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Gibson Introduces “The One,” Gibson Les Paul Studio Available Worldwide on gibson.com
As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic and leading global instrument brand, continues to shape sound across generations and genres of music for over a century, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved music brands around the world. Introducing THE ONE, the reimagined Gibson Les Paul Studio. Every musician has one guitar they love the most. The one they use to write all the riffs. The one that sounds as good on stage as it does in the studio. The Gibson Les Paul Studio is now available worldwide at authorized Gibson dealers and on www.gibson.com When a guitar is “the one,” you know it. It feels right in your hands and delivers the sounds you hear in your head. It becomes your faithful companion, musical soulmate, and muse. It helps you express your artistic vision. We designed the Les Paul™ Studio to be precisely that type of guitar: the perfect musical companion, the guitar you won’t be able to put down. The one guitar you’ll be able to rely on every time and will find yourself reaching for again and again. For years, the Les Paul Studio has been the choice of countless guitarists who appreciate the combination of the essential Les Paul features–humbucking pickups, a glued-in, set neck, and a mahogany body with a maple cap–at an accessible price and without some of the flashier and more costly cosmetic features of higher-end Les Paul models. Explore the Gibson Les Paul Studio: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/page/les-paul-studio Now, the Les Paul Studio has been reimagined and is better and more versatile than ever. It features an Ultra-Modern weight-relieved mahogany body, making it lighter and more comfortable to play, no matter how long the gig or jam session runs. The carved, plain maple cap adds brightness and definition to the overall tone and combines perfectly with the warmth and midrange punch from the mahogany body for that legendary Les Paul sound that has been featured on countless hit recordings and on concert stages worldwide. The glued-in mahogany neck provides rock-solid coupling between the neck and body for increased resonance and sustain. The neck features a traditional heel and a fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile, and it is capped with a bound rosewood fretboard that is equipped with acrylic trapezoid inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets. The 12” fretboard radius makes both rhythm chording and lead string bending equally effortless, and you’re going to love how this instrument feels in your hands. The Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons add to the guitar’s classic visual appeal, and together with the fully adjustable aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, lightweight aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, and Graph Tech® nut, help to keep the tuning stability nice and solid so you can spend more time playing and less time tuning. The Gibson Les Paul Studio is offered in an Ebony, Blueberry Burst, Wine Red, and Cherry Sunburst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finishes and arrives with an included soft-shell guitar case. The Les Paul Studio doesn’t lack anything in the electronics department, either. It packs a pair of Gibson’s acclaimed Burstbucker™ Pro pickups and a three-way pickup selector switch that allows you to use either pickup individually or run them together. Each of the two pickups is wired to its own volume control, so you can blend the sound from the pickups together in any amount you choose. Each volume control is equipped with a push/pull switch for coil tapping, giving you two different sounds from each pickup, and each pickup also has its own individual tone control for even more sonic options. The endless tonal possibilities, exceptional sustain, resonance, and comfortable playability make the Les Paul Studio the one guitar you can rely on for any musical genre or scenario. The Les Paul Studio is the essential Les Paul, reimagined and updated for today’s players who want more than just another guitar–they want their guitar. The one. Here it is.
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WHITE SCORPION, Music Video for Lead Song “Ugoku Kuchibiru” from 1st Mini Album Caution Premieres
WHITE SCORPION, an 11-member idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, was formed after a six-month audition process. On September 4th at 21:00, they released the music video for “Ugoku Kuchibiru,” the lead track from their debut mini-album Caution. The music video was directed by Ryohei Shingu, following their previous work “Satisfaction graffiti”. The music video opens with all 11 members emerging from darkness in front of a cracked black wall in an abstract setting. In this shadowy, stage-like world, each member performs while facing the wall. The wall symbolizes an emotional boundary, a major obstacle for the girls who hesitate to move forward, serving as the central motif of the music video, representing their separation from others. The members’ sharp, questioning gazes in the wall’s shadows leave a strong impression, making the music video a profound work. The song symbolically echoes the message, “If you don’t express your feelings, nothing will begin,” serving as a response to their debut single, “Manazashi Sniper” When viewed as a series, the two songs connect and deepen the narrative. During live performances of “Ugoku Kuchibiru,” the group even incorporated the “sniper pose” from their debut single “Manazashi Sniper” during the “Your flickering eyes (Yureru Manazashi)” segment. This song represents a perfect culmination of the group's early days. ACE of WHITE SCORPION shared, “This music video highlights the individuality and strengths of each member. Compared to previous videos, there are more close-ups showing each person’s expression. The added choreography only for the MV enhances both the dance and lip-sync scenes. I hope viewers appreciate the effort and passion all the members put into these performances.” Director Shingu commented, “I crafted the music video with a focus on defining WHITE SCORPION’s character. The girls convey their intense passion in pure honesty and the fleeting nature of youth, resulting in a work with strong theatrical quality. The challenge of dancing side by side highlights WHITE SCORPION’s unity and their strength in overcoming obstacles together.” On September 11, WHITE SCORPION will release their first mini-album Caution, featuring the song “Ugoku Kuchibiru.” Just before the album drops, their sold-out debut solo concert will take place, promising fans a chance to be captivated by WHITE SCORPION’s irresistible charm.
