One of the main things we like to do here at Guitar News Daily is showcase new bands that stand out and are doing things a little differently than the norm.  I was lucky enough to come across a newly formed South Florida 4 piece group called SoleMark.  Let’s take a closer look and see what SoleMark is all about.

This isn’t an article that is so much about Guitar News as it is about FREAKIN AWESOME guitar! If you haven’t heard of Mike Love (no not the one from the Beach Boys) you need to stop what you have going on right now and cut out about 11 minutes so you can watch this video. The video is simple and straight forward.  A guy with a guitar and a guy with some percussion and a hell of a lot…

The decades old animosity between Metallica and former guitarist Dave Mustaine is no secret to any fan of either Metallica or Megadeth.  However, it looks like things have started to change.

I’ve been anticipating moe. coming to Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale for several months.  As soon as it was announced I made sure my schedule was clear and that I had my tickets.  Even though it seems like the band has been on the road non-stop for the last year this is the first opportunity I had to catch them this year. Before I get into the incredible show let me tell you a little about the venue. The maximum…

While it’s not quite as prestigious as being added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Guitar Center’s Rock Walk does have a certain appeal and definitely is an honor to be added to if you are one of the lucky musicians that gets selected. That’s why it is noteworthy that Linkin Park was recently added to the collection of greats. In light of their recent performance at Download Festival, it’s not hard to see why the legendary rock/rap…

While Linkin Park is still one of the largest rock bands in the world, there’s little doubt they have already passed their heyday. The group likely reached its peak following the release of their album Hybrid Theory, and indeed to this day that album is a fan favorite. You can imagine how exciting it must have been for these fans, then, when Linkin Park played Hybrid Theory in full during Download Festival. Linkin Park isn’t the only band reliving their…

For years fans have been screaming for a reunion of the Peter Gabriel Genesis lineup.  There is a reunion in store however its not exactly the one that fans want. Genesis Reunion? When you think of the band Genesis most likely you are thinking of their classic songs.  Although the band has undergone a few lineup changes over the years the 1975 version of Genesis is the one that really rocked.  The lineup from this time included Peter Gabriel, Phil…

Bonnaroo is underway as usual its off to a great start.  If you aren’t one of the fortunate ones who was able to attend the event this year at least there is a little good news.  That good news comes in the form of the live stream.   Sure there is no comparison to actually being there.  You don’t get to experience the weather, the love from other concert-goers and of course the overall ‘Bonnaroo’ experience.  But you can watch…

Ballyhoo! is a band that if they aren’t on your radar yet they will be very soon.  They have been traveling the country and rocking fans with their own brand of ‘punk rock reggae sex music’ and leaving a trail of exhausted and happy fans in their wake. Opening for acts like 311 and Slightly Stoopid their sound gets the party started every time. I had the chance to ask singer/songwriter Howi Spangler a few questions so we can find…

You may remember us telling you about the recent Chad Smith vs. Will Ferrell drum battle. The epic clash took place on The Tonight Show, and was particularly epic because of the similarity of Smith and Ferrell in appearance. To highlight this, both men wore the same outfit (including a KISS T-shirt) as they took turns drumming for The Tonight Show audience.   Obvious hilarity ensued until it was time for Will and Chad to get serious.  The battle ended…