Vinnie Moore - To The Core (2009) @320kbps

Vinnie Moore (guitar)
Tim Lehner (keyboards)
John "J.D." DeServio (bass instrument)
Van Romaine (drums).

For much of the early 21st century, six-string shred king Vinnie Moore focused primarily on serving as a replacement for Michael Schenker in UFO (issuing several albums). But as a result, his solo career suffered, as only a single solo studio release materialized (2001's Defying Gravity). That all changed, however, in 2009, with the arrival of his seventh solo album overall, To the Core. Not as over-the-top as his earlier solo outings, Moore now focuses on the importance of creating guitar-driven melodies (and sounding like a not-so-far distant cousin of Joe Satriani). In fact, in quite a few instances, Moore seems more concerned with creative a strong and sturdy groove ("Transcendence") rather than just soloing the night away. Elsewhere, you'll find the Saga-esque album opener, "Fly," the bluesy "Jigsaw," and the hard-rocking "Into the Open." As a result, Vinnie Moore can now be referred to as a "restrained shredder." ~ Greg Prato

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Bob Katsionis - Turn of My Century (2002)

Line up:

Bob Katsionis - Keyboards, 7-string Guitars, Sequencing
Jimmy B - Bass

Tracklist:
1.Turn of my Century 03:02
2.Planeterium 04:32
3.Cosmic 03:50
4.Omega 03:41
5.Windows to the World 04:11
6.My Strange Girl 04:30
7.Forbidden Erotica 02:07
8.Song of the East 03:23
9.Exploration 03:48
10.Enhanced Fear 04:04
11.Automatic World Science 03:27
12.Face the Undead 02:47
13.Sapphire 01:52
14.Enemy's Adagio 02:49
15.Flight of the Pink Dragon 03:20
16.Cold Pale Skin 03:37
17.Scary Groove 02:57

Greek keyboardist/guitarist extraordinaire Bob Katsionis sets the tone on the inside of the Turn Of My Century CD with, "Speed Kills...Warp Speed Rules!" Then, Katsionis proceeds to blow your face off on both keyboards and guitar over the seventeen neo-classical and progressive instrumental tracks. His music features inspired melodies along with dreamy solos and oriental dances - all in a progressive/fusion "out-in-space" mood. Katsionis is known as THE keyboard player in Greece, but his facility on guitar will interest fans of the Guitar Nine site - this guy rocks with the best of them. He's also got no problem pumping blazing keyboard runs through a wah-wah pedal, which adds an even more guitaristic feeling to the proceedings.

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Jeck Blades - Jeck Blades (2004)

Tracklist:

01. Sea of Emotions
02. Shine On
03. We Are The Ones
04. Don’t Want To be Alone Tonights
05. Sometimes You Gotta Have Faith
06. To Touch The Sky
07. Who You Want To Be
08. Someday
09. Breaking It Down
10. On Top of The World
11. Nature’s Way

Line-up:
Jack Blades (a vocal, a guitar, a bass)
Tommy Shaw (a vocal, a guitar)
Neal Schon (guitar)
Michael Lardie (keys)
Warren DeMartini (guitar)
Damon Johnson (vocal)
Kelly Keagy (drums,vocal)
Brad Gillis (guitar)
Jeff Watson (guitar)

Long awaited solo album from the Night Ranger/Damn Yankees songwriter/vocalist/bassist features 13 tracks including 2 bonus multimedia tracks, 'Shine On' (Video) & a video interview with Jack Blades, with guest appearances from Tommy Shaw (Styx/Damn Yankees), Neal Schon (Journey), Michael Lardie (Great White), Warren De Martini (Ratt), Damon Johnson (Brother Cane), & his band mates from Night Ranger. Frontiers Records. 2004.

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VA - JEFFOLOGY - A Guitar Chronicle (1995)

Tracklist:

01. Goin' Down - Amir Derakh
02. Heart full of Soul - Paul Gilbert
03. Shapes of Things - Stevie Salas
04. New Ways Train Train - Warren DeMartini
05. People get Ready - George Lynch
06. Cause We've ended as Lovers - Phil Collen
07. Led Boots - Vivian Campbell
08. Happenings Ten Years Time ago - Mick Mars
09. Behind the Veil - Steve Lukather
10. Blues DeLuxe - Walter Trout
11. Head for Backstage Pass - Bruce Bouillet
12. Rice Pudding - Jake E.Lee

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Blotted Science - The Machinations Of Dementia (2005)

Tracklist:

01. Synaptic Plasticity
02. Laser Lobotomy
03. Brain Fingerprinting
04. Oscillation Cycles
05. Activation Synthesis Theory
06. R.E.M.
07. Night Terror
08. Bleeding In The Brain
09. Vegetation
10. Narcolepsy
11. E.E.G. Tracings
12. Sleep Deprivation
13. The Insomniac
14. Amnesia
15. Adenosine Breakdown
16. Adenosine Buildup

