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Shane Gibson: awesome is as awesome does
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:04-01-2007:Shane Gibson taba and clip of the song "Dooooosh," using major 7, minor 7, dominant 7, minor 7 flat 5, and 7th arpeggios with tension...another Slop Fest 07-10-2006:the dying soulAlso chops from hell example 125-08-2006:Two new lessons from Shane on Chops From Hellslop fest polyphonic singing 13-07-2006:Shane Gibson currently resides in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Shane's band "The Mach Five,"which includes former Cacophony drummer Atma Anur, is currently negotiating with Shrapnel Records. Shane Gibson also recently visited Jason Becker, read more27-06-2006:More blistering polyrythms from Mr Stork:Helps the Shredicine Go Down - example 2015-02-2006:Shanes Gibson project "The Mach 5ive" is currently negotiating a deal with Shrapnel records. Shane has also recently recorded with Shrapnel "house" drummer Atam Anur. Also, some nice video on YouTube:2 string sweepyerotomania, all whiskey'ed upCascade of FivesDeath by FivesIntro riff11-11-2005:I am a bit slow...but Shane
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Orianthi: lights of manos
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:05-01-2006:Big news for Orianthi from November 2006: She finally got signed...with Geffen/Universal Records!! Plus lots of video on YouTube from NAMM 2006.Lights of ManosInstrumental Solo @ NAMM 2006Anybody elsePRS rippageHe's gone Here on Earthold web site home page28-04-2006:Listen to mp3 on Orianthi's myspace web site:http://myspace.com/orianthi You can also buy violet journey from Orianthi's cd shopBackground:Orianthi was born in Australia and first started piano lessons at kindergarten. She also played her fathers guitars and started by playing left handed but changed to right handed in my first year of school. She started guitar lessons when she was 7 years old. After her 11th birthday she saw Carlos Santana in concert and decided that electric guitar was what she wanted to play. She got into BB King, Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana. She recorded a 5-track demo at home entitled "Under the Influence" at the age of 14. She left school at 15 years of age to concentrate on


Greg Koch: gristle inside
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:05-01-2007:Lots of YouTube video from www.GuitarPlayerTV.com02-10-2005:Item first publishedBackground:Greg Koch guitar journey started in the third grade, when Greg started making Fender Stratocasters out of cardboard to pretend to be Jimmy Hendrix! He got his first real guitar at the age twelve and learned blues, rock and country.He studied jazz guitar at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Pointand won 1st Prize in the Bluesbreaker Guitar Showdown in 1989.Greg was signed up by Fender as a premier clinician to show off his chops and a humorous ability to articulate sounds and techniques. Greg's was also picked up by Hal Leonard Corporation to produce a successful catalog of guitar instructional material and instructional DVDsCheck out his web site for a more detailed bio. Samples of his CD's can be heared on guitar9. the grip radio free gristle or his more complete discographyCheck out his "Koch Rock: Greg Koch's Over-the-Top Chops" (Guitar Player Magazine, 2001; 5MB PDF)
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Toni Lloret: one minute of silence
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:05-01-2007:Toni Lloret is on MySpace http://www.myspace.com/tonilloretPalm Bay Guitars demo19-09-2006:Toni Lloret has added a lot of video to YouTube. Some samples for you.Fender Impro ShredEl Caminoshred of the bumblebee20-06-2006:Tony has put a lesson together for hybrid picking, which includes powertab, for my friends at Shred Academyhybrid pickingalso Hacia la LuzAir on a Theme 14-10-2005:Toni's videos are now available on line from google video. It includes his covers, including Airbourne by George BellasBackground:Toni Didn't start playing guitar until the age of 19. He was driven to practice 9 to 12 hours per day and still hold-down a day job. Like many players, he studied books, videos, transcriptions, magazines and with various guitar teachers.After getting a regular gig Toni quit his day job. He also took lessons and studied classical guitar in music school. Currently he he is giving classes, either one on one or in small groups.He has released an album which you can d
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George Bellas: beyond super smooth neo-classical
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:05-01-2007:George Bellas has confirmed the name of his new vocal band Palace Terrace. The band singer is tenor vocalist Jonathan R Marshall. Their debut album 'Flying Through Infinity' will be available in 2007.Don't forget to check out his free instructional videos and tab30-09-2006:A big thanks to George Bellas who was the first guitar player posted on truthinshredding. So it is only fitting that we repost the item as we've now transcended the 50,000 visits mark. Also the first video posted with permission from George, Slow Blues, has itself topped over 5000 views. For more news check out George's news pageGeorge, to me, is one of those players that you just have to watch playing. An amazing economy picking style and total control of the instrument. George also provides a well known video lessons. His one to one tuition has produced a number of truthinshredding featured guitar players, including Tom Hess, Marco Ferrigno and Jon Bjork, amongst others. George has confirmed
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Dave Celentano: guitar jammer
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:06-01-2007:Dave Celentano is on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/DaveCelentanoLive Guitar SoloLive Guitar Clinic Pro ShootRandy Rhoads style video - IntroRandy Rhoads style video - OutroGuitar Tricks video - IntroBackground:Dave Celentano is from the USA and studied guitar with Marty Friedman. HE later went to GIT, MI in Hollywood, California. During his training he began writing material for his first book "The Magic Touch", published when he 22. Since then he's written and transcribed more than thirty educational guitar books, videos, DVDs, and CDs for Centerstream Publications, Hal Leonard Corporation, and Star Licks Instructional Videos. In addition, Dave has been featured in Guitar Player magazine's 'Spotlight' column in the May, 1991 issue, and was a one time writer/transcriber for Guitar School magazine. Currently, Dave's teaching private and group lessons in the Los Angeles area and writing new material for future books and CDs.You can buy his first solo CS Guitar Stew


