Friday January 30, 2009 Gibson Dark Fire’s Dark Secrets Revealed
Because, like, we’re the best guitar magazine in the whole wide world, we have a super-exclusive review of Gibson’s technologically amazing new innovation in next month’s issue.
By now you will have read snippets and seen a few teaser vids concerning the...
High Flyers: Two new Eastwood Airline '59 Customs
Axes bold as brass…
Eastwood’s new Airline '59 Custom Series are bringing a number of new features to the brand.
A rubber binding now surrounds the chambered mahogany bodies of the new 2P (£749) and 3P (£879) - just like on Airline’s...
Thursday January 29, 2009 R.I.P John Martyn
Pioneering guitarist and singer John Martyn OBE has died, aged 60.
A statement on his website this morning read:
"With heavy heart and an unbearable sense of loss we must announce that John died this morning."
He leaves a legacy of superb songs...
Diamond Dave Asteroids
Sometimes, idle trawling of t'internet turns up nothing more than a badly photoshopped image of Sarah Michelle Geller that you hadn’t seen before. Other times, however, you come across something like this, a simple yet engrossing desktop game that is pure...
Wednesday January 28, 2009 Rock Stars & Their 'Magical Transformations'
Well frosty website Gigwise.com has compiled a sometimes-fascinating list of ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots of well known musicians, the timeframe relating being on or off-stage.
Some of the examples are a bit, well, shaky, such as shots of Jay Kay both with...
Tech 21’s Artificially-Aged SansAmp
The concept of faux-aging - or relicing – of guitars polarises opinion as efficiently as does an innocent discussion of whether Russell Brand should be hung, drawn or quartered. We’re perfectly happy with the idea as long as it doesn’t go too far, although...
Bruce Springsteen European Dates
The Boss™ has announce a brace of Euro dates this summer as part of his whopping world tour in support of his latest tome Working On A Dream, which is out now.
The big hole in the confirmed list of dates are shows in Blighty, but we’re certain the...
Monday January 26, 2009 Miley Maiden
US tween idol Miley Cyrus has ruffled some features by daring to be seen sporting, of all things, an Iron Maiden t-shirt.
She felt moved to respond and, in a video posted on You Tube, said:
"I'm sure you all have seen me rocking an Iron Maiden...
Nothing Else Matters: Guitar Hero Metallica song list announced
The Metallica edition of the Guitar Hero videogame series is arriving in May (29 March in the US) for all the major consoles and here's the full song list of 28 'Tallica songs and 21 by their favourite artists (including Thin Lizzy - wooh!).
Metallica...
Megadeth announce headline show
In addition to their support shows on the Priest Feast tour next month, Megadeth now play a headline show, with Testament supporting, on Wednesday 18 February at Newcastle’s Carling Academy.
Tickets are £20, are on sale now and available from the box...
Thursday January 22, 2009 Acoustic Gig: Gordon Giltrap and Hayley Savage to play Cheltenham
There's the chance to see two excellent acoustic players this April when Gordon Giltrap and Hayley Savage play a double bill at St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham on Saturday 25 April.
Gordon's reputation as a fantastic player is...
Wednesday January 21, 2009 Racer X's Reunion Show: video available
Racer X – the band in which shred master Paul Gilbert made his name – performed their first U.S show together for eight years at a private performance during 2009's NAMM event on Saturday, January 17 at the Sheraton Park Ballroom.
The line-up consisted...
Tuesday January 20, 2009 Durban Guerrilla Part 7: The Mythology Of Tone
Guitarist’s Dave Durban is a musician on a mission. He is searching for a sonic grail: the ultimate guitar tone and he’ll stop at nothing to get it. During his quest he will encounter all manner of wonders and obstacles: gigs in far-flung places, studio...
Alter Bridge frontman confirms that he's rehearsed with Led Zep
… but he's sticking with Alter Bridge.
At last Myles Kennedy , vocalist/guitarist for Alter Bridge (the band that also features guitarist Mark Tremonti ), has confirmed the rumours were true; that he has indeed rehearsed with Jimmy Page and John...
Friday January 16, 2009 Irish folk music school fighting closure after 30 years
The Francis McPeake School Of Music in Belfast has been renowned for tutoring children in traditional Irish instruments since 1977. It's played a vital role in promoting and nurturing Irish folk music for future generations - regardless of their ability.
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