Serj Tankian might front the Grammy-winning band System of a Down, but he’s also had a solid solo career. To further that career, Tankian released his third solo album, Harakiri, this week, commemorating it with an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Watch Tankian – with some help from guitarist Jeff Mallow on an EVH Wolfgang…
Dirge Within Drops New Music Video For ‘Memories’
Having released their sophomore album, There Will Be Blood, back in April, Chicago metallers Dirge Within finally dropped a music video for the punishing track “Memories.” Filmed in the band’s hometown, the clip was helmed by an up-and-coming director named PEELER. “This was easily one of the best video-making experiences I have ever been part of,” guitarist Shaun…
Watch New Interview Segments With Van Halen
Having wrapped up their 2012 North American summer tour on the heels of A Different Kind of Truth, Van Halen had dropped new segments of an extensive conversation between singer David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen. Watch parts five and six in the videos below. For more information, visit…
Guitar Interactive Magazine Reviews EVH Wolfgang Trio
Three EVH guitars recently got the review treatment from Guitar Interactive Magazine, as the Wolfgang USA Custom, Wolfgang Special and Wolfgang USA HT were tested by Jamie Humphries. The piece features video demos of each axe, as well. When picking a favorite, Humphries went with the HT. “If I had to pick one of the…
Heretic’s Glenn Rogers Chats With Beyond the Riff
Glenn Rogers has been in several metal bands, including Deliverance and So-Cal legends Hirax, and the guitarist stopped by Beyond the Riff to talk about his latest effort, Heretic. Rogers joined Heretic in 2011, and the band is working on a new album for 2012 titled Time of Crisis. When asked about the gear he used,…
Halestorm Rocks Download Festival
During last weekend’s Download Festival in the U.K., Lzzy Hale and Halestorm brought their typical brand of hard-hitting rock to the stage. In case you missed the performance, there is some excellent fan-shot footage available. Check out two Halestorm songs in the videos below: “It’s Not You” “Freak Like Me” Riding the wild success of…