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Sunday, April 3, 2022

Guitars 101: Comparing Bass, Acoustic, and Electric - @thebeast

Have you decided to learn to play the guitar? If so, you have an exciting road ahead. Before you get started, there are a few decisions that you'll have to make. An important choice is selecting which guitar to purchase. There are three basic styles with several subcategories. Comparing the main types will help you make your choice. Bass Guitars Stringed instruments went through centuries of changes to bring us the bass guitars of today. The first rendition of the modern, horizontal form was developed during the 1930s by Paul Tutmarc. Mass production didn't begin until the 1950s when Leo Fender and George Fullerton picked up the design. The following two decades brought further advancements to get to todays' basses. Design The design of a bass guitar is quite different from other guitars. While a bass may have five or six strings, the traditional design only has four. Bass tabs are based on the four-string models. The strings, neck, and scale length are much larger than other guitars. Sound Quality Bass guitars produce a unique sound quality. The larger size contributes to a tone that is a full octave below non-bass guitars. Most basses are electric, but you can find acoustic versions. Electric versions are typically solid-bodied, so they produce a meatier sound. Acoustic designs have more resonance due to their hollow bodies. Genres Any genre of music can be played with bass guitars. The deep tone makes them especially suited for rhythm sections. Bassists often use a faster pace and effects pedals when playing the lead. Acoustic Guitars The acoustic guitar began to take its modern shape in the late 1700s. In 1850, Antonio Torres Jurado altered the guitar's proportions and interior bracing. His advancements made the tone and projection so exemplary that few changes have been made to the design since. Design Acoustic guitars have a recognizable appearance. They are built with wide, hollow bodies. Some have cutaways to widen the reachable range of notes. Six steel strings are traditional, but doubled-up versions boasting exist. While acoustics always have the same shape, they can be purchased in many sizes. Sound Quality Sound vibrates and resonates within the bodies of acoustic guitars. The volume is quite loud even without an amplifier attached. Individuals describe the tone as bright and pleasant. Genres Blues music may have skyrocketed acoustic guitars' popularity, but they are versatile enough for many genres. From rock to bluegrass and country to folk, you can play it all. Acoustic guitars are commonly associated with social sing-alongs at beaches, bars, and bonfires. Electric Guitars Experiments attempting to electrically amplify string instruments began as early as 1910. Initial designs were hollow-bodied. In 1941, Les Paul invented the first solid electric guitar. Fender and Fullerton stepped in again in 1948 to begin mass-producing the configuration used today. Design Solid-bodied electric guitars are available in several shapes. The shape you select won't directly affect the sound, so it's best to choose a design that fits your body. Magnetic pickups along the guitar create an electrical signal from the six strings' vibrations. Sound Quality The sound of an electric guitar changes when you use an amplifier . Unamplified, the music is quieter and less steady. Plugging in increases volume and allows you to use effects such as distortion, reverberation, and delay. Genres From professionals to beginners, electric guitars are a common choice. Adults and children alike can find models that work for them. Electric guitars are most associated with rock and metal, but they are also used widely across the music industry. Each category of guitar has a unique background and characteristics. Pick the model that suits you best.
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Saturday, April 2, 2022

Pass The Ammunition - Interview II 2022 - The Zach Moonshine Show

FYI: Pass The Ammunition joins us again on the show this week to talk about the new record 'Firing On All Cylinder' and much more! Check out the full show at this link: https://www.mixcloud.com/thezachmoonshineshow/pass-the-ammunition-featured-interview-ii-the-zach-moonshine-show/ Check out the band at this link: https://passtheammunitionofficial.bandcamp.com/album/firing-on-all-cylinders Check out new shows every week on https://metaldevastationradio.com/
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Friday, April 1, 2022

Kohana - Jab - Featured At Dequeruza ! - @thebeast

Kohana - Jab - Featured At Dequeruza ! Check it out here at this link: https://dequeruza.ar/kohana-jab-hard-rock/ Release Date: February 25, 2022 FFO: All Them Witches, Kuyss, Brant Bjork, Location: Greece "We are more than grateful for the support we had while making 'Jab'. The work and dedication we put into this release was beyond our expectations. Now the time has come, but our minds are not here right now. These are harsh and inhuman times for a lot of people. We -still- live in times of war and great injustice. We make art to inspire, entertainment comes after, but these last days are far from entertaining. As we stand in support of the less fortunate and the underprivileged of this world, currently, our thoughts are with the people that have nothing to gain from bombings. We stand against imperialism and wars, for a better world where we can live as equals and not be discriminated!" Check out the full album video! Follow the band at these links: https://linktr.ee/Kohana.band https://kohana.bandcamp.com/album/jab-2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5URA7Pwom6jTBm_qu6BFwA https://www.facebook.com/KohanaBand/ https://www.instagram.com/kohana.band/ Dmitriy Churilov
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Gia G - Reminiscing - Featured At Kick Ass Forever! - @thebeast

