“It was building up in the back of my mind for so long that it finally pushed its way to the fore”: Why this was the year Slash finally got the blues

Slash wears a top hat and holds a GIbson J-45 acoustic guitar.2024 Year in Review: Sure, he’s been keeping busy enough with Guns N’ Roses and his solo band (fronted by Myles Kennedy), but when he’s in creative mode, Slash has proven himself to be an unstoppable force.This year’s blues album, announced back in March…

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“I felt like I’d expressed everything I had inside me and nothing was left. After 20 years I thought, ‘Man, maybe I’m done’”: How Eddie Van Halen inspired Todd Jones to pick Nails up off the canvas for a face-ripping comeback album

Like many artists, Oxnard, California-based hardcore metal outfit Nails were creatively blocked as the Covid pandemic ravaged the world. However, frontman Todd Jones can’t blame the virus for stifling his creativity. His songwriting tank was already empty after the band released its third album, You Will Never Be One of Us, in 2016.“I felt like…

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Gibson Welcomes Hiroki Kamemoto to Its Artist Spotlight Program for 2024

Hiroki Kamemoto’s blues-infused, emotionally resonant guitar playing forms the backbone of Glim Spanky’s sound, perfectly complementing the husky, distinctive vocals of bandmate Remi Matsuo. Drawing inspiration from the music, fashion, and art of the 1960s and 70s, Kamemoto has crafted a sound that feels timeless yet fresh.Since their major debut in 2014, Glim Spanky has…

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