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Period [Mike Pride, Charlie Looker, Chuck Bettis] – 2 (2014)

2 is a blatant display of doom but not blatant display of chops, at least, not in the jazz sense of chops. It’s a temperament thing, and much of 2 moves at a glacial pace, and yet, the fury is all there. Slow motion death metal.

Trevor Rabin and Jon Anderson on Yes' Most Overlooked Album: 'It Was a Perfect Storm'

Trevor Rabin and Jon Anderson on Yes’ Most Overlooked Album: ‘It Was a Perfect Storm’

Issued decades ago now, Yes’ ‘Talk’ remains widely dismissed – when it’s not being ignored all together.

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Jimmy Page returns to solo career after Led Zeppelin reissues: ‘I’ve got lots of material’

The guitarist has been rather stingy with solo product since his old band split up.

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Queen buzz hasn’t halted Adam Lambert’s solo plans: ‘I’m currently working on music’

Even as Adam Lambert prepares for a long-hoped-for U.S. tour with Queen, he hasn’t left behind his own solo ambitions. You May Also Like: No related posts.

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "Barcarole" (1981)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Barcarole” (1981)

I had a guitar player friend who, when the topic of Pat Metheny came up, would say that he bought a copy of Offramp when it first came out, but didn’t like it all that much because he could never figure out when Metheny was playing the guitar. You MayRead More

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‘I guess news was leaked’: David Coverdale makes a change in Whitesnake’s lineup

Reports of the switch first leaked on social media, prompting an official statement.

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Glenn Hughes of California Breed, Deep Purple + Black Sabbath: Something Else! Interview

Glenn Hughes, in conversation, is as expansive as his own strikingly multi-faceted career.

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‘He’s sort of surviving’: Jim McCarty opens up about ailing Yardbirds legend Chris Dreja

The Yardbirds’ co-founding rhythm guitarist hasn’t performed with the group since 2012.

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One Track Mind: Willie Nelson, “The Wall” from Band of Brothers (2014)

Willie Nelson sounds at peace. At peace with where he’s been but, even more importantly, where he’s headed.

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Sebastian Bach – Give ‘Em Hell (2014)

While I’ve quite enjoyed most of Sebastian Bach’s solo records, and ‘Give ‘Em Hell’ is no exception, I voice the same annoyance with each one.