Kirk Hammett talks about his Gear and Sound for Death Magnetic
When Kirk Hammett, the lead guitarist of Metallica, was asked about his gear and tone for their new Death Magnetic album, this is what he had to say. Read more
Sweet Voices of EV 368 Electro-Voice 468
September 23, 2008 by Chazders · Leave a Comment
A few decades ago, Electro-Voice set the audio industry on its ear when they introduced the NeoDymium (N/DYM) line of durable and affordable dynamic microphones, which boast response and performance characteristics comparable to costly condenser mikes. Read more
Judas Priest Screaming For Vengeance
September 13, 2008 by Chazders · Leave a Comment
Judas Priest Screaming For Vengeance
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HIWATT Custom 400 Bass Head
September 12, 2008 by Chazders · Leave a Comment
When Robert Trujillo (Metallica) wants to make noise, he plugs into his HIWATT amp. Read more
METALLICA’s ‘Death Magnetic’ Sold LEAKED
September 3, 2008 by Chazders · Leave a Comment
Metallica New Single Available - Listen To Metallica
August 22, 2008 by Chazders · Leave a Comment
Metallica have released the first single from their upcoming album, Death Magnetic. The epic track is entitled “The Day That Never Comes” and it is currently available for purchase through iTunes. Read more
Bullet for My Valentine’s “Padge” Unveils New ESP Guitar Models
For fans of guitarist Michael Paget, also known as “Padge” of the band, Bullet for My Valentine, there are two new items on the market for the guitarists who endeavor Padge’s aggressive style, the LTD MP-600 and the ESP Michael Paget Signature Series models. The ESP model is an exact replica of Paget’s custom ESP guitar that he is seen so often playing on tour.
Paget’s band (Bullet for My Valentine) hails from Brigend, Wales located in the United Kingdom. Although they originally formed in 1998, you probably have only heard of them as of this year when they released their current album, Scream Aim Fires, which debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 charts. That’s impressive, but Paget and his band have put in their hard work constantly touring since their 2005, (The Poison) which broke them reasonably well into the United States music scene, which landed 375,000 copies sold in the US alone.–Scream Aim Fire topped sales of 53,000 in the first week alone.
Paget says the band’s sound (think a mix between the My Chemical Romance and AFI) and his style of playing is the result of inspiration from bands like Metallica, Machine Head, Slayer, Testament, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and more. Although the overall sound of the band is mixed down a little to appeal to mainstream artists, Paget’s muses are reflected in the constant vibrating metal riffs that he pounds out to heighten the heavier tone of the hard rock music. He credits his ESP guitar for helping him emulate their sounds systematically as Paget custom designed it to developed for the violent attack that it produces.
The ESP custom is the same as the ESP Michael Paget signature model. It?s a V-shaped guitar with a neck-thru-body at 25.5” scale, mahogany body equipped with an ebony fingerboard and custom inlays with 24 extra jumbo frets. Hardware is black nickel (you know it… this guitar cannot be anymore more black), including Sperzel locking tuners and a ‘Tonepros’ locking bridge. The pickups on this axe are the famous EMG 81 at the bridge, and EMG 85 at the neck. A strategically placed skull with pistols superimposed on the UK flag graphic is beneath the bridge. If your budget is a little too tight for the ESP Signature model, check out the LTD MP-600, which offers the same specs minus the custom graphic, and with ESP tuners instead of Sperzels.
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Metallica Set Album Release Date and Film New Video
August 4, 2008 by Chazders · Leave a Comment
On August 1st, 2008, Metallica posted a bulletin on MySpace titled “The Last Piece of the Puzzle.” The bulletin enclosed an image stating the album “Death Magnetic — September 12, Worldwide“. Metallica also has it posted on their myspace blog. Read more
Megadeth To Start Recording This Fall 2008
July 31, 2008 by Chazders · Leave a Comment
According to Megadeth’s official website, webmaster Dave McRobb announced Megadeth and crew start recording a new album this fall. Read more
Metallica Death Magnetic Reveal Songs for Track List & Album Cover
July 24, 2008 by Chazders · 7 Comments
What’s loud, dark, and will be kicking your butt in September?
Give up?
It’s the newest album from Metallica, titled ‘Death Magnetic’. And now, thanks to a goof-up by a sheet music site, we have the full track listing! Read more
