Adrenaline Mob Covers Van Halen’s ‘Romeo Delight’

Posted on March 5th, 2013 by MDuffy

With their latest EP Covertá (due March 12), the members of Adrenaline Mob have covered eight of their favorite tracks, with offerings ranging from Heart to Dio.

The band — which features Russell Allen of Symphony X, Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy, John Moyer of Disturbed and Mike Orlando of Sonic Stomp — will also kick off a U.S. tour on March 12.

Leading up to Coverta‘s release, Adrenaline Mob dropped a video of the tracking of Van Halen’s “Romeo Delight” that features a searing solo from Orlando. (more…)

Tags: Adrenaline Mob, Charvel, Cover, Coverta, MIke Orlando, Romeo Delight, Van Halen

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Guthrie Govan Demos Charvel Prototype

Posted on March 2nd, 2013 by Chrissy Mauck

Looks like the cat is out of the the bag.

U.K’.s Guitarist magazine video demo with Guthrie Govan on his Charvel prototype guitar already has more than 17,000 views.

The new prototype has custom pickups in an H/S/H configuration made by Michael Frank-Braun, who designed the pickups on Eric Johnson’s Fender signature Stratocaster.

“I just told him I want a certain kind of honesty in the pickups,” Govan told Guitarist. “I want them to reflect all the different ways you can hit a note, which is the opposite of the flattering pickup. I want the pickup to hear every subtlety, even if it’s a mistake, and also transmit the natural sound of the wood. They’re not ultra-high output.”

Enjoy the clip and stay tuned for the April issue of Guitarist for more details about this prototype.

Tags: Charvel, Guitarist, Guthrie Govan

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Ice Nine Kills’ The Predator debuts at No. 9 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart

Posted on February 22nd, 2013 by MDuffy

Boston hardcore band Ice Nine Kills’ recently-released EP The Predator reached No. 9 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and No. 38 on the Independent label chart with first week sales of 1,476 copies.

The Predator EP was only available digitally and through their MerchNow store, and was funded by the band’s recently fulfilled Kickstarter campaign, which raised more than double their initial $10,000 goal (500 backers contributed $21,258 total funds). Additionally, The Predator was No. 15 on the iTunes rock chart and was Revolver Magazine’s album of the week.

“Our incredibly loyal fans continue to impress us in every way possible. From literally funding this recording to landing us on the charts, they have yet to let us down,” vocalist Spencer Charnas said in a statement. ”We cannot thank them enough for their unwavering support.” (more…)

Tags: Billboard, Heatseekers, Ice Nine Kills, The Predator

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All That Remains’ Mike Martin Talks Charvel in New Interview

Posted on February 13th, 2013 by MDuffy

Mike Martin of All That Remains took some time to talk about his career and his relationship with Charvel in this interview.

Watch below and visit the band’s official website for more information.

Tags: All That Remains, Charvel, Interview, Mike Martin

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Watch a New Metal Guitar Solo from NeoGeofanatic

Posted on February 13th, 2013 by MDuffy

NeoGeofanatic is a self-taught guitarist from France who is prolific in the amount of demos and song covers on his official YouTube account.

And many of them feature a Charvel guitar from his prolific collection. One of the latest is a metal solo that you can watch after the jump. (more…)

Tags: Charvel, NeoGeo Fanatic, Solo

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Gojira Crushes at the Fonda Theatre

Posted on January 27th, 2013 by MDuffy

By the conclusion of Gojira’s epic set at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre, the French metallers offered up another example as to why they should be included in the conversation of the world’s heaviest bands.

On the heels of their strong 2012 album is L’Enfant Sauvage, Gojira played a set that drew from their entire catalog and had the pit going full-blast.

A sold out crowd greeted the band when the guys walked out on stage one by one. Frontman Joe Duplantier houted “Are you alive!?” That question elicited a throaty roar over the feedback coming from the band’s huge amp stacks.

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Tags: Gojira, Joe Duplantier, L'Enfant Sauvage, The Fonda Theatre

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Lyric Video for Adler’s ‘Good to Be Bad’ Drops

Posted on January 17th, 2013 by MDuffy

The official lyric video for Adler’s “Good to Be Bad” is now available.

“Good to Be Bad” comes off the band’s debut album Back From the Dead and features a cameo by guitar virtuoso John 5. (more…)

Tags: Adler, Back From the Dead, Good to Be Bad, Jacob Bunton

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This or the Apocalypse Releases New Video for ‘Hate the Ones You Love’

Posted on January 10th, 2013 by MDuffy

Pennsylvania metallers This or the Apocalypse have released a new music video for “Hate the Ones You Love,” another track off their 2012 album Dead Years.

The clip is about a group of survivors who are having trouble killing a stranger who wanders into their protected turf. (more…)

Tags: Dead Years, Hate the Ones You Love, Music Video, This Or The Apocalypse

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Check Out Gojira’s Explosive New Video for ‘Explosia’

Posted on December 19th, 2012 by MDuffy

Having dropped L’Enfant Sauvage earlier this year, French metal mavens Gojira have been furiously touring around the world, and the band captured the feel of their brutal live show with their latest mucis video for “Explosia.”