THE Q ROCKS » rock http://klaq.com Wed, 22 May 2013 10:19:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Your Guitar Shredder of the Week – Tony MacAlpine for Friday – Learn to Shred Like Tony [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-friday-learn-to-shred-like-tony-video/ http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-friday-learn-to-shred-like-tony-video/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 01:59:45 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-friday-learn-to-shred-like-tony-video/ Tony MacAlpine is our guitar shredder for the week, and we've seen some old songs, new songs, collaborations and learned a little about one of the premier guitar players out there. If you haven't been aware of him before now, hopefully you've found a cool new guitar player to share with your friends!

Maybe you've also found some cool new ideas and licks you can learn from one of his early instructional videos, too!

]]> http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-friday-learn-to-shred-like-tony-video/feed/ 0 Your Guitar Shredder of the Week – Tony MacAlpine for Thursday – Shy Boy with Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-thursday-shy-boy-with-mike-portnoy-and-billy-sheehan-video/ http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-thursday-shy-boy-with-mike-portnoy-and-billy-sheehan-video/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:43 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-thursday-shy-boy-with-mike-portnoy-and-billy-sheehan-video/ What's T-Mac been up to recently? He's stayed really busy musically, and has even toured quite a bit with Billy Sheehan, Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, playing some serious music for the people. Check out Thursday's shred song for today, Billy Sheehan's "Shy Boy", originally written for Billy's band Talas, and then re-recorded with Van Halen maniac David Lee Roth!

]]> http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-thursday-shy-boy-with-mike-portnoy-and-billy-sheehan-video/feed/ 0 Your Guitar Shredder of the Week – Tony MacAlpine for Wednesday – Tears of Sahara [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-wednesday-tears-of-sahara-video/ http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-wednesday-tears-of-sahara-video/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 21:33:01 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-wednesday-tears-of-sahara-video/ Wednesday on the Shredder of the Week brings us a trip back to big hair and lots of reverb. Guitar master Tony MacAlpine plays one of the songs that he released on his 1987 album Maximum Security on PolyGram...whoa, there's a name from the past, PolyGram. They died a horrible label death...eventually being absorbed into Universal Music Group.

]]> http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-wednesday-tears-of-sahara-video/feed/ 0 Balloonfest Sunday is Going to Be a Really Cool Acoustic Rock Day http://klaq.com/balloonfest-sunday-is-going-to-be-a-really-cool-acoustic-rock-day/ http://klaq.com/balloonfest-sunday-is-going-to-be-a-really-cool-acoustic-rock-day/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 18:20:27 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=178820 At first glance, an acoustic day at Balloonfest 2013 seems kind of weird. But the more you think about it, the better the idea gets! It's something we haven't done since Zakk Wylde came down and performed songs from his then new album Book of Shadows. (Anyone else remember that?) That was a really cool show, and something people really didn't expect from Zakk at the time...heck, it's still odd to think of Zakk on an acoustic guitar, even though he's just done an acoustic tour.

]]> http://klaq.com/balloonfest-sunday-is-going-to-be-a-really-cool-acoustic-rock-day/feed/ 0 Your Guitar Shredder of the Week – Tony MacAlpine for Tuesday – The Violin Song [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-tuesday-the-violin-song-video/ http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-tuesday-the-violin-song-video/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 20:00:22 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-tuesday-the-violin-song-video/ Day two of Tony MacAlpine week features a song from Tony's album Premonition, called "The Violin Song". This is one of the tracks from the album that features keyboard master Jens Johansson. The melody on this one is really good, and grabs you right away.

Tony began his classical training at five years old, and trained on classical piano and violin at the Springfield Conservatory of Music in Massachusetts.

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]]> http://klaq.com/your-guitar-shredder-of-the-week-tony-macalpine-for-monday-video/feed/ 0 Kirk's Crypt at Orion Music + More Will Be Bigger and Better This Year [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/kirks-crypt-at-orion-music-more-will-be-bigger-and-better-this-year-video/ http://klaq.com/kirks-crypt-at-orion-music-more-will-be-bigger-and-better-this-year-video/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 18:04:06 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=177927 In case you'd need another reason to sign up for the Orion VIP trip package we're giving away, here's something I'd love to check out at the festival this year. Last year, each band member had his own "tent" with things that reflect that guy's hobbies or interests. James had cars and bikes, Lars had movies, Robert had skating stuff, and the whole band had their museum.

