Posted April 20, 2012 at 11:43 am | No comments
Trevor Rabin, guitarist/songwriter/keyboardist extraordinaire and ex-member of Prog legends Yes, will soon release Jacaranda (Varese Records), his first new solo album since 1989’s Can’t Look Away. The extremely versatile Rabin covers a wide range of styles on this new album, ranging from rock to jazz and even classical. Rabin plays all of the instruments himself with the exception of drums for all the tracks on Jacaranda, which will hit shelves on May 8th.
Posted in: Guitar News, Prog Rock News, Rock News
Posted April 16, 2012 at 12:45 pm | No comments
There are many diverse roads that people take in order to realize their musical ambitions and dreams. And, oftentimes, life intrudes and those musical dreams take more time to become a hard reality. John Hudak, guitarist for Brickwall Jackson has pushed his dreams along on the side, but not without intent or focus.
Posted in: Indie Rock Interviews, Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized
Posted April 14, 2012 at 12:27 pm | No comments
Regardless of which British Invasion you prefer, The Beatles in the ’60s or the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the early ’80s, “this pedal just might be your bag” or should I say, “should be on your pedal board”.
Posted in: Gear Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized
Posted April 13, 2012 at 1:56 pm | No comments
Van Halen have just unleashed the official music video for “She’s The Woman,” the latest single from the legendary rock band’s new album, A Different Kind of Truth.
Posted in: '80s Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized
Posted April 12, 2012 at 4:38 pm | No comments
Due to overwhelming demand, Lindsey Buckingham will now be sharing his highly anticipated U.S. tour with his fans on the East coast. The six-week trek begins May 3 in Solana Beach, CA and now lasts through June 16 in Columbus, OH. As for the rest of the country, they need not worry either, because even more tour dates are in the works and will be announced in the coming weeks.
Posted in: Classic Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Singer Songwriter News
Posted April 12, 2012 at 11:00 am | One comment
In 1972, Jethro Tull’s masterpiece, Thick as a Brick was released as a 45 minute continuous piece of music, charting the difficulties of a child growing up and confronting a frightening and unfair world.
Posted in: Classic Rock, Interviews, Legends Interviews, Rock Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized
Posted April 12, 2012 at 10:02 am | 2 comments
The face of the music industry is changing. CD sales are on the wane, and high street record stores are either closing their doors, or devoting their floor space to merchandise, DVDs, MP3 players and video games.
Posted in: Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized
Posted April 11, 2012 at 9:03 am | No comments
Legendary rock band Rush has unveiled details of its highly anticipated, new album, Clockwork Angels. This is the renowned trio’s first new collection of original material in over five years and their first studio release via Anthem/Roadrunner records. Clockwork Angels, the band’s 20th studio album, will be released on June 12th.
Posted in: '80s Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized
Posted April 9, 2012 at 11:15 pm | No comments
Primal Rock Rebellion is the brainchild of Adrian Smith, guitarist for the legendary Iron Maiden and vocalist/spoken word maestro Mikee Goodman of SikTh.
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Posted April 9, 2012 at 9:54 am | 2 comments
The search to find the best student bands, artists and musicians from all colleges and universities nationwide kicks off in New York City on April 22, 2012 when College Battle begins their fourth year.
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