Gia G - Reminiscing - Featured At Kick Ass Forever ! Check it out here at this link: https://kickassforever.com/gia-g-guitar-instrumental-usa-interview-for-kick-ass-forever-via-angels-pr-worldwide-music-promotion-giag/ Release Date: January 25th, 2022 FFO: Jason Becker, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani Location: Boston, USA Gia Federico is an instrumental guitarist out of Boston, USA, she is signed with Sliptrick Records with both GIA G and Devil In The Mist . The ' Cosmic Wave EP ' is the latest release for Gia Federico’s solo instrumental project Gia G and the first since 2019’s The Ladder. The new EP is her best to date and takes her music in a different direction and higher level. Showcasing her diverse prowess on the frets, with jazz modal and scalar legato featuring in Intricate Fusion and Cosmic Wave , to the acoustic slap song, Reminiscing, which shows another side of her style with a great feel, bluesy runs and phrases. Cosmic Wave takes the listener on a journey of musical knowledge, intricate writing, great for listening when you're in your car breezing down the highway. Check out this video: Check her out on Spotify and add her to your playlists! Follow the band at these links: https://sliptrickrecords.com/gia-g-rides-the-frets-on-her-cosmic-wave-out-jan-25th/ https://sliptrickrecords.com/gia-/ https://www.facebook.com/SalinaFederico/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYHa39KWMkVjLzTeiU2tYA https://www.instagram.com/gia_federico/ https://twitter.com/SALIN606 https://www.facebook.com/salina606 https://www.facebook.com/gia.federico.12 https://www.facebook.com/groups/169610116754891 https://www.reverbnation.com/giafederico https://www.linkedin.com/in/gia-federico-52978b3/ https://myspace.com/gia606 https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eDztqZa2Z6c5fACxvariw https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09NP97ZJ9 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gia-g/1541444525
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Gia G - Reminiscing - Featured At Kick Ass Forever! - @thebeast

ROYAL HUNT LAUNCH PRE-ORDER CAMPAIGN FOR RELEASE OF DYSTOPIA - PART 2 ALBUM - Featured In Bravewords! - @thebeast

ROYAL HUNT LAUNCH PRE-ORDER CAMPAIGN FOR RELEASE OF DYSTOPIA - PART 2 ALBUM - Featured In Bravewords ! check it out here at this link: https://bravewords.com/news/royal-hunt-launch-pre-order-campaign-for-release-of-dystopia-part-2-album FFO: Savatage, Blind Guardian, Queensryche, Running Wild ROYAL HUNT BEGINS PRE-ORDERING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE RELEASE OF “DYSTOPIA – PART 2”. ROYAL HUNT announced the beginning of pre-ordering campaign for their new studio album - a second part of their monumental opus Dystopia. The band invites fans to support the release by pre-ordering the DELUXE EDITION of “ Dystopia – Part 2 ” which will also give ACCESS to exclusive materials: Full video updates; First-hand information and media; Listening parties – you will be the first to hear the new material; VIP shopping for individual items; Album download on the release date The campaign will be run by the bands home label NorthPoint Productions (Denmark) – as usual – " thus we are free to decide when to release, what to release, in which format and with how many extras " - says the Band on their Facebook page . The “regular” CDs will afterwards be distributed by Sound Pollution (Sweden) . Message from the band: “Thinking back to the release date of the “Part 1” back in 2020 makes you realize what a crazy time we all went through just during the last two years: who could have imagined that our “Dystopia” – project would reflect the harsh reality in such detail? And the madness is still ongoing. In any case, “Dystopia – Part 2” is even more relevant today than ever: we followed the general concept yet filled it up with images of current events in order to make it resonate with every person, everybody living through 2020 to 2022 and watching insanity to unfold in real time”. André Andersen: "Believe me, the band and it`s respected guests put everything on the line on this record, the amount of hours we all invested in planning and executing this piece is simply mind blowing. Actually, as I´m writing this note, the process is still ongoing: there´re still plenty of tracks to sort out, plenty of new ones to record and hundreds of decisions to make but – already at this stage – it´s hard to ignore the sheer energy/power impact encapsulated in this piece of work". Take your seats. Everybody is welcome. Let's have fun! “ DYSTOPIA - PART 1 ” was released on December 16th, 2020 via King Records (Japan/SE Asia) and on January 15th via NorthPoint Productions (Europe/N & S America). A concept album offering a considerable expansion of the band´s trademark sound and featuring performances by guest vocalists: Mats Leven (Candlemass, TSO, Skyblood), Mark Boals (Y.J. Malmsteen, Ring of Fire), Henrik Brockmann (Royal Hunt, Evil Masquerade, N´Tribe), Kenny Lubcke (Narita, Zoser Mez) and Alexandra Andersen (Royal Hunt, JSP). “ Dystopia - Part 1 ” is available on ALL digital platforms (as MP3, FLAC), and as a regular CD (jewel case), various deluxe editions / bundles and a double heavy vinyl LP. Spotify: http://bit.ly/dystopia-spotify iTunes: http://bit.ly/dystopia-itunes YouTube: http://bit.ly/dystopia-youtube Amazon: http://bit.ly/dystopia-amazon Connect with ROYAL HUNT: https://royalhunt.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CzAMm46coQpauDZj4a4ic https://www.youtube.com/user/royalhuntband https://music.apple.com/us/album/dystopia/1543161212 https://www.instagram.com/royalhunt_official https://www.facebook.com/royalhunt https://twitter.com/royalhuntband
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