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Get ready for both North American and EuropeanLamb Of God tour dates this spring and summer.   Fresh off the heals of singer Randy Blythe’s acquittal of all charges regarding his recent manslaughter trial in the Czech Republic, Lamb Of God will be hitting the road once again this summer in support of their latest album, Resolution. Fans here in...

The BBE Blacksmith Distortion @ $99.99 If there’s one single type of effect that the stompbox industry loves to churn out more than anything else, it’s most definitely the distortion pedal. It seems like we can’t go two weeks before another contender enters the ring! Not that it’s a bad thing, we’re all for choice and competition, but with so...

The Input Stage Taking a look at the very first element that a signal hits in a mixer, the input stage, you’ll find an onboard microphone preamplifier. How a mic preamp is designed is a strong indicator of the sound and character of the entire board, and any loss in quality at this initial stage can never be regained, making...

Black Sabbath's new album, 13, hits stores June 11. With summer just around the corner, the rock world is not at all short on news for upcoming tours! First up is Black Sabbath who have just announced North American tour dates for August and September along with the premier of the first single from their highly anticipated reunion album 13. The...

This Peavey PV6 might look a bit sparce but it has all of theessentials needed in a mixer inside its compact frame. I remember the first time I took a look at a professional studio mixing board. It was the mid ‘80s and society at large was falling in love with a little old lady and her heartwarming obsession with...