary doom metal band of the same name, PENTAGRAM are among Turkey’s most heavyweight bands. Formed at the height of the thrash era, they have evolved constantly over the years, from the relative tradition…
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Electro-Harmonix adds analog warmth to the digital domain with innovative Big Muff Pi Hardware Plugin
Offering the versatility of a two-in/two-out audio interface, the new Muff lets you inject your recordings with genuine clipping diodes and overdriving transistors as opposed to software emulation
Read more » From wah-drenched jams to Phrygian throwdowns: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
Put some heat into your playlist with guitar-led songs from Yungblud, Lamb of God, Joanne Shaw Taylor, The Cult, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Brutus, Wednesday, Molly Payton, Cherie Amour and more
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DEEP PURPLE Releases 'Extras: The Now What?! B-Sides And Bonus Songs'
DEEP PURPLE has just released “Extras: The Now What?! B-Sides And Bonus Songs”. This digital compilation is available on all streaming platforms as well as a specially priced digital download via earMUSIC.
The idea of this compilation started after sharing previously released “rare tracks” on a priv…
Luna Guitars Tribal bass review
If only more acoustic-electric bass guitars combined this much quality with a price this low…
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Album Premiere: Slugcrust – “Ecocide”
Hear grindcore/death metal/crust punkers Slugcrust scorch an already scorching earth.
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Video Premiere: Bloodclot – “Souls”
Hear ex-Cro-Mags frontman John Joseph’s reformed Bloodclot featuring ex-Quicksand and Madball members.
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ADRIAN SMITH + RICHIE KOTZEN Release Video For 'Got A Hold On Me' From 'Better Days …And Nights'
Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen’s project SMITH/KOTZEN will release “Better Days …And Nights” on September 16 via BMG. The effort comprises five previously unreleased live tracks, plus for the first time ever on CD, the four studio tracks featured on their sold-out, limited-edition 12-inch vinyl EP,…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Happiness – Beauty School
With Leeds being known for its festival culture, it comes as no surprise to see one of the north’s most promising pop-punk bands releasing their first record on Slam Dunk…
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