Browsing Year 2012

KISS Monster – Its Outta this World!

KISS Monster – Its Outta this World!

Posted October 8, 2012 at 9:08 am | 2 comments

I haven’t been this excited about a KISS CD since Psycho Circus back in 1998. Being a KISS fan for over 35 years I found myself enjoying their 2009 release Sonic Boom but feel Monster is a more unified and stronger sounding effort with the band having found their unique writing style.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Reviews, Uncategorized

An Introduction to Improvising for Rock and Metal Guitarists

An Introduction to Improvising for Rock and Metal Guitarists

Posted October 8, 2012 at 3:44 am | No comments

Improvisation is an interesting subject for many guitar players. From my experiences as a teacher and from playing with other guitarists I’ve noticed that the majority of Rock/Metal players prefer to avoid improvising when recording/performing.

Posted in: Instruction News

Affixit Announces PicStix Gel Strips

Affixit Announces PicStix Gel Strips

Posted October 3, 2012 at 2:00 pm | No comments

Affixit today announces the release of their new product, PicStix. PicStix is an adhesive gel strip designed exclusively to hold guitar picks in place anywhere on your guitar, amplifier, or other surface.

Posted in: Guitar News, Product News, Uncategorized

Joe Stump Revenge of the Shredlord – There’s rock, attitude, and balls to this CD!

Posted October 3, 2012 at 11:00 am | No comments

Guitar legend Joe Stump returns with the best album of a career spanning almost 20 years. His new record Revenge of the Shredlord features 12 new tracks full of the guitar abuse.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal Interviews, Shred Interviews, Uncategorized

Drivin’ n Cryin’ Release Four EPs

Drivin’ n Cryin’ Release Four EPs

Posted October 3, 2012 at 10:33 am | No comments

Southern hard rockers, Drivin’ n Cryin’, whose hits such as “Fly Me Courageous” and “Build A Fire” still receive heavy rotation on the Hair Nation airwaves, have powerfully made their return to the music world after a three year break of releasing new music.

Posted in: Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

Queen’s Greatest Video Hits Rocks You

Queen’s Greatest Video Hits Rocks You

Posted October 1, 2012 at 4:29 pm | No comments

In late August, Eagle Rock Entertainment released the DVD, Queen’s Greatest Video Hits, that rocks and entertains with the soaring reach of Freddy Mercury’s vocals and the lush harmonies the group mesmerized us with on track after track.

Posted in: '80s Rock, DVD Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival – 52 Song Collection Release November 6, 2012

Ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival – 52 Song Collection Release November 6, 2012

Posted October 1, 2012 at 12:55 pm | No comments

Creedence Clearwater Revival is arguably the definitive American rock band. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area and borrowing heavily from the musical traditions of the Deep South, the gritty and powerful foursome served up a potent stew that appealed to a broad audience not just in the States but around the world.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Guitar News, Product News, Rock News, Uncategorized

PRS Guitars’ Sixth Annual Experience PRS Event:  New Models, A-List Artists, and Sports Cars

PRS Guitars’ Sixth Annual Experience PRS Event: New Models, A-List Artists, and Sports Cars

Posted September 28, 2012 at 8:37 am | 3 comments

Experience PRS 2012, the Maryland manufacturer’s sixth annual open house event, saw an impressive roster of A-list artists plus a few special guests, exciting new model releases, and record attendance.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Luthier News, Product News

New Revo Bullet Guitar Strap Packs a Punch

New Revo Bullet Guitar Strap Packs a Punch

Posted September 27, 2012 at 10:20 pm | No comments

The Revo Bullet guitar strap may be a pacifist, but that doesn’t mean it won’t pack a dramatic punch to your stage presence.

Posted in: Guitar News, Product News, Uncategorized

Twisted Sister Releasing A Twisted Christmas – Live in Las Vegas on October 30th

Twisted Sister Releasing A Twisted Christmas – Live in Las Vegas on October 30th

Posted September 27, 2012 at 1:05 pm | One comment

On October 30, 2012, Eagle Rock Entertainment will deliver an early holiday treat, with the release of Twisted Sister’s A Twisted Xmas – Live In Las Vegas on DVD, CD, and Digital Video/Audio [Pre-book Order Date October 5, MSRP $14.98 for DVD, $13.98 CD, $12.99 Digital Video, and $TBA Digital Audio]

Posted in: '80s Rock, Guitar News, Product News, Rock News, Uncategorized