Thursday August 27, 2009 David Mead: new album details
We hear that former Guitarist editor and latter-day acoustic soloist David Mead is returning to the studio shortly to record the follow-up to his CD Nocturnal .
Armed with a custom-made Fylde Falstaff guitar and the working title Arboretum , David’s...
Wednesday August 26, 2009 Sneak video preview of Guitarist's graphic guitar round-up
In issue 320, shortly to hit the shelves on 1 September, we've donned a pair of competitively priced shades to create the ultimate graphic-finish guitar roundup.
To whet your appetite for all things guitar-shaped and zanily attired, click here for a...
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Friday August 21, 2009 Hear The New Creed Single
Overcome – the first new music from the reunited Creed can be heard at www.creed.com .
It's the first single from the forthcoming album Full Circle – released in the US on October 27th.
The band are currently in the middle of a US tour. Singer Scott...
Gus G Is Going To Play With Ozzy Says Randall Amps
Looks like the rumours are true, Randall Amplifiers has now confirmed on its Facebook page that its endorsee 28-year-old Greek guitarist Gus G (Firewind, ex-Dream Evil, Nightrage, Arch Enemy and Mystic Prophecy) will play with Ozzy Osbourne at the...
Wednesday August 19, 2009 Play Guitar; Get Girls!
It's often been assumed that simply playing the guitar vastly increases your chances of carnal knowledge with the partner of your choice, but here we've found a the first part of an instructional video that shows those of us less...um...sexed than Richie...
New Tuners From Korg
We welcome the imminent release of two new tuners from Korg, the GA-1 Guitar/Bass Tuner and CA-1 Chromatic Tuner.
Here’s the full release:
For nearly a decade, the Korg GA-30 Guitar/Bass & CA-30 Chromatic tuners have stood among the top-selling tuners...
Friday August 14, 2009 We Remember Les Paul
In a simple statement, Gibson MIC broke the news last night.
”Les Paul, acclaimed guitar player, entertainer and inventor, passed away today from complications of severe pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York, surrounded by family...
Thursday August 13, 2009 Girls' Guide To Rocking
This new book, penned by noted US journo Jessica Hopper, gives those of you who boast a pair of X chromosomes all you need to know to ‘make it’ in rock and roll.
The book’s cover lines promise the following ‘How to...’ tips:
• Write a rad song
• Put...
Wednesday August 12, 2009 Kiss Bingo
After the Kiss Koffin and Kiss Koffeehouse, we thought the well had run dry as far as associated merch was concerned: nope. It comes to our attention that there is now a Kiss Bingo set up for purchase...
Available via online by clicking here , it includes...
Tuesday August 11, 2009 Vintage Launch Thomas Blug Signature
Here’s the full release regarding what looks like a very cool new guitar indeed, based on the German bluesman’s original and lovely – and we know because we’ve played it – 1961 Fender Strat.
Over recent years, many guitar enthusiasts have admired the...
Monday August 10, 2009 Steve Vai: Where The Wild Things Are
With a new live DVD Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are
just about ready to go (it's out on 5th October in Blighty - Ed) , Steve Vai has surfaced from months of mixing, editing, teaching, touring and simply being cool to give a huge interview...
Friday August 07, 2009 Rodrigo y Gabriela UK Tour Announced
Following the release of their new album ‘11:11’ and their already sold-out show at Koko this September, Mexican acoustic rockers Rodrigo y Gabriela will return to Britain for their first UK tour since December 2007.
The instrumental magicians will...
Thursday August 06, 2009 SG Zoot Suit: Are Gibson Losing It?
Just consider the rich history Gibson Musical Instruments has. Any player – and we do mean any – should hanker after a Les Paul, an SG, a Flying V, an Explorer, an ES-335, even an ES-5 Switchmaster with an almost unhealthy desire and quite right too..
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Michael Angelo Batio and Carmine Appice UK Shows
Bill Lewington Ltd, the UK distributors of Dean guitars and Ddrum, have lined up four shows that’ll feature Michael Angelo Batio and legendary drummer Carmine Appice for ‘...A night of killer guitar licks and drum grooves that guarantees to satisfy.’
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