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
News Metal Blade Records announces artist signing hour at NAMM 2017 Karila Shannis, January 21, 2017January 21, 2017 On Saturday, January 21st from 2-3PM, Metal Blade Records and Rock N Roll Industries will host a signing hour at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) featuring various artists from the label’s roster: Jordan Mancino (Wovenwar), Nick van Dyk (Redemption), Dave Davidson (Revocation), Ralph Salati (Destrage), Fede Paulovich (Destrage),… Continue Reading
News KREATOR official “Totalitarian Terror” teaser released, Mille on video trilogy Terry Bunch, January 20, 2017 German thrash titans KREATOR have released the official teaser for the upcoming music video for the song “Totalitarian Terror”. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXgnB0uqnoQ This video concludes the Gods Of Violence video trilogy which main man Mille Petrozza talks about in this video trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Ryz9_i6Y0 More on Gods Of Violence: Album trailer #1: https://youtu.be/3kI7FNoH1Bw Album… Continue Reading
News Tobii and Crystal Dynamics announce head and eye tracking features for Rise of the Tomb Raider 20 Year Celebration Terry Bunch, January 20, 2017January 20, 2017 Tobii, the global leader in eye tracking, and Crystal Dynamics®, the award-winning Square Enix ® studio, today announced that the Steam version of Rise of the Tomb Raider®: 20 Year Celebration will support multiple eye-tracking features. The title is also one of the first games to combine head and eye… Continue Reading
Anime video game “Berserk and the Band of the Hawk” reveals awakening abilities Terry Bunch, January 20, 2017 KOEI TECMO America today detailed new powerful, game-changing abilities in developer Omega Force’s most brutal Warriors title to date, Berserk and the Band of the Hawk. Slated to release on February 21, 2017, the game will launch for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, digitally on the PlayStation®Vita handheld system, and… Continue Reading
Gear Peavey Collaborates with Periphery’s Misha Mansoor on New invective 120 Guitar Amplifier Karila Shannis, January 20, 2017January 20, 2017 Guitarists with heavier tastes looking for their next upgrade will find a sturdy solution in the new Peavey® invective™.120 Head and invective™.212 Cabinet. With design input from Periphery’s Misha Mansoor, this dynamic duo is perfectly suited for each other, helping players achieve the most revered metal sounds, from woody and… Continue Reading
News POWER TRIP Unveils New Single And Extends North American Tour; Nightmare Logic Preorders Posted Karila Shannis, January 20, 2017January 20, 2017 Editor’s Note: Never underestimate the power of a crushing mid-tempo crossover riff. Power Trip is set to dominate the year’s thrash metal picks with the release of a second single “Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Axe).” SKANKERS UNITE! OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE (EARSPLIT) POWER TRIP strikes again with the… Continue Reading
Gear NAMM 2017: Fender Custom Shop Commemorates 30th Anniversary Terry Bunch, January 20, 2017 In honor of Fender Custom Shop’s 30th anniversary, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and its guitar luthiery pioneers have reunited for 2017 Fender Custom Shop Founders Design: eight guitars, each designed by one of eight visionary Founding Master Builders who kick-started the iconic Custom Shop – known as the “dream… Continue Reading