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drops, human fortress
Drops

This comeback came out of nowhere: in 2013, German epic melodic metal band HUMAN FORTRESS returned to the scene – five years after their latest release “Eternal Empire” (which due to a change of style was a disappointment for many fans). But “Raided Land” easily made up for that and became the unexpected strong comeback, […]
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events, Insomniac, nocturnal wonderland
Festivals & Events, Journal, Ticker

Insomniac announced the return of North America’s longest-running dance music festival, Nocturnal Wonderland, to Southern California on Labor Day Weekend. For the second year in a row, the festival will span three full days, September 2, 3 and 4, at the San Manuel Amphitheater & Grounds. Headliners from all over the world will come together […]
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drops, Mark Collie
Drops

Acclaimed singer/actor/songwriter Mark Collie’s top Billboard Country chart hits have been gathered for a new ICON collection, to be released April 15 by MCA Nashville/UMe. The new collection spans Collie’s MCA Nashville tenure, from his first hit, 1990’s “Something With A Ring To It,” to his No. 3 “Born To Love You,” No. 5 “Even […]
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drops, eric clapton
Drops

This spring sees the release of all of Eric Clapton’s live albums from his recording period with Polydor/RSO,1970-1980. A vinyl-only title, it is a companion set to the January, vinyl-only box set release of all of his Polydor/RSO solo studio albums spanning the same period. Similarly, each album here has been newly remastered and pressed […]
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ddrum, drums, Reflex
Gear Box

A first in the drumming world! Much like our experimentation with ash in previous lines, ddrum has now turned to another tried and true tone-wood, alder! Used in guitars for years, this exceptional wood has a warm and focused tone, almost “naturally equalized”. We call it Aldertone. It makes for a pure and focused drum […]
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Yanagisawa Tenor Sax Bronze
Gear Box

Features Octave system Both ends of the octave key axis rotate in a receptacle that is coated to insure a smooth operation every time Rocking table mechanism The C# and Bb keys have a rocking table mechanism that allows for optimal speed and fluidity between these pitches F-auxiliary key mechanism Insures a proper seal […]
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foot pedals, mf flange, moog
Gear Box

Moog’s MF Flange modulation effects pedal gives you everything from subtle and swirly to far out modulation effects all in a compact, all-analog package. You get control over Rate, Depth, Time, and Feedback along with a choice of two different flangers with a simple toggle of the Type switch. Dial in just the sound you […]
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drops, theo croker
Drops

DVRK FUNK includes Anthony Ware on tenor saxophone and flute, pianist Michael King, bassist Eric Wheeler and drummer Kassa Overall. Saxophone player Irwin Hall also plays on the album. Of the group’s name Croker explains: “Darkness has been labeled as a negative thing but the outer reaches of space are dark. Where life starts is […]
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belfry, drops, messa
Drops

MESSA sign with Aural Music MESSA is an italian 4-piece band born in 2014 playing obscure and evoking doom with deliciously haunting female vocals, influenced by Pentagram, Bellwitch, Windhand, Jex Thoth, Sabbath Assembly, Bathory, La Piramide di Sangue. Their debut album titled “Belfry” mix dark ambient drones with vintage occult doom and mesmerizing female vocals […]
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drops, fugees
Drops

Vinyl Me, Please, the “best damn record club out there,” in association with Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, announce that a special 20th Anniversary 2LP 12″ vinyl edition of Fugees / The Score will be available exclusively to VMP members as the club’s “Record of the Month” for April 2016. VMP’s […]