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More Sabbath Drama!

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:05:00 +0000

I'm all about making money but when will metal get back to being metal....

Bill Ward threatens to quit Sabbath... instead of actually growing a pair and just quitting!

Wireless Alarm

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:11:00 +0000

Contribution by Saul Martin

Have you ever considered getting an alarm system on your house only to find out that to have it monitored you also have to get a home phone? I recently was investigating getting a system and was talking to a company that only offered monitoring on homes with hard line phones in them. I think this is kind of crazy considering hardly anyone I know, besides my grandmother, has a hard line phone anymore. Of course businesses do because they kind of have to but to not offer an option for someone who only has mobile or cell phones available to them? That is craziness.

I started looking in to the whole thing a little closer and I found out that adt security Aurora offers an option to have the monitoring calls be routed to my wireless device. So now I can have my alarm system monitored and not have to pay to get a hard line phone in my home for only the purpose of the alarm system. What a great invention and way for me to feel safe even when away from my home.

Create Your Own Tone

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:33:00 +0000

I recently came across a blog hosted by Seymour Duncan where the poster helps people out by listing small DIY guitar effects projects such as overdrive boxes and delay boxes. He also does a great job of discussing different concepts that can help you broaden your tonal capabilities without investing in a modeling system or expensive recording software. The blog is called, "Tone Fiend" and it's worth a read or two.

Far Away

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:20:00 +0000

Guest written by our friend Mason Abbott

Being so far away from y extended family has been much more difficult than I thought it would be. I got CLEAR 4G and a big batch of greeting cards when I moved in because I thought I’d be sending the occasional birthday card and a few emails here and there but as it turns out I’ve been on the phone with my parents just about every night.

I really miss the big family dinnerswe used to have and being so close to my siblings…it turns out they know me better than anyone else and that’s a comforting thought for me to have, you know? I wish that I had realized before I moved away what a big part of my life my family really was but I guess I was in denial because I wanted independence and to strike out on my own. I wish I had known ahead of time what things would be like here on my own but I didn’t so for now I’ve got to keep on keeping on.

RIP Cory Smoot

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:47:00 +0000

Just days before the new release of their newest album, Lead guitarist for GWAR, Cory Smoot, AKA, Flattus Maximus was found dead on his tour bus just before crossing into Canada. At this writing, his cause of death is unknown. RIP!

Moving Here

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:12:00 +0000

Guest post of the week by Ferdinand Livingston

When I first moved here I was really lonely. I came here for a job and to be honest, I didn’t know anyone so it was tough for me to go out or eat dinner with people or whatever. The people at my job were nice but they were much older and I just had a hard time making friends. I watched a lot of TV on my CannonSatellite.com and I did a lot of upgrades to my adorable little house, so that kept me busy, but after about 6 months I knew I needed to do something to make some friends. I joined an adult kickball league and I decided to start volunteering at a church near my house and that really opened the floodgates. People were coming at me left and right and they were all so friendly and nice! I’m just loving it here now that I’m really part of a community and I know that people would miss me if I were to move. That’s the sign!

Tone Fiend

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:58:00 +0000

Tone Fiend is a new blog hosted by Seymour Duncan. As long as you don't mind the occasional plug for Seymour Duncan products, it's a great blog for enhancing your tone. The owner posts projects such as DIY distortion boxes that you can build at your kitchen table. Check it out, it's a great read!

Welcome 2 My Nightmare Review

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:03:00 +0000

I’ve had this album for a couple of weeks and I’ve given it several honest listens. Now with that said, let me give you some background information on my love affair with Alice Cooper. Alice, to me is simply the greatest singer, front man and character in music PERIOD! When my friends were listening to Guns N’ Roses, I was listening to Pretties for You, which is Alice Cooper’s freshman release (We’re talking 1969 people!) I have idolized Alice since I was a very small child. Hell, I even had a cow skull hanging above my bed for years that was painted to look like Alice. To me the world of rock starts and will end with Alice Cooper. Currently I have 361 Alice Cooper songs on my computer. I also have most of these songs on Album and CD. This represents every song released by Alice since 1969. I listen to his catalogue at least once per month from start to finish.

