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Bex Marshall Rolls out The House of Mercy

Bex Marshall Rolls out The House of Mercy

Posted December 19, 2012 at 12:56 pm | No comments

Bex Marshall is steadily becoming well known throughout the blues rock community as a guitar wielding force to be reckoned with. The moment she straps on her resonator guitar, all you can do is sit back in astonishment.

Posted in: Blues Reviews, Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

Andy Biersack Highlights Wretched and Divine by the Black Veil Brides

Andy Biersack Highlights Wretched and Divine by the Black Veil Brides

Posted December 19, 2012 at 12:19 pm | 3 comments

Los Angeles based hard rockers, Black Veil Brides are returning with their third CD, Wretched and Divine-The Story Of The Wild Ones due for release January 8th.

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

Rush Deluxe Guitar Tab Collection: 1975-2007 Review

Rush Deluxe Guitar Tab Collection: 1975-2007 Review

Posted December 18, 2012 at 6:10 am | No comments

Alex Lifeson’s momentous hard rock riffs, alongside the masterful percussion work of Neil Peart and instantly recognizable lead vocalist/bassist Geddy Lee, have appealed to millions of Rush fans for over three and a half decades.

Posted in: Book Reviews, Reviews

On HBO – 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction May 18th

On HBO – 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction May 18th

Posted December 11, 2012 at 4:32 pm | No comments

At a press conference today at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist and 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Flea announced the list of performer inductees and Ahmet Ertegun Award recipients for induction. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees for 2013 are:

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News, Six Strings of Separation, Uncategorized

Grammy Winners Yes to Present a Triple-Header Concert Tour in 2013

Grammy Winners Yes to Present a Triple-Header Concert Tour in 2013

Posted December 10, 2012 at 9:46 am | One comment

In a career first, iconic and Grammy-winning rock band YES will perform three of their classic albums in their entirety, all in one concert, on a special tour in 2013: 1971’s The Yes Album, 1972’s Close to the Edge and 1977’s Going for the One.

Posted in: Guitar News, Prog Rock News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Jazz Standards for Solo Guitar Book Review

Jazz Standards for Solo Guitar Book Review

Posted December 8, 2012 at 5:35 am | No comments

Jazz Standards for Solo Guitar is the latest book release by Boston based guitarist, and Associate Professor at Berklee, John Stein. Containing 10 classic jazz standards arranged for solo guitar, this book uses detailed analysis and descriptions of each tune to go beyond simply presenting these charts to the reader to learn on their own. It is the analysis and accompanying CD, alongside the creative arrangements themselves, that makes this learning package a welcome addition to any guitarist’s practice room.

Posted in: Book Reviews, Reviews

Review: Twisted Sister Powers Through on A Twisted Xmas: Live in Las Vegas

Review: Twisted Sister Powers Through on A Twisted Xmas: Live in Las Vegas

Posted December 6, 2012 at 10:52 pm | 3 comments

Are you a hair metal fan who’s tired of the traditional holiday tunes, and is looking for a more, well, twisted christmas music experience? Well, then look no further than Twisted Sister’s new release, A Twisted X-Mas: Live In Las Vegas.

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

Interview With Guitar Duo Les Freres Meduses

Interview With Guitar Duo Les Freres Meduses

Posted December 5, 2012 at 1:30 pm | No comments

Les Frères Méduses (The Jellyfish Brothers) is perhaps one of the most imaginative and exciting classical guitar duo’s performing today. Featuring guitarists Randall Avers and Benoît Albert, both who are equally accomplished as solo performers in their own right; this duo offers a breath of fresh air to the classical guitar world. And when these two different personalities come together, it is evident that they have achieved a very high artistic level and are able to deliver an expressive, polished, and captivating performance.

Posted in: Classical Interviews, Interviews

Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Star of Jupiter Has Universal Appeal

Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Star of Jupiter Has Universal Appeal

Posted December 5, 2012 at 1:26 pm | No comments

Philadelphia native, Kurt Rosenwinkel, has been a strong voice in modern Jazz for several years now. A solid standards player, he is also a prolific composer. Kurt is also a past winner of The National Endowment for the Arts Composer’s Award.

Posted in: Jazz Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Review: Reckless Love Self Titled Album Brings Back ’80s Rock

Review: Reckless Love Self Titled Album Brings Back ’80s Rock

Posted December 5, 2012 at 11:28 am | No comments

I was beginning to lose hope, but Reckless Love are bound and determined to renew the world’s craving for hair metal once again.

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