Ricky Garcia: From the latin quarters
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:05-01-2007:I found some video of Ricky cutting it up for Cort guitars on YouTube! live solo 9 Dec 2006 MainzDan Cock and Ricky Garcia playing Jeff Beck's "Cause we've ended as lover" LIVEMusikmesse Frankfurt 06 ClinicsCort Clinics MP Trade Show 2005 06-12-2005:Ricky has added some more video including a video of the Musik Produktiv Germany Trade show at the CORT / Gewa distribution booth17-04-2005: New video from clinics (rm) at the Musik Messe 2005. Ricky also plays two clinics with Neil Zaza for Cort-guitars european clinic tour.Background:Ricky was born in Cologne, Germany. After he received a scholarship he studied at the prestigiousBerklee College of Music (Boston, USA) where he graduated in 2002 with a Diploma in Professional Music. He is influenced by rock, fusion, salsa, merengue, Brazilian music and flamenco.Ricky has studied and performed with players like Jon Finn, Rob Balducci, Joe Stump, Rusty Cooley and played on the annual guitar festival "JEMFEST".Ricky is cur
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Robert Marcello: more noodling insomia
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:06-01-2007:Guitar Clinic in Manila16-11-2006:A great live video of Robert Marcello :Robert Marcello live in shanghai30-10-2006:Rocking live in Spain28-10-2006:Some really great "old school shred", from shred virtuoso Rob Marcello of Danger Danger. This from a clinic in a music store called Wild West Guitars for Suhr Guitars and Amps. Looking forward to the new CD!Rob Marcello Neoclassical Shred 3 "Too Many Notes for the Sake of It"Rob Marcello Neoclassical Shred 2 "Insomnia"Rob Marcello Neoclassical Shred 1 "Old School"05-04-2006:Some great vintage video footage from Robert Marcello is on Google Video:Old School shred More Noodling Insomia Live 23-03-2006:A great new feature, you can join the Robert Marcello Discussion on the online-discussion forums 31-01-2006:Awesome clips of Robert from 2004 NAMM show, fans of RacerX et al take note..wetting the appetite for a new CD.clip1clip2 30-10-2005:Robert has revamped his web site. You can liste


William Dotto: two handed small organisms
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:06-01-2007:An evening with Chenwilliam dotto performs his personal fingerstyle tecnic in a clinic in Padua16-07-2006:one man band - two handed two guitar sax solo one man band - two handed piano solo one man band - take the A train - two handed vocal solo 14-07-2006:Following on from Tap Alliance, William Dotto and Daniele Gottardo return with a shred funky tracka reprise of the tap alliance 07-03-2006:William now has some examples of his amazing eight finger polyphonic tapping on Google Video. A big thanks to William for permission for this.Eight finger tapping Chordal tapping 24-12-2005:Three fragments extracted from his first seminary on the Chordal Tapping from Padova on 20-11-2005: chordal_tapping.mov ( 3015kb) From his download page.05-11-2005:More fireworks for the heart of Italy. Check out William Dottos tapping videoBackground:He is currently, teaching of guitar rock-fusion near the Musical Academy Lizard of Padova. He also has a guitar e


