Author Archives: Pauline France

Check Out Megadeth’s Greatest Deep Album Cuts

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Pauline France
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Oftentimes, some of the greatest bands make tracks that go unnoticed, piling up dust in the land of the unknown. Luckily for us, Roadrunner Records compiled some of Megadeth’s greatest deep album cuts, listing 13 of the band’s lesser-known tracks. … Continue reading →

Bass Player Magazine Tests Jackson JS2, JS3 and JS3V Basses

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Pauline France
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If you pick up the December issue of Bass Player magazine, you’ll find a two-page spread featuring three new, sick basses — the Jackson JS2, JS3, and JS3V. Bass Player’s Ed Friedland had the task of trying out these puppies, … Continue reading →

Flutter Your Whammy Bar Like Metal Mike Chlasciak

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Pauline France
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At its worst, a whammy bar can produce sounds comparable to a dying elephant or a squealing pig. Not so pleasant. The good news is, though, Metal Mike Chlasciak teaches you how to master the art of whammy acrobatics in … Continue reading →

Phil Demmel, Others Pay Tribute to Dimebag Darrell and Ronnie James Dio

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Pauline France
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The Key Club in Hollywood, Calif., witnessed a lineup of metal heavyweights paying tribute to Dimebag Darrell and Ronnie James Dio on Dec. 14. Artists performing all sorts of classic covers included Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel, Anthrax axeman Scott … Continue reading →

Manraze Cover Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire”

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Pauline France
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British rock trio Manraze released a video performance of “Fire,” the classic rock staple from Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 album, Are You Experienced. The song is included as a cover track on the band’s sophomore album, punkfunkrootsrock, which was released Aug. … Continue reading →

Machine Head Fan Gets Private Rig Tour With Phil Demmel

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Pauline France
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Machine Head axeman Phil Demmel treated diehard fan Norrie MacDonald to a private rig tour during the band’s stop at the SECC Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, on Dec. 5. MacDonald was the lucky winner of a Machine Head prize bundle … Continue reading →

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