An integral part of the 60’s British Blues Boom, legendary rock pioneers The Yardbirds took standard 12-bar blues, doubled the tempo, kicked up the amps, and carved out the mold for modern hard rock.
March 26, 2013 is going to be a very good day for Sevendust fans. That day brings the highly anticipated release of the band’s brand new album, their ninth studio effort, Black Out the Sun, on their 7Bros. Records label (through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group).
The story of the U2360° tour is as epic as the numbers, from the seven million people who bought tickets to the logistics of moving three identical sets around continents each one taking 150 trucks to transport.
From the official music publisher of thousands of popular artists, songwriters, and composers, new music collections from Led Zeppelin – the blues-inspired rock band that significantly impacted rock music forever – are now available for guitar and piano. These include a guitar TAB book for the band’s 2007 reunion concert film Celebration Day, Platinum Album Editions in authentic guitar TAB for Physical Graffiti and Presence, and a piano sheet music anthology.
Thom Chacon, the Durango, Colorado dark cowboy balladeer who has recently opened concerts for Los Lonely Boys, is set to release his second studio album Thom Chacon on Pie Records in early 2013.
The Who, one of rock’s legendary and defining bands, kicked off their “Quadrophenia And More” tour last week in Sunrise, Florida, unveiling a dynamic new stage set and fast-paced video footage to accompany their iconic 1973 double album, Quadrophenia, which is being performed in its entirety along with a selection of WHO classics.
Concrete Blonde released five studio albums on I.R.S. Records, starting with their self-titled debut, through Free(1989), Bloodletting (1990), Walking in London (1992) and Mexican Moon (1993).
Former Deep Purple guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, and wife, Candice Night, are releasing new music this month with their traditional folk rock duo, Blackmore’s Night.
Los Angeles based hard rockers Black Veil Brides return with their third album Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones. The album is being released on January 8th via Lava Records/Unviersal Republic.
Guitar Mash, a multi-platform initiative to bring players of varying backgrounds together, shows the many sides of the ubiquitous instrument. By kicking off with a big, open jam, the star-studded project will get guitarists of all levels, ages, and backgrounds actively participating. From metal shredders to acoustic aficionados, from novices to pros, Guitar Mash aims to unite players online and off, including via Facebook and Twitter (@GuitarMashNYC).
