Global Rock Summit 2014 debuts in Los Angeles

The Global Rock Summit is an international rock music conference aimed at bringing together all aspects of the rock music industry in one annual gathering. The aim of the GRS is to help further stimulate a buoyant but often overlooked sector of the music industry.

The GRS will run from April 4-5, 2014 and will take place in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where the first Oscars ceremony was held in 1928, among many other iconic music and entertainment events.

The GRS will feature a cross-section of expert panelists spanning all aspects of the global rock industry. The event will discuss the future of the industry and look at solutions to further bolster and expand business opportunities. The conference will also discuss key topics with some of the most respected minds and figures within the rock sector, plus a number of keynotes with some of the industry’s most renowned and innovative figures. The evenings will feature key artist showcases from some of the best new rock acts from across the globe.

The GRS also will be inclusive of all areas of rock music, from classic rock and metal to screamo, AOR, alternative rock, black metal, progressive rock, doom, stoner, blues, punk, emo and hardcore.

GRS organiser Seven Webster states: “If it’s heavy and it rocks and you want to network, trade and expand your business opportunities, then the Global Rock Summit will be the perfect community for you to connect with the world of rock.”

SPEAKERS ALREADY CONFIRMED:

Andy Gould – Founder, Spectacle Group (worldwide manager Rob Zombie)
Billy Anderson – CEO, TeamRock
Chris Ingham – MD of Publishing/Content, TeamRock (publisher of Metal Hammer/Classic Rock magazines)
Jim Morewood – Owner, EGO Booking Agency
Jordan Berliant – Partner, The Collective (worldwide manager Linkin Park and Slash)
Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment
Mike Walsh – Deputy Program Director and Head Of Music Xfm (UK)
Ron Burman – President, North America, Mascot Label Group
Steve Strange – Partner/Agent, X-Ray Touring

Conference registration, showcase tickets and more information are now available at www.globalrocksummit.com.

source: classicrockmagazine.com

The new issue of Classic Rock is on sale now

The brand new issue of Classic Rock is on sale now with Joe Bonamassa – aka Mr Unstoppable – on the cover.

Plus there’s a sensational free 14-track CD titled Bag Of Bones that’s been compiled by JoBo himself. It features Leslie West, Robert Cray, Steve Lukather, Walter Trout, Gov’t Mule, JJ Grey And Mofro, Danny Bryant and more…

Here’s what we’ve got lined up for you in Classic Rock issue 185, July 2013, in stores (and available electronically) now!

Cover feature – Joe Bonamassa
“To some people I’m the fucking Antichrist!” To others he’s a god. Either way, he can charge £500 a ticket, yet stand outside his own gigs unrecognised. We track the bluesman’s four-venue ‘tour’ of London and find out what makes him tick.

Dio
Comeback king, or intimidating control freak? The story behind the band’s landmark debut album, Holy Diver, suggests that Ronnie James Dio was both.

The Regeneration Game
How brands are replacing bands to perpetuate the music and performances of their forebears. Featuring…
Black Star Riders – Will they ever be able to escape the long reach of Phil Lynott’s legacy?
The Enid – The man who is The Enid is too ill to carry on, but he’s making sure the band will continue without him.
Sons Of Cream – Chips off the old block keeping their dads’ band’s music alive.
Blackfoot – With a new band ‘model’, that has no original members, have they found immortality?
The Musical Box – “We’ve really fought the term ‘tribute band’.” What are these ‘interpreters’ of Genesis’ music, then?

Graham Bond
A Hammond-pounding, drug-abusing occultist who died aged 36, he’s the forgotten man of 60s rock.

Nu Metal: The Last Revolution
They’re often scorned, but Slipknot, Korn, Papa Roach, Deftones and Limp Bizkit are more successful than ever. Along with über-producer Ross Robinson, they chart the rise, fall and resurrection of nu metal.

The Who
Against a background of drink, drugs, fights and financial mismanagement, they made two of their best albums. But it was the Lifehouse project that nearly broke the band.

The Story Behind The Songs – REM
An anti-war commentary disguised as a four-minute pop song, Orange Crush lead the band to global success and stardom.