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Introducing the Johnny Cash SJ-200 and Rosanne Cash J-185
As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce the Johnny Cash SJ-200 and Rosanne Cash J-185 from Gibson Custom. A powerful limited edition long coveted by collectors and music lovers around the world, the Johnny Cash SJ-200 offers a rare, handmade version of Johnny’s distinctive signature late 1950s SJ-200. The new limited edition Rosanne Cash J-185 was made in close collaboration with Rosanne Cash and the expert luthiers at the Gibson acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Montana. The Gibson Custom Johnny Cash SJ-200 and Rosanne Cash J-185 deliver the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own these exceptional handmade acoustics from Gibson Custom. Both limited edition Gibson acoustic models are available worldwide now at authorized Gibson Custom dealers and on www.gibson.com. “Guitars were always around in the house and my Dad would always have a guitar in his lap, even if he wasn’t playing it. It speaks to…personal, professional legacy…it is so essential to my family. I have known that guitar, my Dad’s Gibson, for so many years. That guitar is part of Dad. The instrument is not just a vehicle, instruments have different songs in them. I think great art lasts forever and I do hope these get passed down to children, grandchildren, and on and on and on.” - Rosanne Cash Watch/share the interview with Rosanne Cash-shot on location at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville-as she talks about the history behind Johnny’s SJ-200, a late 50s acoustic model that he had significant design input on, as well as the personal touches on her own new Gibson J-185 acoustic guitar HERE. Johnny Cash profoundly impacted multiple genres, including country, rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel music. He sold over 90 million records and was inducted into the Country Music, Rock & Roll, Gospel Music, Rockabilly, Nashville Songwriters, and the Memphis Music Halls of Fame. He received 13 GRAMMY® Awards, including a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999 and 9 CMA Awards, and was a recipient of Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal of Arts. In the late 50s, Gibson made two SJ-200s for Cash that featured his name inlaid in mother of pearl on the fretboard and a distinctive pickguard designed by Johnny Cash himself. Gibson Custom is proud to release recreations of these guitars to honor his legacy. The Johnny Cash SJ-200 from Gibson Custom recreates his beloved and exceptionally rare signature model from the late 1950s with its striking Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish, a Johnny Cash Custom hardshell guitar case is included. For this remarkable limited run, only 100 of these beautiful and highly requested instruments were handmade by the expert luthiers at Gibson Custom in Bozeman, Montana. Explore the legendary Johnny Cash SJ-200 from Gibson Custom: HERE. https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Collection/johnny-cash-rosanne-cash-collection Rosanne Cash is one of the country’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, as well as the author of a bestselling memoir, Composed. She has released 15 albums of extraordinary songs that have earned four GRAMMY® Awards and 12 additional nominations. She is one of only a handful of women in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and is the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Edward MacDowell Medal, awarded to an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to American culture. She is the first woman composer to receive this honor. Her music incorporates elements of folk, pop, Americana, rock, and blues, so she requires a very versatile guitar that can follow her in any direction that her muse takes her. The new Gibson Custom Shop Rosanne Cash J-185 was made in close collaboration with the legendary Rosanne Cash and delivers exceptional versatility. It features a flame maple body that is slightly thinner for superior playing comfort, a thermally aged Sitka spruce top, and a SlimTaper™ 24.75” mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard that’s outfitted with 20 standard frets and mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays. The Gibson logo and Crown are also mother-of-pearl, as is the Cash logo on the unique-to-this-model pickguard, designed by Rosanne and her husband, John Leventhal, with inspiration from her father’s iconic SJ-200 pickguard shape. An L.R. Baggs™ VTC under saddle pickup and preamp system makes this guitar ready for any stage or studio. The Gibson Custom Rosanne Cash J-185 arrives in a stunning Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish, and a Custom Rosanne Cash hardshell guitar case is included. For this very special limited edition run, only 100 of these beautiful instruments will be handmade by the expert luthiers and craftspeople of Gibson Custom in Bozeman, Montana.
