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Columbia Records releases legendary Grammy award winning singer/songwriter/producer Barry Gibb’s In The Now album today. The 12-track In The Now is Barry’s first-ever album with the label. The surviving member of one of music’s most successful and revered bands, the Bee Gees, (formed with his brothers Robin and Maurice), he has kept In The Now […]
In the summer of 2014, frontman and guitarist, Dave Naruszewicz was looking to work on a new project following the disbandment of Chicago-based group, Heart-Set Self Destruct. After recording 2 full length records, releasing a single to active rock radio which charted at #1 on Music Choice Network, and years of touring North America with […]
Introducing HERMAN FRANK to metal fans is like carrying coals to Newcastle: the guitarist has had a lasting impact on the scene with acts such as Accept and Victory, among others. Since 2010, HERMAN FRANK has also released solo albums, the initial project-like nature of this venture having turned into a real band in due […]
The Musical MD takes another quick break from caring for his patients, to release a brand new smooth jazz album titled ‘Stepping up’. This is a 10-song collection of original tracks written, produced and performed by the artist. It features smooth, melodic tenor and soprano sax phrasing, sprinkled with subtle keyboard and vocal syncopation on […]
At the 141st AES Convention, BAE Audio[AES booth 1101], a manufacturer known for its high quality preamplifiers, equalizers, and compressors built to classic specifications, has announced that its first guitar stompbox, Hot Fuzz, is now available. The Hot Fuzz is a dual-stomp effects pedal that combines the power of a classic top boost with a […]
The MXR Double-Double Overdrive serves up two classic overdrives in a single housing. Changing between the two is as simple as a flick of the Lo/Hi switch: the Low Gain circuit belts out rich, fiery midrange tones while the High Gain circuit kicks up the gain and emphasizes highs and lows. Use the Treble and […]
MODERN SOUND WITH CLASSIC LOOKS An expansion of the Paramount Series acoustic guitars, the PM-3 Limited Adirondack Triple-0, Rosewood combines upgraded features and refined style to create a responsive and inspiring instrument. Carefully crafted for superior tone, high performance and refined visual appeal, this premium instrument will satisfy all players searching for their next guitar. […]
Audio software developer FXpansion, now part of the leading music technology company ROLI, are pleased to announce the availability of BFD Black Album Drums produced by Chocolate Audio. This new expansion pack for BFD3 is inspired by the drum sound featured on the 1991 “Black Album” by the band Metallica. “We managed to track down the same […]
IK Multimedia announces MODO Bass, the first physically modeled electric bass virtual instrument for Mac/PC MODO BASS is the first physical modeling virtual bass instrument that gives players and producers limitless bass sound possibilities and a new world of unmatched realism and playability for ultra-realistic tracks IK Multimedia, the pioneer in analog effects modeling, is pleased to […]
King Company was formed in the early spring of 2014. Drummer Mirka “Leka” Rantanen (Raskasta Joulua, Warmen, ex-Thunderstone, ex-Kotipelto, etc.) had been thinking about forming a new hard rock/melodic metal band for a long time. He wanted to play with people with whom he had worked before and who he knew as both good musicians […]