Q&A – Iggy Pop
“I don’t like punk,” says the Godfather of Punk known more for his insurance ads than for his records.

Buyer’s Guide – Vivian Stanshall
From playing on Blue Peter to releasing poems about his penis, the Bonzo Dog mainman’s eccentricity and creativity knew no bounds.

Heavy Load – Dave Mustaine
The Megadeth mainman on the power of love, being misunderstood and feeding 8,000 children every day.

All this and more in the new issue of Classic Rock, on sale now.



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Adam Lambert Big Queen ... Announcement

He's paid his dues ... time after time ... and now Adam Lambert says he's been chosen to replace Freddie Mercury as the new lead singer of the legendary rock band Queen!!!!

Lambert KILLED IT with the band when he rocked out a rendition of "We Are The Champions" with the guys at the "American Idol" finale back in 2009 ... the first time he ever met the band.


source: TMZ

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Rock Tunes

There is always a gap in many rockers' lives when it comes to rocking out, but there is a way to solve the issue. Metal heads are always looking for the right moment and way of unleashing ear drum blowing death metal blast beats inside their cranium. There are too many instances in a metal head's life where it is unacceptable to rock out, and serving drive through and going to church are no omissions. Fortunately, there are a few different options that fill in the spaces and make the adrenaline rush harder than ever, getting the most out of some lovely double bass drum slams.

Bringing grandma to bingo can be the most challenging time ever. The hardest of the hardcore rockers always experience the urge to crank their stereos up to 11, though grandma does have some terrific stories. Even rocking at a modest level is often difficult, given that most grandmas have sensitive ears and get headaches very easily. The best sound experience is essential in these cases in order to make electronic thunder after such situations. Replacing the minivan's aging speakers with some that can deal with a high powered amp is completely required. Getting a good stereo, or at least one with an auxiliary in, is essential to provide the control needed for the remainder of the setup. With all the room the back of the minivan has, putting some sweet subwoofers in will be the main thing that makes the music better. Right after grandma says adios, she will be greeted with the gently fading sound of thunder as her ride slowly moves away.

Sound systems in the minivan fill a significant void in a rocker's life, but there are also times when the listener has to leave the car. As a way to fill in the gaps in time, getting an MP3 player or smartphone makes up for the break in listening time. These devices offer a world of possibilities, but can have sound quality that lags behind that of a speaker system. Compact headphone amps are a great way to increase the clarity and volume of most devices. Smartphones can also play tunes through Bluetooth devices, which will remove both wires and the visibility of the earpiece. This makes it easier to listen covertly while doing other things, but try not to head bang too hard in the wrong scenarios.

A different, unique way of making up for listening voids is listening in pure analog. Getting some timeless Metallica vinyl can soothe even the most insisting metal head needs, because getting rid of digital sources makes the sound feel more real. It is okay to use modern day turn tables and amplifiers for the rest, but vinyl records on their own cannot be mimicked. Even though it is important to get some killer palm muted guitar riffs on record, getting some Radiohead vinyl for when somebody is feeling like no one understands helps. Simply put, vinyl records sound pure and unaltered, as opposed to their digital cousins.

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Blues Chords on Guitar - Learn Where to Start for Free

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It is not always easy to start something new. When you start to learn something for the first time you are putting yourself out. You are opening yourself to criticism. Some people even become jealous realizing you are doing something they have just been too lazy to do. Some of these same people may think its ok to make fun of you as you learn. When picking up the guitar there will be times that you are just given bad info as to the best place to start. You are sometimes just going to get lost with no one to turn to.

There are always to going to be people that want to take you down a peg. Asking why would you want to play guitar. Do you really think you will be able to do that? What you are playing sound awful and so on. The bottom line is most people hate to see you try to become a better person. Everyone wants you to be just as miserable as they are. Sad but true.

Well there is no need for concerns because guitar playing is nowhere near the insurmountable undertaking you think it is. There is no reason in the world you cannot be playing blues, rock, funk or whatever genre of music you like in a short time. I have no doubts in my mind just by reading this article shows the drive needed.

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