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“The Double-Neck Montreal makes me think of the smell of your own burning flesh”: James Hetfield opens up about the agony of his 1992 pyro accident, and how his scorched ESP left a lasting legacy on Metallica

In this exclusive extract from his new book, the Metallica frontman describes the experience of getting torched by pyro while playing guitar, and offers a closer look at the damage done to his ESP double-neck during the band’s fateful 1992 performance in Montreal

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“Go into your local shop and pick one up… just try not to kill anyone with it”: How Five Finger Death Punch’s Andy James made one of the most dangerous signature guitars of all time

Now armed with the B.C. Rich Assassin and its lethal Pitchfork headstock, the British shredder reveals what made him jump ship from Kiesel and ESP Guitars, what his last-minute FFDP initiation was really like, and why he couldn’t find any tube amps that “sounded as good and dependable as the…

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Lexington's extended school program reaches a three-decade anniversary

Dozens of elementary-aged children gathered in front of Stonewall school Friday afternoon. They are the current participants in Lexington’s extended school program.

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“Gibson represented vintage makeup-era Kiss – Paul Stanley wanted me to be part of the new generation of guitar players”: How Bruce Kulick gave Kiss a hair-metal makeover with his iconic ESP ‘Banana’ guitar

By 1984, Kiss had ditched the makeup and recruited a hot new gunslinger, who was on the hunt for a six-string identity worthy of the Superstrat era. Kulick tells us why his beloved yellow shred machine was “special from the first power chord I hit”

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“I'm gonna do this intro all over for you”: Kirk Hammett fluffs the intro to Nothing Else Matters at first show of Metallica's US tour

It's not the first time the Gibson and ESP signature artist has stumbled over the track's open-string heavy intro riff

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Mick Thomson confirms he is using Fishman Fluence pickups now, and we reckon a signature set won’t be far off – here’s why

The Slipknot guitar icon has embraced Fluence’s tech-savvy tonal approach. We’re excited to see what follows

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“Fluence pickups are unlike anything else there is”: Slipknot’s Mick Thomson is latest high-profile metal player to join Fishman’s artist roster

The question is when we will see them on a new ESP signature model

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Should You Buy These 3 Industrial Stocks?

The industrial sector shows solid growth prospects, with growing demand for machinery and equipment. Amid this, should you invest in industrial stocks nVent Electric (NVT), Vontier Corp. (VNT), and Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. (ESP) as a way to capitalize on this trend? Let’s find out….

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Architects announce departure of guitarist Josh Middleton

The ESP signature artist leaves the band after six years and three studio albums, and turns his attention to his other metal group, Sylosis

Guitar World

After BC Rich, Ibanez and Jackson, Slipknot's Mick Thomson moves to ESP for the development of new signature guitars

"It’s been taking longer than expected, as deciding on a model hasn’t been easy," says the Slipknot #7

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ESP officially welcomes Slipknot's Mick Thomson to its artist roster – and confirms a new ESP/LTD signature model is on the way

Former Jackson player Thomson – who is also rumored to have joined Fishman – is currently spec'ing up some custom models, which will precede a highly anticipated signature guitar

Guitar World

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett debut new ESP and Gibson guitars at first show of M72 world tour

Papa Het has a fresh Vulture, while Hammett’s uber-rare ’59 Les Paul got its first-ever runout for the set’s surprise opener

Guitar World

Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter is now playing Kiesel guitars – but will continue endorsing ESP at the same time

The Deftones guitarist’s new model lineup begs the question: are dual-brand endorsement deals the future for signature artists?

Guitar World

NAMM 2023: From camo to Candy Apple Red, ESP’s latest LTD Deluxe guitars offer a winning combo of fancy finishes, Floyd Roses and Fluence humbuckers

The LTD Deluxes attempt the high-end at the mid-price, complete with branded components, matching headstocks and neck-thru-body builds

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NAMM 2023: ESP meets fan demand with James Hetfield Olympic White Vulture and debuts 12 LTD signature guitars, including Gary Holt’s “very pointy” GH-SV

Bill Kelliher, Stephen Carpenter, Nergal, Lars Frederiksen and Javier Reyes all have at least one new guitar on the way from the LTD stable

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NAMM 2023: ESP lifts the curtain on 12 updated and all-new models in extensive E-II drop

Two Arrows, four Eclipses, a quartet of M Series models, and lone Viper and SN six-strings make up the 2023 lineup, which introduces striking new looks, hardware appointments and pickup options across the board

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Looks like Slipknot's Mick Thomson has signed with ESP and Fishman, seemingly leaving Jackson and Seymour Duncan

Thomson's wife and guitar tech both published telling posts on social media, after the Slipknot maestro was spotted playing ESPs live during the band's recent shows in Japan

Guitar World

Andrew Whiting unleashes his first-ever Attack Attack! solo in fierce – and funny – playthrough of new single Dark Waves

With his ESP Stef B-7 and Kemper 5150 amp model, Whiting excels in his new lead-heavy role, taking listeners on a technical tour of his soloing powers – all with a little help from the band's crew…

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Flag hero Kelly returns to Magpies as CEO

Collingwood premiership player and powerful player agent Craig Kelly will be the club's new chief executive in a major coup for the Magpies

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Zarco fastest in Thai MotoGP practice

BURI RAM: Johann Zarco of France was quickest in unexpectedly dry conditions for the opening practice sessions at the Thai MotoGP on Friday, pipping world championship title contender Francesco Bagnaia.

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Talking to whales: can AI bridge the chasm between our consciousness and other animals?

Speaking to animals has long been a fantasy. But now a dizzyingly ambitious project is harnessing all the power of modern science in an attempt to understand what whales say – and then hold conversations with them. By Patrick Barkham

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Green money: NZ Govt backs climate with financing

US-born sustainable finance expert Jason Patrick tells Nikki Mandow why New Zealand’s green bank is better than most | Content partnership

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Can artificial intelligence really help us talk to the animals?

A California-based organisation wants to harness the power of machine learning to decode communication across the entire animal kingdom. But the project has its doubters

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Arbroath firm secures major London public transport contract

The extensions will see the company – which is part of the ESP Group – manage customer service handling for Oyster cards, Santander Cycle Hire…

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