Art NUCLEAR BLAST ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVES, SIGNINGS AND OTHER SURPRISES AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2017 Terry Bunch, July 18, 2017 NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS, synonymous with quality extreme metal music, is set to come back to the halls of the San Diego Comic-Con and celebrate 30 years of the label with a Blast at booth #501! This year there will be a multitude of highlights, exclusive merchandise, signings and other surprises! SLAYER,… Continue Reading
Books An Electric Legacy – Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World Terry Bunch, June 1, 2017 The world occasionally produces one of those rare thinkers whose name becomes iconic. Thomas Edison lit up the world; Albert Einstein profoundly altered the study of physics; Walt Disney reimagined entertainment, and Leo Fender invented the electric guitar. Fender grew up in Fullerton, California, where his interest in electronics lead… Continue Reading
Gear EarthQuaker Devices Release Erupter Perfect Fuzz Terry Bunch, May 14, 2017 Extra special effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices have released the Erupter Perfect Fuzz (Just Sayin’). The Erupter is the result of over two years’ worth of tone-chasing, tweaking, and experimentation in search of what EarthQuaker president and product designer Jamie Stillman calls “the ultimate classic fuzz tone . . …. Continue Reading
Gear IK Multimedia releases all new iRig Recorder 3 for Android Terry Bunch, May 3, 2017 IK Multimedia is proud to announce the release of iRig Recorder 3 for Android™ devices, a professional quality field recording app which supports video recording and includes a wide collection of pro audio effects, expanded sharing capabilities via online services and social media as well as professional exporting features. iRig… Continue Reading
Gear Akamai Bridges Gap Between Live Streaming and Broadcast Television Terry Bunch, April 26, 2017 Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the world’s largest and most trusted cloud delivery platform, is bringing the consistency and reliability of broadcast television to the Internet. The next generation of its Media Services Live system for delivering 24/7 live/linear online video capabilities is designed to support over-the-top (OTT) video service… Continue Reading
Gear Antelope Audio’s Flagship Goliath HD Interface Brings Colossal l/O and Processing Terry Bunch, April 5, 2017April 23, 2017 Antelope Audio, a leading interface company with advanced software control and real-time FX technology, announced its new flagship interface: Goliath HD. Able to serve as the powerhouse centerpiece of any studio, the long anticipated, best-in-class interface makes its debut at the Musikmesse convention, booth E28, hall 9.0, to take… Continue Reading
Gear Ibanez reveals new Iron Label guitars for 2017 Terry Bunch, January 22, 2017 HOT NEW IRON LABEL MODELS FOR 2017 NEW PICKUPS OPTIONS, BODY STYLES & MORE! As the Iron Label series has grown in popularity, it has evolved from austere, no-frills, nothing-but-metal machines, into something much more. Over the past few years, this budding series has emerged from the shadows and grown… Continue Reading
Gear NAMM 2017: Sennheiser HD 200 PRO headphones: Professional Sound – At Home and in the Studio Terry Bunch, January 22, 2017 At NAMM in Anaheim, California, Sennheiser is introducing the new HD 200 PRO studio headphones. Whether you are an aspiring musician, experienced content creator or ambitious producer, the audio specialist’s new all-purpose headphones offer an ideal entry point into the world of home recording. The new headphones are also the perfect partner… Continue Reading
Gear Jackson introduces new signature series Karila Shannis, January 21, 2017January 21, 2017 Jackson Artist Signature guitars and basses bear the names, preferred features and personalized touches of a select group of metal’s finest and most acclaimed players worldwide. They’re designed in conjunction with Jackson’s master builders as the ultimate expression of the artist’s talent and style. Beginning with the legendary Randy Rhoads… Continue Reading
Gear Sennheiser launches new frequency variants for wireless microphones Terry Bunch, January 21, 2017 At the 2017 NAMM Show, held from January 19-22 in Anaheim, California, audio specialist Sennheiser will be launching new frequency variants of its evolution wireless ew 300 G3 and ew 500 G3 radio microphones. The new models have been designed to anticipate forthcoming changes in spectrum allocation in the USA and Canada, with the… Continue Reading