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Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory + Jason Hook Show Off Their Custom Guitars
Fresh off the stage at Download Festival, Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory and Jason Hook got together with Total Guitar Magazine to explain the features of their own custom-built guitars.
Death Division’s Tim Yeung Details Drum Transition from Morbid Angel
Death Division drummer Tim Yeung recently sat down with Sick Drummer Magazine to talk about drum gear, meeting and playing with some of his favorite rock legends, and taking a musical departure from what he’s known for. Drumming for Morbid Angel, Yeung has become known for blast beats and a lot of double-kick. With the recently-formed Death Division, Yeung said he’s excited to get back to playing
Winery Dogs’ Richie Kotzen Showcases Roland CUBE Lite Guitar Amp
Roland recently produced and released a video of Richie Kotzen showing off the unique features of Roland’s new CUBE Lite miniature guitar amp. It’s a 10-watt guitar practice amp with 2.1 stereo sound, built-in effects, and a new CUBE JAM feature that lets anyone learn and play along with any song.
Schecter Guitars Named Official Guitar Sponsor of the 2013 Aftershock Festival
Schecter Guitars recently announced that they will be the official guitar sponsor of the highly anticipated 2013 Aftershock Festival. The two-day metal fest starts Sept. 14 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, Calif. Thirty-eight bands are scheduled to take the stage during the hard-rocking weekend, including many of Schecter's sponsored artists.