The Bronx are an American band from Southern California who began playing punk rock in 2002. Their original goal was to bring passionate, blood-and-sweat punk rock into the 21st Century. “Certainly the LA punk mob have a free-spirited approach to life – as rebellious and American as the Stooges or Jack Kerouac – and every [...]
members: Toshihiro Sumitomo (guitar, vocal) Taizo Takafuji (drums) Yoshihiro Ogasahara (bass) The Savoy Truffle was formed in Osaka, Japan in 1991. Over the next fourteen years, the band released five albums to rave reviews and touring the USA, Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, Austria and Italy. In January 2002, The Savoy Truffle entered a recording [...]
members: Jesse Malin (vocals, guitar) Matt Hogan (guitarist) DJ Tommy USA (bass) Randy Schrager (drummer) After three critically acclaimed solo records, dozens of world tours and TV appearances, Jesse Malin found himself back in New York City questioning his next move. From his days fronting seminal hardcore trio Heart Attack and infamous glam punks D [...]
In this world of musical labels and genres, none describes the capabilities of the true guitar musician than guitarcore. Based totally on talent, rhythm and melodies… “Guitarcore© is for all those people that love the guitar but hate the excessive soloing and arpeggios and constant time changes of typical instrumental rock….” “Music is about grabbing [...]
Hailing from Melbourne, Temujin brings a uniquely Australian perspective to the Gothic Metal genre. Combining haunting vocals and driving guitars, the Temujin sound is both layered and atmospheric. Their debut album “1000 Tears” was initially released as a self-published mail order album in 2007. Solid sales and worldwide media approval resulted in the signing of [...]
members: Bill Lonero (Lead/Harmony/Rhythm Guitar) Brandon Hayes (Rhythm/Harmony Guitar) Mike McKaigg (Bass) Marco Bicca (Drums) There’s quite literally an endless amount of music genres these days, but none focuses more on the talent and melodic power of a guitar than guitarcore. A new term coined by California instrumental guitarist Bill Lonero (whose band LoNero — [...]
Austin-based guitarist, songwriter, and singer Chris Duarte is one of the top ten modern guitarists of our time. Often, compared to some of the greats. Duarte’s sound is all him. Drawing on elements of jazz, blues, and rock & roll, Chris is always pushing the envelope of his instrument and his talent. “I’m a musician [...]
Though Duarte has played a limited number of U.S. dates in recent years with the Japanese band Bluestone Company backing him, he performs primarily as a power trio, the Chris Duarte Group. Chris Duarte, San Antonio native was born in February 1963, the same year as his Strat. His goal, to be a successful musician [...]
Poets of the Fall (POTF) are an independent rock band from Helsinki, Finland. Since their inception, Poets Of The Fall have been an example of the positive evolution of rock. With solid, masterful song crafting, without becoming over-the-top and retaining a mainstream accessibility. Founded in 2003, with the collaboration of rock singer Marko “Mark” Saaresto [...]
Up and coming, and ready to take the world by rock storm Poets of the Fall are a rock band formed in Helsinki, Finland, in 2003. Known for their rock and rock-alternative style of music. Poets of the Fall are also known as a band with an eclectic member mix; a rock singer, a jazz [...]
Ice Black Birds (IBB) are a bluesy four piece from Brighton via London. Ice Black Birds’ quality lies in being able to create a song with catchy riffs that sound great on first hearing them and yet somehow mange to improve on subsequent listens. Ice Black Birds are Sam Denniston, (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), George [...]
The Seven is the brainchild of musician, songwriter and producer Kevin A. Smith. The Seven’s eclectic sound takes inspiration from many artists who step outside of the box. Like them, Kevin Smith takes delight in all music, pushing at the boundaries of what is perceived to be possible. Breaking away from the expected, The Seven [...]
Rustin Hiatt, up and coming guitar virtuoso and composer… Remember that partial sentence, because the music world is about ready to be turned upside down by Mr. Hiatt. …rocks us with Classical, Metal, Blues, Jazz and anything else Rustin Hiatt wants to throw into the mix. This teacher, composer, performer and all around musician’s eclectic [...]
Guitarist Bill Lonero and crew have gear endorsements out the wazoo, promotional help from Apple Computer, two-million MySpace plays, and they claim to have invented “instrumental guitarcore,” so you should really hate them. But you can’t, because they’re just so damn good……- Guitar Player Magazine/October 2007. LoNero are Bill Lonero (Lead, Harmony, Rhythm Guitar), Brandon [...]
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Music Business insider Music is a BusinessSo☆Rock Updates 2010.09.01: Interview: YEALLOW. Profile: Guitar Wolf, Maps & Atlases. Recommended: Seasick Steve, Black Diamond Heavies, THE BASEBALLS.
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