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A Brave New Music World

A Brave New Music World

Posted April 26, 2012 at 9:30 am | No comments

Having been on hiatus for several years from writing music industry articles, I briefly struggled with the topic of which to re-introduce myself to the music community.

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News, Uncategorized

PRS Core Line of Amplifiers Receive Distinctive Figured Maple Fascias

PRS Core Line of Amplifiers Receive Distinctive Figured Maple Fascias

Posted April 24, 2012 at 9:43 am | One comment

In 1985 Paul Reed Smith officially opened PRS Guitars offering a limited number of guitar models. Throughout the years, these instruments gradually changed the walls of guitar shops with their figured maple tops and eye-catching stains.

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John Hudak of Brickwall Jackson talks about Just Life

John Hudak of Brickwall Jackson talks about Just Life

Posted April 16, 2012 at 12:45 pm | No comments

There are many diverse roads that people take in order to realize their musical ambitions and dreams. And, oftentimes, life intrudes and those musical dreams take more time to become a hard reality. John Hudak, guitarist for Brickwall Jackson has pushed his dreams along on the side, but not without intent or focus.

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

Tech 21 – SansAmp Character Series-British

Tech 21 – SansAmp Character Series-British

Posted April 14, 2012 at 12:27 pm | No comments

Regardless of which British Invasion you prefer, The Beatles in the ’60s or the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the early ’80s, “this pedal just might be your bag” or should I say, “should be on your pedal board”.

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Van Halen Unleash Music Video For “She’s A Woman”

Van Halen Unleash Music Video For “She’s A Woman”

Posted April 13, 2012 at 1:56 pm | No comments

Van Halen have just unleashed the official music video for “She’s The Woman,” the latest single from the legendary rock band’s new album, A Different Kind of Truth.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull – Thick as a Brick 2 – I’m doing this CD for me!

Posted April 12, 2012 at 11:00 am | One comment

In 1972, Jethro Tull’s masterpiece, Thick as a Brick was released as a 45 minute continuous piece of music, charting the difficulties of a child growing up and confronting a frightening and unfair world.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Interviews, Legends Interviews, Rock Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized

CD/Vinyl Review: Ginger Wildheart’s 555%

CD/Vinyl Review: Ginger Wildheart’s 555%

Posted April 12, 2012 at 10:02 am | 2 comments

The face of the music industry is changing. CD sales are on the wane, and high street record stores are either closing their doors, or devoting their floor space to merchandise, DVDs, MP3 players and video games.

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Legendary Rock Band Rush to Release New Album Clockwork Angels on June 12th

Legendary Rock Band Rush to Release New Album Clockwork Angels on June 12th

Posted April 11, 2012 at 9:03 am | No comments

Legendary rock band Rush has unveiled details of its highly anticipated, new album, Clockwork Angels. This is the renowned trio’s first new collection of original material in over five years and their first studio release via Anthem/Roadrunner records. Clockwork Angels, the band’s 20th studio album, will be released on June 12th.

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CD Review: Primal Rock Rebellion – Awoken Broken

CD Review: Primal Rock Rebellion – Awoken Broken

Posted April 9, 2012 at 11:15 pm | No comments

Primal Rock Rebellion is the brainchild of Adrian Smith, guitarist for the legendary Iron Maiden and vocalist/spoken word maestro Mikee Goodman of SikTh.

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College Battle Rolls out Fourth Annual Competition with GRAMMY U® & Chegg to Find the Nation’s Top College Music Artist

College Battle Rolls out Fourth Annual Competition with GRAMMY U® & Chegg to Find the Nation’s Top College Music Artist

Posted April 9, 2012 at 9:54 am | 2 comments

The search to find the best student bands, artists and musicians from all colleges and universities nationwide kicks off in New York City on April 22, 2012 when College Battle begins their fourth year.

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