March 13, 2010
We’re Going On Spring Break1:12pm by Baconstrip
Time for us to take a vacation – so – we’ll return soon with more videos, interviews, photos and other things of interest that rock!
March 12, 2010
The Devil Wears Prada Live Photos7:11am by Hank Pearl
Here’s a few snapshots of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA performing at The House Of Blues in Chicago, IL:
March 1, 2010
Sage 4 Photos & Interview At Dame Nation6:20am by Baconstrip
February 24, 2010
Lick Library Jam with AC DC and Angus Young the Solos Launched11:38am by Baconstrip
When Lick Library started to create it’s learn to play AC DC DVD’s it was clear from the start that with so many great songs more DVDs would have to be added. As a result Lick Library is pleased to announce the release of Jam with AC DC Volume 2 and Learn to Play Angus Young The Solos adding to the existing Learn to Play AC DC Volumes 1,2 and 3, Jam with AC DC volume 1 and Quick Licks for Guitar – Angus Young.
Considered one of the most important and influential Rock bands of all time, AC DC continues to dominate the planet : Back to Black album is the 2nd biggest selling album in history and their 2008 album Black Ice went to number one in 29 countries! Lead guitarist Angus Young, winner of the 2006 Kerrang! Legend Award, is renowned for his wild energetic guitar performances of blues infused stadium rock. These DVDs will show you what it is like to step into Angus Young’s shoes and play AC DC.
Both of the new DVDs are taught by Danny Gill, a former pupil of Joe Satriani, and co-author of the Musicians Institute’s Rock Lead Guitar series. These guitar tutorial DVDs, in the customary Lick Library style, use a split screen to show you what both hands are doing, whilst breaking down these well loved tracks into bite sized pieces which are easy to follow and learn.
Jam with AC DC Volume 2 (RRP £27.99) – is a double DVD and play along CD of seven contemporary and classic AC DC tracks, Rock & Roll Train, Black Ice, Stiff Upper Lip, Money Talks, Shot Down In Flames, Touch To Much and It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Want To Rock & Roll).In these guitar lessons, Danny shows you in a clear and concise manner, both the lead and rhythm guitar parts. He breaks the tracks down, note for note and then puts it all back together so you can see how it all works. The guitar tutorial DVD is ideal for players of all levels and will help you learn some of the most killer riffs in the history of rock.
Learn to Play Angus Young The Solos (RRP £23.99) – is a DVD and CD set of five timeless solos from AC DC’s impressive track catalogue. This guitar tuition DVD helps you learn the solos from Back in Black, You Shook Me All Night Long, and For Those About To Rock and the solos and outros from Highway to Hell and Hells Bells. Danny takes you through each solos and outro initially at full tempo, then breaks it down and shows you it at the medium and slow tempos. This DVD will help you understand and learn how Angus Young so perfectly combines the use of the minor and major pentatonic scales in such an aggressive bluesy manner to produce that easily recognisable fiery tone and great licks.
For the ultimate range of tuition products, www.licklibrary.com has the comprehensive and definitive professional guides to learning to play AC DC… now let there be rock!! It only takes a couple of minutes to register with www.licklibrary.com and it gives you access to some of the best tuition resources available anywhere. There are three types of membership, some of which give you discounts on all guitar tuition products.
All these AC DC products are available to purchase through www.licklibrary.com along with over 20,000 other guitar tuition products.
February 23, 2010
Circa Survive Time Lapse Cover Art11:42am by Baconstrip
Check out this cool time lapse video on the making of Circa Survive’s Blue Sky Noise cover art!
6:59am by Baconstrip
Sacramento’s DEFTONES will release its new album, “Diamond Eyes”, on May 18 via Warner Bros. Records. A song from the CD, “Rocket Skates”, is available as a free download here. It can also be streamed below:
February 22, 2010
Killswitch Engage Show Review & Live Photos From Chicago6:52am by Hank Pearl
This Valentine’s Day, the House of Blues Chicago hosted an evening of metalcore so fine, Cupid had to wear earplugs in order to get his job done. The night began with a moderate performance from Swedish melodic metal group, Dark Tranquility and followed through with a jumping exhibition from Christian metalcore group, The Devil Wears Prada. When Prada walked off the stage, the crowd was ripe and ready for the main event: Killswitch Engage.
The topic on everyone’s tongue throughout the concert was the state of Killswitch’s lead singer, Howard Jones. As announced on February 9, Jones had departed from the tour due to “unforeseen circumstances” (blabbermouth.net). To date, no further details have been released as to the wailing vocalist’s state. Needless to say, the support from the Killswitch fans surged throughout the crowd and they all welcomed Jones’ stand-in replacement, All That Remains’ Philip Labonte.
The curtains opened with lights blazing amongst the mosh pit. In no time, guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz presented the band as “Philswitch Engage” for the evening. Although all missed Howard Jones, this current concert was nothing to toss away: the performance rang superb. From Dutkiewicz’s lovely banter involving what the young lovers in the arena should do each other that evening to Killswitch knocking out favorites from all albums, the sold-out show pleased everyone. Fans were elated by the time KSE rocked out with “The End of Heartache” and came back for an encore with their famed remake of DIO’s “Holy Diver.”
We wish the best for Howard Jones, no matter what the perplexing case may be, and say congrats to Philswitch Engage for a clever recovery and a job well done.
