DragonForce Premiere New "Midnight Madness" Music Video
DragonForce have released the music video for “Midnight Madness,” a cut from their most recent album, Reaching Into Infinity, which came out in May via Metal Blade. Of the video, which…
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An Introduction to Jazz Blues Guitar
When learning how to play jazz guitar, one of the most common progressions guitarists check out is the jazz blues progression. Since it is a fundamental form in just about…
Read more »The Top Eight Gibson SG Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Awhile ago, Guitar Nerds—a U.K.-based website for guitar fans (and nerds, we reckon)—took a look at some of the lesser known facts about the Gibson SG, one of rock’s most…
Read more »A Frank Zappa Hologram Is Going on Tour
Eyellusion, a company that produces holograms, has announced it’ll work closely with the Zappa Family Trust to produce hologram performances of Frank Zappa. This, according to a press release, will…
Read more »Watch Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons Share the Stage for the First Time in 16 Years
Last week, it was announced that Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons would set aside their longstanding differences to team up for a good cause. The cause—The Children Matter benefit concert…
Read more »Nancy Wilson and Liv Warfield’s Roadcase Royale Prep Debut Album, ‘First Things First’
Nancy Wilson, one of the founding members of the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Heart, has teamed up with former Prince’s New Power Generation band member and…
Read more »Iron Maiden Announce ‘The Book of Souls: Live Chapter’ Live Album
Iron Maiden have announced The Book of Souls: Live Chapter, a live album documenting their 2016/2017 Book of Souls world tour. The album—which will be released physically in CD, deluxe…
Read more » Duke Robillard Premieres "Walkin’ Stick" from New ‘Dames of Rhythm’ Album
Guitar great Duke Robillard—a founding member of Roomful of Blues and a former Fabulous Thunderbirds guitarist—has announced a new album, Duke Robillard & His Dames of Rhythm. The disc will be…
Read more » New Book Explores How Marshall, Hiwatt and Vox Amps Changed the Sound of Music
UYJBHJBackbeat Books has announced a new tome by amp expert Dave Hunter. The British Amp Invasion: How Marshall, Hiwatt, Vox and More Changed the Sound of Music chronicles how what seemed at…
Read more »Three Easy Jazz Songs for Guitarists Who Don’t Play Jazz
A few months ago, Darrell Braun presented a video in which he demonstrates 24 easy jazz chords. He’s back with the second lesson in this series, “Three Easy Jazz Songs for People Who…
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