NAMM Special
The cinematic masters of metal IronWrath have a set release date for their upcoming debut album, “Master Storyteller,” this coming May 31, 2023. The album style is modern and dark, taking influences from Marilyn Manson, Linkin Park, and Metallica. Click Here to watch Master Storyteller video. “Master Storyteller” holds no punches and makes no apologies […]
Spherical Surround SPL feels you should not have to wait for hours to hear the music you created in surround . We engineered a real time surround sound system that can work, “Plug N’ Play” with any surround sound speaker set up. We at Sound pressure Laboratory indulge in Movie Soundtracks, Live Shows, and Real-Time […]
Instruments of every shape and size filled the convention center with the sounds of musicians trying out the new models. C.F. Martin & Co. – Booth 5602 Guitars, Guitars, Guitars! https://www.martinguitar.com The history of guitars in America was forged by C.F. Martin and Co. BackStage360 spoke with Fred Greene, Vice President of Product […]
Streaming Tools Found at NAMM 2023 A surge of Podcasters, Youtubers, and Streamers have started enhancing the music industry and are looking for gear that delivers exceptional material with option of ease, benefit of timeliness, and budget-friendly pricing. Companies now have the task of creating products that meet both demands with options that are inexpensive […]
Crimson Coil is a San Diego, California based progressive rock and blues band. Formed in January 2020, the band was forced to write and grow virtually, as the Covid 19 shutdowns were soon to follow. With her exhilarating vocals, professional opera singer Barbara Tobler leads Crimson Coil, as they show tribute to iconic heavy-hitting rock and pop […]
Originating in 1994, the Los Angeles based band The Militants are experienced in the art of creating dynamic extreme metal music. The Militant’s sound is characterized by its guitar crunch, hardcore beats and a brutal yet melodic primal vocal style. Influences include: Pantera, Metallica, Slayer, Ministry, Motorhead, The Dead Kennedys, Obituary, Iron Maiden, Venom […]
NAMM Exhibitors Bring Solutions to The Business of Music Audigo Labs – Booth 5348 The Pocket-Sized Recording Studio for iPhone https://www.audigolabs.com With this wireless microphone, amp, and mobile studio AP you’re ready to make production-quality videos. BackStage360 met with Founder and CEO Armen Nazarian and discussed the concept: Q: With creators today looking for […]
This group of talented musicians from the 1960s and ’70s, Legends, provided an energetic blast-from-the-past performance. Singing and playing hits from their respective bands were: Mike Pinera (Blues Image, Iron Butterfly, and Alice Cooper) Marco Reyes (War) Larry Antonino (Pablo Cruise) Jerry Salas (El Chicano) Bob Luna (Played with Paul McCartney) Greg Alban (Patrick Moraz […]
In 1969, the Beatles completed songwriting, rehearsals and recordings for what would become their 12th studio album. It was to become their very last public appearance together. They decided on a concert to play these new songs and arrangements. The unannounced performance was held on the roof of Apple Studios in London’s Savile Row. The […]
At the 2022 NAMM show, I could most likely be found at one of the many guitar merchant booths checking out the amazing guitars on display. There was no shortage of new and exciting strummers, from acoustic to electric. Although I love an acoustic’s pure and bright sound, plugging in and pedaling up takes the […]