Editorial
Killing Time on Tour that Won’t Kill You: Guest Post by Marianas Trench Guitarist Matt Webb
The road is my favourite place to be, but the void between shows can suck. How does Marianas Trench pass the time you ask? Like this…
The road is my favourite place to be, but the void between shows can suck. How does Marianas Trench pass the time you ask? Like this…
Fish spoke to Billy from Musicman guitars at NAMM 2016. Billy showed Fish the latest model guitar they’re releasing this year and gave some history on the company! https://youtu.be/IpjJNz9ZTK8
The Used guitarist Quinn Allman will be taking a year-long hiatus from the band this year. Justin Shekoski of Saosin will fill in for Allman while the band is on the road in 2015.
The initial installment of Gavels and Guitars with Danny Alvarez, Esq., presented by idobi Radio and ReverbNation.
idobi Howl is stoked to be teaming up with Anti-Mortem to give away a signed Chicago Flame guitar in celebration of the release of the band’s new record New Southern.
After 15 years of having the same lineup, New Found Glory have parted ways with guitarist and main songwriter Steve Klein. The decision came seemingly out of nowhere for fans, and you can read a statement from the band below. The band will still be performing on the Parahoy Cruise in March and plan to begin working on a new album soon after. To All Our Fans, It is with heavy hearts that we must let you know that Steve Klein is no longer a part of New Found Glory. We’ve had our differences with Steve over the years that… Read more »
The Dear Hunter had a black 60’s Fender Stratocaster stolen from stage last night (the 28th) after their show at the Gramercy Theater in NYC.
Good Charlotte guitarist Billy Martin and his wife Linzi, a hairstylist, have welcomed a son, the rocker tells People Magazine. Dreavyn Kingslee Martin was born on Jan. 26 in Pasadena, Calif. He is the first child for the couple. “Mom is doing great, baby is healthy,” Martin tells People. “I couldn’t ask for anything more.” Adds Martin: “It is hands down the most amazing thing that has ever happened in my life. We can see so much of my wife and I in him already!” Martin, 27, is the second member of Good Charlotte to become a father — singer… Read more »
A noted guitarist has sued members of Coldplay claiming the band’s smash hit “Viva La Vida” copied parts of one of his songs. The copyright infringement lawsuit by Joe The 52-year-old claims Coldplay copied “substantial, original portions” of his 2004 song, ” If I Could Fly” The Coldplay hit, which was nominated for a Grammy this week, has topped charts around the world and been used to sell iPods in commercials. Representatives for the band and their label, Capitol Records did not return calls seeking comment on Friday. Satriani wants a federal judge to order an accounting so he can… Read more »
A previously unreleased Smashing Pumpkins song, “SuperChrist,” will be released on a CD featuring bands consisting of employees of Guitar Center. The album will be available from March 1 at Guitar Center outlets. The members of the Pumpkins chose the acts appearing on the compilation based on submissions from Guitar Center. “SuperChrist” did not make the cut for the Pumpkins’ 2007 album “Zeitgeist,” but has been performed on tour. It will be the subject of a new video, premiering February 27 on MySpace. “We didn’t feel we understood the song and thought playing it on tour would help us sort… Read more »