Recent Alternative Hard Rock News
The Word Alive – NEW ALBUM July 3rd, 2012!
Be on the lookout for The Word Alive's new album titled "Life Cycles," because it's coming out July 3rd, 2012 and the two singles they released are sounding pretty great. Check them out! The first song they released is called "Entirety" and the second one was "Life Cycles." Both are great. The setlist of the new album: Dragon Spell Wishmaster Entirety For Your Health Bar Fight Life Cycles Evolution Hidden … [Read More...]
Pierce the Veil Releases Two Songs Off Their New Album “Collide With the Sky”
It's true. If you haven't already heard, Pierce the Veil is coming out with a new album called Collide With the Sky" and will be released on July 17th, 2012. The two songs out now are "King For a Day," which features Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens, and "Bulls In the Bronx." I think both singles are worth checking out. So make sure you check them out and listen to the full album, out July 17th. … [Read More...]
Memphis May Fire’s New Album “Challenger” – Out Now!
A band featuring Cory Elder, Kellen McGregor, Matty Mullins, Anthony Sepe, and Jake Garland (also the drummer for 'Broadway'), Memphis May Fire originated in Dallas, Texas. However, rhythm guitarist Ryan Bentley has 'parted ways' with the band and new guitarist Anthony Sepe (previously from 'Decoder') has stepped in. I love this new album and definitely recommend you check it out. The album was released June 25, 2012 and contains the … [Read More...]
Broadway’s New Album “Gentlemen’s Brawl” Was Finally Released!
Post-hardcore band 'Broadway' originated in Orlando, Florida and is just released their second album, titled "Gentlemen's Brawl' on June 19th. Their first album, 'Kingdoms,' was a really great album, in my opinion, but never got the band the attention they deserved. Their first album featured Jonny Craig and Craig Owens. They had a lot of trouble releasing their second album, but it was finally released and is now available on iTunes. Check it … [Read More...]
Broadway’s New Album “Gentleman’s Brawl” was pushed back!
Broadway's new album titled "Gentleman's Brawl" has been pushed back, keeping their fans waiting even longer. Though it's been three years since their first album "Kingdoms" was released, the fans have been loyal. However, Broadway did release two songs off of Gentleman's Brawl so far. The first one is titled "Vagrant Stories" and the second, which is on iTunes, is titled "Lawyered." … [Read More...]
Other Music Stuff
Jim Root Telecaster
When you think of a Fender Telecaster, the first thing that comes to mind isn't "heavy metal." You probably think of Keith Richards from The Rolling Stones, or Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd. No, Jim Root of Slipknot uses his Telecaster for very, very heavy music. If you've ever heard one of Slipknot's songs, you would understand what we mean when we say heavy. Root doesn't use the standard Telecaster, though. His guitar has two EMG humbuckers, … [Read More...]
Ibanez RG470
One really great guitar. With two humbuckers, this beauty is ready for any kind of rock or metal you throw at it. With the single-coil, this gorgeous guitar can play beautiful cleans. It was first introduced in 1992 and has a double-locking Floyd Rose tremolo system. It's definitely a guitar worth trying out for those who like quick solos. The rosewood neck is extremely thin and you can sweep up and down the neck like it's nothing. … [Read More...]
Learn to Play the Flute
The end of the school year brings many feelings among young children during second and third grade. Many schools that still can afford to have a music program such as band and orchestra will hold performances such as talent shows and spring concerts. Inspiration will come bursting through at these events for some young girls and boys, who watch their elder classmates holding this wonderfully gleaming, silver rod up to their mouths. Enchanted by … [Read More...]
Hippies and Their Music
The hippies love music, as well. They use music to express themselves politically, emotionally and spiritually. For them, music is their guide on what they do and must do. Music can be their religious experience. Hippie music is classic rock, rock and roll and anything under the sun as long as the lyrics consist of happiness, freedom and love. Hippie music is also defined as an era and it has never been died. It still exists today. Popular hippie … [Read More...]
Blues Guitar in American History
The blues has a long history in the United States, and the blues guitar plays a major part in it. In the late 19th and early 20th century in the American South, the blues was born. African American slave workers in the cotton fields and on sharecropper lands would sing their woes. It was a very free and heart felt style, and every time a song was sung, or later played, it sounded different, mimicking the artists’ feelings. In the 1920’s, the … [Read More...]
The Music Genome Project: Finding The Best Song Ever
The best song ever, in your mind, is a combination of a unique set of qualities that come together to make your favorite song. While we don't tend to think about it very often, that music that we'll enthusiastically tell people is the best song ever likely shares a lot of concepts with the bulk of the music we like. A dedicated metal rock fan, for instance, is unlikely to find a favorite song in the country genre. Everything from tones (major or … [Read More...]
The Do’s and Don’ts on Learning How to Play a Guitar
Watching another person play a guitar can be quite envious, especially if that person plays well. By watching him change from one chord to another and mixing up some strumming and plucking, you will think that playing a guitar is very easy, but its not. These are not words of discouragement, but a challenge for all those who want to try and learn the rudiments of guitar playing. Of course, like any other first time attempts, there are certain … [Read More...]
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