Author: Chris Alfano

Written by Chris Alfano

Chris Alfano has written about music and toured in bands since print magazines and mp3.com were popular. Once in high-school he hacked a friend's QBasic stick figure fighting game to add a chiptune metal soundtrack. Random attractive people still give him high-fives about that.

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The Big Muff is Movin’ on Up to a “Deluxe” Apartment in the Pi

Take an NYC Big Muff, add a footswtichable midrange section, and you're good to go.

by Chris Alfano

Jam Sessions, Playthrough, Video

Voyager: “Riffing with Simone & Scott” Has Your Daily Recommended Allowance of Riffs

Please do not take Voyager before attempting operating large machinery.

by Chris Alfano

Features, Rigged

Rigged: HUSH. Bassist Jordan Cozza

Holy hell. Now this is a monster bass rig.

by Chris Alfano

Guitarists May Now Have a Viable Ultraportable Amplifier at a Reasonable Price: Matrix Unveiled the Vintage British 800

For those of you who want to pack your amp into a flight bag, but don't wish to spend $2000-3000 for a modeller and power amp.

by Chris Alfano

Cynic’s Upcoming Tour Will Feature Sean Malone on Bass/Stick for the First Time in Decades

The Sean and Paul ratios on this tour are through the roof.

by Chris Alfano

Dave Grohl Has a New HBO Show In Which He Tours a Bunch of Studios, and Maybe Tracks a New Record in the Process…

Is he tracking the next Foo Fighters record at each of those stops, or are those multi-studio rumors just coincidence?

by Chris Alfano

TC Electronic Explores Shrinkage with Mini Pedals

TC loves pedals of all shapes and sizes.

by Chris Alfano

Engl’s First Amp Ever Was Also the First to Be Digitally Programable

They released the E101 Digitalamp way back in 1984.

by Chris Alfano