IN THIS MOMENT and Century Media Records are proud to announce the release of 'BLOOD' Special Edition, a two-disc set featuring the band's breakthrough album 'BLOOD' and the bonus live DVD 'BLOOD AT THE ORPHEUM'. The package is set for a January 21, 2014 release in North America and includes a bonus cover of the NINE INCH NAILS track "Closer"
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L.A. modern rock/soul band NEVERWONDER caps a momentous 2013 with their "Hot 100 Band of 2013" selection by prestigious trade publication, MUSIC CONNECTION. The quartet was chosen for the year-end accolade from over three-thousand entries from around the world. Other NEVERWONDER 2013 highlights: unanimous praise from critics the world over for their latest album, "Really Let It Out;" live performances
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Gain/Sony Music Recording Artists CrashDiet have solidified themselves as Sweden's premiere glam metal outfit by being nominated for a Swedish Grammy for their fourth album, The Savage Playground, which was released earlier in 2013. Produced and recorded by Otto Wellton at Kingside Studios, The Savage Playground slammed into the Swedish national charts, peaking at #2 on the strength of the
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Love/Hate & new Quiet Riot frontman Jizzy Pearl has re-released his 6 song mini-album CRUCIFIED as a Jizzy Pearl solo record, because, in his words, he "didn’t want to hassle ex-members anymore." In another move to avoid confusion Jizzy has renamed his 2014 UK tour Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate, that way, “People will know who is playing and who isn’t.” "Why
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San Diego death metal outfit CARNIFEX is pleased to announce the release of their Nuclear Blast debut on March 4th (North America) and March 7th (Europe), 2014. The new album, entitled Die Without Hope, was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and produced by the esteemed Mark Lewis (ARSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, DEICIDE, SIX FEET UNDER).
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Over 25 top musicians converge on Southern California for this four-day event held in two cities (24/25 Jan in Santa Ana, CA & 26/27 Jan in San Diego, CA). Featured will be live concerts every night preceded earlier in the day by artists/instructors teaching in small groups. Also available are special fan VIP packages including one on one meet &
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One of the most unusual and charismatic rock acts of our time have announced the release of their latest studio album for January 2014. More precisely: the American quartet NASHVILLE PUSSY are set to present their new studio recording Up The Dosage on January 21, 2014 in North America, in Germany on January 17, 2014 and Europe on January 20,
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Los Angeles, CA – For the first time in a decade, the classic lineup of The Ataris will reconvene to perform their million-selling album, So Long, Astoria, in its entirety from start to finish. For one tour only, Kristopher Roe, Mike Davenport, Chris Knapp and John Collura will share the stage to celebrate their beloved album, performing fan-favorite hits like
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The new EP from Birmingham, AL rock band Lynam entitled Halfway To Hell is out today via New Ocean Media. The album was produced by the band and longtime producer Jason Elgin (Collective Soul, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, Terrible Things). The EP features six songs. A lyric video for the title track can be viewed below: http://youtu.be/PtXWtQEFokg Lynam consists
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Watch RED FANG’s new video for “Blood Like Cream” on YouTube: . “Blood Like Cream” is the first single off the Portland-based rock group’s critically acclaimed third album WHALES AND LEECHES (Relapse). Look for the group to make their late-night television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman Friday, January 10 (11:35/10:35p CT) and perform “Blood Like Cream.” For
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Montreal based death metal powerhouse KATAKLYSM, will tour North America in support of their newly released album Waiting for the End to Come next April with Belgian gore-grinders ABORTED! "It’s been a little while since we hit the road in North America with KATAKLYSM,” commented vocalist Maurizio Iacono. “We were bummed out when our tour with SEPULTURA was cancelled, so
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British hard rock act Scream Arena have signed a worldwide licensing deal with Danish label Mighty Music / Target Group. In addition, Scream Arena frontman Andy Paul has signed a publishing deal with Once Bitten Music, administered worldwide by Notting Hill Music (Motorhead, Rhianna, Timbaland, Snoop Dog, etc) and in Japan by Sony Music Publishing. Andy says, "It has been
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Next year will see the inaugural Progressive Nation At Sea cruise, presented by Sixthman, Del Fuvio Brothers and InsideOutMusic, running from the 18th -22nd February 2014. As previously announced, progressive-rock super-group Transatlantic will take to the stage at this special event, for a grand finale encore alongside the legendary Jon Anderson, where they will play a selection of classic Yes