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Ultimate Support Systems' Venue Mic Stand Now Available
Ultimate Support Systems’ new VMC-T-T Venue Mic Stand is now shipping. Designed in direct response to requests from venues, production companies and touring crews around the world, the stand brings Ultimate Support’s best-in-class design, construction and materials to the traditional height boom microphone stand format. ACT Entertainment is the official U.S. distributor of Ultimate Support System solutions. “These latest updates to the Ultimate Support Systems VMC-T-T venue mic stand are a perfect example of the efforts we’re making to provide our customers with the tools and support they need to enhance creative visions, recording projects and live experiences,” says Paul Nunn, Creative Director, ACT Entertainment. “We look forward to delivering them to new and existing customers alike.” The VMC-T-T Venue Mic Stand combines Ultimate Support Systems’ quality with a more standardized boom stand design. Among the latest enhancements are a larger barbell and extended post, allowing for simple adjustments without impacting other knobs on the stand, as well as additional improvements to the physical construction.
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The White Buffalo: Announces ‘A Freight Train Through The Night,’ First-Ever Live Album, Out September 20 Worldwide
A powerful and prolific storyteller through his songcraft, the Emmy-nominated, Oregon-born, and Southern California-bred singer-songwriter-guitarist Jake Smith, aka The White Buffalo will release his first-ever live album A Freight Train Through The Night, on September 20. Arriving on double-vinyl, in a limited, collector’s edition run, A Freight Train Through The Night the new live album from The White Buffalo is available for pre-order worldwide today USA: https://the-white-buffalo-us.myshopify.com/collections/a-freight-train-through-the-night, and the rest of the world: https://white-buffalo-uk.myshopify.com/collections/a-freight-train-through-the-night Smith describes the new live album A Freight Train Through The Night “This album spans my entire career, over 20-plus years of writing and performing songs. With more than a hundred songs to choose from, some of these tracks I wrote in my 20’s, and others were born just years ago. We selected crowd favorites and some deep cuts to give them a new life.” He adds, “We also did a completely reworked adaptation of the song ‘House of the Rising Sun.’ I wanted to establish a definitive version that was all our own, and representative of our sound giving a fresh alternative to the original “Sons of Anarchy” show version. This album has all the emotion and passion of the live experience, it’s visceral, in a way that can’t be attained in the studio. What we do live is wildly different than studio albums. Pure and raw, no backing tracks, no auto tune, not perfect. It’s the three of us giving it our all us in our purest form.” A Freight Train Through The Night was recorded live on March 1, and 2 at the Belly-Up in San Diego and finds The White Buffalo reteam with his band including Christopher Hoffee (bass/keys/guitars), and Matt Lynott (drums). The group brought in Mike Butler (The Rolling Stones, Reba McEntire, Phoebe Bridgers) to record and mix the live album. Smith says, “You can feel the energy of the audience, that circular push and pull, between crowd and stage. It’s unique every night, every show. It’s that love and flow that feeds all of us. We are in it together and you can really feel it in these recordings. We have a long history with the Belly-Up and brought in Mike Butler to capture the audio and mix, so this album sounds like you are in the room.” Named after a line from the song “How the West Was Won,” the new live album A Freight Train Through The Night encapsulates nomadic life and the nights of a traveling musician, as well as the group’s own gloves-off approach to their live performances. Watch the trailer for the new live album from The White Buffalo, A Freight Train Through The Night. The White Buffalo is in the midst of a US headlining tour through September. In October, the group will launch a European tour, and in December their first-ever South American tour. For tickets to The White Buffalo, visit: http://thewhitebuffalo.com
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Gibson Gives' Second Annual Music Scholarship in Honor of the Music Icon Awarded in Partnership With the Arkansas Arts Academy
Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand headquartered in Nashville, TN, is thrilled to announce its second annual Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe music scholarship--administered by the Arkansas Art Academy--has been awarded to music student Luis Melchor. The music scholarship created in honor of the incomparable, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, with the Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship, Gibson--through its philanthropic division Gibson Gives--awards a music scholarship directly every year to a high school senior as they prepare to navigate their post graduate education and future career in the music industry. The scholarship is comprised of cash grants as well instruments and gear, with each recipient receiving one acoustic or electric guitar, as well as a $5,000 cash grant to assist in their education. The