Ron Jarzombek - guitars: The initiator of BLOTTED SCIENCE, Ron has long been hailed as one of the most singularly unique guitarists and brilliantly creative forces of the progressive vanguard. First coming to the world's attention via WATCHTOWER's ... Full Descriptionseminal 1989 tech thrash masterpiece, 'Control & Resistance', Ron further stunned prog connoisseurs with his abstract 90's outfit SPASTIC INK, put his signature stamp on the acclaimed GORDIAN KNOT debut album, and has toured the US, Europe, and Japan with fellow guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN of Megadeth fame.Alex Webster - bass: Recognized as one of the premier bassists in extreme metal through his frenzied work with long running death metal icons CANNIBAL CORPSE, Alex was immediately up for the challenge of what would shape into BLOTTED SCIENCE when first contacted by Ron in 2005. Not only did Mr. Hammer Smashed Bass turn out to be the perfect deathtoned counterpart to Ron's patented madness, resulting in a heavily collaborative effort during the writing stages, Alex also delivers a jawdropping performance and gets to stretch musically beyond what die-hard fans have come to expect.Charlie Zeleny - drums: The last member to join the three-pronged alliance, Charlie was well prepared to claim the vacant BLOTTED SCIENCE drum throne following the departure of both original skinsman Chris Adler (Lamb of God) and then Derek Roddy (Hate Eternal, Nile). A member of fledgling experimental tech metal triumvirate BEHOLD...... THE ARCTOPUS and drummer-of-choice for Dream Theater keyboard whiz JORDAN RUDESS, Charlie came through under the gun and brings incredible dexterity as well as a fearless no-holds-barred approach to the project.

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Explorer's Club - Raising The Mammoth (2002)

Tracklist:

01. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part I
02. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part II
03. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part III
04. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part IV
05. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part V
06. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part VI
07. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part VII
08. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part VIII
09. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part IX
10. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part X
11. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part XI
12. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part XII
13. Part One: Passage To Paralysis Part XIII
14. Part Two: Broad Decay Part I
15. Part Two: Broad Decay Part II
16. Part Two: Broad Decay Part III
17. Part Two: Broad Decay Part IV
18. Part Two: Broad Decay Part V
19. Part Two: Broad Decay Part VI
20. Part Three: Vertebrates Part I
21. Part Three: Vertebrates Part II
22. Part Three: Vertebrates Part III
23. Part Three: Vertebrates Part IV
24. Part Three: Vertebrates Part V
25. Part Three: Vertebrates Part VI
26. Part Three: Vertebrates Part VII
27. Part Three: Vertebrates Part VIII
28. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part I
29. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part II
30. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part III
31. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part IV
32. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part V
33. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part VI
34. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part VII
35. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part VIII
36. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part IX
37. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part X
38. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part XI
39. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part XII
40. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part XIII
41. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part XIV
42. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part XV
43. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part XVI
43. Prog-O-Matic: Gigantipithicus (Instrumental) Part XVII

Line-up:
Trent Gardner - keyboards
Terry Bozzio - drums
John Myung - bass
Kerry Livgren – guitar
Marty Friedman – guitar
Gary Wehrkamp – guitar
Mark Robertson - keyboards
Steve Walsh – lead vocals
James LaBrie – lead vocals
Jeff Curtis – additional guitar
Hal 'Stringfellow' Imbrie - additional bass

Raising The Mammoth is Explorers Club's second album, released in 2002.

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Counter World Experience - Leaving Lotus (2007)

Tracklist:

1. Amygdala (5:31)
2. Isis the Prism (6:01)
3. Decade of the Brain (4:38)
4. Boy Meets World (4:15)
5. Eurobeat (6:18)
6. FeMalice - The Lobster Under My Skin (6:16)
7. Interbeing (5:33)
8. Ikaros (4:45)

9. Leaving Lotus (5:39)

Line-up:
- Benjamin Schwenen / guitar, guitar synthesizer, programming
- Thorsten Harnitz / drums
- H.D. Lorenz / bass

The fusion of jazz-rock with heavy metal is not an easy nor readily accepted form of music, and requires players of unusual vision and abilities. Berlin trio COUNTER-WORLD EXPERIENCE have been creating such a music since their inception in Hannover, 2002. The group is comprised of three of Germany's most accomplished young musicians, guitarist/synthist Benjamin Schwenen, Thorsten Harnitz on drums, and world-class bassist H.D. Lorenz. The sound is quite unique though they occasionally remind of a less grandiose PLANET X, with hints of KING CRIMSON, JOE SATRIANI and even NEBELNEST.

