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The Airborne Toxic Event Rocks Letterman

Posted: February 3, 2012

This week, The Airborne Toxic Event dropped in on the Late Show with David Letterman to play “All I Ever Wanted,” a track off their 2011 release, All at Once.

It was a special performance, too, as the night was Letterman’s 30th anniversary celebration.

With the Calder Quarter in support, watch TATE take the stage below:

The Airborne Toxic Event also recently showed up on the new Amnesty International-supporting album, Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan.

The band contributed “Boots of Spanish Leather,” originally released in 1964 on The Times They Are a-Changin’.

You can stream the album here, and keep up with TATE with their official Facebook page.

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The Cult Set Album Release Date

Posted: February 2, 2012

Having wrapped up recording their first studio album in five years, British rockers The Cult have set a date for Choice of Weapon‘s release.

May 22 is when the 10-track set drops, via Cooking Vinyl.

The band describes the effort as its rawest and most visceral, encapsulating cinematic visions and themes of love, revolt, and redemption.”

Fans can get an early taste of the album by logging onto the The Cult’s official website, where it is offering a download of the new song “Lucifer.”

The album was written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, recorded in New York City, Los Angeles, the California high desert, and the band’s Witch Mountain studio between July and December 2011. The new release features founding members Astbury on vocals and Duffy on guitars, with drummer John Tempesta and bassist Chris Wyse.

“What we do with The Cult is try and let the songs become who they are. It’s like school children, you try and give them good guidance, but they’re going to end up doing what they want to do. In the end, you have to just relinquish power. You want to capture a feel and document the era when you wrote them. You don’t want to overdo it, or you end up with something like ‘Chinese Democracy.’ You know what I mean?” Duffy said in an interview with Noisecreep.

At this point, The Cult has one show scheduled with Guns N’ Roses on June 29 in Austria. The Cult is working on film and graphic elements to accompany the album’s release, and plans are being confirmed for the band’s 2012 World Tour.

Meanwhile, The Cult’s smash-hit ”She Sells Sanctuary” and Sunshine State rapper Flo Rida’s Top 10 track ”Good Feelin” will be featured this Sunday as a mashup in one of Budweiser’s Super Bowl commercials.

Stay tuned!

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Vintage Guitar Test-Drives Tim Armstrong’s Signature Gretsch

Posted: February 1, 2012

Vintage Guitar recently checked out Tim Armstrong’s distinguishable signature Gretsch G5191BK, dubbing it “exceptional,” and “plain cool.”

Take it from the magazine itself.

“The G5191BK has classic Gretsch styling with some of Armstrong’s particular requests well-represented,” says Vintage Guitar. “Aesthetically, it’s just plain cool – oozing a rock vibe reminiscent of a hip old hot rod, it looks retro in its flat-/matte-black finish and gold hardware.”

But according to Vintage Guitar, the cool factor doesn’t stop there. Armstrong’s signature model sounds as great as it looks.

“Plugged in, the G5191BK does not disappoint,” says the magazine. “It has the classic jangle and resonance one would expect from a Gretsch, while all that projection is a godsend for styles not necessarily associated with the brand.”

Get the full story at Vintage Guitar.

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OK Go’s New Video to Feature Massive Amounts of Gretsch Gear

Posted: January 31, 2012

OK Go’s latest music video, “Needing/Getting,” is set to premiere this weekend on Super Bowl Sunday and from the teaser below, it appears it’s going to be yet another viral sensation. Filmed with Chevy, the video teaser reveals that 288 instruments were used in its making. Specifically, 148 black Gretsch G5105 Electromatic CVT III guitars and 140 red Gretsch G5103 Electromatic CVT III guitars were used in the video, as well as 67 Gretsch G5222 Electromatic Compact amps.

So enjoy the trailer below, and then tune in Sunday for the full video. If you happen to miss the big game, the video will also air afterwards on http://www.LetsDoThis.com.

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Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody Donates Signed Gretsch

Posted: January 30, 2012

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody is looking to raise some serious cash to help youngster Vanessa Riddle’s battle with cancer.

As such, the singer is donating a signed Gretsch guitar as part of a bid to drum up £500,000 to send the 11-year-old for lifesaving surgery in the US, according to the Daily Record.

Lightbody originally became aware of the situation when he met Vanessa and her sister Olivia backstage at a show.

“It’s a big sum of money Vanessa has to try and raise and we’re trying to help as much as possible,” Lightbody told the paper.

“I hope on the right night at the right auction that people will spend a lot on the guitar.”

For more information about the Irish rockers, visit their official website.

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