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Steve Vai Australian Tour 2013 Announced

Written on May 16, 2013 at 9:39 pm, by admin

Steve Vai Australian Tour
Steve Vai has announced that he is bringing his “Story Of Light” tour Australia in July 2013. Last time Vai came to Australia for a solo tour I was in England so I’m very happy that this time around I …

Kiko Loureiro now endorsed by Ibanez, Signature guitar in the works

Written on May 13, 2013 at 12:06 pm, by admin

Kiko Loureiro Ibanez
One of my favourite guitarists, Kiko Loureiro has just signed on as an endorsee for Ibanez Guitars. After many years working with Brazilian manufacturer Tagima Guitars I imagine Kiko felt that Ibanez could offer more which, as a musician …

Eric Johnson tests the American Vintage ’59 Stratocaster

Written on May 10, 2013 at 4:47 pm, by admin


Eric Johnson tests the Fender American Vintage ’59 Stratocaster.

http://www.fender.com/series/american-vintage/american-vintage-59-stratocaster-maple-fingerboard-3-color-sunburst/

Review: Joe Satriani – Unstoppable Momentum

Written on May 3, 2013 at 2:39 pm, by admin

Joe Satriani - Unstoppable Momentum
I started to see some talk of Joe Satriani’s new album Unstoppable Momentum begin to show up recently describing it as his best work in years and tracing similarities back to some of his early work. I can tell you …

Joe Satriani Announces Unstoppable Momentum US Tour

Written on April 29, 2013 at 10:51 am, by admin

Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani is about to release his latest album ‘Unstoppable Momentum’ on May 7 (review coming soon) and has just announced US tour dates with a killer band, can’t wait for the Australian leg!

Press Release
Joe Satriani has been …

Steve Hunter is joined by Joe Perry, Joe Satriani, Marty Friedman and others for new album ‘The Manhattan Blues Project’

Written on April 3, 2013 at 10:06 am, by admin


A few days ago I received an email from Karen Hunter talking about her husband Steve’s new album ‘The Manhattan Blues Project‘. As soon as I saw the name Steve Hunter I wondered if it could possibly be …

Steve Stevens demos his new signature amp – Friedman SS100

Written on April 2, 2013 at 1:17 pm, by admin


Cool video of Steve Stevens demoing his new signature amp the Friedman SS100 in his home studio and then talks to Mark Day of Rack Systems Ltd.…

Joe Satriani – ‘Unstoppable Momentum’ Announced

Written on March 20, 2013 at 8:48 am, by admin

Joe Satriani - Unstoppable Momentum
Legendary performer and the hardest working guitarist in the business, Joe Satriani confirms the release of his 14th studio album, “Unstoppable Momentum” in the UK on Monday May 6 (U.S. release is Tuesday May 7) through Epic Records/Sony Music UK. …

Maragold – Debut Single Evergreen is Golder out now

Written on March 15, 2013 at 3:38 pm, by admin


Last November I interviewed Greg Howe for The Guitar Noize Podcast (Episode 18) and he talked about his new project ‘Maragold’, well the debut single is finally available and above is the official video. I know I’m a …

Guthrie Govan demos his 2nd Prototype Charvel

Written on March 1, 2013 at 7:53 pm, by admin


This is an interesting video because it features Guthrie Govan demoing his second prototype Charvel guitar which once again he stresses is not a signature guitar… yet. Guthrie will probably hate me analysing this guitar but it seems he is …