Engel Embarking on European Tour

Posted on September 11th, 2012 by MDuffy

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.

Tags: Blood of Saints over Europe, Engel, Marcus Sunesson

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Sirens & Sailors Drop Music Video For ‘I’ve Got A Master’s Degree In Common Sense’

Posted on September 6th, 2012 by MDuffy

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.

Tags: I've Got a Master's Degree in Common Sense, Jimm Lindsley, Music Video, Sirens and Sailors

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This Or The Apocalypse Sets Release Date For Upcoming Album

Posted on August 28th, 2012 by MDuffy

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.

Tags: Dead Years, EOne, Lifeforce, This Or The Apocalypse

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Go Inside Miss May I’s Warped Tour Bus

Posted on August 21st, 2012 by MDuffy

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.

Tags: Miss May I, Vans Warped Tour

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Take A Rory Gallagher-Inspired Lesson From Dave Nassie

Posted on August 14th, 2012 by MDuffy

Bleeding Through guitarist Dave Nassie is back with another guitar lesson through Next Level Guitar.

This time, Nassie channels the guitar gods with a Rory Gallagher-inspired lesson.

Watch Nassie below and visit Bleeding Through’s official Facebook page for more information.

Tags: Dave Nassie, Next Level Guitar, Rory Gallagher

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iGuitar Magazine Reviews Charvel Desolation DST-1 FR & DX-1 ST Soloist

Posted on August 6th, 2012 by MDuffy

iGuitar Magazine recently reviewed two guitars from the Charvel Desolation Series – the DST-1 FR and the DX-1 ST.

Reviewer Tom Quayle had positive things to say about both axes, especially their playability and tone.

“These two Charvel guitars enter a very crowded and popular market with a lot of stiff competition from many brands aiming at the Metal player,” he wrote. ”But if you’re after a through-neck design with great hardware, great pickups and great playability, then I think these Charvel Desolations simply have to be checked out.”

Read the full feature here.

Tags: Charvel DST-1 FR, Charvel DX-1 ST, iGuitar Magazine

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Go Inside The Charvel Desolation Series With Mike McGregor

Posted on July 24th, 2012 by MDuffy

Charvel product manager Mike McGregor recently sat down for an extensive interview to dissect the Desolation Series for Anderton’s Music Co.

McGregor dives deep into the line, going over several key features and why Charvel developed the Desolation Series.

Learn more in the videos below.

Tags: Anderton's Music Co., Charvel Desolation Series, Mike McGregor

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Performer Magazine Tests A Charvel DS-1 ST

Posted on July 17th, 2012 by MDuffy

Performer Magazine recently took a hard look at a Charvel DS-1 ST, noting that the axe was great for players who want a classic look with contemporary playability.

“For most modern music, this guitar excels, especially hard rock and metal,” noted reviewer Chris Devine. “Distorted, the pickups have plenty of clarity and punch, and the clean tones are perfect. With heavy overdrive, the tone controls don’t have a lot of range, but when cleaner tones are used, it’s much more noticeable. Vintage tones reside in here, too; rolling down the tone controls reveals warm, jazzy sounds.”

Read the full report here.

Tags: Charvel DS-1 ST, Chris Devine, Desolation, Performer Magazine

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Win A New Signed Guitar From Falling In Reverse

Posted on July 11th, 2012 by MDuffy

Want to win a signed guitar from Falling In Reverse? Heading to the Vans Warped Tour? Take photos of Derek playing his Charvel Guitars, post to Facebook and be sure to tag Falling in Reverse and Charvel. Falling in Reverse will pick nine winners throughout the tour to receive a Charvel DS-3 guitar.

Can’t make it to the tour? Falling in Reverse still has you covered. Head to this Falling in Reverse Facebook post, change YOUR cover photo to the one of Derek, and BE SURE TO POST A COMMENT letting the band know that you did so. At the end of the tour, Falling in Reverse will pick one winner who will also receive an autographed Charvel DS-3.

Visit Falling in Reverse’s official Facebook page to keep up with the band.

Tags: Contest, Cover Photo, Derek, Facebook, Falling in Reverse, Vans Warped Tour

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