Yanni Composes a Sensuous Hi-Res Sonic Chill Experience (…and 5.1 Studio Material May Follow)

BY MIKE METTLER — FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The concept of being a true global artist didn’t really exist until the rise of Yanni, the visionary Greek keyboardist/composer who’s played his own unique brand of instrumental music for over 5 million concertgoers worldwide (and counting). Sometimes, you’ll find him and his top-tier “United Nations” orchestra playing for […]

Pyromania Blues: Going Delta Deep With Def Leppard Guitarist Phil Collen

BY MIKE METTLER — JULY 29, 2015

Dave Grohl is often acknowledged as being the nicest, coolest/cheeriest guy in rock & roll, and while I can indeed confirm Messr. Grohl is (to use a technical term) an absolute mensch amongst mensches, I also happen to think Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen could give Dave a run for […]

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Michael Des Barres Unlocks the Key to the Raw ’N’ Rockin’ Audio Universe

BY MIKE METTLER — APRIL 9, 2015

Chances are you know the name Michael Des Barres, but just exactly how most likely depends on your entry point. If you’ve read I’m With the Band: Confessions of a Groupie, then you know him as the ex-husband of Miss Pamela, Pamela Des Barres. If you’re a devout fan […]

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Re-Ledded and Reloaded: Led Zeppelin Soars Again With Upcoming Remasters Series

BY MIKE METTLER

Led Zeppelin soars again.

An extensive reissue program of all nine of the band’s studio albums will rollout in chronological order from Rhino/Atlantic/Swan Song, commencing with the June 3 release of deluxe editions of Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, and Led Zeppelin III. Each album has been remastered by Zep founder, guitarist, and producer Jimmy Page. The series will also feature […]

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The Once and Future Analog King: Boston’s Tom Scholz and the Tales of His Sacred Tapes

BY MIKE METTLER — DECEMBER 5, 2013

“Pretty much everything that goes into the music is as analog as I can make it,” says Tom Scholz, chief sonic architect of the longtime rock powerhouse known as Boston. It’s taken him 10 years to deliver the band’s sixth studio album, Life, Love & Hope (Frontiers) — […]