annual Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe music scholarship honoring the iconic Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, brings her massive musical influence back to her birth state of Arkansas. “Luis is a great kid and has grown so much as a musician,” says Patrick, Music Instructor, Arkansas Art Academy. “He has an insatiable passion for music - particularly vocally, and as a guitarist. If he continues to put the time and effort into his playing, he will have a great future in music.” “Gibson Gives believes in nurturing young talent who will shape the soundscape of tomorrow,” adds Erica Krusen, Global Executive Director of Gibson Gives. “Supporting a music education scholarship with the Arkansas Arts Academy means investing in the future harmony of our world.” An audacious performer from Cotton Plant, Arkansas who became a gospel superstar, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is an artist that rarely comes up in debates about the true founding father of rock ‘n’ roll. She fronted her own band, she was one of the first artists of note to play the iconic ‘61 Les Paul SG Custom electric guitar, she was a headlining, black female artist who toured through the segregated Jim Crow South, and she has been largely overlooked as a seminal figure in the creation of rock music. As it turns out, the founding father of rock ‘n’ roll wasn’t a father at all – that distinction belongs to Sister Rosetta. A gospel-trained force of nature that broke barriers, stereotypes, and norms with astonishing regularity, her electrifying music predates the work of like-minded guitar legends including Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, and Elvis. Sister Rosetta Tharpe unequivocally remains the textbook definition of an iconoclast – The Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Watch and share "Shout, Sister, Shout! Sister Rosetta Tharpe,” Gibson TV’s tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, featuring Celisse--who also served as creative director of the Sister Rosetta Tharpe Collection--and Amythyst Kiah, which takes viewers on a journey of Sister Rosetta’s monumental impact on music. One of the first artists of note to play the iconic 1961 Les Paul Gibson SG Custom electric guitar, Gibson proudly partners with the Sister Rosetta Tharpe estate to celebrate her music and cultural influence with a lifestyle and accessories collection, which aligned with the 61st anniversary of her well-known, No. 1 instrument, the 1961 Les Paul SG, available as both a Gibson HERE, and an Epiphone, HERE. View all similar Gibson SG's https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Search?q=white+SG Sister Rosetta Tharpe--her music, and her beloved ’61 Les Paul SG, are as iconic and relevant today as 63 years ago, evidenced by the artists who to this day honor Sister Rosetta as the original force of nature that ignited the invention of rock music. Explore the entire Sister Rosetta Tharpe Collection on Gibson.com The leading global guitar brand, Gibson continues to shape the sounds of generations of musicians across the globe. Gibson supports the global music community through its philanthropic arm, Gibson Gives. The mission of Gibson Gives is to support non-profit organizations worldwide in their efforts to advance musicians, youth-focused education, music, and health and wellness initiatives. 100% of donations to Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music.
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SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival Kicks Off Nationwide
“The inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival show featured supercharged Blues turned up to 11 as Slash’s guitar captivated the crowd, the evening closed with Warren Haynes returning to the stage for an encore performance of ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ with Slash. It was an unforgettable night featuring four and a half hours of live music. - BLUES ROCK REVIEW SLASH the iconic, GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist and songwriter has kicked off his first-ever nationwide S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Blues tour. On the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. trek, SLASH handpicked an all-star Blues lineup with Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe. SLASH and his Blues Ball Band--Johnny Griparic (bass), Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis (keys/vocals), Michael Jerome (drums), and Tash Neal (vocals/guitars)--also perform on all S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival dates, among other special guest vocalists; for S.E.R.P.E.N.T. tickets, visit: SerpentFestival.com. SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival is celebrating the release of his acclaimed sixth solo album titled Orgy of the Damned, available worldwide now via Gibson Records HERE. https://gibsonrecords.lnk.to/ootd A first for SLASH, Orgy of the Damned has now spent six weeks at #1 on the Blues Album Chart in the U.S. The new album also debuted as the #1 Blues Album in the U.S and the U.K., and #2 on the U.S. Rock Albums Chart, as well as achieving Top 10 Chart positions in 7 countries around the world. SLASH and his Blues Ball Band stopped by the Gibson Garage Nashville for a pre festival gig. Watch/share as the group performs “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” live from the Gibson Garage