Eddie Van Halen, the legendary guitar innovator and virtuoso who led Van Halen through five decades and three lead singers, establishing himself as one of the all-time great players in rock history, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 65. “I can’t believe I’m having to write…
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Classically Infused Metal Collective LOST SYMPHONY Reveals New Single, “A Murder of Crows”
Watch the Video for “A Murder of Crows”: New Album, Chapter II, Set for Release October 16 LOST SYMPHONY, the classical-metal ensemble headed up by multi-instrumentalist and producer Benny Goodman with a host of accomplish guest musicians, has released the third single from their upcoming Chapter II album – a…
‘FLYING V’ DOCUMENTARY TELLS THE STORY OF ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS STYLES OF ELECTRIC GUITAR
September 11, 2020 will see the release of the new DVD, ‘Flying V.’ Issued as part of the popular ‘Inside Metal’ series, ‘Flying V’ was directed by Peter Hansen and produced by Hansen and Michael Denner, and features in-depth interviews with countless renowned metal guitarists who have helped make this…
MEGADETH’s KIKO LOUREIRO: Hear his new solo Album “Open Source”
MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has just released his fifth solo album, “Open Source”. The disc can now be streamed in its entirety in the YouTube clip below: The cover artwork for “Open Source” was created by Gustavo Sazes (MACHINE HEAD, AMARANTHE, ARCH ENEMY). “Open Source” includes an instrumental titled “EDM…
Brad Jurjens (Yngwie Malmsteen’s Guitar Gods finalist) has released a cover of Gary Moore’s classic “Over the Hills and Far Away”
Los Angeles-based guitarist Brad Jurjens (Yngwie Malmsteen’s Guitar Gods finalist) has released a cover of Irish guitar virtuoso Gary Moore’s classic “Over the Hills and Far Away”. Just in time for late Moore’s 68th birthday on Saturday, April 4th. “I heard that song for the first time when I was…
UNLEASH THE ARCHERS and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Announce Upcoming USA Tour with Dragonforce
Beginning March 5 in Phoenix, AZ Tickets on Sale NOW! Premier Napalm Records artists UNLEASH THE ARCHERS and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are thrilled to announce their upcoming support of headliners Dragonforce on their USA 2020 – Mission 2 Tour. The tour will begin on March 5, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ…
Canadian Guitar Prog PYRAMIDS ON MARS Shreds ‘Nacht Waffen’ Off Upcoming Album Out Dec 21st
Guitarist Kevin Estrella’s project Pyramids On Mars has a new album being released on December 21, 2019, entitled “Edge of the Black”. The full length offers up an aural palette of intense instrumental progressive shredding rock that’s emotional, provocative and 4-dimensional. Teaming up with MetalRules.com, Pyramids On Mars is premiering the next single ‘Nacht Waffen’, a track influenced by Estrella’s…
NEW VIDEO- IMPELLITTERI- OUT NOW
Chris Impellitteri and company released an absolutely stellar heavy metal shred fest last year with their album “The Nature Of The Beast” out now via Frontiers Music Srl! The band recently captured some live footage and created a video for ‘Hypocrisy’ from said album. See it here: With Chris’ guitar…
LION’S SHARE releases new single and lyric video “Chain Child”
Swedish heavy metal band LION’S SHARE has made a new song available on streaming services and digital service providers. “The new single “Chain Child” is about futuristic cyber violence. It’s an old school style rocker with a modern touch. It’s our way to honor our heroes and the bands we grew…
JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES Reveal New Music Video for “I Am John 5”, the Sequel to “Zoinks!”
Featuring Butch Patrick, a.k.a. Eddie Munster | Watch Video + Stream/Download Here Catch JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES on Tour Now in North America: Hollywood, CA Date to Feature Special Guests Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour), Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down), Fred Coury (composer, Cinderella) and Michael…
Joe Stump – New album “Symphonic Onslaught” out March 21st
Above is a new video teaser from Joe Stump’s upcoming album “Symphonic Onslaught” (out March 21st). Joe is the guitar player of the recently reformed Alcatrazz fronted by Graham Bonnet. Meanwhile, if you are interested in getting the CD from Joe Stump’s Tower of Babel here is the place to…
Solo Guitar Virtuoso STEVE DADAIAN Reveals Playthrough Video for “On Silver Shores”
New Full-Length Album, Follow The Light, Out Now – Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon Artwork by Shane Rice Studio Fast-rising fusion guitarist STEVE DADAIAN just released his new full-length concept album, Follow The Light, last Friday! In celebration, Ultimate Guitar has teamed up with Dadaian to premiere his…
IMPELLITTERI release video for their cover of a Black Sabbath classic!
To celebrate today’s release of IMPELLITTERI’s brand new album “THE NATURE OF THE BEAST” out now via Frontiers Music Srl, the band release their latest music video for the song “SYMPTOM OF THE UNIVERSE”. Checkout the video HERE: Impellitteri states: “To all of our heavy metal friends around the world,…
Impellitteri – “Run For Your Life” music video available
The new video from Impellitteri is out now! Check out the video for “Run For Your Life” below: Frontiers Music Srl will release of IMPELLITTERI’s brand new studio album, “The Nature Of The Beast” on October 12th! Today, the band has unveiled the new video from the album, “Run For Your Life”!…
TOBY KNAPP SIGNS WITH MORIBUND RECORDS AS A SOLO ARTIST
The new instrumental solo album from Toby Knapp, “Blizzard Archer”, is finished. The album was mastered by world renowned producer Brett Hansen at Audio Art Studios in Las Vegas (Brett engineered Knapp’s first album “Guitar Distortion” and co-produced/engineered Onward’s “Reawaken” in addition to working on the music of Borknagar, BB…