Archive for October, 2009

Watch U2 live on YouTube this weekend

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Watch U2 on youtube live this Sunday, October 25th @ 8:30 p.m. (PT). Tune into the world’s biggest band performing on the world’s largest stage. YouTube and U2 have joined forces to live stream U2’s performance this Sunday at The Rose Bowl Stadium. Available internationally in the following countries: US, UK, France, Canada, Italy, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Australia, NZ, Ireland, Mexico, India, Israel, South Korea, and Netherlands. Promo clip after the jump.

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Gibson Launches 7-String Explorer

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Gibson announced today, an EMG equipped 7-string Explorer.

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Interview With THE BELOV!

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

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Here’s an interview I came across. It’s got some interesting points about how the Blackheart amps were made.

Click HERE for the interview.

Incurable G.A.S

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Are you a gear addict? Are you in the “elusive” tone chasing game??  If you answer YES to at least two statements below, I’m sorry, you have the incurable G.A.S…

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Yngwie Malmsteen ‘62 DiMarzio Duck #3 Strat On Ebay

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Current Listing price $29,950 on Ebay from seller  kataraxkidd with 100% rating.

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Steve Vai’s “Now We Run” in HD on YouTube

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

The full HD Video is from Steve Vai’s concert film and live album Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things. Which are is available now on DVD and CD! The show was recorded and filmed at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.


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Zakk Wylde’s Hellfire Halloween Bash in New York

Monday, October 12th, 2009

October 31, 2009. Zakk Wylde, legendary guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society is set to perform at a free concert event at the Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square beginning at 8pm. The event will feature a major nationwide promotional radio campaign, special online contesting and viral marketing and a first-hand look at the special line of the signature Zakk Wylde Gibson USA guitar and Epiphone Graveyard Disciple.

The new Zakk Wylde Epiphone Graveyard Disciple

The new Zakk Wylde Epiphone Graveyard Disciple

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New Michael Jackson Single Released

Monday, October 12th, 2009

The new Michael Jackson single has been released today. It is currently streaming on the star’s official website and has been released to radio stations. The Album CD Available Worldwide October 26 & 27, you can pre-order your copy now.

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T-mobile Fender Guitar-inspired Phone

Monday, October 12th, 2009

T-Mobile is teaming up with guitar maker Fender to launch a wood-grain finished edition of its MyTouch 3G smartphone, complete with 3.5mm audio jack and exclusive audio and video from “iconic” musicians.

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Interview with Amp Mod Kit Manufacturer: Nigel Briggs

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

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Nigel Briggs, the top guy at Alnicomagnets, who sells mod kits, parts and already modded amps on eBay, answers some questions for us:
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