Posted March 2, 2011 at 11:03 am | No comments
Inspired by bandmate Joe Perry’s wife, in a manner that has never been properly interpreted as good or bad, Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton came together to write one of Aerosmith’s, and the ‘70s, greatest rock songs, “Sweet Emotion.” Released on their 1974 album Toys in the Attic, the song would go on to be one of the band’s biggest singles. The song also saw a revival decades later when it was featured in Richard Linkater’s classic coming of age movie, set in the ‘70s, Dazed and Confused. Though the song only peaked at number 36 on the charts, it was the first single to break the Top 40 for Aerosmith, setting the stage for the band to climb to the top of the rock world, where they continue to sit even to this day.
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Posted March 1, 2011 at 10:29 am | No comments
When Times of Grace started, Adam Dutkiewicz and Jesse Leach had songs written but they didn’t know if they would record them. When they had recorded an album, they didn’t know if they would release it. And after they released their debut record, The Hymn Of A Broken Man (Special Edition)(CD/DVD), in 2010, they weren’t sure if they were going to tour behind it, which brings us to the Bottom Lounge last weekend in Chicago. Obviously, response has been enough for Times of Grace to do a club tour across the U.S. with guests War of Ages (Erie, PA) and Straight Line Stitch (Knoxville, TN).
Posted in: Concert Reviews, Metal, Reviews
Posted March 1, 2011 at 10:00 am | No comments
As is the case with just about every popular metal and hard rock band, ACDC’s comments and actions have been misconstrued over the years, with several being interpreted as theme pledging allegiance to the devil. Following an interview with Guitar World magazine, where ACDC lead guitarist Angus Young commented that being on the road for months at a time was like a “highway to hell.” Of course this comment was immediately taken by critics and the media to mean that the band were Satanists, a rumor that the band furthered by placing Angus’ face, complete with devil horns, on the cover of the album.
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Posted March 1, 2011 at 9:00 am | No comments
Tone. It’s the one thing that every guitarist searches for, spending countless hours and dollars trying to personalize in their sound. Great players such as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Eric Johnson have all become known as much for their unique tones as they have the notes that they play. Illinois based guitarist extraordinaire Eric Mantel is a player who understands the importance of tone, and how effective a solid tone can be when coupled with a well-written melodic idea, something that seems to be lost on many of today’s up and coming players.
Posted in: Classic Rock, Interviews, Rock Interviews
Posted February 28, 2011 at 3:02 pm | No comments
We don’t get a lot of electronic music coming our way at Guitar International, and I have to admit that my own lack of experience with the genre left me with stereotypes and misconceptions of a genre that is often labeled on one side of the spectrum as club music, and on the other, academic based composition. When Ricky Graham’s new album Signals Under Tests came across my desk, I was a bit hesitant at first because of the genre label, but man am I ever glad that I sat down and gave this record a chance. It has turned out to not only be a very enjoyable listening experience, but has also opened my eyes and ears to the electronic genre, especially the guitar’s role in this music.
Posted in: Instrumental Interviews, Interviews
Posted February 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm | 2 comments
“Human Nature” – Michael Jackson Free Official TAB of the Day Click the link below to get the TAB: The first 10 readers each day get the TAB for free and everyone else gets a 50% discount until midnight after the freebies run out, then it’s 15% off after that. Remember, the first ten downloads […]
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Posted February 28, 2011 at 9:00 am | No comments
One thing you learn really quickly in this business is to listen to the buzz. The buzz tells you what hot new band is worth tracking down when you’re surfing the net for your next download. It informs you what concerts you should drive two hours out of your way for. Telling you which ones are important enough to grab your tickets in advance and gather your friends at the local venue so that you can check them out on a Friday night.
Posted in: Indie Rock-Pop, Reviews, Rock Reviews
Posted February 27, 2011 at 10:00 am | No comments
One of the best metal songs to hit the airwaves, “Master of Puppets,” is featured in Guitar Hero: Metallica and is a staple at Metallica concerts. Recorded in 1985 at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark, the track was released in 1986 as the group’s first single off their album of the same name, with the B-side “Welcome Home (Sanitarium).”
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Posted February 26, 2011 at 11:00 am | No comments
“Symphony of Destruction” lays out a vision of an evil Pied Piper leading unwilling followers to destruction, all with a straight metal riff and a lean forward style. Written by Megadeth vocalist, Dave Mustaine, the song has become a favorite of the group’s fans. The track starts off with a classical instrumental disarray of musicians tuning up to Mozart’s Requiem, before riffing into a heavy repetitive dirge that pushes the lyrics along and freeing them up to be explored or enjoyed as light or even pop metal.
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Posted February 25, 2011 at 1:00 pm | No comments
The mid-’90s saw a Ska revival, and one of the big reasons why was the work of Anaheim, CA band No Doubt. Led by enigmatic front-woman Gwen Stefani, the band would help bring attention to the revived Ska scene, allowing bands like the Mighty Mighty Bosstones to burst onto the national scene, receiving radio play and airtime on MTV and VH1, back when both stations still played music. One of the biggest hits for the band was the track,
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