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Shaman’s Harvest Announces As Direct Support for Black Stone Cherry

Shaman’s Harvest Announces As Direct Support for Black Stone Cherry

Posted March 3, 2015 at 4:01 pm | No comments

Mascot Label Group recording artist Shaman’s Harvest will begin a run as direct support for Black Stone Cherry on May 1 at District in Rockford, IL. The band will appear on thirteen shows across the Midwest and South with major festival appearances interspersed within the itinerary.

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Electro-Harmonix Introduces The Good Vibes Vintage-Style Chorus Vibrato Pedal

Electro-Harmonix Introduces The Good Vibes Vintage-Style Chorus Vibrato Pedal

Posted February 28, 2015 at 9:39 am | No comments

The EHX Good Vibes is a re-creation of the classic “flower power” era chorus/vibrato pedal. According to company President and Founder, Mike Matthews, “We designed it to take you on a trip back to the ‘60s so it delivers the warm, liquid groove we associate with that time in music, but we also updated it to meet the needs of contemporary players.”

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Michael Sweet of Sweet & Lynch –Building the Perfect CD with No Filler!

Michael Sweet of Sweet & Lynch –Building the Perfect CD with No Filler!

Posted February 24, 2015 at 6:21 pm | 4 comments

Iconic vocalist and guitarist Michael Sweet of Stryper and guitar hero George Lynch of Lynch Mob and Dokken have joined forces to form the new supergroup Sweet & Lynch. Joining them on bass are James Lomenzo and Brian Tichy on drums.

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

New Version of Judas Priest Classic Defenders of the Faith Announced

New Version of Judas Priest Classic Defenders of the Faith Announced

Posted February 20, 2015 at 10:39 am | No comments

Coming off an era which saw several Judas Priest albums that have gone down as some of the greatest in the entire history of heavy metal (namely, 1980’s ‘British Steel’ and 1982’s ‘Screaming for Vengeance’), the band from Birmingham knew that their next release had to ‘deliver the goods,’ to cement their standing as the leaders of metal.

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Michael Schenker on Spirit on a Mission CD – Adding color to life

Michael Schenker on Spirit on a Mission CD – Adding color to life

Posted February 17, 2015 at 4:20 pm | No comments

Few rock guitarists have an impressive resume like Michael Schenker – from UFO, to the Scorpions, to the Michael Schenker Group; he has influence generations of guitarists.

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The Mavericks will Debut New Album MONO February 17

The Mavericks will Debut New Album MONO February 17

Posted February 5, 2015 at 6:26 am | No comments

The Mavericks, who’ve made magic in the studio and delivered their genre-defying sound to live audiences since the early ’90s, will release Mono (The Valory Music Co.) on February 17, 2015, and two days later will embark on their “one-world” themed Mono Mundo Tour 2015.

Posted in: Country News, Guitar News, Singer Songwriter News, Uncategorized

Guitarist Joe Satriani Announces The Shockwave UK Tour 2015

Guitarist Joe Satriani Announces The Shockwave UK Tour 2015

Posted February 3, 2015 at 6:46 am | No comments

Legendary artist and performer and the hardest working guitarist in the business, Joe Satriani, is proud to announce “The Shockwave UK Tour” which will take in nine dates from 1st November 2015.

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Linkin Park, Of Mice and Men and Rise Against Hunt Down Orlando

Linkin Park, Of Mice and Men and Rise Against Hunt Down Orlando

Posted February 2, 2015 at 7:24 pm | No comments

Unifying Of Mice And Men, Rise Against and Linkin Park, this trio recently launched their run at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, where a sold out audience of fans from across the state appeared to pay witness to one overtly memorable occasion.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

Look out World, Wylde Audio is Here! – An Interview with guitarist Zakk Wylde

Look out World, Wylde Audio is Here! – An Interview with guitarist Zakk Wylde

Posted February 2, 2015 at 6:27 pm | One comment

At a super-secret location on the outskirts of Anaheim, California, far away from the hustle and bustle of the NAMM convention center, I was transport by limo to hotel room where Zakk Wylde had been held up most of the day meeting with the press to promote his new line of guitars and amps. My missions…to have Zakk enlighten me on his newest business endeavor – Wylde Audio!

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Loudoun County distillery sponsors Art & Music Contest for local artists – $1000 Grand Prize!

Loudoun County distillery sponsors Art & Music Contest for local artists – $1000 Grand Prize!

Posted February 1, 2015 at 11:19 am | No comments

Catoctin Creek is proud to announce its first ever art contest. Intended as a way to support and promote the diverse local art and music community of Loudoun County, Virginia, and surrounding areas, Catoctin Creek will accept submissions of art, with a grand prize of $1000 for the winning piece!

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