'Leaving Lotus' is their third album,described by Schwenen as "Cybernetic metal combining with smooth, Pat Metheny-like texturing."
Full of complexity, innovation and surprises, COUNTER-WORLD EXPERIENCE is a band that extends the power trio concept into the future and progresses the state of both metal and fusion.

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Citriniti - Between The Music And Latitude (2006)

Line-up:

Fabrizio Leo - Guitars, Engineering, Mixing
Danilo Citriniti - Drums, Production, Engineering, Mixing, Keyboard Programming
Domenico Citriniti - Bass, Production, Engineering, Mixing
Salvatore Ciambrini - Guest Guitar Solos
Mistheria - Guest Keyboard Solos
Francesco Fareri - Guest Guitar Solo
Alex Argento - Guest Keyboard Solo
Mike Varney - Executive Production
Dave Stephens - Graphic Design

Tracklist:
01. Naked Words
02. Test
03. Comedown
04. Ritual
05. Inferno
06. Time Out
07. Latitude
08. Drunk
09. Invisible

The level of musical interplay and synergy by the Citriniti brothers (Danilo, drums; Domenico, bass) and guitar virtuoso Fabrizio Leo is a powerful force resulting in a set of tunes that are brimming with important performances, both by the ensemble and by the individual soloists. Speaking of soloists, "Between The Music And Latitude" features a number of guest soloists, including guitarists Salvatore Ciambrini (several tracks) and Franceso Fareri (one track) and keyboardists Mistheria (one track) and Alex Argento (one track).

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Electrocution 250 - Electric Cartoon Music From Hell (2003)

Line-up:

Peter Wildoer : Drums
Lale Larson : Keyboard
Todd Duane : Guitar

Tracklist:

01. Fletcher The Mouse
02. Funky Lizzard
03. Gee-Wiz(Solo de guitarra)
04. Brainscraper
05. Dr. Fluffels
06. Exploding Head(Solo de batería)
07. Ridiculosous
08. Nincompoop Scuttle
09. Looney Tune (Solo de piano)
10. Mr. Scruffen McFluff

In the early 90s Todd Duane and Lale Larson performed a series of highly popular and virtuoso gigs throughout Europe as well as recording several instrumentals together, including 'Schizoid' (featured on Guitar on the Edge No. 4) and 'Double Delight'. After years of planning the time was finally right for Todd and Lale, together with ace drummer Peter Wildoer (Darkane, Time Requiem) to combine forces and record a CD. The recording Electric Cartoon Music From Hell sounds like nothing you have ever heard before. This trio plays a mixture of instrumental rock, fusion, thrash metal and jazz. But most of all, this album will remind you of all those old ´Looney Tune` cartoons you saw as a kid. Enjoy these 38 minutes of pure entertainment. Prepare yourself for a force 10, unrestrained and unstoppable hurricane of musical excess and virtuosity. E-250 is here!

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Forgotten Realm - Power And Glory (2008)

Line Up:

David Fefolt - vocals (Valhalla, Hawk, Masi)
Matthew Mills - guitar
Brian Sanders - bass
Rhino - drums (Manowar, Holyhell, Fast Taker)

Tracklist:
1. Path To The Fire
2. Time
3. Heart Turned To Stone
4. Mountain Of Dreams
5. Eyes Of My Soul
6. Shattered Horizons
7. Forgotten Realm
8. On WIngs Like The Eagle
9. Forged In Steel
10. Freedom Calls
11. Man On The Silver Mountain

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Jason Becker - Discography

Jason Becker, (born July 22, 1969) is an American neo-classical metal guitarist and composer. At the age of 16, he became part of the Mike Varney-produced duo Cacophony with his friend Marty Friedman. They released Speed Metal Symphony in 1987 and Go Off! in 1988. Cacophony broke up in 1989 and Becker began doing solo work, having released his first album Perpetual Burn in 1988. He later joined David Lee Roth's band and recorded one album with him. However, Becker's success was hampered by his then-diagnosed Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and was given three to five years to live. In 1996, Becker eventually lost the ability to speak and now communicates with his eyes via a system developed by his father. Despite his disability, he continues composing by using a computer.


