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Sonisphere Festival 2010 (Sunday) Review

posted by Sam Davis

To start this post, I’d like to express how gutted I was not to have attended the entire Sonisphere 2010 Festival (mainly due to lack of time and money). However, I  Full Article »

Tony MacAlpine Interview
Jul 31, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Tony MacAlpine Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Tony MacAlpine. Tony is a highly successful and gifted guitarist, whose career spans more than 20 years having had the opportunities to  Full Article »

Mystery Shopper: Rikaxxe Music in Bristol
Jul 28, 2010 Ξ 4 comments

Mystery Shopper: Rikaxxe Music in Bristol

posted by Sam Davis

This week I find myself working in sunny Bristol again which ultimately means I can conduct another Guitar Jar Mystery Shopper review. This report features Rikaxxe Music, based on Bond  Full Article »

Album Review: Jazz for the Deaf by Morglbl
Jul 27, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Album Review: Jazz for the Deaf by Morglbl

posted by Sam Davis

Morglbl is fronted by French guitarist, Christophe Godin. Christophe is known for blending a variety of styles, including heavy metal, jazz fusion, funk and blues into his music and “Jazz  Full Article »

Moollon Musical Instruments Interview
Jul 22, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Moollon Musical Instruments Interview

posted by Sam Davis

Moollon is a company producing a range of effects pedals that will guarantee to catch your eye and stop you in your tracks. With a number of leading guitarists using  Full Article »

Bare Knuckle Pickups Interview
Jul 22, 2010 Ξ 5 comments

Bare Knuckle Pickups Interview

posted by Sam Davis

For those of you who are into chasing the ultimate tone, a good starting point is to change the guitar pickups. Bare Knuckle Pickups have been at the forefront of  Full Article »

Album Review: Seven the Hardway
Jul 20, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Album Review: Seven the Hardway

posted by Sam Davis

Seven the Hardway is a 5-piece rock/metal band formed in 2009 by guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine. This self titled debut album is due for release in the summer of 2010  Full Article »

Glenn Johansson Interview
Jul 19, 2010 Ξ 3 comments

Glenn Johansson Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Glenn Johansson. Glenn rose to stardom during the mid 90’s with Britpop band “Echobelly” and is still creating music today. Guitar Jar  Full Article »

Dan Hammond-Smith Interview
Jul 14, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Dan Hammond-Smith Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with guitarist Dan Hammond-Smith. Dan fronts the indie/rock band “The Otherhalf” who’ve been making waves in the UK live music scene throughout 2010. Guitar  Full Article »

Album Review: The Art of Malice by John5
Jul 13, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Album Review: The Art of Malice by John5

posted by Sam Davis

John5 may not be a household name to most people but I’m sure that most people would’ve heard of the artists John5 has played alongside over the years: Marilyn Manson,  Full Article »

Album Review: Fullblast by Kiko Loureiro
Jul 9, 2010 Ξ Leave a comment

Album Review: Fullblast by Kiko Loureiro

posted by Sam Davis

Brazilian born guitarist Kiko Loureiro latest album “Fullblast” is an instrumental journey that can be enjoyed by fans of Satriani and Santana.

Blackstar Amplification Interview
Jul 6, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Blackstar Amplification Interview

posted by Sam Davis

In a recent interview on Guitar Jar, guitarist Merylina Hamilton (Voodoo Vegas) mentioned her use of the Blackstar Artisan 30 amplifier and the HT Dual overdrive pedal. Guitar Jar catches  Full Article »

Merylina Hamilton Interview
Jul 6, 2010 Ξ 1 comment

Merylina Hamilton Interview

posted by Sam Davis

The latest “15 questions” feature is with Voodoo Vegas guitarist Merylina Hamilton. Merylina is a seasoned guitarist having toured across Europe and is regularly playing to crowds of 100’s if  Full Article »

Ernie Ball Competition
Jul 5, 2010 Ξ 97 comments

Ernie Ball Competition

posted by Sam Davis

Win over £125 worth of guitar accessories courtesy of Ernie Ball! This is an amazing competition that could keep you stocked up with strings for over a year!

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