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ALTERNATIVE PRESS, the national, Cleveland-based magazine covering today’s contemporary punk, rock and indie culture, has announced that the AP MUSIC AWARDS will take place this coming June 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. The first-ever APMAS--a concert and awards show--will feature performances and appearances of major artists from ALTERNATIVE PRESS magazine’s past, present and future. Artist performances and award nominations, plus
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On December 21, 2012, the metal community came together in an amazing way to celebrate the life of Mitch Lucker & raise money for his daughter's future education with an unforgettable evening of collaborative performances between past/present Suicide Silence members and elite heavy vocalists that created a defining emotional event forever captured on video and audio. Suicide Silence - Ending
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HUNTRESS has locked down another year of victories as a newcomer metal band. Forming only three years ago, the powerful pentad continues to deliver stellar live performances. 2013 was a landmark year for HUNTRESS, having released their sophomore album Starbound Beast, touring non-stop in support of their critically-acclaimed album, while continuing their quest to bring true heavy metal to the
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"On our new album we more than ever felt an artistic obligation to our fans to give them a really big-sounding record," says Katon W. De Pena the vocalist of the American thrash metal act HIRAX. He is referring to Immortal Legacy, the latest release by his band, which - there can be no doubt about, that - will cause
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Los Angeles, CA & Bloomington, IL (December 12, 2013) – STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON, along with RICHARD MARX, TED NUGENT, LARRY THE CABLE GUY, SURVIVOR, HEAD EAST and BRUSHVILLE are thrilled to announce that the December 4 benefit concert. Rock To The Rescue Extends A Hand To Those In Need, raised $400,783. This completely sold-out show, at U.S. Cellular Coliseum
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Heart’s classic hits including ‘Barracuda,” “Crazy On You,” “These Dreams, “Alone” and “What About Love” are featured along with songs from their most recent “Fanatic” CD Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of Heart ‘s "Fanatic Live From Caesars Colosseum" in North America as CD and DVD deluxe edition, Blu Ray and DVD standalone on February 21st in
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VISTA CHINO the band formed by John Garcia and Brant Bjork that continues the legacy of Kyuss have completed work on a video for the song "Sweet Remain". Taken from their album Peace, the video was directed by Dale "Rage" Resteghini (Hatebreed, Sevendust, Trivium). Crave Online is exclusively premiering the video today; get a first look at "Sweet Remain" HERE.
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In an exclusive feature for North America, Gothic Beauty - the Portland-based quarterly magazine that covers fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and events for the Goth scene - recently spoke to lead vocalist Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA about the band’s live 2-DVD/3-CD retrospective, Retrospect, which was released in the U.S. & Canada on November 26th. GB: How did
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The German melodic metal band FREEDOM CALL have scheduled a March 4, 2014 North American release date for their latest studio album, Beyond. The album will be released as a limited box set version including bonus CD, book and poster, a 2LP gatefold colored vinyl version including bonus tracks, a digi version and download. Tracklisting: - Limited Box set Edition
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Highly-Anticipated New Album Life, Love & Hope Out Now Worldwide Multi-platinum band BOSTON is celebrating the holiday season with the release of a rocking twist on a Christmas classic titled “God Rest Ye Metal Gentlemen.” This festive song, produced by BOSTON mastermind Tom Scholz, is available today on iTunes at smarturl.it/BostonGodRestYe and features Kimberley Dahme on bass and lead vocal,
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The Nightwish/ReVamp singer Floor Jansen will appear in the leading role on the next album of Timo Tolkki’s Avalon Metal Opera. Jansen is the main vocalist on the album and sings lead vocals on the first single and promotional video. The release date for both single and the video is planned for March. The recordings are currently taking place in
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Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of the anticipated HOUSE OF LORDS brand new studio album entitled “Precious Metal” on February 21st in Europe and February 25th in North America. “Precious Metal” is HOUSE OF LORDS’ ninth studio album, following up the critically acclaimed “Big Money”. This brand new release, recorded and produced by the band’s singer and
