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New York’s Wayne Krantz Sets Release Date for Howie 61 – April 17

New York’s Wayne Krantz Sets Release Date for Howie 61 – April 17

Posted April 3, 2012 at 11:53 am | No comments

Ever-evolving and improvisational New York guitarist, Wayne Krantz, announces the release of his tenth album, Howie 61, on April 17 through Abstract Logix Records.

Posted in: Blues, Blues News, Guitar News, Jazz News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick 2 Released by Ian Anderson Today in the U.S.

Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick 2 Released by Ian Anderson Today in the U.S.

Posted April 3, 2012 at 10:46 am | No comments

Following the recent announcement of a 19-date tour to commemorate the 40th anniversary of ‘Thick As A Brick,’ on April 2nd (April 3rd in North America) Ian Anderson will release a sequel to the original album.

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

Pink Floyd The Story of Wish You Were Here on DVD and Blu-Ray

Pink Floyd The Story of Wish You Were Here on DVD and Blu-Ray

Posted April 3, 2012 at 10:25 am | No comments

Eagle Rock Entertainment is proud to announce the simultaneous release on June 26 of Pink Floyd The Story Of Wish You Were Here on DVD and Blu-ray. This is the authorized story of the album made with the full involvement and approval of the members of Pink Floyd. [Pre-book Order Date June 1, MSRP $TBA]

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

Interview with Bobby Blitz Ellsworth of Overkill: This is Our Calling

Posted April 3, 2012 at 5:56 am | No comments

Overkill is synonymous with power, precision and perseverance. Across three decades they have shaped, refined, and steadily broadened a style of power metal.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal, Metal Interviews, Rock Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized

Loren Turner of Foxy Shazam Interview: Welcome to the Church of Rock n Roll

Posted April 2, 2012 at 3:52 am | One comment

Foxy Shazam’s fourth and most electrifying release to date, The Church of Rock and Roll, is an awe-inspiring cavalcade of passion and humanity. From the bawdy sex-strut of lead single “I Like it” to the heart-wrenching ardor of “Forever Together,” this is a record for anyone with a beating heart.

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews

Interview with Dave Bray of Madison Rising and Their Patriotic Message

Interview with Dave Bray of Madison Rising and Their Patriotic Message

Posted April 1, 2012 at 7:25 pm | No comments

Madison Rising’s self-titled debut album was released in October 2011. The band – with Dave Bray on vocals, Alex Bodnar and Christopher Schreiner lead guitar, Steve Padelski on bass and Sam Fishman on drums – makes guitar heavy rock music with a distinctively pro-American message and sound.

Posted in: Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized

A Different Kind of Truth, Same Kind of Power: Van Halen Live Concert Washington DC 2012

A Different Kind of Truth, Same Kind of Power: Van Halen Live Concert Washington DC 2012

Posted March 31, 2012 at 3:47 pm | 3 comments

Thirty two years to the week of the release of their album Women and Children First, the mighty Van Halen brought “A Different Kind of Truth” to the nation’s capital, captivating a sell out crowd with an evening of classic hits as well as new material from their current release, A Different Kind of Truth.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews

Rock Photographer Robert Knight’s The Brotherhood of the Guitar

Rock Photographer Robert Knight’s The Brotherhood of the Guitar

Posted March 30, 2012 at 10:14 am | 2 comments

The Brotherhood Of The Guitar is an idea I’ve had for sometime. Ever since I was in the documentary film Rock Prophecies, and found young artists like Sick Puppies, and Tyler Bryant, I have been getting hundreds of emails a month, asking me to either look at, or help, up and coming young guitars players and young bands.

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

Peavey® & Ted Nugent Team With Artists For Autism on Custom Guitar Auction

Peavey® & Ted Nugent Team With Artists For Autism on Custom Guitar Auction

Posted March 29, 2012 at 2:13 pm | One comment

Peavey® has teamed with Ted Nugent and Artists For Autism to promote a one-of-a-kind Peavey guitar auction to benefit Autism Speaks and Project Lifesaver International. The auction is live on eBay until Thursday, April 5, 2012.

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

American Hi-Fi Signs to Goomba Music

American Hi-Fi Signs to Goomba Music

Posted March 29, 2012 at 2:04 pm | No comments

ABC Publicity sent us a note that Goomba Music announced the signing of American Hi-Fi. The original line-up–Stacy Jones (singer/guitarist), Drew Parsons (bass), Jamie Arentzen (guitars) and Brian Nolan (drums)—is currently recording their as-yet-untitled new album in Los Angeles, CA with an expected worldwide release date this fall. It’s being produced by the band and John Fields (Switchfoot, Jimmy Eat World) and recorded at Stacy Jones’ studio, The Deathstar.

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