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Metal Mike Chlasciak Featured In Berklee College Of Music’s Podcast

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Pauline France
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Jackson artist Metal Mike Chlasciak was spotlighted in in Berklee College of Music’s “Sounds of Berklee” iTunes podcast last month.

In a recent statement, Chlasciak, who attended Berklee from 1990-1994, said he we was “psyched” to be featured on the renowned school’s podcast.

“It is an awesome surprise to be a part of it, to be honest,” said Chlasciak. “Especially since I was just a crazy metalhead blowing up the amps while studying there. Most other students were a bit more ‘proper’ by playing jazz.”

The song featured in the podcast is “The One You Love To Hate” from Rob Halford’s  Resurrection. Listen to the podcast here.

In addition, Metal Mike has relaunched his official website, Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube channel with lots of new content, including links to his latest “Metal for Life” column and video lesson in the March 2012 issue of Guitar World.

“I am really happy to let you all know that the new official site is active. A good artist website can be challenging to put together, but I feel we have assembled a cool place for everyone to get all kinds of information in an easy to get to manner,” he said in a statement. “In addition, I have assembled a great collection of rare photos from the last 12 years and we made things as cohesive and complete as we could.

“The more popular features from the last site such as the ‘Ask Metal Mike’ column are also carried over.”

View Part I of his video below:

Phil Demmel Checks In From The Eighth Plague Tour

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Pauline France
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Machine Head guitarist and Jackson signature artist Phil Demmel recently granted LoudGuitars.com an interview, where he discussed his rig setup, his gear and the Eighth Plague tour that the band is currently headlining.

Watch below, and catch tour dates here:

Lamb of God’s Mark Morton Donates Autographed Guitar for DM Research

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Pauline France
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Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton autographed and donated one of his personal signature Jackson D2 Dominion models to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation for auction.

Bidding for the guitar is currently in progress, and will run through Feb. 4. All proceeds from the auction will support research for finding a cure for myotonic dystrophy, also known as DM.

Watch Morton discuss the model up for bids in the video below, and see the guitar in action during a recent show in Philadelphia in Revolver magazine’s photo gallery here:

Lamb of God’s latest album Resolution was released on Jan. 24, and landed at position No. 3 on The Billboard 200 chart after selling around 52,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. Get your copy here.

Cavestany Pinch Hits For Ian On Anthrax/Death Angel Tour

Posted on February 3, 2012 by MDuffy
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When Anthrax’s Scott Ian fell ill with a viral infection last week, the guitarist had to sit out a few shows of his band’s tour with Death Angel and Testament.

Never fear, however, as Rob Cavestany and Ted Aguilar of D.A. stepped to the plate to pinch hit for Ian.

According to reports, Ian was hospitalized near Los Angeles on Jan. 25 and was unable to fly for at least 24 hours, causing him to miss shows in Kansas City and Indianapolis.

Death Angel posted a video blog that showed footage of the band Cavestany called “Deathrax” that you can watch below:

For more information and a list of tour dates, check out the official websites for Anthrax and Death Angel.

Ellefson Taking Fans Behind The Scenes Of Gigantour

Posted on February 2, 2012 by MDuffy
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With Megadeth on the road for the massive Gigantour – also featuring Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil – bassist David Ellefson is taking fans behind the scenes.

Via his prolific YouTube channel, Ellefson is posting video blogs before each show.

Below is his latest installment, from Glens Falls, N.Y.:

Check back to the channel often for a look at Ellefson’s travelogue, and for a full list of Gigantour dates, visit Megadeth’s official website.

Chris Broderick Talks Gigantour, Grammys With Rock It Out! Blog

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Pauline France
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Megadeth lead guitarist Chris Broderick recently sat with Rock It Out! Blog’s Sami Jarroush to discuss a variety of topics, including the band’s 2012 Gigantour trek, Megadeth’s recent Grammy award nomination and his own predictions on who’s going to win this year’s Super Bowl.

Watch the interview below, and catch 2012 Gigantour show dates here.

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