Blues Saraceno: a lighter shade of plaid
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:06-01-2007:The Scratch13-11-2006:A new Blues Saraceno interview on the all new alloutguitar.com18-09-2006:rabbit soup17-09-2006:Blues playing "Remember When" live in the Namm of 1995. Great video from 0303456Remember Whenreh jam tommy gun25-03-2006:Some video on YouTube:Blues Saraceno at NAMM showBackground:Blues Saraceno came to recognition by winning a record deal with "Guitar for The Practicing Musician" when he was just 16 years old. Blues had amazing intonation and phrasing for a player of that age. His first record was called "Never Look Back". He went onto record "Plaid" and "Hairpick", with all three instrumental albums selling over 100,000 copies.His sucsess lead to being offered support gigs for platinum artists like Michael Bolton, Taylor Dayne and Cher. Later he toured the world several times over with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker of Cream. He was later selected by Poison to replace Richie Kotzen for their album "Crack a Smile".He has undertaken a good deal of session w
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Christophe Godin: le triangle des bermudas
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:06-01-2007:Christophe Godin will be performing for Laney (fantastic british amplifiers) at the NAMM in Anaheim (Los Angeles) the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st of January. He also wishes all fans all the best for 2007.Plus tons of video on YouTubeSlap guitar 28-10-2006:mörglbl trio : le fantôme de Savoie06-10-2006:Christophe Godin...shows his jazz. You can catch them live by checking out his concert datesmörglbl trio livelots more live video on youtube10-08-2006:More video you may have missedGuitar technics #1Guitar technics #2Tribute to the 70's 12-04-2006:Ivan, Jean-Pierre and Christophe are working on a new Mörglbl CD with new versions of old tunes, new ones, and some incredible multimedia...while you wait watch this...Mad Chris with mad cow shreddingNAMM 200405-06-2006:item first publishedBackground:Christophe Godin, was born in France. He played guitar for a number of years without gaining any profile. However, in 1995 Christophe joined Temple and released an album that got
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Mario Parga: return of the magician
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:07-01-2007:A happy new year, in deed. It looks like we got there! Mario Parga has added a new track to his website, it's called 'Ritual'. The release celebrates the forthcoming release of "Entranced". As soon as I have the release date I will let you know immediately. Mario will be publishing the realease date shortly, in the meantime don't forget to check his web site for video and mp3. Best wishes to Mario for getting through 2006 and looking forward to 2007!09-11-2006:A big apology from Mario Parga and it looks like the CD is on the way again...Thank you all again for your continued support and great patience, I genuinely appreciate it and plan to get a lot more music out to you over the following year! ;-)"Entranced is now finally ready for release and will be available shortly. Both the main website and Liquid Note Records' site will publish updates and release dates.""I've been in the U.S. for a while, but now I'm back here things will start to move quickly and I
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Zlatko Perica: two bunch palms
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:07-01-2007:Purple HazeTangerine Dream live at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, London in 2005. With Jerome Froese and Zlatko Perica on guitar.25-11-2006:Zlatko Perica has been on a marathon Ibanez and Hughes and Kettner workshop tour. In the mean time check out this video representation of:two bunch palms 17-09-2005:Zlatko has been seen playing again with Tangerine Dream "featuring Zlatko Perica" in London. This was the first concert for 2 years.A couple of photos from the show are onlineBackground:Zlatko like Milan Polak and Gerald Gradwohl are former band mates of Tangerine Dream. He was born in the Croatian harbour town of Rijeka. Zlatko moved to Berne in Switzerland with his family. He didn't start playing guitar until he was 14. But he practiced for 8 to 10 hours a day and eventually enrolling in Guitar Institute of Technology, California.His instructors included: Paul Gilbert, Vinnie Moore, Scott Henderson, Pat Metheny, Frank Gambale or Joe Diorio. After graduating with a deg