Discography

Cacophony

Speed Metal Symphony (1987)
1) Where My Fortune Lies
2) T)he Ninja
3) Concerto
4) Burn the Ground
5) Desert Island
6) Speed Metal Symphony

Go Off (1988)
1) X Ray Eyes
2) E.S.P.
3) Stranger
4) Go Off!
5) Black Cat
6) Sword of the Warrior
7) Floating World
8) Images

Solo

Perpetual Burn (1988)
1) Altitudes
2) Perpetual Burn
3) Mabel’s Fatal Fable
4) Air
5) Temple of the Absurd
6) Eleven Blue Egyptians
7) Dweller in the Cellar
8) Opus Pocus

Perspective (1996)
1) Primal
2) Rain
3) End of the Beginning
4) Higher
5) Blue
6) Life and Death
7) Empire
8) Serrana
9) Meet Me In the Morning

Raspberry Jams (1999)
1) Becker-Ola
2) Mandy's Throbbing Little Heart
3) Amma
4) When You Wish Upon A Star
5) Jasin Street
6) Beatle Grubs
7) Grilled Peeps
8) If You Have To Shoot..Shoot-Don't Talk
9) Purple Chewable Fern
10)Black Stallion Jam
11)Amarnath
12)Angel Eyes
13)Throat Hole
14)Dang Sea Of Samsara
15)Urmila
16)Thousand Million Suns
17)Clean Solo
18)Too Fast, No Good For You!
19)Sweet Baboon
20)Shock Tea
21)Ghost To The Post
22)Blood On The Traches
23)Oddly Enough
24)Crush
25)Vocal Silliness

Blackberry Jams (2003)
1) Go Off Intro
2) Groin Grabbingly Transcendent
3) Opitudes
4) Church Of The Weird
5) Mabels Air Could It BE Any Faster
6) Short X Ray Eyes
7) Airage
8) Perpetual Burn
9) Ashram Of You Lee
10)Images Intro
11)Mabel Simple Little Nibbling
12)Jewel
13)Kind Of Like A Spring
14)Air
15)Ten Yellow Pointy Kitties
16)Absurd Temple Jig
17)Part Of Stranger
18)There's That
19)Black Cat
20)Little Rippage
21)Perpetual Tudes
22)Floor Pie
23)El Beckero
24)Pocus I Say
25)Conglomeration Boy Meets Guitar
26)Little Dweller
27)Jewel No 2
28)Long X Ray Eyes
29)Altitudes Jam
30)Bemesderfers Wooping Stick
31)If It Weren't So Purdy I'd Call It A Skin Flute

Collection (2008)
1) Rain
2) River of Longing(New Song)
3) Images
4) Opus Pocus
5) Higher
6) It's Showtime!
7) Altitudes
8) End of the Beginning
9) River of Longing (Reprise)(New Song)
10)Meet Me in the Morning
11)Air
12)Electric Prayer for Peace (New Song)
13)Mandy's Throbbing Little Heart

David Lee Roth

A Little Ain't Enough (1991))
1) A Lil’ Ain’t Enough
2) Shoot It
3) Lady Luck
4) Hammerhead Shark
5) Tell the Truth
6) Baby’s on Fire
7) 40 Below
8) Sensible Shoes
9) Last Call
10)The Dogtown Shuffle
11)It’s Showtime!
12)Drop in the Bucket

Tribute

Warmth In The Wilderness - A Tribute To Jason Becker (2001)
CD1
1. A Little Ain't Enough - Stormwind
2. Altitudes - Torben Enevoldsen
3. Eleven Blues Egyptians - Ron Keel's Iron Horse
4. A Jam For Jason - Cosmosquad
5. Higher - David Martone
6. Becker Ola - Pua
7. Dogtown Shuffle - Rolf Munkes' Empire
8. Go Off - Evolution
9. Hammerhead Shark - Mark Boals/Lars Eric Mattsson
10. Jasin Street - Hit The Ground Runnin'
11. If You Have To Shout... - Tony Baena
12. Baby's On Fire - Josephine Of Phantom Blue
13. Sensible Shoes - Jeff Scheetz
14. ESP - Cyril Achard
15. Air - Phi Ansari Yaan-zek/Lale Larson
CD2
1. Opus Pocus - Project Alcazar
2. Mandy's Little Throbbing Heart - Eric Sands
3. Blue - Paul Nelson
4. It's Showtime - May Lian
5. Becker's Bolero - Jeff Pilson
6. Lydia's House - Mattias Ia Eklund
7. Drop In The Bucket - All The Usual Suspects
8. Forcefield - Rob Johnson
9. Urmila - Mistheria
10. Black Stallion Jam - Marty Friedman
11. Hawking - Paul Gilbert
12. Primal - Anders Johansson
13. Rain - Eric Zimmermann
14. Concerto - Mike Campese
15. Tell The Truth - Lars Eric Mattsson/Alex Mast/Pamme/Johnny Lima/Robin Mcauley
16. Outro Jam - Torben Enevoldsen/James Byrd/Patrick Rondat/Roh Thal/Mike Chlasciak/Sami Asp/Lars Eric Mattsson