Nashville HERE. The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance is designed by SLASH with maximum social impact in mind. SLASH has chosen five nonprofit organizations to benefit from touring proceeds that will lift marginalized communities and support mental health initiatives that share his restorative focus of elevating lives for the benefit of all. Through PLUS1.ORG, the S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival will donate a portion of the proceeds from every VIP package, as well as every ticket sold, directly to NAMI the National Alliance on Mental Illness, The Equal Justice Initiative, Know Your Rights Camp, The Greenlining Institute, and War Child. The goal of the SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival is to bring music fans together in these divisive times to celebrate the spirit of the Blues, and for SLASH and his band to collaborate and perform with other Blues artists he admires who share his love of the genre. For details on all S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival VIP packages, visit serpentfestival.com/vip. A vibrant homage to the blues, SLASH’s star-studded blues album--and the sixth solo album of his career overall--Orgy of the Damned is a collection of 12 songs that revitalize the blues. SLASH handpicked the album’s diverse guest vocalists, which include Brian Johnson (AC/DC), Chris Stapleton, Iggy Pop, Gary Clark Jr., Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ Top), Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes), Dorothy, Paul Rodgers, Demi Lovato, Tash Neal, and Beth Hart. The legendary guitarist reteamed with producer Mike Clink, and Johnny Griparic (bass), Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis (keys/vocals), Michael Jerome (drums), and Tash Neal (vocals/guitar) formed SLASH’s Blues Ball Band in the studio and on the road. Acclaim from the press continues to roll in for SLASH’s Orgy of the Damned, with current cover stories out now in Premier Guitar, Guitar World, and the Los Angeles Times, among many others. While recording Orgy of the Damned, everything was played live in the room, with an emphasis on improvisation which resulted in a striking collection of energized songs that are vital and raw. Highlights include “Oh Well” with outlaw country star Chris Stapleton’s gritty vocals on the beloved early Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac tune, listen HERE and the Howlin’ Wolf-penned first single “Killing Floor” an electrifying collaboration with Brian Johnson of AC/DC on vocals, and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith on harmonica, listen HERE. “Hoochie Coochie Man,”--written by Willie Dixon and made famous by Muddy Waters--showcases the album’s powerful in-the-moment nature with Z.Z. Top’s Billy F. Gibbons stepping in on vocals and guitar. Gary Clark Jr. joins in for a rowdy take on Robert Johnson’s “Crossroads,” while Beth Hart stuns on the twanging and soulful rendition of T. Bone Walker’s “Stormy Monday,” and Iggy Pop’s vocals soothe the soul on a unique version of “Awful Dream” by Lightnin’ Hopkins. Some of the songs, like Steppenwolf’s “The Pusher,” Charlie Segar’s “Key to the Highway,” and Albert King’s “Born Under a Bad Sign,” had been performed by Slash’s Blues Ball, while others, including like Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City” with powerful vocals from Tash Neal, were long-time favorites for SLASH. Read SLASH’s full breakdown of every song and artist collaborations on Orgy of the Damned. For a deep dive into the making of the new album, watch Gibson TV’s new music documentary “The Making of Slash’s Orgy of the Damned,’” Episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4, are all streaming now.
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Introducing the Gibson ES Supreme Collection "New ES-335"
For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson is proud to announce the return of the ES™ Supreme. With a refreshed feature set, the ES Supreme is bound to be one of the most exciting new releases of 2024. The Gibson ES Supreme is offered with three finishes, Bourbon Burst, Blueberry Burst, and Seafoam Green, that are available at authorized Gibson dealers, as well as an exclusive Royal Tan model also with two pickups, and an Ebony version with three pickups, both of which are available only on Gibson.com The Gibson ES-335 has always been known as an exceptionally versatile guitar. Regardless of a player’s stylistic preferences or what the gig calls for, the ES-335 can cover it with aplomb. The newest addition to the Gibson Supreme Collection, the ES Supreme, follows the release of the Les Paul and SG Supreme guitars earlier this year. This new ES model builds on the legendary versatility of the ES-335 and adds features that take it to new heights with its AAA-grade figured maple tops, Super Split Block mother-of-pearl neck inlays, push/pull volume controls for coil tapping, and more. Smooth playability is ensured by the mahogany neck with its Rounded C profile and compound radius ebony fretboard, while the Burstbucker™ Rhythm Pro and Burstbucker Lead Pro pickups enhance sonic versatility. Available in two pickup models in three colors, as well as two exclusive finishes–including one equipped with three pickups–with their stunning looks and undeniable sonic appeal, these new ES models reign supreme. A hardshell guitar case is also included.
