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Dimebag Darrell to be Inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk

Modern Guitars Magazine is reporting that on May 17th, 2007 Dimebag Darrell Abbott will [finally] be inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk. Dime was the highly influential lead guitarist of the 90’s metal band Pantera. Dime was at the forefront of metal as it emerged into the mainstream in the early 90’s and is cited by many [...]

Gibson Warns of Counterfeit Guitars Sold in USA

Gibson has sent out an official press release to warn consumers of counterfeit guitars being sold in the United States after several people launched complaints of receiving below quality guitars. Apparently lately there has been an influx of fake Gibsons coming in from China. If you want to protect yourself, here is your best way: [...]

Himsa Recording New Album

Himsa has completed the writing portion of their third album and are entering the studio today to start recording. This will be their first album with Century Records.
Derek Harn (bass) states: “The new album draws from the strengths of our last two records, Courting Tragedy and Disaster and Hail Horror, but this is an [...]

Jimi Hendrix’s 1966 Red Fender Mustang Guitar Sold

The guitar was sold at a benefit auction held by U2’s The Edge at New York’s Hard Rock Cafe and according to Reuters brought in $400,000. Some other items that sold in the auction include former President Bill Clinton’s saxophone ($54,000) and a pair of John Lennon’s round, blue-tinted sunglasses.
The money was raised to help [...]

Eric Clapton, Tomorrow Night

Wel’p. Tomorrow night is the big night, Eric Clapton at the ‘Dome. I’m pretty stoked about it. I have never seen Clapton live and I never expected to see him. I am really happy about the seats I got too (6th row). They always say no cameras, but every show I have been to I [...]

Ozzfest 2007 to be Free

I got a tip today that for 2007 the high priced Ozzfest tickets will not only drop… they will be free!
Sharon and Ozzy along with the tour’s producer Live Nation will be turning to sponsors to cover the bill. Ticket prices have been soaring over the past few years as artists demand more to [...]

Gibson Releases the HD.6x-Pro

Well… I was going to post a trackback to Cary Miller at Electric Guitar Review and his post from a few weeks ago on the Gibson Digital HD.6x-Pro guitar to announce that it has finally been released. However, as I hit his front page I see that he beat me to the chase. So please [...]