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Matt Sorum's Prediction For GN'R Rock Hall Induction: 'Complete Train Wreck' [News]
Ultimate-Guitar.Com &bull Dec 12, 2011
According to Blabbermouth.net, former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum predicts that the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame will be a "train wreck" because of ongoing tensions between the group's lead singer, Axl Rose, and former guitarist Slash. The sole remaining original member of Guns N' Roses, Rose seemed to rule out any possibility of working with Slash again in a 2009… Full Story »
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Twitter-Approved: 10 Musicians to Follow
Gibson Lifestyle - Features &bull Nov 15, 2011
The music industry looks nothing like it did even just a decade ago, and as the business evolves, so do the techniques by which music is promoted. Social networking is instantaneous and, in a way, seems personal, making it an even more effective way to spread the word. So, what rockers are tweeting? Gibson.com dug up the following 10 musicians to follow on Twitter. Whether or not you're their biggest fan, you have to give these artists credit for… Full Story »
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The Chosen Few: Rock Gods Pick Their Favorite Judas Priest Songs
Gibson Lifestyle - Features &bull Nov 10, 2011
Artists from Michael Jackson to the Kaiser Chiefs have let their fans choose songs for new albums. But Judas Priest have, as usual, cranked the process up to 11 for their latest disc The Chosen Few. The fans who did the choosing happen to be an A-list of hard rockers that includes KISS's Gene Simmons, Lars Ulrich of Metallica, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, Ozzy Osbourne, David Coverdale, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Slayer's Kerry… Full Story »
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Slash: New Album Songs Revealed
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Oct 19, 2011
Gibson Les Paul legend guitarist Slash has completed the first recording session for his second solo album at Barefoot Recording in Hollywood, California, with producer Eric Valentine. Joining Slash in the studio are the members of his touring band: vocalist… Full Story »
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Does Practice Really Make Perfect with Guitar?
Not Playing Guitar &bull Oct 19, 2011
Ever since man first picked up a piece of wood and started banging it rhythmically on a rock, there's been a competitive streak between people who play music. In fact, it's the same for many disciplines in life. In playgrounds across the world you'll hear kids screaming "I'm better than you" and so forth. If you play guitar, which presumably you do, you'll no doubt have had moments when you questioned… Full Story »
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10 Accessories You Can't Forget at a Gig
Premier Guitar Current Issue &bull Oct 12, 2011
The devil's in the details they say. Sure, you've got the fun stuff sorted-the amps and guitars that make up your rig. But there's more to it when you're gigging or doing sessions. Every working guitarist needs some basic accessories and tools in their gigbag in order to truly be ready for multiple situations. You may think that most of the things on this list are no-brainers-until they're not there when you need them!The Basics: Picks, Strings, Straps, and Cables Most people (fingerpickers aside) pretty much can't function comfortably (or at all) without these basics-but that doesn't mean it's always… Full Story »
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Gilby Clarke Would Take Part In GN'R Reunion Only If Slash Was Also Involved [News]
Ultimate-Guitar.Com &bull Oct 7, 2011
General Music News : Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke was asked if he would consider taking part in a GN'R reunion if he were to be offered the opportunity. Full Story »
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News: Lick Library 'The Modes'
Truth in Shredding &bull Sep 23, 2011
"Lick Library 'The Modes' features tracks in the style of Slash, Van Halen, Via, Satriani and more http://www.licklibrary.com/ Lick Library have launched a DVD series covering The Modes; one of the cornerstones of music that have been used for centuries… Full Story »
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Civil War: The Making of Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion
Gibson Lifestyle - Features &bull Sep 20, 2011
To some, it was the ultimate triumph of a band at the top of their game. To others, it was a folly that blew a great band apart. Twenty years ago this week, Guns N' Roses released Use Your Illusion. It was only the band's second full release, but what a release. Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion 2 were confined to a disc each on CD, but on vinyl they were both double albums, making for eight sides of vinyl. With 4.2 million copies sent to record stores for a midnight release,… Full Story »
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Matt Palmer: Classical Nitro
Premier Guitar Current Issue &bull Sep 19, 2011
Jaw-dropping classical guitarist Matt Palmer reveals how his love of '80s shredders like Yngwie Malmsteen and an unwanted gift from his mother inspired him to turbocharge the "Classical Gas" mentality of yore and create his own mind-bogglingly fast nylon-string picking technique. Matt Palmer isn't your typical classical guitar hero. His blistering technique isn't fueled by Fernando Sor and Heitor Villa-Lobos arpeggio… Full Story »
