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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK On His Early Guitar Solos: 'I Felt Like There Was Something To Prove'
During a recent appearance on the "Axe Lords" podcast, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked why it was important for him to show off his skills as a lead guitarist during the band's early years, with the song "Practice What You Preach" containing a one-minite-20-second solo in what is a five-...November 22, 2024
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JOHN PETRUCCI To Be Joined By MIKE PORTNOY, TOSIN ABASI, CHRIS BRODERICK, Others At Summer 2025 'Guitar Universe' Camp
DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has announced the fifth edition of his "Guitar Universe" camp. "John Petrucci's Guitar Universe 5.0" will take place August 7-10, 2025 at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa in Henderson, Nevada. Joining Petrucci at the camp will be guest instructors Tosin Ab...November 19, 2024
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Over 130 Of JEFF BECK's Guitars, Amps And Gear Are Heading To Auction
A celebration of the ultimate guitarist's guitar hero, Christie's is honored to present Jeff Beck: The Guitar Collection, a live auction on January 22, 2025 in London. Spanning his almost six-decades-long career, from joining THE YARDBIRDS in 1965 to his last tour in 2022, this unique auction presen...November 16, 2024
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Opaque Fixation
As we hurtle towards the end of 2024, the relentless tsunami of excellent death metal releases shows no signs of abating. PRIMAL CODE are a monstrous power trio from Chicago, featuring former INDIAN / MIDDIAN bassist Will Lindsay, and they will cheerfully crush everything in their path. It will take...November 12, 2024
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GREEN DAY, KORN And SLEEP TOKEN To Headline 2025 Edition Of U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
United Kingdom's Download, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, returns for its 22nd edition, reborn and recharged in 2025 as DLXXII. Announced today are three first-time headliners — GREEN DAY, SLEEP TOKEN and KORN — alongside over 90 more colossal names spanning the full spectrum of r...November 12, 2024
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Watch: CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Performs With New Touring Bassist BOBBY LANDGRAF On 2024 'Headbangers Boat'
Fan-filmed video of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY performing on this year's edition of the Headbangers Boat cruise can be seen below. Presented by Sixthman, Lamb Of God Presents Headbangers Boat 2024 sailed October 28-November 1, 2024 from Miami, Florida to the brand new port of Puerto Plata, Dominican Re...November 1, 2024
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Replica Of JOHN FRUSCIANTE's Iconic 1962 Stratocaster Unveiled By Fender Custom Shop
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced the Fender Custom Shop limited edition masterbuilt John Frusciante Stratocaster. This masterbuilt, bespoke guitar is a meticulously crafted replica of Frusciante's beloved 1962 sunburst Strat that has been...October 31, 2024
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ZZ TOP Announces March/April 2025 Leg Of 'The Elevation Tour'
ZZ TOP has announced the dates for the March/April 2025 leg of "The Elevation Tour". The trek will kick off on March 5 in Dothan, Alabama and will conclude on April 12 in Forrest City, Arkansas. Tour dates: March 05 - Dothan Civic Center @ Dothan, AL March 06 - Saenger Theatre @ Mobile, AL March 09...October 28, 2024
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Recruits BOBBY LANDGRAF To Play Bass For Band On 2024 'Headbangers Boat'
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has recruited onetime DOWN guitarist and current PANTERA bass tech Bobby Landgraf to play bass for the band on this year's edition of the Headbangers Boat cruise. Presented by Sixthman, Lamb Of God Presents Headbangers Boat 2024 sails October 28-November 1, 2024 from Miami, F...October 27, 2024
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DUFF MCKAGAN Teams With Iconic Punk Legends For Three New Singles
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan is heralding the eagerly awaited U.S. kickoff of his "Lighthouse" tour 2024 with today's premiere of three new songs that see him joined by a trio of iconic punk legends set to accompany him on select dates of the upcoming headline run. All three songs are availabl...October 25, 2024
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Watch: MYLES KENNEDY Performs Solo Single 'Say What You Will' At France's OÜI FM
Video of Myles Kennedy — known for his work with rockers ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS — performing an acoustic version of his solo single "Say What You Will" at the studios of the French rock radio station Oüi FM can be seen below. "Say What You Will" is take...October 22, 2024
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Kinship
One would be hard-pressed to summon a superior debut album in 2021 than IOTUNN's "Access All Worlds". The Danish quintet (who have been active since 2015) cast a suitably wide berth with songs generally entangled in the melodic death metal sphere of the Nordic variety, lavished with the immense pipe...October 21, 2024
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MATT PIKE Has A Simple Philosophy For HIGH ON FIRE: 'This Band Does Not Put Out Crappy Music'
By David E. Gehlke The intervening years between HIGH ON FIRE's 2018 "Electric Messiah" and recent "Cometh The Storm" opus were not easy on the venerable Oakland, California heavy doom trio. Between frontman and founding member Matt Pike's ongoing health issues, the 2019 departure of longtime drumme...September 21, 2024
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MIKE DEAN Announces Departure From CORROSION OF CONFORMITY
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's founding bassist Mike Dean has announced his departure from the band. Dean revealed his decision to leave CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in a statement posted on social media on Friday (September 20). He wrote: "Recently I made a decision to step away from CORROSION OF CONFORMITY,...September 20, 2024
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ALEXI LAIHO's Life And Challenges He Faced In His Final Years Are Explored In New Six-Part YLE Podcast
Yle's (Yleisradio Oy) six-part podcast series "The World's Best Alexi Laiho" tells the story of the most revered Finnish metal guitarist of all time. The series explores the factors which influenced Laiho's virtuosic guitar playing in the band CHILDREN OF BODOM, but it also delves into the many face...September 19, 2024