Tony MacAlpine: beyond the edge of insanity
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News: 07-01-2007:Planet X Live - AtaraxiaPlanet X Live! - Ignotus Per IgnotiumHundreds Of Thousands - Live! 90's28-11-2006:From the G3 show (Denver 2003)Steve VAI- Tony Macalpine guitar...why is Vai's sound louder than Macalpine's?Vai VS Macalpine20-09-2006:Tony Maclpine plays a short guitar solo live at St. Paul, MN. - 9th April 1995.short Live Guitar Solo 1 (1995)short Live Guitar Solo 2 (1995)01-09-2006:Tony MacAlpine's web site is nearly completed. His news pages opens with details of the upcoming Devils Sling Shot tour with an interview for auxportesdumetal.com18-07-2006:From Racer X forum:"Tony MacAlpine, tours the Carvin HQ: On a recent stop to the Carvin warehouse, guitarist Tony MacAlpine discussed some of his upcoming events and projects. 'I will be on tour with my solo band in Europe starting on September 1st. It will be a trio with Virgil Donati on drums and Billy Sheehan on bass and we will play material from my earliest CD's like "Maximum Security" as well as newer
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Dr. Tengku Shahrizal: the noise box of bode
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:08-01-2006:A little late with these from the New Year, but that to Bode who is now live on YouTube as DrBodelive neoclassical guitar soloLive guitar solomore live guitar solos31-07-2006:A great interview with Bode, hardworking Doctor and shredder who tells it like it is:Q: You do session work off and on, and I understand you played guitar on a track by Malaysian Idol winner Jacklyn Victor's new solo album. What was that experience like?I was elated to have been called by Azlan Abu Hassan to do that particular session (track titled Padamu Permataku) for many reasons.First, Jaclyn is an amazing singer and I have the greatest respect for her talents. Another interesting point is that I have been a fan of that particular song since as far back in 1993.I first listened to a very early version of the song back then at the time I first met Azlan Abu Hassan in the UK. I've always wanted to play on that song since then and at last, it happened 11 years after that!I will forever be thank


Lucas Yaksic: dogma volume 10
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:09-01-2007:Lots of video on YouTube and Lucas is on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lucasyaksicLa Sectacapibara20-09-2006:F1 (solo performance)Ahora O Nunca08-09-2006:Some mp3 snippets of Lucas Yaksic:f1rockerBackground:Lucas Yaksic was born on 16 February 1974 and is resident in Argentina. his first band was called Headache, but he is more well known for his work with Dogma. His musical influences include Metallica, Joe Satriani, Go Pull ahead, SRV, Panther, Megadeth, Paul Gilbert, Testament, Ozzy Osborne, Jimi Hendrix. His current guitar rig: Ibanez RG470, Ibanez RG3120, Ibanez UV777, ESP ltd H307, Squier Stratocaster, Peavey 5150, Boxes Marshall 1960, ADA mp-1, Cry Baby Jim Dunlop, Boss pedals, capsules EMG 81s and 707, Dimarzio tone zone and blaze 7, Dimarzio cables, picks Blue Tortex 1. 00 mm. You can find out more from his flash based web site or read and interview and review of his CD volume 10


Luigi Rinaldi: neo agile adroit
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:09-01-2007:Luigi Rinaldi: has added a new track Space Funeral to his MySpace web site: 14-11-2006:Luigi Rinaldi informs me that he currently reworking his home web site. He is also working on recording more original material for release on video. As a taster his a sample of his "Cacophony" inspired playing.original 13-11-2006:Luigi Rinaldi is on myspace, visit, befriend and say hello: http://www.myspace.com/luigirinaldi Unknown survivor soloSymphony X23-06-2006:Luigi Rinaldi getting it on again in a neo shred musicistiweb 08-06-2006: Luigi Rinaldi "neo shreds it up for ya" on Musicistiweb18-03-2006:Lots of new tracks from Luigi Rinaldi on Musicistiweb check them out now, including this track [384] with Lorenzo Venza!Background:Luigi Rinaldi was born in 1977, in Venafro, Italy. He started to playing guitar quite late at the age of 17. He spent two years learning on his own. He extended his musical theory and technique by reading guitar tabs from Yngwie Malmsteen and Frank Gambale.


