Steven Wilson: The Modern Rock Producer (Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Yes, etc)
I interview Steven Wilson He is the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Porcupine Tree, as well as being a member of several other bands, including Blackfield, Storm Corrosion and No-Man. He is also a solo artist, having released 6 solo albums since his solo debut Insurgentes in 2008. In a […]
Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia: 10 Things I Can’t Tour Without
Most pro musicians are on the road more than they’re at home, and they’re all faced with the same struggle: to decide which possessions they can fit in their cramped, mobile living quarters. Certain amenities are simply too big, impractical or valuable to bring along for the ride, but every metal hellraiser has a select […]
How I got screwed over by my label – Violet Orlandi
Violet Orlandi talks about her troubles with the music label she used to be on, how she lost money, how they didn’t follow up on promises, tried to force her to re-sign and how she ultimately got out of the deal.
AC/DC – Thunderstruck Guzheng Cover｜Moyun
This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time! Amazing!! Description: This cover is based on Luca Stricagnoli’s guitar adaptation of Thunderstruck. After playing, I just want to say that Luca’s unicorn arm [edit: strong arm] + ruthless iron hand are indeed something I can’t easily attempt emulate… Anyway, I think […]
Review: Porcupine Tree ‘Closure/Continuation’ (progressive rock)
Join Pete Pardo, Steven Reid, Eric Porter, and Anthony Ferraro for a review of the long awaited Porcupine Tree album ‘Closure/Continuation’. #porcupinetree I kinda agree with these guys: I like the album…but don’t yet love it. What do you think?
10 Quick Tips for Playing MASTER OF PUPPETS on Guitar!
The-Art-of-Guitar 10 Quick Tips for Playing MASTER OF PUPPETS from Metallica on Guitar!
Favorite Double Albums (w/ Mike Portnoy)
Sea of Tranquility Join Pete Pardo and very special guest Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, Sons of Apollo, Liquid Tension Experiment, Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater) as they each run down their favorite 10 double albums of all time.
I had no idea PVC covers could do this to my vinyl records…
Parlogram Auctions explains how PVC covers could be DESTROYING your vinyl collection. Check Yours Before It’s Too Late!
Apple officially killed off the iPod today…
Apple officially killed off the iPod today…and I’m glad I was able to get the last model. Still runs the latest iOS, Apps and games. Should you pick one up while you still can?! You can still get the last iPod touch (while supplies last) here: https://www.apple.com/ipod-touch/
JJ Metalhead’s Favorite Power Metal Bands
Looking for some new power metal band suggestions? YouTuber JJ Metalhead has some solid recommendations, both old and new!