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(LOS ANGELES) Phil Collen (Def Leppard, Manraze) will be performing LIVE on RadioScreamer, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 2:00 pm PT. He will be joined in the studio by Soulstress Debbi Blackwell-Cook, where they will be performing songs from their upcoming blues album, Delta Deep as well as songs from the newly released Manraze EP, I Surrender. Phil is best
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Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp and Rock God, Gene Simmons Team Up To Present “The Gene Simmons Rock Camp™” Fantasy Camp to Feature Artists Including: TOMMY THAYER (KISS), SEBASTIAN BACH (Skid Row), STEVE STEVENS (BILL IDOL), and DAVE ELLEFSON (Megadeth). Rock Legend and media mogul, Gene Simmons will mentor and jam with campers along with fellow rock star friends at
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BUTCHER BABIES followed their breakout summer on the the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL as direct support for the mighty DANZIG on his 25th anniversary tour this fall - now they're gearing up to make 2014 even bigger, opening the new year as direct support for IN THIS MOMENT on THE HELLPOP II tour. HELLPOP II is set to launch
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Dutch Symphonic Death Metal formation MaYaN, will release their new album Antagonise on January, 31st and February 4th 2014 via Nuclear Blast. Today, MaYaN has revealed the second trailer for the forthcoming record. Watch Mark Jansen and Henning Basse talk about the process for the vocals and lyrics here: http://youtu.be/FyxOQAKbph8 “It's about the current state of the world in which
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Following in the footsteps of such legendary bands as Warrior, Rough Cutt and Psychotic Waltz, BENEDICTUM, with roots in San Diego, California, are truly mighty ambassadors in the world of Heavy Metal. Invoking power reminiscent of early Rainbow, the definitive sound of Savatage, and a nod to all the Gods of Heavy Metal; BENEDICTUM unleashes a stylish, epic brand of
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Yesterday legendary SOULFLY frontman and guitarist Max Cavalera, went into the studio with producer John Gray (SOULFLY Primitive and Dark Ages, MINISTRY) to write and record the music for ESPN's World Cup 2014 coverage. Being of Brazilian roots, and with the love of soccer flowing through his veins, this is a dream come true for Max. Zyon Cavalera (drummer SOULFLY, LODY KONG)
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Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD recently released a video for the song, "Kluskap O'Kom". The video was directed by Syl Disjonk, known for his short horror film, Ethereal Chrysalis. The director of photography was JP Bernier (Despised Icon). The video originally premiered at Philip H. Anselmo's Housecore Horror FilmFestival in October in Austin, TX and can be viewed here... Kluskap
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We are proud to reveal the first ever video for WATAIN. The song "Outlaw" is taken from their latest album, The Wild Hunt, which came out in August 2013 through the band's own label His Master's Noise via Century Media Records. The video is produced by WATAIN and Johan Bååth, who already directed the band's Opus Diaboli DVD in 2012.
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Available January 7th in North America on Napalm Records 2014 might prove to be yet another pivotal year for LEGION OF THE DAMNED, as Ravenous Plague makes it more than clear that the evolution of the band is far from over. The return to Andy Classen as producer duties was a great move, as no one else knows the band
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You've heard the song, now it's time to see the video - IN THIS MOMENT are proud to unveil "Whore" in its full cinematic splendor, and have released the song's official music video today across Clear Channel's nationwide network of websites. You can watch the video on your favorite Clear Channel Active Rock radio station website or Facebook page, or
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I AM HERESY's sound is an eruption channeling the passionate hardcore/punk fury of early Boysetsfire streaking ferociously down the middle of the metallic-tinged prowess and influences of fellow hardcore giants Integrity and Converge. Imposing. Frenetic. Unrelenting. And certainly unrepentant. After Nathan Gray (also of Boysetsfire) ended The Casting Out the start of a new era was heralded when he teamed
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Cabins for the fifth ShipRocked--the ultimate rock music cruise vacation--are now sold out, with a full ship of nearly 3,000 guests from 44 states across the U.S. and almost a dozen countries around the world set to sail from the Port Of Miami January 26-30, 2014 onboard the Norwegian Pearl. Those who would still like to join the 2014 excursion
