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Award winning guitarist Jake Dreyer releases his debut EP “In the Shadows of Madness”

June 25th, 2011 by Craig Hartranft

Award winning metal guitarist Jake Dreyer has just released his debut solo EP “In the Shadows of Madness” showcasing his many years of study under such masters as David “The Shred Demon” Shankle (DSG, Ex-Manowar), Chris Broderick (Megadeth, Ex-Jag Panzer, Nevermore) and Rusty Cooley (Outworld). Throughout his years of playing, Jake has been named Jagermeister’s 2009 and 2008 best guitarist of the year, Stoli/Budweisers 2007 best guitarist of the year, and was a 2009 IMA finalist for his song “WAR PATH” with his former band DeadRingers Guild. Along with these titles he has performed hundreds of shows in front of thousands of people, and has recorded one full length album and four EP’s with his various projects over the years. (more…)

Tags: Heavy Metal, In the Shadows of Madness, independent artist, instrumental guitar, Jake Dreyer, Music News, new release
Posted in Heavy Metal, Independent Artist, Instrumental, Music News

James Sera trades rock for solo acoustic guitar for his debut album Reality of the Fantasy

June 7th, 2011 by Craig Hartranft

James Sera Reaity of the FantasySeveral years ago, when James Sera decided on a new musical direction away from his past as a rock-based electric guitarist, he took the initiative to approach a renowned kindred spirit that he knew could relate to the melodic solo acoustic songs he was writing.

Sera, a onetime Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) student, cited a lot of the same influences as new age acoustic guitar legend Will Ackerman, who founded the seminal Windham Hill label in the early 80s: French composer Erik Satie and 20th Century steel string acoustic pioneers John Fahey and Robbie Basho. Though originally Sera had been working on an album that was more primitive, psychedelic and rock-acoustic oriented, Ackerman’s input ultimately helped shape the more intimate vibe of Sera’s debut album that truly lives up to its provocative title Reality of the Fantasy. (more…)

Tags: acoustic guitar, instrumental guitar, James Sera, Music News, new album, new release, Reality of the Fantasy
Posted in Instrumental, Melodic Rock, Music News, Music Review

Guitar virtuoso Todd Grubbs puts finishing touches to new CD featuring all-star line-up

November 1st, 2010 by Craig Hartranft

Todd GrubbsOne of the most innovative guitarists to emerge from the southeast US in recent years is unquestionably guitar virtuoso Todd Grubbs, who’s in the process of completing his new CD ‘Return of the Worm’ for an early 2011 release, much to the elation of fans and music critics worldwide. Grubb’s previous CD Space, Time and the Electric garnered rave reviews across the globe, elevating the guitarist to cult status amongst seasoned musicians. Now Todd is back with an album that is sure to thrill and inspire those who listen. (more…)

Tags: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, instrumental guitar, Melodic Hard Rock, Melodic Metal, Melodic Rock, Music News, press release, Return of the Worm, Todd Grubbs, virtuoso guitar
Posted in Hard Rock, Melodic Hard Rock, Melodic Rock, Music News

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