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Rock Doesn’t Have to Look Good: The Top 20 Most Ugly Rockers »

Sad but true, there are some humans in the world who just can’t be attractive. No matter how charismatic, talented and amazing they may be, the truth is, they’re just plain ugly.
As far as I can tell, however, many ugly but successful people take pride in their cutting edge looks. In fact, some would even […]

The Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar »

In the 1940s, luthier and jazz musician Les Paul experimented with his skills in electronics to improve and change the sound of his guitar. He spent years building and re-building models, not realizing that the information he was collecting in his work would eventually shape the world of Rock and Roll.
By 1945 Les finally felt […]

Audio Interfaces 101: Get Those Electronics to Communicate »

If you really need to be informed on interface, chances are you haven’t had much experience with computers, let alone recording equipment. But here at Soundetta.com, we love to explain everything, which helps us spread the beneficial use of modern electronics, so listen up.
Interface, simply put, refers to the many cords, ports, and docking stations […]

The Fender Stratocaster: Invoking Inspiration »

The way that it feels in your hands. The way it wails and screams for your fingers and for your affections. Its crisp tone and coarse pulse. These are the things we come to personally love about the Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar.
The truth behind the Fender Strat’s crazy popularity, however, is far more complicated than […]

A Metallica Biography (Part 3): From Then to Almost Now - The 90s »

Let’s continue with our Metallica biography, here come the nineties.
1990
It has now been a few years since the death of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton. The glam rock era is long over and Metallica has opened up the world of metal and served it to the public like a hot meal.
Their next step: Create an even […]

A Metallica Biography (Part 2): Trudging Through Tragedy and Success »

1986 marked the release of Metallica’s 3rd album Master of Puppets, a dark but fun ride through the artistic vision of the legendary Metallica crew.
A relief for some from the glam rock era, it reached number 29 on the Billboard 200 and is considered one of the most successful albums in rock history. That success, […]

The Neck Supports the Head: The Different Woods in Guitar Necks »

When you want a specific tone from your guitar, the wood it’s made of can impact what you choose to play with. This is especially true when you are bound to a specific wood for the body of the guitar but need a sound that particular wood cannot offer. Budget is most often the culprit.
So […]

A Metallica Biography (Part 1): The Early Years »

It’s amazing that just one word and four syllables can prompt so many ideas, thoughts and opinions. Just muttering the word automatically brings a rush of songs, lyrics and visual stimuli from videos, striking that dark place in a rocker’s heart where he must tread for identity with the pains of life.
Say it with me. […]

Shedding Light on Linkin Park »

Linkin Park is responsible for dozens upon dozens of rockin’ and rappin’ tunes that display many types of styles. Everything from classical violin melody to the exotic sounds of Japanese flutes can be heard in Linkin Park’s music, which is quite popular all over the world.
And much like their rebellious but often times sweet lyrics, […]

Gibson Les Paul Guitars: Types and Models, Past and Present! »

The legendary Gibson Les Paul Guitars are played by some of the most prestigious musicians, especially in the world of Rock music. And though the guitar began with a humble, single model and upgraded sister, the Gibson Les Paul Jr. electric guitar began a revolution and entire line of Gibson guitars.
Today there are at least […]