Steve Vai is a creative and innovative composer, guitarist and musician. Okay, that’s an obvious statement if I’ve ever written one. He’s changed the way people write within the instrumental guitar genre, his use of rhythm, effects and melodic development have helped to shape the modern guitar vocabulary and his Jem guitar series and Carvin amps have reshaped the custom gear market for the past 25 years. one
David impressed us with his vocals and risky song selections that were staples of the airwaves and firmly embedded in our national entertainment psyche. Catch Cook’s rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” where he lifted the high water mark of Michael’s catalogue and plopped it into the world of ballads. Perfect.
Fret 12 has recently released a new instructional DVDs; The Sound and the Story Series, featuring Josh Rand of Stone Sour. It features over 90 minutes of lessons taught by Josh and offers a never-before-seen look inside the dramatic life story of Stone Sour’s guitarist.
The All-American Rejects’ 4th studio album, Kids In The Street, is out today and available now on iTunes! The video for lead single, “Beekeeper’s Daughter” was directed by Issac Rentz (Blink-182, Cage The Elephant, Motion City Soundtrack), and includes a cameo from none other then Wayne Newton.
According to a SKH Music, Orianthi has collaborated with The Fairchilds front man Cyril Niccolai on the second single “High” from the band’s debut Our Revolution.
Recently signing with Filament records, North Carolina rockers have emerged from the recording studio, where they worked with legendary producer Jim Wirth, to release a killer new EP titled Second Time Around. The album features heavy guitar work, poignant lyrics, deep rock grooves and powerful vocals, everything a modern rock band needs to stand out in an often overcrowded marketplace.
British-born guitarist, Billy Morrison recently decamped and made his way to Billy Idol’s band for an extensive globetrotting gig that’s carried him to Russia, Greece, Switzerland, England and Eastern Europe. That’s not to say that’s he’s not continuing his work with Camp Freddy and Circus Diablo, two groups that he’s worked with for several years.
Released on their debut record, 2003’s Fever to Tell, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs had a hit on their hands with their single “Maps.” The song, which portrays the relationship between Liars lead singer Angus Andrew and the band’s front-woman Karen O. The title is actually an acronym for the words “My Angus Please Stay,” and was featured on the band’s appearance during the 2004 MTV Music Awards, landed at #9 on the Billboard Modern Rock Charts and was featured in the popular video game Rock Band.
Today proved to be an exceptional day in music & technology. The power of the music-making and music-listening community can be heightened by embracing advances in technology and today’s Guinness World Record attempt for “The Largest Online Guitar Lesson with Steve Vai and BerkleeMusic.com” is a perfect case study of art meeting this technology.
Foo Fighters set to unveil their latest single, “Rope,” to the World tomorrow, February 23rd. The track comes off of the band’s upcoming studio album, Wasting Light. Foo Fighters are hosting a world premiere event, which can be accessed through their official site and Facebook pages. Fans can RSVP for the event as well as see exactly what time that “Rope” will be available, in each country, for their listening pleasure.
