Randy McStine

McStine & Minnemann consists of Marco Minneman and Randy McStine. Marco not only is known for a drummer of super-technical band The Aristocrats, but also does drums, guitar, keyboard and production. Randy also is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer whose music spans wide spectrum of genres and he formed LO-FI RESISTANCE and Fringe alongside his long solo career from his teenage years.

Their debut album “McStine & Minnemann” exhibits their original style which is rock-based catchy music with some kind of phenomenon and it lures us into their unique world and make us listen to the album over and over again. We had a chat with Randy McStine about their striking new album.

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Kris Barras

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An ex Muay Thai fighter Kris Barras is now chasing his other dream Blues Rock musician, Kris has released a superb Blues Rock album “Light It Up”. He has proven his musical skills by being responsible for Guitar and vocal in the big Blues project Supersonic Blues Machine alongside legendary players like Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather, Eric Gales, Warren Haynes and more. And he matched them in skills. This crucial brand new album displays not only his ability as a singer and a guitarist, but also a melody maker and a producer by showcasing rich melodies and arrangements which have sophisticated and updated blues feeling, essential guitar play and his vocal magic. Muse on Muse had a chat with Kris Barras himself about this new set “Light It Up”

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Angel Vivaldi

The guitarist Angel Vivaldi has been receiving remarkable attention for his musical works especially on Youtube. Angel’s music video for “A Martian Winter” which was dropped in 2012 went viral and hit more than 6 million views. His other music videos went on to hit over a few hundred thousand views and he currently has over one hundred thousand people subscribed to his youtube channel.
His highly technical guitar skills truly are an art form all their own and Angel’s sense to implement them at the right time really make the songs shine. The contrast of shredding technical guitar riffs and catchy beautiful melodies work well on the heavier tracks.
Listener’s have been attracted to the new album for it’s technical guitar, his musical taste and high production value. Also having guest musicians Nita Strauss from Alice Cooper and Guss G on the album helped to build the hype.
He took some time to talk to Muse On Muse about his musical background and his brand new set “Synapse”.

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Ibanez ”RG770DX”のアイデンティティを受け継ぐ、生まれながらの名機 Prestige RG: RG3770DXが数量限定にて登場（2015年11月下旬発売予定）する。

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Gustavo Carmo

“Our Lives, 13 Years Later…” released in 2014, is a highly technical and melodic instrumental album featuring a mix of metal and fusion aspects by ex-ANGRA drummer Aquiles Priester and VERSOVER guitarist Gustavo Carmo. Many metal fans may know the name Aquiles Priester, especially with his success as a member of ANGRA, a band widely recognized internationally. But the name Gustavo Carmo may not sound as familiar to many yet? Listen to “Our Lives, 13 Years Later…” and you will hear what Gustavo is all about! The album features guest guitar players such as Tony MacAlpine, Vinnie Moore and Greg Howe. Listening to the album, you will understand that Gustavo Carmo proves to be no less than the highly renowned and technical guest musicians, and deserves equal recognition. Gustavo took time to talk to MUSE ON MUSE in detail about his musical background, about playing guitar and about “Our Lives, 13 Years Later…”

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Gustavo Carmo

ANGRAの元ドラマーであるAquiles Priester（アキレス・プリースター）とVERSOVERのギタリストであるGustavo Carmo（グスタボ・カルモ）の二人の超絶技巧派ブラジリアンミュージシャンにより2014年にリリースされたメロディックで秀逸なメタル/ロック・フュージョン曲揃いのインストゥルメント作品「Our Lives, 13 Years Later…」。

日本でも高い人気を誇るANGRAのメンバーとして活動していたアキレスの名を知っているメタルファンは多いと思われるが、ギタリストであるGustavo Carmo（グスタボ・カルモ）についてはその名を初めて耳にする人もいるのでは？
しかしながら、「Our Lives, 13 Years Later…」で聴くことができるグスタボのテクニカルかつセンスに溢れたギタープレイは、ゲスト参加しているトニー・マカパイン、ヴィニー・ムーア、グレッグ・ハウといったギタリスト達と比べても遜色ないものであり、グスタボが注目に十分値するギタリストであることを聴く者に強く知らしめている。

Gustavo Carmo（グスタボ・カルモ）に彼の音楽的なバックグランドやギタープレイ、そして「Our Lives, 13 Years Later…」について訊いた。

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Eric Barnett

American rock instrumental trio POINTS NORTH has released their self titled second album, featuring impressive melodic tunes such as “Northstar” and “Child’s Play”, which is a must for all rock instrumental fans.
POINTS NORTH consists of guitarist Eric Barnett, along with ex-WHITESNAKE bass player Uriah Duffy and drummer Kevin Aiello. The instrumental trio is known for its “melodic guitar-driven instrument music”, as Eric Barnett puts it.
Eric Barnett was a finalist for Guitar Player Magazine’s 2008 Guitar Superstar Competition, judged by well-known players such as Andy Summers from THE POLICE, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Elliot Easton from THE CARS, and George Lynch, in which Eric Barnett’s extraordinary guitar technique was well received by the judges as well as the audience.
Eric Barnett took time to talk to MUSE ON MUSE in depth about his musical background, about how POINTS NORTH was formed, and about the new “Points North” album.

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Eric Barnett

米国のロック・インストゥルメンタル・トリオ Points North (ポインツ ノース)が２作目となる新作「Points North」をリリースした。今作は”NORTHSTAR”や”CHILD’S PLAY”のようにメロディ重視の印象的な楽曲が主体となっており、ロック・インストゥルメンタル音楽のファンには要注目の作品となっている。
Points NorthはギタリストであるEric BarnettとWhitesnakeへの参加でも知られているベーシストのUriah Duffy、そしてドラマーであるKevin Aielloの３人が集まり、彼等いわく”melodic guitar-driven instrumental music”を聴かせるロック・インストゥルメンタル・トリオである。
ギターのEric Barnett (エリック・バーネット) は、米国Guitar Player誌の2008年Guitar Superstar competitionにおけるファイナリスト。このコンテストではAndy Summers(the Police)、Joe Satriani、Steve Vai、Elliot Easton(the Cars)やGeorge Lynchといった錚々たるギタリスト達が審査を務めており、その審査陣に認められたEric Barnettのギターテクニックや音楽センスは注目を集めた。
Eric Barnettに彼の音楽的なバックグランドやPoints North結成の経緯、そして新作「Points North」について語って貰った。

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米国のロック・インストゥルメンタル・トリオ Points North (ポインツ ノース) が２枚目となる新作「Points North」をMagnacartaよりリリース (US 2015年4月21日) する。

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Jeremy Brunner

The new 80s hard rock project X-DRIVE features rookie guitar player Jeremy Brenner, along with big names in the scene such as vocalist Keith St. John from BURNING RAIN, bass player James Lomenzo formerly from MEGADETH and WHITE LION, and drummer Fred Fischer. X-DRIVE’s debut album “Get Your Rocks On” features catchy 80s hard rock music written by Jeremy Brunner, which creates a magnificent blend with Keith St. John’s emotional vocal performances, reminding the listeners of the glorious arena rock days. Jeremy Brunner, the central figure of X-DRIVE, talks to MUSE ON MUSE about the “Get Your Rocks On” album, as well as about his musical background.

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