Art American Rock Room to Debut Natural Finish Americano Coffee Table Amp at 2016 NAMM Terry Bunch, January 18, 2016 American Rock Room, the innovative manufacturer of furniture that moonlights as fully functional rock amplifier, speaker cabinet and guitar storage, is debuting their long anticipated natural walnut finish to its entire line of furniture amps at the 2016 NAMM show. This finish brings a new dimension to the Americano coffee… Continue Reading
Gear World’s First LEP StompLight to Exhibit at NAMM 2016 Terry Bunch, January 17, 2016 StompLight International, a pioneering lighting effects pedal (LEP) technology company in the San Francisco Bay Area, announced the availability of their flagship product StompLight. StompLight is a portable unit, small enough to fit onto or by the side of a pedal board, in a DJ booth or as part of… Continue Reading
Gear Unity Audio Flaunts New B.A.B.E At The 2016 NAMM Show Terry Bunch, January 17, 2016 Unity Audio, leading UK designer and manufacturer of studio and mastering monitors, will be showcasing the Boulder Active Bass Extender (B.A.B.E) for the first time in the United States at the 2016 NAMM Show (Hall A, Booth 6324). Affectionately known as the B.A.B.E (pronounced ‘babe’), this speaker is designed to… Continue Reading
News Spinefarm Announces Three New Signings: ROYAL THUNDER, THE BROWNING and HELHORSE Terry Bunch, January 16, 2016 Spinefarm Records continues to expand its presence and to grow its roster by adding a diverse array of bands. The label is proud to welcome Royal Thunder, The Browning, and Helhorse. Royal Thunder‘s unique, genre-bending sound has been turning heads since guitarist Josh Weaver founded the band in Atlanta, Ga…. Continue Reading
Gear Seven new pedals from EarthQuaker Devices at Winter NAMM 2016 Terry Bunch, January 16, 2016January 17, 2016 EarthQuaker Devices will unveil seven new pedals at Winter NAMM 2016: Bows Germanium Preamp Booster Video: https://youtu.be/bcUsEO3ijII Release Date: May 2016 MAP: $145.00 USD The Bows is a Germanium preamp designed around a rare NOS OC139 black glass transistor. For being a little one-knobber the Bows wears many hats…. Continue Reading
Gear High-End Audiophile Company Rocks Industry With New Technology For Professional Musicians And Performers At NAMM 2016 Terry Bunch, January 15, 2016January 17, 2016 Morrow Audio, a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky-based high-end audio cable manufacturer, announced today that it is expanding its technology and cable product lines to meet growing demand among professional musicians, and stage and studio performers. The company’s “PRO Series” guitar cable with “noiseless plugs”, product lines and “SSI Technology” will be introduced… Continue Reading
News BLACK SABBATH Limited Edition CD Available Exclusively On 2016 “The End” World Tour Terry Bunch, January 15, 2016 With BLACK SABBATH‘s 2016 THE END Tour launch now just a week away, comes exciting news about a new special limited edition CD–THE END–to be sold exclusively at shows on the legendary band’s massive worldwide final tour. Featuring original artwork by Shepard Fairey/Obey Giant, the CD is comprised of eight previously… Continue Reading
News West Coast Death Metal Band INHERIT DISEASE To Release Album April 8 Terry Bunch, January 15, 2016 Ventura, California-based technical death metal unit, INHERIT DISEASE, will release their third full-length on April 8th via Unique Leader Records. Titled Ephemeral, the follow-up to 2010’s seminal Visceral Transcendence was tracked at Seahorse Sound Studios by Samur Khouja (Condemned, Arkaik, Flesh Consumed) and will feature mixing/mastering by Sasha Borovykh (Epicardiectomy,… Continue Reading
Interviews Metal Life exclusive interview with Natalie Kennedy, director of “Down And Out” Diana Marsh, January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 In our ongoing exploration of events, movies, comics, etc that deal with bullying and the general concept of society shunning those who are “different”, we reached out to Natalie Kennedy, director of “Down And Out.” “Down And Out” Synopsis: Billy (Tommy Jessop) has had people stare at him all of his life… Continue Reading
News Zakk Wylde Reveals Solo Album Details, first release in 20 years Terry Bunch, January 15, 2016January 17, 2016 Guitar icon Zakk Wylde will release Book Of Shadows II on April 8th, 2016 via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music), his first solo release in 20 years. This release is the highly anticipated follow up to 1996’s Book of Shadows LP, a classic album Wylde released between his work with… Continue Reading