Bleeding Through guitarist Dave Nassie is back with more guitar lessons from Next Level Guitar.
In the latest editions, Nassie offers a tutorial on applying numbered patterns to scales, in addition to an homage to the legendary Michael Schenker. (more…)
With their 11th studio album, Broken Bones, dropping in September, Dokken is still going strong on the metal scene.
Dockken released a music video for the lead single, “Empire,” and Broken Bones has been likened to some of the band’s classic albums, such as 1985′s Under Lock and Key and 1987′s Back for the Attack.
Guitarist Jon Levin recently spoke with Guitar World about the record, revealing that he took a different approach to recording his solos.
“In the past, I’d usually go into the studio, take a few passes at a solo and as soon as I found something I liked that sounded good, that was pretty much it,” he said. ”This time, I came in only when I was in the mood and I’d do solo after solo until my inspiration ran out. I wouldn’t even listen to any of them at all. Then the next time I felt inspired to play, I’d go back to that song and do the same thing all over again. I did that over a number of days until I had about 15 or 20 different takes, and only then did I go through them and pick what I felt was the most appropriate direction for the song.”
In the interview, which can be read in full here, Levin also talked about his relationship with Charvel.
“I’ve been with them since 2004 and couldn’t be happier,” he said. “They are at a wonderful spot in their history right now, and Mike Shannon and Chip Ellis are just legends in the business. They’re doing a signature model for me that I believe is going to start out in a limited run. I’m very excited about that.”
Watch Dokken’s new video for “Empire” below and visit the band’s official Facebook page for more information.
This or the Apocalypse recently dropped third album Dead Years to positive reviews.
The Pennsylvania band’s melodic guitars, thumping drums work and screaming vocals make it an ace metalcore effort.
This or the Apocalypse also just released a video for the album’s lead-in, “Hell Praiser,” featuring live footage.
Watch the clip below and visit This Or The Apocalypse’s official Facebook page for more information.
Bleeding Through’s Dave Nassie recently sat down for an interview in which he talked about the Charvel Desolation series of guitars.
Watch the interview below and visit Bleeding Through’s official Facebook page to keep up with the band.
Pennsylvania metallers This Or The Apocalypse are set to release Dead Years later this month, and the band has already shot their first music video for the track “Hell Praiser” with director David Brodsky (All That Remains, Papa Roach).
The live footage was filmed on Sept. 16 during a show at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster, Penn., but a fan posted a recording of the performance in advance.
In addition, guitarists Jack Esbenshade and Rodney Phillips recently teamed up with Guitar World to film a video lesson demonstrating how to play their new song, “Hate the Ones You Love” with a focus on the final chorus and accompanying lead run.
Watch both clips below, and visit This Or The Apocalypse’s official Facebook page for more information.
During a stop in Switzerland of Adrenaline Mob’s summer European tour, a fan at Z7 in Prattein captured excellent footage of a blistering guitar solo from Mike Orlando.
Check out Orlando’s axe-work in the clip below, and visit Adrenaline Mob’s official Facebook page for more information.
Swedish death metallers Engel are set to headline the Blood of Saints over Europe tour, and guitarist Marcus Sunesson will be playing his Charvel Desolation DST-1 ST
Stars during the September run.
Catch the band on one of the following dates:
Sept. 12 – Backstage Club @ München, Germany
Sept. 13 – Club Kain @ Prague, Czech Republic
Sept. 14 – Alte Brauerei @ Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany
Sept. 15 – Het Podium @ Hoogeveen, Netherlands
Sept. 16 – Galery @ Pratteln, Switzerland
Sept. 17 – Club Zentral @ Stuttgart, Germany
Sept. 19 – Underworld, Camden @ London, United Kingdom
Sept. 21 – TUROCK @ Essen, Germany
Sept. 22 – Underground @ Cologne, Germany
Sept. 23 – Crystal @ Berlin, Germany
Sept. 25 – MarX @ Hamburg, Germany
In the mean time, check out the video to “Question Your Place” from their 2012 album, Blood of Saints, in the clip below and visit Engel’s official Facebook page for more information.
New York hardcore metallers Sirens and Sailors recently dropped a new video for “I’ve Got a Master’s Degree in Common Sense,” the latest song off 2012′s Wasteland.
Watch the chilling clip below, and check out guitarist Jimm Lindsley playing his Charvel Desolation DS-1.
Visit the band’s official Facebook page for more information.
Pennsylvania hardcore merchants This Or The Apocalypse announced that their next album, Dead Years, is set to drop Sept. 24 via Lifeforce Records in Europe and Sept. 25 via EOne in North America.
For a taste of what’s to come, check out the teaser videos below.
Pre-order bundles will be available here soon, and visit TOTA’s official Facebook page for more information.
Miss May I just recently came off the Vans Warped Tour, but before the Ohio metallers did, Guitar World caught up with the guys to take a look around their tour bus.
Go behind the scenes with Miss May I singer Levi Benton in the video below.
Check out Miss May I’s official Facebook page for more information and to find out where to pick up their recent release, At Heart.
Miss May I Bus Tour from Guitar World on Vimeo.