The part I really want to see...

]]> http://klaq.com/kirks-crypt-at-orion-music-more-will-be-bigger-and-better-this-year-video/feed/ 0 Watch Yngwie Take Some Blues Music Into Total "Malmsteen" World [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/watch-yngwie-take-some-blues-music-into-total-malmsteen-world-video/ http://klaq.com/watch-yngwie-take-some-blues-music-into-total-malmsteen-world-video/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 21:30:28 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=176991 A lot of people really like Yngwie, and no one can really deny the guy has a lot of talent as a shredder. Depending on your views on the blues, and ideas on note value, you may or may not enjoy what he does over this bluesy groove.

]]> http://klaq.com/watch-yngwie-take-some-blues-music-into-total-malmsteen-world-video/feed/ 0 KLAQ's Top 5 @ 5 – May 3rd, 2013 http://klaq.com/klaqs-top-5-5-may-3rd-2013-2/ http://klaq.com/klaqs-top-5-5-may-3rd-2013-2/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 23:17:33 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=176558 It’s your top 5 @ 5 on KLAQ. Your top 5 most requested and downloaded songs of the week presented to you every Friday @ 5pm. The top 5 @ 5 is brought to you by Budweiser. Be part of the top 5 @ 5 by calling 880-4955

]]> http://klaq.com/klaqs-top-5-5-may-3rd-2013-2/feed/ 0 More New Black Sabbath Songs Live – Check Them Out! [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/more-new-black-sabbath-songs-live-check-them-out-video/ http://klaq.com/more-new-black-sabbath-songs-live-check-them-out-video/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 20:30:29 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=176280 Black Sabbath's new album, 13,  is not far away! They've been playing shows and performing some new songs from it, and thanks to the internets, we have the chance to hear the songs before the album even comes out!

Get your Sabbath fix with some live new stuff! Blow up some computer speakers!

]]> http://klaq.com/more-new-black-sabbath-songs-live-check-them-out-video/feed/ 0 Black Sabbath Crank Out Another New Song in New Zealand – "End of the Beginning" [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/black-sabbath-crank-out-another-new-song-in-new-zealand-end-of-the-beginning-video/ http://klaq.com/black-sabbath-crank-out-another-new-song-in-new-zealand-end-of-the-beginning-video/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:47:10 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=174016 This is an exciting time for Sabbath fans, with the first song from the new album "13" coming out last Thursday...all NINE minutes of it...and the new album not too far away. We also have a good clip from yesterday's show in Auckland of another song from the new album, called "End of the Beginning". It sounds oddly familiar, doesn't it? Still cool, though, and Tony can still play his ass off!

]]> http://klaq.com/black-sabbath-crank-out-another-new-song-in-new-zealand-end-of-the-beginning-video/feed/ 0 The First Taste of The Winery Dogs – Featuring Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Ritchie Kotzen http://klaq.com/the-first-taste-of-the-winery-dogs-featuring-mike-portnoy-billy-sheehan-and-ritchie-kotzen/ http://klaq.com/the-first-taste-of-the-winery-dogs-featuring-mike-portnoy-billy-sheehan-and-ritchie-kotzen/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:35:26 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=173727 Mike Portnoy has been a busy guy since he left Dream Theater a few years ago. He's recorded and released albums with Neal Morse, Flying Colors, Adrenaline Mob; he's done tours for all of these bands, as well as touring with Billy Sheehan, Derek Sherinian and Tony MacAlpine; put out DVDs with them; and worked with John Sykes on an album that may never even get finished.

]]> http://klaq.com/the-first-taste-of-the-winery-dogs-featuring-mike-portnoy-billy-sheehan-and-ritchie-kotzen/feed/ 0 Johnnie's New Music Releases for April 23, 2013 – Get New Music [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/johnnies-new-music-releases-for-april-23-2013-get-new-music-video/ http://klaq.com/johnnies-new-music-releases-for-april-23-2013-get-new-music-video/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:53:32 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=172322 Some more cool stuff coming out tomorrow in stores! There are two really good ones out tomorrow that I think you should check out. Find out more about them in the video, and then get to the store and pick them up! Support the artists so we can keep getting more music to enjoy!