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The time to repent is here - the "End The Wrath Of God" music video is upon us! DEICIDE have partnered with InvisibleOranges.com, the heavy metal counterpart to Brooklyn Vegan, for the exclusive premiere of the band's new video. "End The Wrath Of God" is the first video from DEICIDE's new release 'IN THE MINDS OF EVIL', and can be
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Backslashes And Bad Ideas, who just recently released their Harbor Records debut entitled There’s No Place Like Home, are pleased to announce that they will be hitting the road this January with Lila Ignite and Night Owls. The tour runs from January 3rd through January 12th and will begin in Massachusetts and end in New York hitting a total of
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Legendary guitarist's new studio album set for spring release (Los Angeles, CA) Perhaps the most revered lead guitarist in thrash metal history, MARTY FRIEDMAN– whose groundbreaking work with Megadeth, Cacophony and as a solo artist has influenced legions of players around the globe -- is currently putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, "Inferno." Tentatively set for a
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PRIMAL FEAR is premiering their anticipated new videoclip “When Death Comes Knocking” today via Youtube: http://youtu.be/qv3WvK6Amg4 “When Death Comes Knocking” is the first single taken from PRIMAL FEAR’s forthcoming album DELIVERING THE BLACK which will be released on January 24th in Europe and January 28th in North America in regular cd configuration and deluxe edition in digipak, including 3 audio
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LIONIZE will be hitting the road beginning December 5th supporting Spacehog and Sponge. LIONIZE will then play two headline shows and select dates supporting Clutch. The band will be playing songs from their upcoming new album as well as LIONIZE favorites. A complete list of dates can be found below. Singer/Guitarist Nate Bergman spoke about getting back out on tour
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Swiss new wave of folk metal pioneers ELUVEITIE will be mutually parting ways with longtime violinist Meri Tadic at the end of 2013. The “ELUVEITIE & Friends III” Festival, which will take place on December 28, 2013 in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, will be her final appearance with the eight piece music act. “There is an end to all things is a
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Founded in 1988, Century Media Records is one of the leading independent labels in the music industry, boasting a roster that spans almost every sub-genre within heavy metal and hard rock, and a massive back catalog that includes some of the genre's most legendary acts. The label celebrated its 25th anniversary this year with new releases from QUEENSRYCHE, BUTCHER BABIES,
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ADRENALINE MOB featuring Russell Allen, Mike Orlando, John Moyer, and new drummer A.J Pero have signed a North American deal with Century Media which connects with their existing ex U.S deal with the label to create a worldwide pact. The initial release in this deal will be the band's second full length album, MEN OF HONOR, which will be released
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Dec. 3, 2013, Los Angeles – Cinquanta, Maynard James Keenan’s 50th birthday celebration featuring performances from Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Failure, has been confirmed for May 10 at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004B7ACBDF6603). “Making it to the half century mark can be equal parts daunting and relieving,” explained Keenan. “I figured I would remove the sting of
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On The Active Rock Chart With “Battle Born,” The First Single From The Newly Released ‘The Wrong Side Of Heaven And The Righteous Side Of Hell – Vol. 2’ Which Has Entered The Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart At #2 - Marks The Rock Band’s Second Top Two Album Within Four Months This Year Tweet it: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH (@FFDP) Hit #1
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Icelandic rockers THE VINTAGE CARAVAN have released the second video trailer for their upcoming debut album Voyage. Check out the clip in which they discuss the making of their “Expand Your Mind” music video here: http://youtu.be/9_NMnA7LX4s Voyage will be made available on January 10 (Europe) and January 21, 2014 (North America). The stunning artwork created by artist Alex Matus (http://ftwtattoo.com) can be
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The reigning kings of technical historically-themed brutality, NILE, will tour the United States once again this April and May with 27 shows supported by three of the best local bands in every market. NILE will play a massive set with music spanning their entire prolific career, including several never-performed-before-live songs. Exclusive pre-sale tickets are available now at EnterTheVault.com. VIP tickets for Canadian dates
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BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE OPEN HOUSE & LIVE MUSIC BY SURPRISE GUESTS DECEMBER 6 & 7,2013 FREE EVENT – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - 4PM TO 9PM HOLLYWOOD, CA (December 1, 2013) – Come celebrate the Late, Great Randy Rhoads birthday with his family this week at Kathy Rhoads D’Argenzio and her husband Richard D’Argenzio’s wine tasting room in Burbank. The Randy
