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New California Trio CD! November 30th, 2004

Bert Lams, one third of the acoustic California Guitar Trio stopped by the FPE office today to hand us a copy of Whitewater, the group's latest CD. The disc was produced by Tony Levin and delivers on the massive acoustic riffs! The Trio use D'Addario strings and LR Baggs acoustic Pickups. Check them out by clicking here

Fireball Ministry Storm FPE Office November 29th, 2004

James and Emily of Fireball Ministry stopped by the FPE office to hang a bit and to blast out a Riff of the Month (ROM) video. I think the neighbors enjoyed it as much as we did! Stay tuned for that Riff of the Month (ROM) kids! Click here for a rocking trip!

The Crue are BACK! November 29th, 2004

FPE Agents have discovered the original lineup of Motley Crue rehearsing at a secret location in Los Angeles. The band is pumping thru the hits! And it is loud! Mick Mars rocks that guitar! Shout at the Devil Indeed!

Unholy Ghost Vs. Florida November 27th, 2004

First the hurricanes, now Unholy Ghost have descended upon Florida for massive metal destruction! UNHOLY GHOST teams up with COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN (Season of Mist) and The Classic Struggle (SC HxC) for the "Reigning Florida Tour", a blitzkreig across the wastelands of Florida! The tour kicks off New Year's Eve near Daytona, FL and ends the following weekend in Anniston, AL! Support acts include Diabolic Intent, Neomortem, Impurity and Left in Ashes. Check it out if you live there! For more info please visit the band's website by clicking here

Happy Thanksgiving to All! November 25th, 2004

Enjoy your days! FPE

Alicia Warrington joins The Bruises November 23rd, 2004

Drum goddess Alicia Warrington, formerly of Kelly Osbourne's band, has joined a new group called The Bruises. And it has never hurt so good to be bruised! Check these ladies out by clicking here You will not be disappointed! Alicia rocks on Evans drumheads.

DECONSTRUCT News November 23rd, 2004

The mighty Deconstruct has been tearing it up. The band recently appeared on MTV in October and November on the debut episode of "Battle For Ozzfest." Last week Sacramento, CA commercial radio station 98 Rock and multiplatinum artist KORN chose DECONSTRUCT from 134 competing bands to open the KORN, Chevelle, Breaking Benjamin and Skindred concert at Arco Arena in Sacramento. Deconstruct played in front of approximately 10,000 screaming metal fans. On January 18, 2005 the band's full length album will be released, complete with a bonus live and behind the scenes DVD. Check them out by clicking here

Blonde Redhead Light Up The Stage November 20th, 2004

If you have not heard Blonde Redhead you should check this band out. Very cool, spacey songs with both male and female vocals. Haunting and moving. The band performed an amazing set last night at the Herny Fonda Theater in Los Angeles. Guitarist Amedeo Pace rocks on Core One and D'Addario. Check them out by clicking here

New Music from Drum Wizard Jimmy Chamberlin! November 18th, 2004

Yeah! Jimmy Chamberlin, former drummer for the Smashing Pumpkins, has finished his debut solo CD, entitled Complex. Jimmy is joined on the CD by bassist Billy Mohler (D’Addario strings) and guitarist Sean Wulstenhulme (D’Addario strings, Badcat amps). These guys tear it up. Guest vocals from Corgan and others. The disc drops January 25, 2005. FPE was happy to check out a super-secret advance copy of the disc and we give it a thumbs up! Evene before you hear it, you know the drumming will be the real deal. And it is indeed. And you must hear what Billy and Sean are hearing! So do yourself a favor and make it your New Year resolution to get a copy. For now you may peek at Jimmy’s website here

Cattle Decap Contest November 18th, 2004

There will be a Cattle Decapitation contest and interview with Travis on PETA2.org during the first week of December. Check it out here Cattle Decap is currently on the road spreading the gospel about veganism. The band proudly use Planet Waves cables and D'Addario strings!

Sal Abruscato completes Life Of Agony drum tracks November 18th, 2004

LIFE OF AGONY have been tracking their highly anticipated new album for Epic Records in California with producer Greg Fidelman (SLIPKNOT, JET, AUDIOSLAVE). The band have recorded all of the drum tracks for the recording and have begun laying down bass and guitar overdubs. The drums were tracked at the legendary Sunset Sound recording studio in Hollywood, CA, where several DOORS albums were made. Sal relies on Evans drumheads to get the job done!