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Porsche Korea Unveils the All-electric Performance SUV, the New All-electric Macan
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) has unveiled the brand's first all-electric SUV, the new all-electric Macan, for the first time in Korea at the domestic media preview event held at ‘Porsche Studio Songpa’ from June 24th to 25th. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, “We are excited to have this preview of the Macan presenting its evolution into an all-electric performance SUV.” He also added, “Expected to be launched this year in Korea, the new all-electric Macan will be a gamechanger that combines characteristic Porsche sportscar handling, progressive yet timeless spacious design, long-distance range and high everyday usability. In 2019, Porsche heralded the era of electrification with its first all-electric sports car, the Taycan. Now, Porsche strengthens its electrification portfolio with the introduction of the new all-electric Macan, the brand’s second all-electric vehicle equipped with an electric powertrain. The new Macan has evolved into a completely new level with innovative E-Performance, Porsche Driver Experience, and impressive design. At this event, which also included a technical workshop, the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo were showcased. The workshop provided explanations on the newest Premium Platform Electric (PPE) with an 800V high-voltage architecture, Porsche's unique E-Performance, sporty body proportions, and aerodynamic technology for an extended driving range. The all-electric Macan offers top-class E-Performance. In combination with Launch Control, the Macan 4 produces up to 300 kW (408 PS) of overboost power, while the Macan Turbo boasts up to 470 kW (639 PS). The maximum torque is 66.3kg·m and 115.2kg·m, respectively. The Macan 4 accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, while the Macan Turbo takes just 3.3 seconds. The two models achieve top speeds of 220 and 260 km/h, respectively. The electric motors draw their energy from a lithium-ion battery in the underbody, with a gross capacity of 100 kWh, of which up to 95 kWh can be actively used. The HV battery is a central component of the newly developed Premium Platform Electric (PPE) with 800-volt architecture, used by Porsche for the first time in the new Macan. The DC charging output is up to 270 kW. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent within approximately 21 minutes at a suitable fast-charging station. Porsche exclusively uses the latest generation of permanently-excited PSM electric motors on the front and rear axles to achieve excellent efficiency and enable optimum reproducibility of the power output. The electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management manages the distribution of the torque with Launch Control in almost real time. To offer the broad spectrum between high performance and comfort for which the Macan is known, a Porsche Active Suspension Management system with two-valve damper technology, air suspension, rear-axle transverse lock and, for the first time, rear-axle steering with a steering angle of up to five degrees was deployed. Porsche succeeded in combining its characteristic design DNA with range-optimised aerodynamics, and through the Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA), the new Macan is one of the most streamlined SUVs on the market. Thanks to the sharper proportions and Porsche Design DNA, the new Macan models look dynamic and dominant. The product identity and classic Porsche proportions of the Macan have been further developed, further heightening the sporty, modern and dynamic appearance. Pre-launch events for the all-electric Macan will be held at Porsche Centres and Studios operated by official Porsche dealers across Korea. Detailed schedules can be confirmed through the nearest center. ※ The new all-electric Macan is set to be launched in the second half of the year, and specific dates and pricing details are yet to be determined. [The new all-electric Macan pre-launch event Schedule] Stuttgart Sports Cars Ltd.: June 29th - August 25th Deutsch Auto Co.: July 3rd - August 18th Autostadt Ltd.: July 6th - August 25th Seyoung Mobility Co., Ltd.: July 6th - August 4th
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DeWolff (the Netherlands) and Camilla PNK (Italy) Announced As New Gibson Artist Spotlight Musicians
Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved brands around the world. As part of Gibson’s commitment to artist-first culture, and music discovery, Gibson has launched the brand’s first-ever Gibson’s Artist Spotlight program which features an evolving and diverse roster of musicians and provides emerging artists from diverse genres around the world with global exposure and services committed to their career growth worldwide. Today, Gibson is thrilled to introduce two of the talented musicians from the Gibson Artist Spotlight roster, DeWolff and Camilla PNK. In line with Gibson’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world throughout the year, the Gibson Artist Spotlight Program will showcase an evolving roster of musicians who will be celebrated across Gibson’s global and international channels. Fans can learn more about Gibson Artist Spotlight musicians and listen to their music every month HERE. https://gazette.gibson.com/artist-spotlight [DeWolff] DeWolff, a dynamic trio from The Netherlands, masterfully blends Hammond organ, guitar, and drums to create an electrifying fusion of southern blues-rock with hints of soul and psychedelia. DeWolff, a dynamic trio from The Netherlands, masterfully blends Hammond organ, guitar, and drums to create an electrifying fusion of southern blues-rock with hints of soul and psychedelia. They have been playing together for half their lives and are now in their mid-twenties. Despite their youth, they’ve already released nine studio albums—seven of which reached the Dutch Top 20—three live albums, two EPs, and even recorded an album with renowned Black Keys producer Mark Neill. DeWolff’s fully analog studio, where they produce their music and numerous critically acclaimed albums, has become a cornerstone of Dutch roots-rock history. Esteemed musicians like Luther Dickinson frequently join them for recording sessions. With over a thousand shows across Europe, Australia, Indonesia, and Russia, they have also hosted their festival, ‘DeWolffest,’ for the past three years. In 2019, DeWolff won the prestigious Edison Award (aka a Dutch GRAMMY) for ‘Best Rock.’ In 2020, they received a Buma Award for ‘Best Sync.’ Their latest tour included over a hundred shows across 13 countries, including The Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Lithuania, Italy, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Czech Republic, and Austria, and their first visit to Indonesia. They have toured with notable acts like Toto, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, Deep Purple, Ten Years After, and Wolfmother. Fans like Seasick Steve and Roger Glover have praised them, with Steve once mistaking their sound for the Allman Brothers in 1972. After more than a decade as a band, DeWolff is just getting started. [Camilla PNK] An Italian solo artist that is a force-of-nature. Hailing from Italy, Camilla PNK is a guitar player, singer, and DJ known for her highly energetic grungy style and punk attitude. Camilla signed her first official collaboration with Gibson Italy in 2018. After many years as the frontwoman of the still-active power rock trio ROS, she began touring as lead guitarist, supporting various Italian artists like the urban star Rosa Chemical. Now, she’s focused on her budding solo project, mixing her distorted guitars with bit-crushed clubbing sounds. Camilla PNK’s power-injected first single, “Rotto#1,” was released in January. Her mesmerizing current single is “Hello Kurt.” She will publish new music soon to play loud worldwide. Camilla’s journey from head-banging leader to a solo artist experimenting with new sounds exemplifies her evolution as a musician. Her ability to adapt and innovate ensures that her musical journey will continue to captivate and inspire. As she prepares for the next phase of her career, the music world watches, ready for the next wave of her sonic revolution. Gibson’s Spotlight Artist program features artists from North and South America and Europe, China, and Japan. Throughout the year, Gibson Artist Spotlight program musicians will be introduced across Gibson social media, as well as other channels, and their music will be highlighted through various collaborative moments in locations across the globe. The Gibson’s Artist Spotlight program follows other artist-first programs and initiatives that the brand has introduced over the past five years, including the Marquee Artist program which currently features singer/songwriter Abraham Alexander. The Marquee Artist Program invests in furthering the careers of artists on the rise who reflect the brand’s mission to celebrate and amplify music across genders, genres, and generations. Marquee artists have access to Gibson’s global resources and work with the brand to create collaboratively inspired cultural campaigns, participate in product development, and launches, support Gibson Gives nonprofit initiatives, and join in special events across Gibson's products and channels, reaching millions of fans worldwide. In addition, the Gibson Generation Group (Gibson G3) program supports youth artists worldwide through its two-year career mentoring program, while the Gibson Gives Scholarship program provides financial support to students with music career aspirations, and Gibson Records, a record label that works with artists to produce, record, and promote guitar-driven music across the globe.
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Dave Mustaine Teams with Gibson for Strap and Strings Collection
As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce its partnership with Dave Mustaine--the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the multi-platinum-selling and GRAMMY® Award-winning band MEGADETH--with the addition of the newly released Dave Mustaine Strap and Strings Collection. The Gibson Dave Mustaine Strap and Strings Collection is available worldwide at authorized Gibson dealers and on www.gibson.com Dave Mustaine worked closely with Gibson to create a string set with the features and specifications that bring out the best in his signature Gibson electric guitars. His new Gibson Dave Mustaine Signature String Set delivers the powerful, heavy sound and exceptional playing performance that he requires. These are the strings that Mustaine uses on all of the electric guitars that he plays on tour because they’re the loudest, best-performing strings he’s ever used. All Dave Mustaine strings are made in the USA with nickel-plated steel, a reinforced carbon core for exceptional tone, sustain, and durability, and have alternating black and green ball ends for easy identification when restringing. Dave Mustaine strings are available in Mustaine’s preferred gauges: .010, 013, .017, .030, .042, and .052. The new Gibson-exclusive Dave Mustaine Strap was created specifically for Mustaine and his arsenal of Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer guitars. This Dave Mustaine Strap arrives in high-quality, full-grain black leather and is embossed with Vic Rattlehead artwork and Dave Mustaine’s “Silhouette” icon, it is widely adjustable from 44" - 65". Explore the full Dave Mustaine Collection of guitars across Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer https://www.gibson.com/en-US/dave-mustaine For a deep dive into Dave Mustaine’s