Now, when I heard that Alice was brining in the producer that produced the original “Welcome to My Nightmare” album as well as many original band members to shore up the music, I was a bit more than excited. When I heard the album, I was less than excited.

Remember when Alice reinvented himself in the 1990s, with Desmond Child at the helm? Trash put Alice back in front of rock but then he faded again. As huge as Trash was, it never really seemed like Alice. He even released an industrial album called, Brutal Planet but it came a bit too late since the Rob Zombie’s of the world had fallen to pop music. Well, I should have prepared myself for what was to come! When “Eyes of Alice Cooper” came out, I was stoked! It was the 1970s Alice at his best. The songs rocked, had humor and really stood on their own. Therefore, I was hopeful when I heard about the return of WTMN.

Auto tune? Yes, Auto Tune starts off this album with a limp attempt to cash in on alternative rock that’s so popular these days. It reminded me of Kid Rock…which is funny since they are both from the same hometown. Unfortunately, it didn’t get any better from there. Alice decided to put a Disco song…which sounds a bit too much like disco. Then….Ke$ha made an appearance. Now Alice has done a few duets, one of which I actually liked was with Xhibit, which was released on Dirty Diamonds. My wife, which is Ke$ha fan even thought this was crap.

Now, this album isn’t the worst thing I’ve ever heard. In fact, it has a few “destined” to be classics such as “Last Man on Earth” but it falls way short of the hype.

Alice, this is what I am begging you to do… You threw out an album called, “Alice Does Alice” and it was cool because you updated a few classics with a fresh sound. Now, go back and listen to “Pretties for You” re-record that album with your current sound, release it and then go to the bank with a huge check! Just don’t use any freaking auto tune please!

Now I'm off to listen to a little "Freak Out."

1985 Wants Their 3-Wheelers Back

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:22:00 +0000

Incase you don’t know…my family loved motorcycles and ATVs. Recently, I’ve been contemplating buying an old ATV and restoring it for my kids. While doing some online research on ATV supplies, I came across this old video for a 1985 Honda 3-wheeler. How does an ATV commercial relate to a blog about guitarists you ask?

Well, apparently you didn’t listen to that awesome 80’s soundtrack to the commercial. Seriously, that was horrible! However, it signifies just how long the world of rock n’ roll has been a part of the motorcycle and ATV sub culture. It’s funny because I’ve been on an Alice Cooper kick as of late. I was listening to his freshman album, “Pretties for You,” which used to be the official album of a prestigious, if not infamous motorcycle club. I’ll leave that one up to you to figure out!

I Saw the Light This Morning

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:06:00 +0000

I’m in the basement this morning sitting on my Euro lounger futon, blankly staring at the picture in the photo cube vase sitting on the end-table. The picture is of a guitar I no longer own. I have a couple of pictures of guitars I no longer own leaning up again an old yellow table lamp when it dawns on me…I’m a guitar junky. I spend money on a guitar, play it for a month, get tired of it and then sell it for a loss.

I sat there and tried to think of all the guitars I’ve owned, just like some playboy probably sits round thinking of all the women he’s dated over the years. Some guitars I could care less about and wouldn’t miss if you paid me. However, I really miss my Cavalera Signature guitar. I also miss the Steve Vai signature guitar. I sold that guitar to get money up for my Mustang… the Mustang I no longer own.

I think it’s time that I seriously seek some professional help for my guitar addiction…well, off to Guitar Center I go!

"I'm With You" Review

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The new Red Hot Chili Peppers album "I'm With You" dropped on the market recently and after listening to the album; to me it is devoid of any good guitar riffs just like John Frusciante’s mouth is devoid of any teeth. After Frusciante had to find a dentist in 1998 to have his teeth yanked out due to an oral infection, he returned to RHCP and released some of his best work.