System Of A Down at Big Day Out November 18th, 2004

System Of A Down will be performing at the 2005 Big Day Out festival in Australia. So if you live down under be sure to catch then live. Work on the band's new CD is still in progress. Daron is rocking hard with his Badcat Hot Cat amps!

Queens of the Stone Age are Done with new CD! November 18th, 2004

That's right folks, inside word is that the new QOTSA CD has been mastered yesterday and that the tracks are slamming! The CD is titled Lullabies To Paralyze and will be released in March of 2005. Stay tuned....

Mastodon are Badass! November 15th, 2004

The latest Mastodon CD, Leviathan is in heavy, heavy rotation in the FPE office. Cannot stop rocking to this CD. The drumming is pure motion, like a giant sea beast crashing beneath the waves....see, we have been listening too much! Check the band out here

Does Anyone Read the News? November 15th, 2004

Just checking - if you do and want to win a drumhead played by John Dolmayan of System of a Down click the link and contact us saying "I Read FPE News and my mailing address is......Click here For USA residents only. Winner chosen at random.

Shiny Metal Object Seen on Donnas Stage.... November 15th, 2004

The Donnas are currently on the road in support of their latest disc of boogie and stomp entitled, Gold Medal. Searching for rock gold, FPE’s Agent Ferrante met up with the band pre-show during their Los Angeles House of Blues performance date. It was here, through the fog machine haze that a shiny metallic object was discovered onstage during the band’s soundcheck. According to guitar tech Paul Chavez, this object was none other than a Core One Diamond Plated Pedal Case. “We needed a pedal board for the start of the UK tour and the Core One was the perfect fit,” reports Chavez. Housing the well-worn sonic tools used by guitarist Allison Robertson, the PCD-85 had travelled from the USA to the UK and back again to it’s home of Los Angeles. Check out a photo here

Hopesfall Release CD November 10th, 2004

The new Hopesfall album "A Types" has been released. Make sure to pick up the album this week so you can get the Limited Edition version with the FREE Trustkill CD Sampler included. Hopesfall kicked off their tour last Friday out west, check out the tour dates so you can go catch them. Kerrang Magazine gave them '5 Ks out of 5' and said "The name that will be gracing every self-respecting metaller's lips come 2005... Hopesfall are all set to go stellar." Drummer Adam Baker pounds out the beats on Evans drumheads. Here is what he had to say about the gear. "When I started drumming pretty much every drummer I knew used another brand of heads that will go unmentioned, but I had always been a tad disappointed by the tone they gave and the short lifespan. I tried Evans heads and I fell in love." Check the band out here

A String Quartet that ROCKS! November 9th, 2004

The Section Quartet is currently appearing on two major motion picture soundtracks. I Heart Huckabees, with a score by Jon Brion, sees the quartet performing their version of his song “Didn’t Think It Would Turn Out Bad.” And the hottest horror flick on the planet, SAW, features a score by former Nine Inch Nails member Charlie Clouser with The Section Quartet providing the music for the terrifying final scene! The Original Soundtrack Albums for both films contain TSQ’s musical contributions, so be sure to check them out. TSQ uses D'Addario strings and LR Baggs pickups and pre-amps Check them out here

Metal Mike's FLURRY OF THE BLACK NOTES Guitar Clinic Tour November 8th, 2004

Want to learn how to shred from a master player? Do not miss this clinic if it hits your town. Halford, PainMuseum guitarist Metal Mike lays it down for you to pick it up! Sponsored by: Digitech, D'Addario, Morley and Aquarian Weekly. Hear the latest Metal gear products and get your answers straight from Metal Mike. Clinic is Free, but get there early for best seating. Live Performance by Metal Mike focused on the gear used. Question and Answer segments. Meet & Greet. For clinic dates click here

Have You Heard Isis? November 8th, 2004

Isis is an amazing band to check out folks. Their latest CD release is entitled Panopticon. Metal sludge in a good way! Huge metal soundscapes. This may be the loudest band in the world too! Isis starts thier first U.S tour in two years on Nov 10th with These Arms Are Snakes, Oxbow, Tim Hecker and others. This band is HEAVY. Isis rocks on D'addario strings and Evans drumheads. Check them out here

How do I Get rid of That Sound? November 7th, 2004

Check out our latest guitar tip from Alanis Morrisette's Jason Orme here

Judas Priest- Report from the UK! November 7th, 2004

FPE Advisory Board member Roy Z is currently in the UK producing the re-united Judas Priest's latest CD. Rob Halford back on vocals. Report is that the tracks are slamming and the metal gods are at the top of their game. Release due in 2005.

