Modern Rock

Black Country Communion: Self-Titled Album Review

Black Country Communion: Self-Titled Album Review

Posted September 21, 2010 at 12:05 pm | 2 comments

Remarkable virtuosity intertwines with a firestorm of ferocity in this astounding self titled debut album from four rock titans, blues guitar virtuoso and wizard Joe Bonamassa, the iconic Glenn Hughes who lended his searing vocals and thundering bass to the likes of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, Jason Bonham, Led Zeppelin’s drumming heir apparent to his legendary father John, and Dream Theater keyboardist Derek Sherinian.

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Jerry Cantrell Interview: Grinding it Out

Jerry Cantrell Interview: Grinding it Out

Posted August 21, 2010 at 7:00 am | 2 comments

Jerry Cantrell spent more time in the studio working on the new Alice in Chains record than he ever has on any of the group’s other albums. Part of it had to do with finding the right groove.

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Sonic Youth: Guitar Mayhem and Madness

Sonic Youth: Guitar Mayhem and Madness

Posted August 21, 2010 at 7:00 am | 2 comments

Sonic Youth are not noted for their musical subtlety, especially when it comes to guitar playing. Yes, occasionally the band does sound like an overdriven 747 during a test run

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Paul Gilbert Fuzz Universe Review

Paul Gilbert Fuzz Universe Review

Posted August 18, 2010 at 6:35 am | One comment

Guitar maestro Paul Gilbert has returned! On April 30, I was so surprised, that I thought the product announcement on HMV Online was a prank or a typo. It was soon realized that this was genuine, and Gilbert’s latest opus, Fuzz Universe was about to be unleashed upon an eagerly waiting public. I got right in line, and a few months later, I’m happy to report that I am not disappointed! Gilbert has maintained his reputation for exceptionally high quality output with this platter, his third instrumental offering.

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