In Gear

 

A web 'zine featuring interviews and talk with my musician friends about their gear and recording methods.

by  John Brenner

 

 

 

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NEW: October 2010

Nick Tydeski of Batavia, New York's heavy organ trio Cyrus chases and finds his tone...and lives to tell about it.

August 2010

Marie Landragin of Charlottesville, Virginia's Corsair talks about her romance with all things Marshall and Gibson.

April 2010

Gareth Millsted of The Path Is Clear, Centurion's Ghost, and Lord Vicar, talks about recording the new music for his solo project and the challenges of recording one's own music virtually alone.

July 2009

Perry Grayson of Falcon (and formerly of Destiny's End, Artisan, and Isen Torr) reveals his love for vintage amps and details the evolution of his guitar tone.

October 2008

Alan Jones and Richard Walker, guitarists for Pagan Altar (Alan and Rich), and Isen Torr and Solstice (Rich), tell about their love for Marshalls and Matamps...and Kay guitars.

July 2008

Chad Rush, drummer for Baltimore, Maryland's Chowder, reveals technical information on his drums and talks about his inspiration and preparation for the studio.

Stéphane Vigeant, guitarist for three Montreal, Canada bands (Madking Ludwig, Karmadoza, Floating Widget), chats about guitars, amps, and his experience in the studio.

May 2008

John Gallo, guitarist for three bands (Orodruin, Blizaro, and Crucifist), talks about old amps, tuning, and how to get the best sound on record.

April 2008

Jason McCash, bassist for The Gates of Slumber from Indianapolis, Indiana, talks of bass sounds and recording bass.

Butch Balich, of Pennsylvania's Argus (and formerly of Penance), tells of his warming-up regimen for his voice, and how he prepares for gigs and the studio.

March 2008

Peter Inverted, of Lord Vicar, talks about recording methods for their latest release, "The Demon of Freedom" 7" single on I Hate Records.

Grant Powell, guitarist and singer for the UK's Iron Hearse, speaks of his unorthodox guitar and amp choices, and future plans for the band.

Ross Markonish, of OGRE from Maine, details his time in the studio recording "Plague of the Planet," available on Leaf Hound Records.

 

 

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