The fans of guitar-oriented hard rock and metal among our readers obviously know well the name Racer X. This was a band formed exactly four decades ago by Paul Gilbert (guitars), John Alderete (bass) and Jeff Martin (vocals), releasing the classic Street Lethal album in 1986, followed by various line-up changes and four more studio..
Paul Gilbert – The Dio album (Music Theories Recordings/Mascot)
Photo: Sam Gehrke. The debate about who is or was the greatest ever rock singer is one that all music fans will have been involved in at some time or another and, as with all things, the answer is always down to personal taste. For many Elvis was and remains The King but there have..
Paul Gilbert To Release ‘The Dio Album’ In Celebration Of The Iconic Singer
Photo: Sam Gehrke On 7th April 2023, Paul Gilbert will be releasing an album celebrating one of heavy metal's greatest icons when he releases The Dio Album via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. To get a taster check out Gilbert's mesmeric take on Holy Diver below. It was pure chance that led Paul Gilbert to recording the music heard on latest release..
Paul Gilbert – ‘Twas (The Players Club / Mascot)
For those familiar with Gilbert’s metal-based guitar shredding technique, the idea of him releasing an album of Christmas covers might seem a little twee. Others though, might see it as a great opportunity for a loud and proud karaoke singalong to a bunch of familiar party tunes played at full volume. They would both be..
Paul Gilbert Announces The Release Of His Christmas Album “‘TWAS”
Photo: Jason Quigley Paul Gilbert and The Players Club / Mascot Label Group have announced the release of a new seasonal offering titled 'TWAS. Gilbert's 17th solo album features a dozen recordings, two of which are new, original compositions. The global release date for digital and CD is November 26. The LP will follow on December..
Paul Gilbert – Werewolves Of Portland (The Players Club)
When LA metalheads Racer X released their debut album in the mid-1980s, their teenaged guitar prodigy Paul Gilbert was already gaining legendary status on the local live scene and at the prestigious college where he taught guitar. With blistering speed and a unique picking technique, he came of age alongside Joe Satriani and Yngwie Malmsteen..
Paul Gilbert Announces New Album ‘Werewolves Of Portland’ + Video For ‘Argument About Pie’
Paul Gilbert, March 2021. Photo by Jason Quigley. GUITAR VIRTUOSO PAUL GILBERT CONTINUES TO RAISE THE BAR ON HIS 16TH SOLO ALBUM The virtuosic guitarist Paul Gilbert will be releasing his brand-new album, Werewolves of Portland, on 4 June 2021 via The Players Club (Steve Lukather, Robby Krieger, Michael Landau, Tommy Emmanuel). To celebrate this, Gilbert has also revealed the video for the..