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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.

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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.

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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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Rock ‘n’ Blues Fest – Featuring Johnny Winter Band, Edgar Winter Band, Rick Derringer, Mountain’s Leslie West and Savoy Brown’s  Kim Simmonds –  To Make Tour Debut in May

Rock ‘n’ Blues Fest – Featuring Johnny Winter Band, Edgar Winter Band, Rick Derringer, Mountain’s Leslie West and Savoy Brown’s Kim Simmonds – To Make Tour Debut in May

Posted April 5, 2012 at 2:55 pm | One comment

Beginning in late July, the Rock’n’Blues Fest will debut featuring five well-known players who were initially inspired to pick up their instruments due to their love for rock and blues: Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, Leslie West and Kim Simmonds.

Posted in: Blues, Blues News, Classic Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized

PRS Guitars’ Exclusive Collection Series III Instruments by Private Stock Now Available

PRS Guitars’ Exclusive Collection Series III Instruments by Private Stock Now Available

Posted April 5, 2012 at 10:00 am | No comments

Introduced in the fall of 2011, PRS Guitars’ Collection Series instruments are built in small batches by the company’s Private Stock department.

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Sonny Landreth’s 11th Album Elemental Journey is First All-Instrumental Outing

Sonny Landreth’s 11th Album Elemental Journey is First All-Instrumental Outing

Posted April 5, 2012 at 7:32 am | No comments

Sonny Landreth’s 11th album, bearing the fittingly evocative title Elemental Journey, is something very different from the Louisiana slide wizard.

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