News Update

Neo-Classical News Round Up

My apologies for the lack of updates over the last couple of months. Throw in a hectic schedule at work, moving house and much more and the weeks quickly pass by. In the meantime here's some news....

Chris Impellitteri

Chris has posted the following update on his official website.

The new music for "Good and Evil" is officially written, and it is time to start the recording. I am very excited about this material because I challenged myself to push the envelope and grow artistically. The writing process was definitely time consuming because I wanted these songs to inspire people and excite them. So I knew that this CD had to be better than anything I have done to date. Fortunately, I have all this positive energy and motivation which led to some really amazing riffs and crazy soloing. This music is definitely Metal with lots of fast shredding guitar solos and screaming vocals. The Rhythms are heavy and addictive and the vibe is positive with lots of energy....

As many of you know, I don't like to interact with the media very often, but if this recording turns out well, I will promote this release heavily and tour extensively. But, first thing is first, so I am headed into the studio with my boys and hope to see all of you soon !!
Thanks for all of your support !!!!!!!!

Kindest Regards,
Chris Impellitteri

Chris has also just become a new endorser of Engl amps.

Naturally we will try and get another interview with Chris once the album is out to get a deeper look into it. In the meantime check our older interview with Chris here.

Marco Ferrigno
Hanging Gardens is a great new instrumental opus fron neo-classical guitarist Marco Ferrigno. The album is out now on Lion Music and features George Bellas on one track in addition to bass work from the mighty Tony Franklin. Check it out at http://www.lionmusic.com/ferrigno_gardens.htm

Yngwie Malmsteen
The Maestro contines his assault on the worlds live stages with a string of new dates announced for Asia/Australia. Yngwie is currently working on a new studio album as well.

2006 Asia/Australia Tour
NOVEMBER 4: BANGKOK, THAILAND - THUNDERDOME

NOVEMBER 6: HONG KONG - HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL TRADE & EXHIBITION CENTER (HITEC)

NOVEMBER 9: SINGAPORE - FORT CANNING PARK (OUT DOOR VENUE)

NOVEMBER 11: TAIWAN - FAMILY THEATER, TAIPEI

NOVEMBER 14: BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – THE ARENA COMPLEX

NOVEMBER 15: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – ENMORE THEATER

NOVEMBER 16: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – PALACE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

NOVEMBER 17: ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – THEBARTON THEATER

NOVEMBER 19: PERTH, AUSTRALIA – METRO CITY

Joe Stump
It looks like the new Joe Stump instructional DVD entitled "Neo-Classical Guitar 3" is available on September 20th from www.shredacademy.com, more details as I get them.