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Psychedelic Hard Rocker
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Australia based guitarist Jim Jedrys submitted a ten-song demo CD-R, entitled, are you ready for this, Jim Jendrix. Obviously a devotee of the influential Seattle musician, he unfortunately invites comparisons right off the bat with his songs (the opener "Kinky Love" offers a very "Foxy Lady"-like vibe). The problem is, there was only one Jimi Hendrix, and without a lot more ability, most guitarists are not going to be able to stand up to direct comparison. Jedrys just needs to practice more, try to shed the Hendrix influence, and really work on his recordings to get them sounding better - there are many mistakes left intact on the tracks, production is quite uneven, and the guitar sound is frequently drenched in an overwash of multi-effects.
Jim, originally from Poland, got his start playing in Warsaw's local clubs. A follower of Jimi Hendrix, he developed an alternative tuning system for the guitar, allowing him to achieve exotic, often fiercely dissonant chord voicings. Now living in Adelalde, Australia, Jim continues his pioneering quest towards luminous, all instrumental rock music that is cerebral, throbbing and rhythmically animated. Jim's approach, he hopes, will conjure listeners and bedevil would-be imitators.
One song from Jedrys' demo, "The War" (in a very primitive version), was included on a Rodell records compilation in the mid '90s.
Contact Information
Jim Jedrys
75 Lavender Drive
Parafield GD 5107
South Australia
E-mail:
Jim Jedrys
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Extremely Aggressive Instrumental Metal
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Joel Wanasek sent in his 4 song demo CD-R, a promotional item for his upcoming full length debut solo CD. The tracks were recorded in his basement in January of 2002, and are designed to showcase his arsenal of blazing licks in an aggressive, instrumental metal format. "All Or Nothing" kicks off the CD with a neo-classical/thrash feel; "Fortress Of The Titans" takes it up a notch higher with plenty of sweeps and blindingly fast runs. "How Things Change" slows things down, allowing for a melodic theme to be presented and developed. Finally, the demo ends with "Unleashed", another shredfest complete with mind-numbing flurries and lightning bolts of cutting axe work. If it's ripping, speedy guitar you want - then it's ripping, speedy guitar you get.
Joel, currently 21 years old, has been playing guitar since the age of 13. Right now he is gearing up to record his debut solo release. Joel, in addition to his solo work, plays with a thrash metal band called Dark Shift. Dark Shift is releasing their debut album "The Assault" on the 6th of June, 2003. You can check the new
album out at www.darkshift.com. On the side, he also runs one of the net's biggest shred guitar instructional sites, www.insaneguitar.com. Insane Guitar is an award winning site that features tons of free lessons and advice.
Wanasek's goal is to make music his career after he completes his college education.
Contact Information
Joel Wanasek
4151 S Regal Manor Ct.
New Berlin, WI 53151
United States
E-mail:
Joel Wanasek
Web site:
www.joelwanasek.com
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Vol. 17, No. 2: Feb.-Mar. 2012