career, watch and share the Dave Mustaine interview from the Gibson TV’s series “Icons,” Gibson is honored to be working with Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth at the dawn of the American thrash metal movement. Renowned worldwide and synonymous with metal guitar, Dave Mustaine founded Megadeth in 1984, and less than a year later debuted with the release of Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good! in 1985. Megadeth has gone on to sell more than 50 million albums worldwide, earning many accolades along the way, including a GRAMMY Award® for the title track from their album Dystopia, along with 12 additional GRAMMY nominations, as well as five consecutive platinum/multi-platinum albums. Megadeth has headlined many of the biggest stages in the world. Also, a New York Times bestselling author and sought after speaker, host, and commentator, Mustaine has remained a standard bearer for metal and heavy guitar rock, combining a musical and technical standard with the punk and rock n’ roll ethos and attitude. As vital as ever, Megadeth debuted at the top of the charts with their new album The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! The new album premiered at #1 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums, #1 on Top Rock Albums, #1 on the Top Hard Rock Albums, and #3 on the Billboard Top 200, marking the highest charting Megadeth album of all time and the eighth Top Ten album of their career. The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!, released via Ume, features twelve new tracks, and is available on CD, vinyl, and cassette, as well as digitally through all online partners, HERE. https://megadeth.lnk.to/SickDyingDeadPR This fall, Megadeth will bring its iconic live show to North America with a 33-city, nationwide tour, Destroy All Enemies, produced by Live Nation, including stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston, St. Louis, and many more. Mudvayne and special guests, All That Remains will open and tickets for all tour dates are on sale now via Megadeth.com. The North American jaunt comes on the heels of a highly anticipated and successful stint in Latin America wrapping this month before they start back up in Europe this summer. With stops in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and México and forthcoming dates in Sweden, Italy, France, Germany and more, the band’s global appeal and lasting impact is more apparent than ever. Destroy All Enemies U.S. Tour 2024 Aug 2 Rogers, AR Walmart Amp Aug 3 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall Aug 5 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheatre Aug 6 Denver, CO Ball Arena Aug 8 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Aug 9 Los Angeles, CA YouTube Theater Aug 10 Concord, CA Toyota Pavilion at Concord Aug 12 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre Aug 13 Bend, OR Hayden Homes Amphitheater Aug 15 Los Angeles, CA YouTube Theater Aug 16 Las Vegas, NV Bakkt Theatre at Planet Hollywood Aug 17 Salt Lake City, UT Maverick Arena Aug 20 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Aug 21 Austin, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater Aug 23 Macon, GA Atrium Health Macon Amphitheater Aug 24 West Palm Beach, FL IThink Financial Amphitheatre Sept 3 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheater Sept 5 Huntington, WV Marshall Health Network Arena Sept 6 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Sept 7 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Sept 9 Reading, PA Santander Arena Sept 10 Albany, NY MVP Arena Sept 11 Boston, MA Leader Bank Sept 13 Bethel, MY Bethel Woods Center For The Arts Sept 14 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Sept 15 Richmond, VA Virginia Credit Union Live! Sept 17 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center Sept 18 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE Sept 20 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center Sept 21 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre Sept 24 Minneapolis, MN The Armory Sept 26 St Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL Sept 27 Southaven, MS Bankplus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove Sept 28 Nashville, TN Nashville Municipal Auditorium
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Liebherr Transforms Port Liberty STS cranes
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is pleased to announce the conclusion of a major upgrade project at Port Liberty (formerly Global Container Terminals) in New York. We have increased the lift height and extended the boom tip on three of the four Liebherr ship to shore container cranes (STS) at the port, with work on the fourth crane being completed in the coming weeks. Liebherr’s cameras were on hand to record the process and the dramatic footage is now available on Liebherr Maritime’s social media channels. Liebherr’s team of expert engineers increased the lift height of the STS cranes by 8.6 m and extended the outreach by 5 m. This substantial enhancement enables the cranes to efficiently handle larger vessels and allows Port Liberty to offer an improved service to their customers. Thanks to Liebherr’s innovative jacking system, the entire lift height extension can be completed in several weeks. The patented system, uses the crane’s end carriage as a stable base for jacking, eliminating the need for additional equipment. The process is exceptionally quick and efficient, ensuring minimal disruption to terminal operations. Liebherr Transform is the dedicated upgrade and modification service designed to make cranes stronger, faster, smarter, greener, and ultimately better. By employing cutting-edge technology, Liebherr Transform helps ports and terminals around the world boost productivity, reduce equipment downtime, and achieve faster turnarounds.