Unfortunately, he left the band and in came replacement, Josh Klinghoffer, who looks about 20-years younger than his elders and his playing experience seems to mirrors his youth. Gone are the driving riffs and the experimental tones that complemented the rhythm section.

Sadly, most of the bands I adored in the 1990s have recently released a string of very disappointing albums. I think I might need a dentist soon because listening to some of my old favorites has become more like pulling teeth.

Smashing a Perfectly Good Guitar

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:17:00 +0000

I'm not one to watch television very often but I had it on earlier today and the show Scrubs came on. All of a sudden I see this dude in scrubs clothing take this other dude's acoustic guitar and smash it. I don't really know the back story or the characters but it reminded me of a gimmick a friend used to do in her stage show.

She played guitar in a glam-rock band and when they used to sing Dr. Feelgood, she would come out on stage wearing scrubs she got from http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Scrubs-for-Women/ and then smash a cheap Samick guitar she'd get for less than $50.00. The crowd loved it but as the song "perfectly good guitar goes" you should never smash a perfectly good guitar.

Went to a Party Last Saturday Night

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:48:00 +0000

I was invited to a close friend's house last week for an extended jam session in Texas. He has the party every year but this is the first time I've been in a position to go. I jumped on a plane and headed West for an extended party! Nothing wrong with that!

The stay was eventful to say the least but not in the party sort-of-way. I stayed in the guest room, which doubles has his cat's room. Well apparently my arrival disturbed his cat greatly and when I woke up all I could smell was cat pee. It was horrible! Before my buddy even woke up, I went http://www.thesteamteam.com/ on my Blackberry and called a cat pee odor removal Austin based company to come in before the party to clean things up.

Later in the morning, just after starting our first jam, it was time to call the carpet cleaner company again after I turned around and smacked about 4 bottles of beer off my amplifier and onto his couch and floor. It created quite a foamy mess.

Fortunately, the came company that came that afternoon to clean the cat pee offered to clean up the massive beer spill all over his white carpet. After that, the event went off without a hitch. I got to play a lot of killer guitars and had a lot of fun doing it. I hope I get an invite next year! I won't tick off the cat or spill everyone's beer, I promise.

Don't be Forgetful...

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:10:00 +0000

I invited my good friend Aldo to share her story with you on my blog in hopes that it would drive home the message that you should be protecting your investment. If you are like me, you've spend a small fortune buying musical instruments and in one bad day, your entire collection could be wiped out. If you don't keep records receipts and serial numbers, your insurance company could give you the big F-off!

A security alarm is not expensive and it is a great deterrent to stop the theft of your most beloved possessions.

Forgetful Me

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:06:00 +0000

Guest post written by my buddy Aldo Mays

I admit I am forgetful. I think that I try to cram too much into my allotted 24 hours a day. I have forgotten recitals, PTA meetings and dentist appointments. I have a calendar that I use to make sure I keep up with the appointments. I also have a to-do list that I write out every night. Even with all of these reminders I still forget things. I was running late one day and I ran out of the house without setting the alarm. I was almost to my destination before I remembered I did not set it. Fortunately for me my husband arrived at the house about five minutes after I left. I felt really guilty because I overlooked my first priority, keeping my family safe. When I got back home I immediately went online to AllHomeSecurity.com to see if there were any packages that could link my smartphone to our alarm system. I upgraded our current package so I would never be in that type of situation again.

Top 10 Crazy Guitar Stunts

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:46:00 +0000

I recently got an Email from Gibson discussing the top 10 guitar stunts. I can honestly say that I was only aware of about six of them. Being a huge Angus Young fan, I think that the video shown with him soloing while being carried on a roadies back is just killer. You couldn't get away with that today as a guitarist. Someone would yank your cord or knock you over just for fun. You can check out the video here!