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One approaches an interview with Michael Schenker with both anticipation and trepidation. Anticipation, as Schenker is widely (and rightly) recognized as one of the greatest guitarists in hard rock, forged through his stints in UFO, the Scorpions and his solo projects. Trepidation, as Schenker and turmoil seem to follow each other—bands joined and quit, personality conflicts, erratic live shows. As
Few bands stand out more in the modern metal world today than August Burns Red. They have released six genre-defining albums, with their most recent release being Rescue and Restore, and gone on some of the biggest tours in metal in both the U.S.A. and Europe. Recently we got to sit down with J.B. Brubaker, lead guitarist of the band,
This was a year marked with highs and lows, tragedies and triumphs and plenty of great music. Screamer Magazine had the opportunity to interview some of rock n' roll's all time greats as well as plenty of newcomers. We covered events all over the planet, from Los Angeles to London and all parts in between. As 2013 comes to a
Human Fortress was on a roll as they unleashed a sequence of three studio albums from 2001 to 2008. After their third and more experimental album Eternal Empire, they stalled and eventually the momentum was lost. The German heavy metal band could have called it quits as the line-up went through some changes, and general feelings towards their third album
From the wilds of Iceland loom three silhouettes of youthful intent. Two of these foreboding shadows belong to 19 year olds and one is 20 years of age. Thus far beyond the boundaries of their native country, not too many people are aware of their impending presence unless you’re an eager eyed fan of psychedelic fueled rock music, which can
“The band’s story begins in late 2010 when four men met in an undisclosed hospital delivery room. No one will ever know what transpired that day other than that it inspired something big, something that could only be expressed through music.” This is plucked straight from the bio of Toronto’s Breached, a heavy melodic rock band who released their third EP
The finale for Alice Cooper’s Raise the Dead Tour lived up to its name at The Pearl inside The Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas. The massive nightmarish curtain came down replaced with fiery sparks raining down upon the stage as Cooper appeared with cane in hand decked out in coat and tails as be began the night with Hello Hooray. His traditional makeup
There’s always something to do, somewhere to go, or a band to listen to in Vegas. One of the hardest working bands in Las Vegas is The Sin City Sinners who Eddie Trunk calls “The best local based rock experience in Vegas with great covers and original rock.” The Sinners are Brent Muscat, Rob Cournoyer, Zachary Throne, Michael ‘Doc’ Ellis. 
In January 2014, Eagle Rock Entertainment is expected to release The Doors: R-Evolution on DVD and Blu-ray. It was released outside of North America in November, but due to unexpected delays in producing the booklet that comes with the DVD/Blu-ray, the release date in the US was pushed back. R-Evolution combines unseen footage of The Doors' early TV appearances with
REO Speedwagon, once R.E.O. Speedwagon has been around since 1967. Yes! 1967! Neil Doughty and Alan Gratzer met in college in 1966 and decided to form a band they named after a flatbed truck Doughty had studied about in transportation history; "REO" Speed Wagon was the initials of its founder Ransom E. Olds and the rest as you know, is
Michael Schenker has traveled down a long, sometimes bumpy road on his way to being recognized as one of the premier guitarists in hard rock. Make no mistake, however: There is nothing ambiguous about Bridge The Gap. Schenker’s latest album has the potential to be recognized as one of the best efforts of his career, hands down. For this album,
Instead of releasing an original full-length album, AWOLNATION instead took their 2011 chart topping first full-length album release Megalithic Symphony and spruced it up a bit. On November 19, 2013 the band released a newly expanded 2-CD limited edition deluxe version. The members of AWOLNATION are purportedly currently in the studio working on their new full length album set to
Richie Onori is angry. In fact, he’s more than angry—he’s pissed off, big time. Onori, a veteran rocker (drummer in the current iteration of The Sweet—remember Ballroom Blitz?) has released his latest album In The Name Of Freedom, and as one might imagine by the title, it’s a political album in the tradition that goes all the way back to
"We wanted to continue with the style of music that Human Fortress was known for after the first two albums Lord of Earth and Heavens Heir and Defenders of the Crown," states guitarist Torsten Wolf regarding their approach to Raided Land. It has been around five years since their last album and there’s evidently a lot of water under the
