Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka pictured with his new Gibson SG Standard in Faded Vintage Cherry
If rock ’n’ roll had a time machine, it would probably look a lot like the new Jake Kiszka SG Standard from Gibson — a guitar that channels pure 1961 energy while keeping both boots planted firmly in the present.
Inspired by the well-loved ’61 SG that helped shape Jake’s sound with Greta Van Fleet, this limited-edition release feels less like a signature model and more like a personal artifact. Kiszka has long credited that original guitar as an extension of himself, and this new version carries that same spirit forward — only now it’s something fans (and aspiring guitar heroes) can actually get their hands on. Continue reading Gibson Turns Up the Volume with the Jake Kiszka SG Standard→
For decades, fans of heavy metal and hardcore punk have heard the same criticism: it’s too loud, too aggressive, too chaotic to be considered “real” music. Parents worried, teachers dismissed it, and cultural gatekeepers often labeled it as harmful. But for many listeners, this intense, high-energy music has served a very different purpose — not as noise, but as a lifeline. Continue reading Heavy Music, Real Healing: New Documentary Heavy Healing Explores the Power of Aggressive Sound→
In 1976, comic book artist Jack Kirby and his wife Roz presented Paul and Linda McCartney with a gift of this original drawing while backstage at the Los Angeles Forum, when the couple were touring with their band Wings. The pencil drawing is inscribed:
Thrash metal’s fiercest drummer, Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Misfits, Mr. Bungle, Testament, Fantômas — you name it), has taken his legendary double bass energy and poured it straight into a cup of coffee. Enter Double Kick —a bold new espresso roast that comes packaged in a collectible drum tin designed after one of Lombardo’s own kits! Metal! Continue reading Drum Legend Dave Lombardo Launches Double Kick Coffee in Collectible Drum Tins→
When you’re just getting your feet wet in the music industry, every decision feels make-or-break. You want your songs to be heard, your style to stand out, and your audience to grow — but budgets are tight, and attention spans are even tighter. That’s where lyric videos come in. More than just flashy words on a screen, lyric videos are now a powerful steppingstone for indie artists and newcomers alike. But how exactly do they work, and why should you consider one? Continue reading How Lyric Videos Help New Artists Get Noticed→