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REVIEW: Leslie West 'Unusual Suspects' (feat. Steve Lukather, Billy Gibbons, Slash, Zakk Wylde and Joe Bonamassa)
markmcguigan.com &bull Sep 19, 2011Leslie West, legendary guitarist of Mountain has just released a new solo album entitled Unusual Suspects The album features contributions from a hand picked line-up all, of which are guitar legends in their own right, including Steve Lukather, Billy Gibbons,… Full Story »
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B.B. King's 10 Greatest Collaborations
Gibson Lifestyle - Features &bull Sep 13, 2011
Many historic blues players from the Delta had a reputation for being lone wolves - wandering types like Charley Patton, Son House and Robert Johnson. But not B.B. King, who turns 86 this Friday, September 16. King's big sound, his endless touring and even the dimensions of his orchestra trumpet the gregariousness that's long been part of his winning personality. And there's his willingness to share the stage and the studio with a list of collaborators that includes such fellow Gibson guitar legends as Eric Clapton, Peter Green and John Lee Hooker. Of course, King's longest collaboration has been with… Full Story »
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Michael Schenker,Uli Jon Roth,Leslie West: 3 guitar heroes live
Truth In Shredding &bull Sep 2, 2011
Tampa, FL --- Influential Dean Guitars artists Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth and Leslie West have announced that they are combining their collective powers and hitting the road together with the monumental '3 GUITAR HEROES' Tour. Manager Bob Ringe was the mastermind behind the union, and there are some very special surprises for this excursion. Following sets by each artist, the evening will… Full Story »
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Slash Renews Wedding Vows in Ibiza
Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily &bull Sep 1, 2011
Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash renewed his vows to his wife Peria Ferrar on Tuesday in Ibiza The couple originally married in October 2001 but split up in August of last year Four months later they got back together… Full Story »
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'Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir' Now Available In Paperback
Megadeth.com &bull Aug 24, 2011
From his early, crazy days as a founding member of Metallica, Dave Mustaine has seen and experienced everything in the world of rock n' roll. From his young triumphs and ignominious ouster from the band for his hard-partying ways to his later rule over Megadeth, one of the most successful heavy metal bands of… Full Story »
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Gibson Exclusive: GN'R's Bumblefoot on Axl, Slash and His #1 Guitar
Gibson Lifestyle - Features &bull Aug 24, 2011
Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal recently stopped by Gibson's New York City Showroom. He talked exclusively with Gibson.com about the day Joe Satriani recommended him for GN'R, his favorite Les Paul and his new protege, Mexican singer and… Full Story »
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Corey Taylor Says He Is Writing New Music With Duff McKagan [News]
Ultimate-Guitar.Com &bull Aug 16, 2011
According to Blabbermouth.net, Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor was interviewed on this past Friday's (August 12) episode of "Hoppus On Music", the Fuse TV talk show hosted by Blink-182 bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus. You can now watch clips from the program here. When asked about the persistent rumors that… Full Story »
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Slash Records with Mary J. Blige
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Aug 12, 2011
Guitar great Slash announced he is working with RB diva Mary J. Blige on a new track. The former Guns N' Roses axeman revealed the news via his Twitter account. As NME reminds us, it's hardly the only recent instance… Full Story »
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Five Pieces Of Advice To Help You Improve Your Lead Guitar Playing [Columns]
Ultimate-Guitar.Com &bull Aug 11, 2011
This article has been written to help intermediate and beginner guitarists improve their lead guitar playing skills in a number of ways. It has been split into 5 different sections that each focus on a slightly different aspect of lead guitar playing. There are plenty of classic pentatonic licks out there that all guitarists get familiar with. Many of them make particular use of string bending to get from one note to the next in the scale. While these licks are great, what really makes a lead guitarist stand out is the ability to throw in some more unusual licks… Full Story »
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Matt Sorum, Duff McKagan, Gilby Clarke To Honor Slash At Benefit Concert [News]
Ultimate-Guitar.Com &bull Aug 10, 2011
According to Blabbermouth.net, Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, ex-Guns N' Roses), Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver, ex-Guns N' Roses), Gilby Clarke (ex-Guns N' Roses) and Wayne Kramer (MC5) are among the musicians who will appear at the Road Recovery benefit concert honoring… Full Story »
