Jul 22, 2012

  When I heard Appetite for Destruction for the first time, it destroyed my mind. I was young, and sure I’d been indoctrinated into the world of rock somewhat by listening to a bunch of Queen records, but this was something altogether different. It was raw, it was frenetic, and the songs sounded...

Jul 18, 2012

So, I realize I’ve actually been quiet for awhile now. As I mentioned on Facebook recently, I’ve actually been busy brewing all sorts of schemes for Samurai-related awesomeness, including a long overdue feature on my beloved Marshall Slash AFD100, some talk about my very modest but growing mic...

Jul 9, 2012

I’m delighted to turn over the reins to our very first guest reviewer, the eminent Mr Ben Sinclair. Ben is a sound engineer and composer, as well as a guitarist with wonderful taste in tasty gear. On a quest for a super cool small amp, Ben recently went on a little expedition to look at the new Vox...

Jul 6, 2012

          What happens if your amazing tube amp blows a tube or a fuse two minutes into your set, and you haven’t got a spare? Don’t fret (ha) – Tech 21 have got the answer. My new blog post for the NZ Rockshop website is now up! Check out four 100% analog pedals...