It's time to leave Max

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:20:00 +0000

As a DIE HARD Max Cavalera fan, I've always followed his choices of guitars. I even purchased one of his winter camo AX models a few years ago but alas, I think it is time that Max leaves the confines of ESP guitars. This new axe, which is a just a painted version of their standard EX series is just to boring for me. I loved the Viper model with the Brazilian flag and I loves the AX series due to its unique shape. But max playing essentially the same guitar as James Hetfield, is just stupid!

Okay, so it has the one knob one pickup configuration like all of this guitars but it has a stop tailpiece? I guess I'm being a snotty fan but the Viper, AX and his all-time classic Warlocks did not use stop tail pieces. As a builder, I prefer the strings going through the body for added resonance. I've been getting the guitar bug lately but I think I'll be looking elsewhere.

Line 6 Relay G30 Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:10:00 +0000

Although not specifically guitar related, you can enter to win a line 6 Relay G30 and a year of Billboard Pro by registering here. I happen to be a huge Line 6 fan. I use the Bognar Line 6 amp head and Line 6 cab. I've entered, have you?

KO'd by KO

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:42:00 +0000

Okay, usually my tastes run a bit on the wild side but what you might not know about me is that I really enjoy slower, rock-laden tunes with lyrics that make you think, not run in fear of the next zombie apocalypse. Recently I ran across the album 175 Cherry Lane by KO on one of my "gotta find new music searches. I also found 175 Cherry Lane by KO on CD baby. I prefer CD baby. it seems like the quality is better but for you iTunes junkies, you can get this excellent album in MPu3 or whatever it is iTunes uses.

KO offers a great John Hiatt sound with excellent up front vocal styling that makes this a great "listeners" album. KO has something to say and do not bother to layer guitar over guitar to muddy the mix. If you want something that you can just put in the player and listen to and enjoy, sit back and jam this album. You won't regret it!

Happy 96th Birthday Les paul

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:36:00 +0000

It is safe to say, even if you do not prefer the Les Paul shape or the Stratocaster, every guitar lover owes their passion to two men. Unfortunately, the world has lost both of them. Leo Fender, and Les Paul. Today is Les Paul's birthday and I for one would love to wish him a happy birthday. Even though my guitar tastes follow the extreme, I respect the fact that without Les Paul and Leo Fender, guitars would likely not be what they are today. Jimmy Page might have never written 'Black Dog" without his Les Paul guitar just like Jimi might not have written "Little Wing" without his Strat. Thank you Les and Leo for being such a positive influence on my life.

Ronnie James Dio

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Sun, 16 May 2010 23:33:00 +0000

Although not a guitarists, he was a huge influence on everyone who loves metal. RIP Ronnie James Dio.

DDA "SGT. ROCK"

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:33:00 +0000

I'm gong to give props to what looks like a relatively new guitar company called DaVinci Custom guitars. They have put out a pretty cool single humbucker axe called the SGT.Rock. Each guitar bares the name of a fallen soldier and a portion of the proceeds goes to the fallen solider fund. If you're interested in giving back to those who fight for us and you're in the market for a shredder axe then look no further recruit!

US Masters

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:42:00 +0000

US Masters offers standard shapes with customizable features. Would you like a single humbucker Telecaster with a Floyd Rose? You can get it from US Masters. Not only will they customize, they are actually US made instruments that all seem to range below 2K. We have not done any business with them and this is the first we've heard of them. If anyone has done business with them please let us know and we'll post your review.

Schecter "Gwar" Sig model

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:14:00 +0000

I really don't know what to say about this. The Gwar fanatics are strong and I'm afraid some of you might find me and kill me but dudes, I'm sorry, this is the worst looking piece of crap I've ever seen!

These are the guys we should see at those NAMM custom trade show exhibits

noreply@blogger.com (Zyon) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:55:00 +0000

These are the guys we should see at those NAMM custom trade show exhibits! Seriously, the people over at project guitar need to put together a booth this year and show off all of their member's guitars. Now many guys over there own small shops and could never afford to go to NAMM on their own dime but a collective effort by Project Guitar could make the dream of every aspiring Luthier a reality!