Primal Fear delivers the intensity, the energy, the goods, and powerful metal music on their new album, DeliveringThe Black. Set for North American release on January 28, 2014, by Frontiers Records, the German band has unleashed an electrifying collection of 12 songs for this album – their tenth. If Father Christmas plays songs like Road To Asylum on the sleigh radio,
Bombastic, epic and truly powerful stuff heads your way with this latest studio album by the Italian kings of symphonic power metal. If you’re looking for sweeping melodies carried by a torrent of voices from the most elaborate of choirs, and orchestral undertones building musical bridges with the band that rocks from the core, then this band is an entity
American Nightmare is the third release from The Underground Rebels. The Vancouver rockers now live and perform in Las Vegas. Fronting the Rebels is Kurt Frohlich who plays guitar, along with D Harkema on bass and lends his vocal abilities as well. Todd Waetzig on drums, who also plays and tours with The Blue Man Group rounds out the band. First
When you notice this band have the bassist from New York hardcore legends Pro-Pain amongst their ranks, you instantly begin pondering over the brutal and aggressive assault the ears are about to experience. Alas, you’d be wrong. My Only Shelter is a completely different beast which provides complementary keyboard touches being sprinkled liberally in and amongst some accessible and contemporary
With a chapter entitled “Shit Terrorist”, how can you go wrong? The Faith No More and Mr. Bungle Companion is Greg Prato’s tenth book, including such titles as Grunge is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music, A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other:The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon, The Eric Carr Story,
Breached is a heavy melodic rock band hailing from Toronto. While you may not have heard much of them yet, you surely will soon. The band released their third five song EP, Left Behind on October 22nd. The album is full of intense guitars by Mike Diesel, expressive lyrics from the melodic vocal chords of Bobby Noakes and the tight
As the Year In Metal 2013 draws to a thunderous close, heavy metal greats Iced Earth are sure to have fans up and rolling again in the new year with the January 21, 2014, U.S. release of Plagues Of Babylon. The new album – on the Century Media Records label – is the eleventh studio release for main songwriter and
Star Off Machine is a Southern California-based band that has achieved regional recognition, and is now setting their sights towards loftier goals. This gig was the band’s fan appreciation/record release party for their latest album, Wake Me Up. Celebrating the release of your new CD on a Sunday at 10:30 pm is a tough nut to crack, even at a
Even after arriving an hour early there was still a line that wrapped almost around the building to get into the State Theatre for In This Moment’s Hellpop Tour. The sun had set by the time we got into the building and the fog machines had already been fuming for what could easily have been hours; the dark atmosphere in
The music of Boston might be thought of as “comfort music.” Like comfort food, comfort music is the mac and cheese of the music world—nothing particularly exotic, but straight-ahead music that can be counted on to pick you up when you’re sad, lonely or feeling a bit ill. Boston is more a rock orchestra than a band. The players are
Montclair, NJ (December 10, 2013) – Twenty years after Michael Doyle’s last Marshall book, The History Of Marshall, was published (1993), Hal Leonard now releases The First Fifty Years, an updated and revised edition with the additional insight and deep Marshall knowledge of co-author Nick Bowcott. From its humble origins in the back of a small music store in London,
Vancouver BC - As 2013 comes to a close many people will find themselves taking stock of what the year held for them, and perhaps making resolutions to accomplish more of their goals. It's safe to say, in looking back at the last several months, Grammy award winning producer/mixing engineer Andrew Scheps might be looking forward to taking it a little
GLENDALE, AZ– Dean Markley announces the release of the new Signature Series strings for bass guitar. The Signature Series utilizes a nickel plated steel, slowly wound over a hex core with a unique core-to-wrap ratio. The new series is available in an assortment of gauge sets for four and five string players. The new line is now available through authorized
(Port Jefferson Station, NY) - Absara Audio LLC, parent company to ground-breaking analog effect brand Pigtronix, is proud to announce its acquisition of the historic Supro trademark-pertaining to both amplifiers and guitars-worldwide. To accommodate this expansion, Absara Audio has constructed a new production facility in Port Jefferson Station, NY and will begin shipping a line of USA-made, vintage-inspired Supro tube
Vancouver, BC - Radial Engineering Ltd is pleased to announce that its full line of Primacoustic acoustic treatment products are now being warehoused in Europe for the European and Middle Eastern markets. According to Radial's Export Sales Manager Steve McKay: "We are experiencing a growing demand for our products in these markets, particularly for commercial and private studios. We also recognize