Roman Miroshnichenko: journey to the unknown
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:08-01-2007:Video on YouTubeAl Di Meola jamming with Roman MiroshnichenkoRMProject 1RMProject 2RMProject 3Background:Roman Miroshnichenko, a well known Russian guitar player, was born in 1977. He started guitar when he was fourteen. Roman has been working in his fathers Big-Band ,Maxim Miroshnichenko, whilst simultaneously studing in Dnepropetrovsk the State Technical University. He compleed his studies in 2000.February 2003, at the international jazz festival "Tudengi Jazz", in Estonia, Roman starred in his new project "RomanMiroshnichenkoProject". The band went on to tour the main states around Russia. His main influences include Al Di Meola, John Mclaughlin, Paco De Lucia and Django Reinhardt. He met Al Di Meola in April 2001. Leter ,In May 2004, Roman finally played as duo with Al Di Meola at the international festival "Guitar World" in Kaluga and in Moscow JVL Club. DiscographyInstrumental Collection , CD, 200Oleg Tumanov " Latin Romance, CD, 2004Yerevan - Мoscow-Тransit v


Lawrence Lazarides: noise epidemic
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:08-01-2007:Lawrence Lazarides has been a bit quiet of late but returns with a sparkling version of Proto Cosmos06-01-2006:A new myspace for Lawrence Lazarides. You really need to check out his demo tracks, he's starting to cook nicely adding more fusion to his ultra shred style.Background:Lawrence Lazarides is a bright young guitar player from Junior in Charlotte, North Carolina. His still at school at the moment but has some real potential in his playing. Lawrence started playing guitar when he was ten years old. He began straight away with lessonsfor a year which helped him focus and enabled him to teach himself for a number of years.He practiced mostly rhythm guitar, but that changed when he was 14 when he first heard Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. He began to focus on technique and drew inspiration from the burgeoning instrumental guitar scene. These influences include: Paul Gilbert , RacerX, Jason Becker, Vinnie Moore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Buckethead and Michael Romeo with Sympho
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Alex Machacek: ballad of the dead dog
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:08-01-2007:Ian Patterson interviews Alex Machacek for all about JazzThis whole comparison thing…it's an interesting story. As soon as you put mallets on anything people will say, "Oh Zappa!"Plus up coming live shows:Jan 19 2007 9:30P Baked Potato Studio City, CaliforniaJan 23 2007 8:00P Big Cat Music OsakaJan 24 2007 8:00P Big Cat Music OsakaJan 25 2007 8:00P The Bottom Line NagoyaJan 26 2007 8:00P SBT139 TokyoJan 27 2007 3:00P SBT139 TokyoJan 27 2007 8:00P SBT139 TokyoJan 28 2007 8:00P SBT139 Tokyo01-11-2006:Top interview with Alex Machacek from top fellow guitar blogger, Rich Murray and his Guitar Channel.28-09-2006:Thanks to the guys from Memphis Monster for finding this one:donna leeDon't forget that you can also hear on the track "Total Distraction" from Hugh Ferguson's "ADD" CD. As well as the superb fusion of [SIC]13-08-2006:Alex Machacek is on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/alexmachacek29-06-2006:Abstract Logix signed Alex Machacek to its recor


Greg Howe: fusion on sail
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:10-01-2007:Greg Howe will be performing January, 18 2007 at TONE MERCHANTS: NAMM PERFORMANCE1521 W. Collins Ave., Orange, California 92867Cost : $20.00Greg is going to kick off the 2007 NAMM Week BASH with a concert at Tone Merchants the evening of January 18, 2007 (Thursday). Seats are $20.00 per person; advance reservations are required. Call or e-mail noel@tonemerchants.com to reserve your seat EARLY! Greg has put together an incredible band, which consists of extraordinare Drummer Billy Ashbaugh, Bass Player Jon Reshard, and Keybordist Dave Cook, so you can be assured that the performance will be jaw-dropping.January, 19 2007 at ROSALIE & ALVA: NAMM PERFORMANCE1417 W. Eighth Street, San Pedro, California 90732Cost : $15.00Performance with Drummer Billy Ashbaugh, Bass Player Jon Reshard, and Keyboardist Dave Cook! Call 1-800-403-3447 or e-mail info@alvas.com to reserve your seat EARLY!03-12-2006:A Delicacy01-12-2006:More embedding disabled by request...why?...anyway, in case yo
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Katrina Johansson: red dawn rising
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:10-01-2007:A new year, new web site and Katrina Johansson follows up her 2005, shred heavy, instrumental EP Guitarsongs Volume I, with a second studio release with producer Mike Hoffman, which is due out in 2007. Her melodic ultra shredding style has gained a lot of interest from guitar fans including Mike Varney:"Johansson has a great feel and some incredible chops played within strong compositions. In addition to her excellent phrasing and strong vibrato, Johansson is an extremely impressive speed picker" Mike Varney - Guitar Player MagazineFor fans of her old web site design21-04-2006:Katrina Johansson is featured in the new May 2006 issue of Guitar Player Magazine. Mike Varney produced the great article on Katrina.18-12-2005:All quiet on the eastern fron, but there are some nice reviews for Katrina on her news page including a shred zone review.Background:Katrina Johansson is a new guitarist who has just released an instrumental EP, "Guitarsongs Volume I", on Michael Ange