]]> http://klaq.com/johnnies-new-music-releases-for-april-23-2013-get-new-music-video/feed/ 0 Check Out Volbeat's Animated Video for "The Hangman's Body Count" [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/check-out-volbeats-animated-video-for-the-hangmans-body-count-video/ http://klaq.com/check-out-volbeats-animated-video-for-the-hangmans-body-count-video/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:32:38 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=172170 It was just last month that Volbeat came and killed at Speaking Rock, and their new song, "The Hangman's Body Count" is kicking ass on the air right now. They've now released the cool animated/lyric version of the song on their YouTube channel. Czech it out.

]]> http://klaq.com/check-out-volbeats-animated-video-for-the-hangmans-body-count-video/feed/ 0 Zakk Wylde Begins His "Lick of the Week" Educational Series – Sort Of [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/zakk-wylde-begins-his-lick-of-the-week-educational-series-sort-of-video/ http://klaq.com/zakk-wylde-begins-his-lick-of-the-week-educational-series-sort-of-video/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:19:48 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=171899 So Zakk Wylde of Ozzy and Black Label Society fame has decided to launch an instructional video series on his YouTube Channel. This is great! He's a monster player, and everyone could learn something cool from Zakk.

]]> http://klaq.com/zakk-wylde-begins-his-lick-of-the-week-educational-series-sort-of-video/feed/ 0 New Album Releases for April 9, 2013 – Device – Stone Sour – Volbeat and More! [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/new-album-releases-for-april-9-2013-device-stone-sour-volbeat-and-more-video/ http://klaq.com/new-album-releases-for-april-9-2013-device-stone-sour-volbeat-and-more-video/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:24:39 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=170894 Hey guys, tomorrow a bunch of great music gets released officially to the world! Tuesday is my favorite day of the week because of this! Here's what's coming out tomorrow that I think you'll like. See my picks of the week after the jump.

]]> http://klaq.com/new-album-releases-for-april-9-2013-device-stone-sour-volbeat-and-more-video/feed/ 0 What Albums Are Coming Out Tomorrow? Johnnie Has a Few to Tell You About and His Pick of the Week! http://klaq.com/what-albums-are-coming-out-tomorrow-johnnie-has-a-few-to-tell-you-about-and-his-pick-of-the-week/ http://klaq.com/what-albums-are-coming-out-tomorrow-johnnie-has-a-few-to-tell-you-about-and-his-pick-of-the-week/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:01:05 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=165949 Tuesday is the release day for albums and DVDs and such here in the US, and I thought I'd start sharing some of the things coming out every week, in case you're looking for some new music to check out, or might have forgotten about some.

This is by no means a complete list, as I don't want to bore you, or myself, with a long list of crappy pop albums that always seem to be coming out.

]]> http://klaq.com/what-albums-are-coming-out-tomorrow-johnnie-has-a-few-to-tell-you-about-and-his-pick-of-the-week/feed/ 0 KLAQ at SXSW: The Virginmarys Belt Out Some Great Acoustic Rock [VIDEO] http://klaq.com/klaq-at-sxsw-the-virginmarys-belt-out-some-great-acoustic-rock-video-2/ http://klaq.com/klaq-at-sxsw-the-virginmarys-belt-out-some-great-acoustic-rock-video-2/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:00:15 +0000 Duke Keith http://klaq.com/klaq-at-sxsw-the-virginmarys-belt-out-some-great-acoustic-rock-video-2/ Lisa Sanchez saw them first, and we're happy she did. At a record party in Austin, Lisa spotted The Virginmarys performing and invited them to drop by. The band performed unique acoustic versions of their hits "Dead Man's Shoes" and "Just A Ride". You also ought to hear them plugged in because they are electrifying. Their official video for "Just A Ride" is at bottom.

]]> http://klaq.com/klaq-at-sxsw-the-virginmarys-belt-out-some-great-acoustic-rock-video-2/feed/ 0 What 2013 Album Releases Are You Looking Forward To? http://klaq.com/what-2013-album-releases-are-you-looking-forward-to/ http://klaq.com/what-2013-album-releases-are-you-looking-forward-to/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:35:44 +0000 Johnnie Walker http://klaq.com/?p=164991 There are a lot of new albums coming out this year, and I'm really excited for so much awesome new music! What albums are you looking forward to this year? Is you favorite band releasing something this year? Tell me about it!

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Who are all the members of your band, and what do they play?

Mark - Bass
Jay - Vox
Eddie - Guitar/Vox
Heli - Drums

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