ALBUM REVIEW: Steve Vai – Vai – Gash


 

As one of the most acclaimed guitarists and artists we have seen, Steve Vai has achieved a lot in terms of success and styles. Even so, it’s perhaps unusual to associate him with the image of Biker gangs and riding Harleys, yet this is exactly what is conjured by Vai/Gash (Mascot Label Group). Recorded around thirty years ago with his, sadly departed friend Johnny “Gash” Sombrotto, this collaboration now sees the light of day.

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Black Stone Cherry to Enter The Studio


Blues-inspired rockers Black Stone Cherry have confirmed they are getting ready to commence work on their new album. A new BST album will e the follow up to their Family Tree LP. Guitarist Ben Wells told the news to MisplacedStraws.com, which you can see below (translated by Blabbermouth). The band just released Black To Blues Volume 2, was released on November 1 via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group a few weeks. Continue reading


Black Stone Cherry Announce New Release Date for “Black To Blues Volume 2” EP


Blues-rock band Black Stone Cherry return with another covers album in tribute to heroes such as Freddie King, Robert Johnson, Otis Rush, Howlin’ Wolf, Elmore James and Son House on Black To Blues Volume 2, which will now be released on November 1st via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. The new date is the result of unforeseen production issues that have since been rectified. In August the band released a video directed by Mike Rodway for the track “Me And The Devil Blues” which you can see now!Continue reading


Crobot Shares Video For “Low Life”, New Album Due Next Month


Armed with a new album out next month, Crobot is making moves. The band has just shared the official video for their single ‘Low Life’, the first new track released recently from their upcoming album Motherbrain, due on August 23rd via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. In addition to the new album, the band has a string of new tour dates, so you can hear the new tracks as they were meant to be, in yo face! Check out the video now! Continue reading