Queens of the Stone Age in the Studio November 7th, 2004

FPE agents received word from deep inside the studio where QOTSA are recording more tunes! That's right - Josh and the band are blasting out with tons of new material. Release is set for early 2005!

Lamb of God - Terror and Hubris in the Los Angeles House of Blues! November 3rd, 2004

FPE Agent Chris L. reports on the Nov. 1 LOG Show in LA. Following a very cool Middle-Eastern vocal chant intro, Lamb Of God hit the stage playing several songs off their new album Ashes of the Wake. The sound was great and musically those songs sounded spot-on with the album. Looking at the stage, Willie is on the left, and Mark is on the right and they are mixed completely in stereo. Their guitar tones were exactly like the recording, and all the sprinkles that they each play cut through perfectly. Chris' drum tones were huge, with every hit of the bell on the ride cymbal audible and clear. Not only did John's bass sound great, but you could feel the low-end hitting your body. Visually, they are a metal band. What to expect? Randy paces back and forth the whole time, briefly stepping onto a riser at the front of the stage to engage the crowd. Mark, Willie and John pretty much just do some old-school headbanging, which is refreshing in this time of choreographed pseudo-metal stage antics. Chris just makes sure the train keeps on rolling, but definitely watch him if you get a chance... he's a monster drummer with a style all his own. They were still playing at 11:15 when I left, only because my parking meter was about to expire. I suck.

Enter the Pain Museum - if you dare! November 3rd, 2004

November 16, 2004 has been confirmed as the official U.S. release date for the long awaited "Metal For Life" album from Metal Mike's PAINMUSEUM. "Metal For Life" features Metal Mike Chlasciak - Guitars (Testament, Halford), Bobby Jarzombek - Drums (Iced Earth, Halford, Riot), Steve DiGiorgio - Bass (Testament, Sadus, Death, Vintersorg) and newcomer Tim Clayborne (Hatred) on vocals. The album was mixed by Roy Z. (Judas Priest, Dickinson, Halford, Helloween) and mastered by James Murphy (Testament, Death, Disincarnate). Additional guest vocals were provided by Joe Comeau (Overkill, Annihilator). To preview album cover and tracks go ::Click Here:: Look for an exclusive FPE Interview and CD giveaway soon!

Steve Reynolds on tour in UK November 3rd, 2004

Acoustic songwriter Steve Reynolds is a must see folks. He will be touring Europe with Tom McRae. Both of these fine gents make incredible acoustic music, check them out if you can, or buy a CD! Fans of David Gray, Nick Drake will love Steve! Check out more ::Click Here::

Juliette Lewis Rocking with Peeka Booda Apparel! November 3rd, 2004

Check out some hot photos of Juliette Lewis wearing Peeka Booda fancy gloves and Public Servant t-shirts at her recent wiltern show in LA ::Click Here:: You can check out tour dates for Juliette and the Licks at her official site If you want some Peeka Booda wear go to her shows 'cause she tears off the shirt and gloves and throws 'em out to the crowd. Or you can place an order here

Three New FPE Contests... November 2nd, 2004

FPE has just Posted 3 new contests in our contest section Have Fun And Good Luck... ::Click Here:: to enter...

Satyricon Invade USA. Joey Jordison on drums. November 1st, 2004

On December 2nd Satyricon kick off their Second US Tour this year. The tour includes Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison playing drums for Satyricon. The never ending saga of Satyricon drummer Frost’s inability enter the US due to heightened homeland security has united Satyr and long time friend Joey Jordison for this three week run of dates. Satyr has questioned touring possibilities in the US, "Frost’s Visa to enter the States case has made everything extremely difficult for us and there have even been times I’ve thought to give up on touring America.”

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