Warmth In The Wilderness - A Tribute To Jason Becker VOL. 2 (2007)
CD1
1. Tommy Denander & Friends "Desert Island"
2. Lars Eric Mattsson "Colors"
3. Steve Vai "Feathers"
4. Terry Syrek "Temple Of The Absurd"
5. M. Friedman & M. Vasquez "The Brightest Star Of All"
6. David Valdes "Temple In The Cellar"
7. Randy Coven "Poem"
8. Milan Polak "Utopia"
9. Carlos Creator "Dialogues At The Moon"
10. Mistheria & Friends "When You WIsh Upon A Star (Jam)"
11. J.K. Northrup "I.M.N.U."
12. Stephen Ross "Perpetual Burn"
13. Steve Booke W/ Magic Elf "Life Afterlife"
14. Mario Parga "Hourglass"
CD2
1. Daniele Liverani "Meteor"
2. Rypdal & Tekro "Windcrystal"
3. Slav Simanic "Speed Metal Symphony"
4. Max Arminchiardi "Serrana"
5. Ray DeTone "Images"
6. K. LuBrant & B. Lambert "Party Favors"
7. Rick Brannon & Dean Lopes "Frankenfingers"
8. Scott Hughes "Jewel"
9. Rusty Cooley "Peace Of Mind Pt. 1"
10. Chris Hattingh "Angel Eyes"
11. Joseph A. Glean`s Valed. "The End Of The Beginning"
12. Joe Becker "Warmth In The Wilderness"
13. Edge Of Time "Lady Luck"

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Maestro Alex Gregory - Paganini's Last Stand (1992)

Tracklist:
1.Beginnings (Elke Im Fahrersitz) 4:47
2.Child's Play 4:10
3.Fairytales Won't Die 6:34
4.Variations on the Devil's Tricks 5:58
5.Sublime Ain't Enough 5:20
6.Summer Dreams 3:59
7.Dealer From Hell 6:15
8.The Second Mortgage on Your Soul 5:10
9.Old Nick's Boogie 4:14
10.Too Late to Fall in Love 2:02
11.Paganini's Last Stand 7:37

British composer, multi-instrumentalist virtuoso and inventor Alex Gregory was born into a family of 6th generation musicians and visual artists.
Gregory graduated from the University of Milan as a Classical Composer and was titled “Maestro” by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Government in 1983.
Impressed by electric guitarists like Ritchie Blackmore, Allan Holdsworth, Jan Akkerman and others, the young composer found himself to be far more of a Rock’n’Roller than he could have ever conceived during his many years of strict studies.
This strong Rock element in conjunction with Alex’s love for the ancient melodies of Britain, popularized by virtuoso mandolinists, and the knowledge gained at collage of orchestral instruments and orchestration led to the invention of the 7 String Stratocaster (Gregory was issued with the only two patents ever issued on the 7 String Electric Guitar!) and a “Signature” deal with Fender Musical Instruments in 1987.
The top A string on the 7 String Stratocaster allowed Gregory to duplicate very complex violin parts, and, together with the further inventions of the “Heavy Metal Mandolin” and the “Piano Guitar”, in 1991 the young Maestro recorded “Paganini’s Last Stand” for Priority/ Capitol Records.
“Paganini’s Last Stand” was released in 1992 and became quickly a “must have” collector’s item, so much so that by 1996 it had reached Gold Status in Japan, as a bootleg, leading to a publishing deal in that country with Virgin/EMI and the official release by Fandango Records in 1997.

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Vitalij Kuprij - Glacial Inferno (2007)

Tracklist:

=== DISC 1 ===
Symphonic Force (4:17)
Liquid Rain (5:46)
Fire In The Sun (5:54)
Glacial Inferno (6:01)
Divided Horizon (5:38)
Dancing Flame (4:37)
Forgive (2:15)
Dying To Live (8:01)
Burning Ice (5:27)
Theme By Albinoni (2:43)
=== DISC 2 ===
Burning My Soul (4:56)
I Don't Believe In Love (3:49)
Into The Void (5:24)
Revenge (4:43)
Just Another Day (4:05)
J. Haydn-Excerpt From Sonata In E Minor (2:22)
Classic War (9:39)
Emperor's Will (5:11)
Follow Your Heart (4:55)
Stand Up And Fight (4:56)
Let The Future Unfold (6:53)

Glacial Inferno / Revenge marks Vitalij Kuprij's fifth solo adventure to date and second solo release on Lion Music following 2004's "Forward & Beyond". The new solo album sees an extremely powerful line up of Vitalij with Michael Harris on guitar, and the former Yngwie Malmsteen/Ark rhythm section of John Macaluso on drums and Randy Coven on bass. Glacial Inferno / Revenge offers up something truly special for Vitalij's legion of fans with a very innovative sound that has all the trademarks one expects. Fresh elements are added into the Kuprij arsenal with fusings of Vitalij's classical knowledge, progressive leanings, fusion and even folk. "Glacial Inferno", all instrumental, is a very dynamic album that contrasts between heavy and mellow, straight virtuosic to very powerful and epic. Glacial Inferno / Revenge is being released as a limited edition double pack of just 2000 units with Vitalij's latest vocal band project release "Revenge", which until now has been unavailable outside Asia. Instrumental Guitar (Electric (Heavy)/Neo-Classical Metal/Shred).

