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August-September 2007
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Powerful & Often Surprising

August-September 2007
Guitar Haus

It was really important to me that all of the crazy shred guitar on the record be song driven and not the other way around. As a listener, I want to hear songs, not a brief melodic section and then eight minutes of jamming.

October-November 2007
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Neo-Classical Guitarist Goes Solo

October-November 2007
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Rock Guitar Virtuoso Plans New CD

October-November 2007
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Solo Fingerstyle Guitarist Taps Into Her Talent

October-November 2007
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Instrumental Guitarist Stresses Music Over Flash

December-January 2007
Guglielmo Malusardi

I like to compose instrumental songs, without the use of words, to communicate my emotions and my way of life. I`m not a singer, but I`m a guitarist, so I try "to speak" with my guitar.

December-January 2007
Guglielmo Malusardi

My favorite album is "Phoenix Rising". The expectations after the success of "Into The Eye Of The Storm" were high, but everyone was highly motivated and we really put everything into it.

December-January 2007
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Classical Guitar Augments New Age Instrumentals

December-January 2007
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Creative Self-Indulgence And Adventurous Guitar Playing

December-January 2007
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Instrumental Rock For The Hungry Heart

December-January 2007
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Duel Guitars, High-Tech Shred

February-March 2008
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Delivering Impressive Guitar & Heartfelt Music

February-March 2008
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Bassist, Drummer Combine With Fusion Greats

February-March 2008
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Instrumental Heaviness With An Emphasis On Composition

February-March 2008
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Furiously Fast French Guitarist Seeks Producer/Sponsor

February-March 2008
Jason Houston

I thought it would be easier with a band with vocals, to push and sell it. It wasn`t any easier. I`m still selling more instrumental CDs than Skulgrinder CDs.

April-May 2008
Guglielmo Malusardi

I think that the song itself is the most important thing, because what we remember after the listening of a track is not a shred phrase but the central theme.

April-May 2008
Martin Schmidt

I`m more interested in songs than in players. I love the last Coldplay album, because there`s great melody. There`s new guys like Derek Trucks and Joe Bonamassa, who really play well and say something emotional.

April-May 2008
Guglielmo Malusardi

I love live performances. If they come out well, they capture the beauty of improvisation. That is one of the things that I love about music and this band, the moments of improvisation that change from gig to gig are wonderful.

April-May 2008
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Uplifting Combination Of Flamenco, Latin, Classical & Jazz

April-May 2008
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Post-Apocalyptic Acoustic Fingerstyle

April-May 2008
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Jazz Guitarist Strives To Reach Wider Audience

April-May 2008
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Speedy Melodic Shredder Releases New CD

June-July 2008
Guglielmo Malusardi

To be a musician, especially in countries like Italy where music is not treated like it deserves, it`s a hard job. Every day you have to wake up and learn, you have to be prepared, you need to be professional.

June-July 2008
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Wicked Ways Guitarist Goes Solo

June-July 2008
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Instructor Readies Debut Instrumental CD

June-July 2008
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Powerful Rhythms, Sweeping Guitars

August-September 2008
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Instrumental Rock Addict Eyes Studio Career

August-September 2008
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Dedicated To Great Progressive Instrumental Music

August-September 2008
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Malmsteen, Angelo, Stump -- Take Cover!

August-September 2008
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Millennial, Shred Metal Instrumentals

August-September 2008
Guglielmo Malusardi

It is all about the music, which can be similar to some people, but for me, it`s really different. Also, the attention of the crowd is different. The trio format demands more from each musician as well.

October-November 2008
Guglielmo Malusardi

When Mike Varney got a copy of my mostly acoustic solo record and signed me, he suggested doing more metal. I was thrilled because at that point in time it seemed nobody cared for metal solos.

October-November 2008
Guglielmo Malusardi

The fact that downloading is a problem can`t prevent you from doing music. And you are right, a lot of guys are actually releasing their first albums, but that doesn`t mean they are good or different from what`s been done before.

October-November 2008
Guglielmo Malusardi

Usually when I work on my own compositions, I immediately follow my instincts, putting down ideas quickly that come from inspiration - without following any set pattern.

October-November 2008
Guglielmo Malusardi

I titled my songs to represent varying degrees of thought; for example, "The Afterlife" is a musical speculation on what it would sound like on your spiritual journey to the next world, if there is indeed one!

October-November 2008
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Unusual Acoustic/Electric Guitar Duo

October-November 2008
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Paying Homage To His Guitar Heroes

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