Friday July 31, 2009 Metal Hammer Launch iPhone App
Here's the official release:
Metal Hammer has partnered with Yuza Mobile for the launch of its very own iPhone application.
Created by Yuza Mobile in their proprietary Hot Key publishing platform, the Metal Hammer application is available for FREE...
Nazareth Anthology Released
If you’re into gritty, dirty rock and roll, you’ll know about Nazareth, a band that is well into it’s fifth decade having shifted over 20 million albums and fronted by arguably the gruffest vocalist of them all: Dan McCafferty, the Scottish Brian Johnson ....
Guitarist Diaries: a-Ha, iTunes Festival, London, 24th Friday
There are always many guitar-based bands who strut their stuff at the iTunes Festival . This year saw Kasabian, Nosiettes and good old Oasis to name but three, but we didn’t fancy suffering through a load of stroppy old Liam Gallagher conkers yet again; we...
Wednesday July 29, 2009 In Guitarist issue 319, on sale 4 August…
JEFF BECK
The guitar player’s guitar player reminisces on his maverick career in this exclusive, in-depth interview
DEVIN TOWNSEND
The master of the guitar soundscape dials back the volume and tells us why
JOHN JORGENSON
Interview and video...
Joe Bonamassa launches new Marshall Class 5 amplifier
Guitarist found itself in the swanky surroundings of Ronnie Scott’s Club in Soho on Tuesday 28 July for the launch of the all-new Marshall Class 5 amplifier.
When we heard that blues rock star Joe Bonamassa was launching the amp accompanied by his full...
Essex Guitar Show: Saturday 1 August
Live and breath guitars?
Come and see exclusive guitars & amps at The Essex Guitar Show
Event Date: Saturday 1st August 2009,
Venue: Blake End, Braintree, Essex CM77 6SH
Time: 10am – 6pm
Entry Cost: FREE
Contact: Peach Guitars – 01376 553 016...
Monday July 27, 2009 ESP Iron Cross and Ouija: We Got Them!
After making a real stir at ESP’s Winter NAMM booth, the very first examples of the new Metallica signature models, the Iron Cross and KH-2 Ouija , to make it out of the company’s Japanese Custom Shop have landed – and they’ve landed in our warehouse.
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See why we gave the Mesa/Boogie Mark Five a Guitarist Gold Award
In issue 318 we called the Mesa/Boogie Mark Five "the ultimate compact yet power do-it-all amp" and awarded it a coveted Guitarist Gold five-star rating.
Here's Guitarist editor Mick Taylor's in depth two-part video demo that originally featured on...
Thursday July 23, 2009 Three New Gary Moore DVDs From Lick Library
Gary Moore fans who want to learn how to play like their hero are in for a treat – Lick Library, one of the worlds leading suppliers of guitar tuition DVDs, has just released a series of three Gary Moore guitar tuition DVDs.
Aimed at appealing to players...
Friday July 17, 2009 Rock On: BIMM Summer Schools Fast Approaching
The Brighton Institute of Modern Music ( BIMM Brighton ) and the Bristol Institute Of Modern Music ( BIMM Bristol ) are set to deliver the most smouldering Summer Schools to date.
AMAZING GIVEAWAYS INCLUDE…
Guitar Hero World Tour will be giving away...
Wednesday July 15, 2009 Ronnie Wood Immortalised On Canvas
After the erstwhile guitarist split from his long-standing, and no doubt long-suffering, wife Jo after being spotted dallying with 21 year old waitress Ekaterina Ivanova , the former Mrs Wood’s brother has shown exactly what that side of the family think...
Tuesday July 14, 2009 Guitarist DVD: Mystery Foot Revealed
We’ve had many emails, letters and comments regarding The Guitarist Beginner’s Guide to Tone DVD that we issued with GIT316, and we’re very glad that you liked and enjoyed our guide to tone.
One subject that keeps coming up, however, is the appearance...
Monday July 13, 2009 Guitarist Diaries: Imelda May, Frome, 9th July 2009
Like most assumed overnight sensations, Irish singer Imelda May has been making music for as long as she can remember and when a copy of Love Tattoo, her debut album, landed on my desk, my Eternal Flame of Rockabilly™ was suitably fanned. Best news – for...
Friday July 10, 2009 Guitarfest 2009
2009’s Guitarfest begins tomorrow (Saturday 11th) at Birmingham’s NIA and it promises to be a customarily huge event. In its ten year history, the event has attracted some of the music world’s biggest names and this year is no different: Yngwie Malmsteen,...
Thursday July 09, 2009 Music Live: Titans of Tribute
As classic rock continues to enjoy a renaissance, we’ve just got official word of a truly exciting development for this year’s Music Live show. The event’s massive Live Stage will be given over to The Titans of Tribute , a bill put together to recreate the ...