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Ron Jarzombek - PHHHP! (1996)

Tracklist:

1.PHHHP! (0:04)
2.Kill The White Noise (2:00)
3.This Nice Blonde (3:30)
4.Nighty-Nite (1:54)
5.It Looks Like A Chicken (4:49)
6."Oh No, Mr. Kitty!" (3:31)
7.Electrical Stud (2:00)
8.Test Tones (1:42)
9.Pre-Slam Discussions (3:41)
10.Blink For Me (1:10)
11.Zits In 3-D (2:44)
12.That's Odd (3:52)
13.The Blood Boogie (2:46)
14.Ants On My Windshield (9:52)

PHHHP! is the first solo album created by Ron Jarzombek.It was self-released by Ron Jarzombek in 1988 using a 4 track recorder.The album includes songs which he thought were too guitar-orientated or were of a different genre to his band at the time,the genre-defining band Watchtower.This album is often seen as the initiation of the Ron Jarzombek project Spastic Ink,which includes his brother Bobby Jarzombek.

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Ethan Brosh - Out Of Oblivion (2009)

Tracklist:

1. The Hit Man 04:05
2. Night City 04:24
3. Downward Spiral 04:46
4. Blast Off 02:49
5. Ancient Land 05:03
6. Illusion 03:35
7. In A Sentimetal Mood 04:01
8. Blade Runner 05:06
9. Last Hope 04:53
10. Bach Prelude No 04 04:21
11. Affliction 01:06

Ethan Brosh is a new guitar player on the scene, Signed to Magna Carta Records. Ethan's Debut instrumental album "Out of Oblivion" features guest appearances by George Lynch, Greg Howe, Joe Stump and Mike Mangini. Artwork by Derek Riggs(Iron Maiden).
Ethan is the guitar player of Angels of Babylon along with Rhino (Man O' War), Dave Ellefson (Megadeth) and David Fefolt (Valhallah).
Check out Ethan's myspace at: www.myspace.com/ethanbrosh

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Pablo Soler - R.P.M (EP 2003)

Tracklist:

1) R.P.M. (Racional Por Momentos)
2) Midnight Flight
3) Virtual Adagio (Live)
4) Bateman's Brain System (Live)
5) Guitar Solo (Live)

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Norifumi Shima - From The Womb To The Tomb (2009)

Tracklist:

1. Reason To Live (4:14)
2. Absolute Terror (3:52)
3. Still Remember (4:10)
4. Introjection (4:33)
5. Anger Management (5:13)
6. Moon Phase (4:40)
7. Jackhammer (3:26)
8. Calling (5:08)
9. A Will (3:37)
10. To Die For (5:35)

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David T. Chastain - Movements Thru Time (1992)

Tracklist:

1. Thunder and Lightning 04:05
2. 827 03:19
3. Fortunate Happenstance 04:31
4. Citizen of Hell 05:20
5. Blitzkrieg 04:19
6. The Oracle Within 04:19
7. New York Rush 03:00
8. We Must Carry On 03:30
9. Capriccio in E Minor 03:43
10. No Man's Land 04:58
11. 7 Hills Groove 03:24
12. Now Or Never 04:02
13. Trapped in a Void 03:17
14. Zoned in Danger 05:05
15. The Bargain 07:17

Movements Thru Time is a compilation of David Chastain's music with Chastain ("827", "We Must Carry On"), with CJSS ("Thunder And Lightning", "Citizen Of Hell", "No Man's Land", "The Bargain"), with Michael Harris ("Trapped In A Void"), with the Cincinnati Improvisational Group ("Zoned In Danger"), and seven cuts from his many great solo records. Movements Thru Time features fifteen blistering tracks (four of which are vocal numbers) which amply demonstrate Chastain's unique and terrifying guitar style and his compositional approach. Instrumental Guitar (Electric (Heavy)/Heavy Metal/Fusion).