Rex Carroll: search and destroy
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:11-01-2007:Lots of Whitecross video, featuring Rex's sizzling playing on YouTubeWhite Cross - You Will Find It ThereTV guitar gospelKing James BandBackground:Rex Carroll started playing piano at age 5 until he was 10. He also played violin for 9 years and upright bass for 3 years. The guitar bug started when he was 10 and he has never looked back. He got a degree in classical guitar performance from Northern Illinois University.His first professional band was "Fierce heart" signed to Mirage/Atlantic in 1983, releasing one classic self titled album. His next band Whitecross was an immediate hit in christian music, releasing seven albums through Star Song/EMI touring the world 6 times. Rex Carroll left Whitecross in 1993, teaming up with Robert Sweet and Tim Gaines from Stryper to form the King James Band, releasing two CD's for Star Song and later Viva Records/Europe. The Rex Carroll Band, 3-piece power trio format, came next with Rex singing the lead vocals to.Rex has played on
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Jeff Loomis: beyond precognition
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:11-01-2007:Schecter Guitars will debut the long-awaited seven-string Jeff Loomis (NEVERMORE) signature model at next week's winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California.* Ash body* Set-in 26.5" scale rock maple neck* Ultra Access neck contour* Dual EMG 707 Active humbuckers* Original Floyd Rose seven-string locking tremolo* Black "Nevermore" cross inlaysThe Loomis signature model is available in Vampyre Red Satin. Suggested retail price is $1,299.00 Available at authorized Schecter dealers worldwide in February.08-05-2006:A myspace web site http://www.myspace.com/jeffloomisJeff Loomis and Steve Smyth Psalm of Lydia part 3Betcha can't play this The Psalm Of Lydia A great video clip, Nevermore at Jaxx Nightclub in Springfield, VA on 5-7-06. Chris Broderick and Jeff Loomis trade shredding solos.Nevermore: Chris Broderick & Jeff Loomis Guitar Solo DualBackground:Jeff Loomis was born in 1971 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Jeff took up guitar at an early age and by the age of 16, Loomis had won t
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Chris Brooks: feeding the master plan
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:11-01-2007:It's finally on it's way - The Alchemists II...Liquid Note Records (UK) presents 15 tracks and over 75 mins of guitar bliss. Chris Brooks wrote and performed the album's opening track "Unruly Elements" which also features Joe Chawki on 2nd lead guitar. You can hear a snippet on http://myspace.com/chrisbrooksmusicChris has been out for a while due to life difficulties...However he's now back on track taking pre-orders on the next pressing of his popular solo album "The Master Plan", which is finally going to be back in production....pre order now. Chris also says he'll be doing more stuff this year.09-05-2006:Chris Brooks appears on theis demo track - Chrism - Runeland: A Power Metal SagaChapter III: The Messenger 23-12-2006Chris has a new track set for release this year for the compilation "Alchemists II" which will be released some time this year. The piece features some guest lead guitar by another young guitarist named Joe Chawki. 24-12-2005:Chris Brooks was t


