Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 12:01AM Happy Halloween, everyone! There's no better song for today than Fastway's "Trick or Treat." I hope you all have a great holiday. I'm dressing up as a part of a group costume at work today. And then it's trick-or-treat in my neck of the woods tonight. Be sure to blast your metal for the kiddos!
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 12:01AM Geoff Tate's version of Queensryche recently performed at Brazil's Monsters of Rock festival. The entire performance is below, and the quality is very good. Blabbermouth also posted this video and the comments are pretty brutal. I won't taint opinions here by sharing my own. Just tell me what you think about this performance.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 12:01AM
Steel Panther will release All You Can Eat in early 2014.
Monday, October 28, 2013 at 12:01AM
Be sure to read Lou's New York Times obituary.
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 12:01AM
Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 12:02AM I know a lot you live in the Midwest like me and I thought you might be interested in this string of shows. Guitar fanatics will be especially interested. These special shows usually only happen in L.A. or Vegas, so it's interesting that the middle of the country is getting something this unique. Here's the release:
HOLLYWOOD, CA (October 23, 2013) - Legendary shredder Michael Angelo Batio will embark in a three-day string of exclusive shows of his multimedia extravaganza featuring the music of some of the greatest rock guitarists of the past 50 years. Batio will also be giving away an autographed MAB 3 guitar the night of the Mississippi Moon Bar performance sponsored by Eagle 102 KXGE – detail coming!
Guitar legend and virtuoso, Michael Angelo Batio, takes you on his 90 minute aural/visual journey to the different eras of rock music while playing guitars with incredible speed and musical precision. The “Tribute to The Legends Of Rock Guitar" show entails an awesome display of guitar wizardry accompanied by an equally talented band. This chronological tribute features Batio’s incredible arrangements and medley’s from the different eras of rock beginning with Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, then moving on to Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Metallica and more.
The brilliant, fast paced multimedia experience is completed with multiple video screens, incredible lighting, on stage theatrics and of course the amazing guitar work of the “#1 Shredder of all time” (Guitar One Magazine), Michael Angelo Batio. You will be introduced to Batio’s “MAB Over – Under” neck technique along with his famous Double-Guitar. Michael’s Dean “Jet” Double-Guitar was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in February 2012. Michael invented the Double-Guitar and is credited with being the first person to play both left and right handed at the same time.
Here's the show info:
Thursday, November 14
Hard Rock Café
63 West Ontario
Chicago, IL 60654
Doors – 8:00 pm
$10 – ALL AGES
Friday, November 15
Diamond Jo Casino
The Mississippi Moon Bar
301 Bell Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Doors – 8:00 pm
NO COVER – 21+
Saturday, November 16
The Token Lounge
28949 Joy Road
Westland, MI
www.thetokenlounge.com – to purchase in advance
Advance Tix $10 - $15 at the door
Doors 8pm
The excitement of the show stays with you long after the performance. Michael Angelo Batio has been an extraordinary inspiration to countless musicians around the world, playing a major role in the evolution of modern rock guitar. He embodies the spirit of a true artist who has ceaselessly pursued his own creative vision, while mentoring and cultivating the next generation of emerging musicians. Come see what all the talk is about of this true shred guitar legend!
Friday, October 25, 2013 at 12:01AM Want a little extra KIX in your life? Check out this bonus footage from Kix: Live In Baltimore. The CD/DVD combo came out in 2012.
