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On July 16th Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon released what is quickly being regarded as one of the most impressive unabashed tributes to the importance of the guitar in rock ‘n’ roll music in generations. Six-String Soldiers is a full length disc of 12 solidly written songs backed by the musicianship of legendary guitarists Dickey Betts (Ramblin’ Man), …
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OSI have released another track from their album Fire Make Thunder. Prog Archives is hosting an exclusive stream of another track from Fire Make Thunder, “Big Chief II” HERE, courtesy of Prog Archives. Decibel Magazine’s “Deciblog” is hosting an exclusive premiere of a track from Fire Make Thunder. Get a first listen to the first …
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OSI: Brand New Album Announced! Tracklisting and Album Artwork Revealed “Fire Make Thunder” Audio Medley Now Available! Fire Make Thunder marks the fourth undertaking for the collaborative duo known as OSI. Formed in 2002 by Jim Matheos (Fates Warning, Arch/Matheos) and Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, former Dream Theater keyboardist), OSI is a long distance partnership, …
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IN THIS MOMENT One group that has definitely paid their fair share of dues is the Southern California based quintet IN THIS MOMENT who, through hard work, resiliency and an undying worldwide touring schedule have propelled themselves to the top of the heap of the metal pantheon. They have now returned with their most …
“Bad Day”, a “straight ahead rock n’ roll tune” written and recorded by Roxy Petrucci (VIXEN, 1986–1991, 1997–1998, 2001, 2004) on drums, Gina Stile (VIXEN, 1997-1998) on guitar and bass, and Deana Cook on vocals, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The song mixed at Stile Studios in New York. Petrucci in May …
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Gibson.com has announced #20 – 11 Top Guitar Riffs of All Time. There’s a bit of magic in that mystical combination of notes that makes up a good riff. And there’s no perfect formula for success. Sometimes it takes a pile of rapid-fire shots to do the trick. In other cases, it only takes three. …
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On September 17th and 18th I was able to spend the days at the Rockstar Uproar Festival as it hit Irvine and San Diego respectively here in California. Aside from some amazing sets from the bands, we were able to conduct a few interviews and take some live shots. Here’s our interview with AREJAY HALE, …
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British thrashers EVILE have revealed that they are currently hard at work writing for a brand new studio album. EVILE, who recently won a coveted Metal Hammer Golden Gods award, are writing the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2009 album, Infected Nations. The band announce that they will once again be working with producer Russ …
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THRICE announce that Beggars, their highly anticipated sixth studio album, will be released on October 13 on Vagrant Records. The California-based quartet recorded the 10-track set at producer and guitarist Teppei Teranishi’s New Grass Studios this spring. Fans can check out the new cover art for Beggars below: “I’m really excited about this record,” said …