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Dweezil Zappa - Automatic (2000)

Tracklist:

1. "Fwakstension" performed by Zappa / Terry Bozzio / Scott Thunes – 4:13
2. "Automatic" performed by Zappa / Blues Saraceno / Joe Travers / Christopher Maloney – 3:59
3. "Hawaii Five-O" (Morton Stevens) performed by Zappa / Joe Travers – 1:52
4. "You're a Mean One Mister Grinch" (Dr. Seuss & Albert Hague) performed by Zappa / Ahmet Zappa / Joe Travers – 3:12
5. "Therapy" performed by Zappa / Terry Bozzio / Scott Thunes – 2:59
6. "12 String Thing" performed by Zappa / Joe Travers / Mark Meadows – 2:46
7. "Secret Hedges" (Zappa) – 2:12
8. "Habanera" (from the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet) performed by Zappa / Dick Cinnamon – 1:54
9. "Les Toreadors" (from the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet) performed by Zappa / Dick Cinnamon – 2:35
10. "Shnook" performed by Zappa / Scott Thunes / Mike Keneally – 2:55
11. "Dick Cinnamon's Office" performed by Zappa / Lisa Loeb / Joe Travers / Christopher Maloney - :55
12. "Purple Guitar" performed by Zappa / Joe Travers / Mike Keneally – 9:18

Lineup:

* Blues Saraceno - Guitar
* Dweezil Zappa - Guitar (Acoustic), Bass, Guitar, Arranger, Guitar (Electric), Piano (Electric), Vocals, Producer, Engineer, Feedback, Harmony, Guitar Arrangements, Flange Bass
* Lisa Loeb - Voices
* Morgan Ågren - Percussion, Drums
* Bryan Beller - Bass, Performer
* Terry Bozzio - Drums
* Christopher Maloney - Bass
* Bob Clearmountain - Mixing
* Mike Keneally - Guitar (Rhythm), Harmony
* Scott Thunes - Bass
* Joe Travers - Percussion, Drums
* Ahmet Zappa - Vocals
* Steve Hall - Mastering
* Jason Freese - Performer

The instrumental CD from Dweezil Zappa is entitled Automatic, his first release under his own name in nearly a decade and marking a return to his roots as a guitarist. It's also the first predominately instrumental guitar album of his career. Operating under the musical credo "anything at anytime for any reason at all" gave Dweezil freedom to explore new territory. Dweezil has always had shocking facility for rock music composition and arranging, which proudly boasts his sense of humor and personality. Automatic features thick layers of multi-tracked guitars, all perfectly executed and combined with wild rhythms and intriguing improvisation, adding nicely to the Zappa Family legacy which has been providing alternative entertainment for over thirty years to a worldwide audience that embraces it like nothing else. Featuring special guest performances from Blues Saraceno, Bryan Beller, Scott Thunes, Terry Bozzio, Mike Keneally, Joe Travers and others, Automatic pulls together material recorded during the Shampoohorn (Z) sessions of 1995 and new music. Instrumental Guitar (Electric (Heavy)/Hard Rock).

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Neil Zaza - Staring at the sun (2004)

Tracklist:

01. I Spy
02. Lift
03. Lost In Your Dream
04. Zen, Karma And Other Good Things
05. The Wonder Of You
06. New, New Math
07. Rain
08. Every Thought
09. Baking @ 350 Degrees
10. Fargo
11. Angel
12. Definition
13. Purple Rain

Lineup:
Neil Zaza - guitars
Steve Smith - drums
Ross Valory - bass
Timothy M. Bradford - keyboards

Staring At The Sun features the shredding sound of guitarist Neil Zaza, who is joined on this CD by the ex-Journey rhythm section of Steve Smith (drums) and Ross Valory (bass). Producer Timothy M. Bradford adds memorable keyboard work while guest musicians such as bassist Stu Hamm (Steve Fister, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai), guitarist Michael Lee Firkins and drummer Robin DiMaggio add additional power and variety to the musical proceedings. Staring At The Sun also features what you would expect -- thirteen tracks of Neil's trademark combo of singing guitar melodies and jaw-dropping chops. Blend in unexpected textures such as a live horn section and string quartet at key points on the recording, and you have one of Zaza's finest CDs to date. Instrumental Guitar (Electric (Heavy)/Hard Rock).

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Tony Hernando - Actual Events (2009)

Tracklist:

01. Eyes of Orion
02. Totem
03. Stones Of Silence
04. Tomorrow’s Rain
05. Land With No Sun
06. Signals Of Aggression
07. State Of Mind
08. Deathly Kiss
09. Side Effects
10. Driven By Fear
11. The Watcher

Actual Events is Tony Hernando's strongest album to date, 11 furious instrumentals with a strong sense of melody and aggressive approach. With a top production, good compositions and a passionate playing by Hernando and one of the best drumming performances in years by Mike Terrana, Actual Events is a heavy sounding yet catchy and interesting album. Spanish guitarist Tony Hernando is one of the most exciting shredders in Europe today. Tony has released 4 solo albums and an outstanding CD/DVD, including the acclaimed “III” and has toured with some of the best players in business, like Andy Timmons and Richie Kotzen. Actual Events shows Hernando's progressive and neoclassical side more than ever, with an influence from the first MacAlpine, Malmsteen and Cacophony records. In addition there are some fusion and classical numbers too, making the record strong and interesting from start to finish. Actual Events has elements that can be found on Tony’s previous releases giving fans something to grasp instantly, and this variety of sound is due to Tony's wide spectrum of musical likes and knowledge, but Actual Events shows more than any other record of his a maturity in composition. Features the drumming of Mike Terrana. Instrumental Guitar (Electric (Heavy)/Neo-Classical Metal/Shred).

