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Gear Review: Caroline Guitar Company - Hawaiian Pizza

Hold onto your pineapple chunks, because the Caroline Guitar Company’s Hawaiian Pizza fuzz pedal will take your tone on a wild ride.

Gear Review: Universal Audio - Lion '68 Super Lead Amp Pedal

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Universal audio , Lion 68 , Super lead amp , Marshall sound , Tube amp emulation , Pedalboard , Guitar tone , Rock music , Classic rock , Gear review

If you are craving the iconic crunch and soaring leads of a cranked Super Lead amp, but without the backache and volume knob anxiety, the Universal Audio Lion ‘68 Super Lead pedal might just be your Holy Grail.

Audio Plugin Review: Aurora DSP: Rhino

Aurora DSP’s Rhino guitar plugin has been on the market for quite some time now, but its continuous updates and competitive price point make it one of the top selling DSP plugins out there.

Gear Review: Zoom MS-50G MultiStomp Multi-effects Guitar Pedal

We recently had the opportunity to play around with the Zoom MultiStomp MS-50G .

Guitar Tip: Time travel for your tone! Explore the Appeal of Vintage Guitar Effects

Vintage Vibes: Re-Exploring Classic Guitar Effects A curious trend is emerging: a resurgence of interest in the humble, single-purpose pedals of yesteryear.

Album Review: Satyricon - Self Titled

Satyricon’s ninth self-titled album was quite devise at the time of release.

Album Review: Therion - Leviathan III

Therion’s latest release, Leviathan III, is the final part of a trilogy that showcases the band’s unique blend of symphonic grandeur and experimentation.

Audio Plugin Review: Archetype: Mateus Asato

The new Archetype: Mateus Asato signature plugin from Neural DSP delivers incredible clean and mid-gain tones, and a comprehensive set of features for any guitarist looking to expand their sonic palette.

Gear Review: NUX MG-30 Guitar & Bass Effects/Modeler

The NUX MG-30 is a versatile multi-effects pedal that provides a variety of high-quality tones in a compact and rugged package.

Gear Review: Headrush MX5 Guitar Effects/Modeler

The HeadRush MX5 is a surprisingly powerful guitar processor and modeler in a compact package.

Album Review: Poisonblack - Lyijy

Poisonblack’s journey so far has been an intriguing one. Their debut, Escapexstacy, cast a spell with its gothic metal majesty, and now, with Lyijy, frontman Ville Laihiala takes the vocal reins and steers the band towards a bluesy hard rock realm.

Album Review: Marty Friedman - Inferno

With credits including Megadeth and Cacophony it’s no wonder why Marty Friedman is revered as a metal guitarist.

Album Review: Triptykon - Melana Chasmata

Tree of suffering souls is an aggressive and exciting opening to Triptykon’s second LP.

Album Review: The Great Old Ones - Tekeli-Li

French black metal is an obscure genre and The Great Old Ones with their unique brand of eerie black metal are pioneers pushing.

Album Review: Gorguts - Colored Sounds

Gorguts Colored Sands is not your typical breed of modern death metal.

Guitar Tip: When & How to Adjust Your Truss Rod

The truss rod balances the forces acting on your guitar’s neck, ensuring optimal playability.