Torben Enevoldsen: solo flying
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:12-01-2007:Torben Enevoldsen is a little behind schedule on the mix of the new album, but it is hoped that the album will be mixed and mastered in early 2007...and still no video on YouTube or google video!06-03-2006:The new Album from Section A and web site is up and running. Section A features also Derek Sherinian.You can also buy and listen to the CD Parallel Lives on guitar9.Torben has signed to release the Fatal Force album, which will be released in Japan on April the 26th and in Europe on April the 28th.A nice interview with Torben from powermetal.dkAllan Holdsworth - Torben: Awesome!! My favourite fusion guitarist of all time! I especially love his early solo albums…21-12-2005:A big news round up for Torben Enevoldsen. He will be releasing "Parallel Lives" in Japan on January 25th and in Europe on February 27th.The debut album by Fatal Force with Mats Levén and Daniel Flores is complete. Track list:EveryoneDominoNo QuestionCavemanNothing Is ForeverFar AwayLet Me KnowOu


Flint Blade: tapping the sharp edge
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:12-01-2007:Flint is on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/flintblade Plus a whole lot of double neck two hand tapping video arrived on YouTube courtesy of Flintblade...here's an example Norwegian WoodPlus you can also get his new CD "Introscope", released in October 2006 ,from CD Baby.01-10-2006:Flint Blade performing using two-handed tapping on his fourteen-string "Tapatar" guitar.Do You RealizeMalagueñaBlue Rondo a la Turk04-05-2006:Some video on google videoDroplets of Water Side to side Discovery of love old web site design08-11-2006:Item first publishedBackground:Flint Blade, great name...but I digress. Flint was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida into a family dominated by art and music. He got his first guitar at the age of fourteen and was taught initially by his dad. He got some professional lessons wih Steve Afrogola. The after seeing Michael Bianco he took two-handed tapping lessons with Michael. Michael encouraged Flint into desiring a 14 strin
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Ricardo Soares: wishing it was blue
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:12-01-2007:Plenty of video on YouTube...some exmaples:solo Vida AbundanteEncrencablue jam Sessionhard metalBackground: Ricardinho in Brazil in 1977. His family on his mothers side was very musical. He started by studying the flute. He joined the Espirito Santo school of music studying music theory and violin. THe music was not enough and he got into guitar playing for Chrisian Metal bands. Ricardo also undertook lessons, Clínics and Workshops, runing a music school, like GIT teaching harmony and improvisation to 40 pupils. Check out his web site for mp3, discography and video.
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Rusty Cooley: eight string super chops
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:12-01-2007A lick of paint of the Coooley website, the first signs of sping 2007...don't forget you can but Outworld's first CD online as well as a whole slevw of Outworld video on YouTube.teaching riderssweeping outworldFor fans of the old design07-11-2006:A new interview with Rusty Cooley on RockEyez.com28-09-2006:You can now pre order Rusty Cooley's Outworld debut self titled CD online. 07-09-2006:Woooaaaghhhhhhhhhhh InstruMentalCase delivers again!!!The Six-String Bliss Podcast www.sixstringbliss.com presents Rusty Cooley detailing and demonstrating his upcoming 7-string signature model by Dean Guitars:Rusty Cooley's 7-String Dean Guitar Preview06-09-2006:Rusty Cooley speaks about Shawn Lane and Allan Holdsworth17-08-2006:Some great live video of Rusty Cooley from guitarplayertv.com13-08-2006:A good interview with Rusty Cooley from Jemfest, includes infor about Outworld.04-07-2006:Rusty Cooley live at the "Forgetta-Bout-It" in Houston, TX on July 1st, 2006. Filmed and edite
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Joy Basu: music from sector 9
1970-01-01 00:59:59
News:12-07-2007:The brazen Basu boy is back with a bubbling new track "Shock Rawk" on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/JoyBasu 22-05-2006:Joy Basu does a guest solo on the Rogosonic CD available from guitar9. The CD, created by Stephen Ross and Ron Cannella also features guest players Rusty Cooley and Toshi Iseda.06-09-2005:Joy put a good clip of a recent clinic (mpg), which I missed.Background:Joy Basu is a guitarist from North Hollywood, California. He has been on the guitar scene for a long time and his skills have landed him supporting gigs, playing live shows, videos, recording and teaching at L.A. Music Academy. Check out the impressive photo gallery which includes Jessica Simpson and Jennifer LopezA summary of his music releases includes: Joy Basu sinergy other releases If you want to find out more about Joy then read the guitar9 interview or check out some of his video clips. You can also pick up some tips by way of his guitar lessons or mp3 files.
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