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Derek Sherenian - Black Utopia (2003)

Tracklist:

1 The Fury

2 The Sons of Anu:
I. For the Glory of Enki
II.Of the Ashes of Ur
III.Return of the Nephilim

3 Nightmare Cinema
4 Stony Days
5 Starcycle
6 Axis of Evil
7 Gypsy Moth
8 Sweet Lament
9 Black Utopia

Lineup:
* Derek Sherinian - keyboards
* Brian Tichy - drums, additional guitars on tracks 2, 3, 6, and 9
* Billy Sheehan - Bass on tracks 2, 6, and 9
* Tony Franklin - Fretless Bass on tracks 2-9
* Jerry Goodman - Violins
* Simon Phillips - drums
* Al Di Meola - Guitar on tracks 2, and 7
* Yngwie Malmsteen - Guitar on tracks 1, 2, and 6
* Steve Lukather - Guitar on tracks 4, 5, and 8
* Zakk Wylde - Guitar on tracks 3, 6, and 9

Black Utopia is the third solo album by keyboardist Derek Sherinian. In addition to the returning members Zakk Wylde, Simon Phillips, and Steve Lukather, three new faces joined Sherinian’s all-star team: bassist Billy Sheehan and legendary guitarists Yngwie Malmsteen – with whom Sherinian toured in 2001 – and Al Di Meola. "One of the highlights of my career was flying to Miami to produce Yngwie, and the next day Al Di Meola - all for my record! ". The song "Axis Of Evil" (co-written with KISS drummer Eric Singer) showcases Zakk Wylde and Yngwie Malmsteen in a guitar duel. Black Utopia marks the first of ongoing collaborations with drummer Brian Tichy, and album cover artist Mattias Noren. Black Utopia is Derek's best selling solo record to date.

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Akira Takasaki - Tusk Of Jaguar (1982)

Tracklist:

1.Tusk of Jaguar
2.Steal Away
3.Macula ( Far away from Mother Land )
4.Ebony Eyes
5.Wild Boogie Run
6.Gunshots
7.Mid-day Hunter
8.Show me Something Good
9.Say What ?

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Dave Martone Discography

1995 - Shut Up ‘N Listen
1999 - Zone
2002 - A Demon’s Dream
2007 - When The Aliens Come
2008 - Clean

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Jennifer Batten - Whatever (2008)

Tracklist:

1."Ass Whoopin'" 4:54
2."Ricochet" 3:53
3."Off the Deep End" 5:19
4."Whatever" 3:53
5."Fearless" 4:51
6."Hooligan's Journey" 5:02
7."In the Aftermath" 5:59
8."Run With It" 5:34
9."Cupid's Arrow" 5:31
10."Inner Journey" (Batten, Michael Jordan) 4:03

Lineup:

* Jennifer Batten – guitar, guitar synthesizer, programming, spoken vocals (tracks 2, 4), producer
* Ann Marie Crouch – vocals (track 4), spoken vocals (track 4)
* Leah Santos – vocals (track 6)
* Herman Begay – vocals (track 8)
* Michael Jordan – drums (track 10), percussion (track 5)
* Sandin Wilson – bass guitar (track 2)
* Andre Berry – bass guitar (track 3)
* Skip Vonkuske – cello (track 7)
* Nelly Kovalev – violin (track 7)
* Betsy Hamilton – Native American flute (track 8)
* Jon Clark – spoken vocals (track 1)
* Debbie Schepps – spoken vocals (track 3)
* Sean Dailey – spoken vocals (track 4)
* Bret Helm – spoken vocals (tracks 4, 9)
* Kari Helm – spoken vocals (track 4)
* Nel Gerome – spoken vocals (track 4)

Critically acclaimed as one of the most creative, imaginative and talented guitarists on the planet and always at the forefront of technology Jennifer Batten returns for her third solo album in the captivating sonic tapestry of Whatever. Released as a dual pack of CD and DVD, the album is described in style by Jennifer herself as "guitronica". The album possesses plenty of guitar, but Whatever is heavily multi textured with a plethora of sounds and vocal samples, and has a humorous thread throughout. The music is also influenced by various ethnic cultures such as the African vibe in "Off the Deep End". On the albums creation Jennifer comments, "Originally I started writing a lot of these tracks for Jeff Beck when I was in his band. My third CD has been long overdue, so in the end I'm happy to have these tracks for myself! He got me interested in electronica and I'm very happy to have that as a new direction with all the amazing inspiring sounds available today." (Electric (Heavy)/Shred).

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