News
Nov 14: Metallica 2020 "All Within My Hands" Benefit Concert & Auction
Want to do something good and see a totally unique livestream Metallica concert? Of course you do!
...Jan 14: Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus) Clinic at Silly Strings
Hey Northern California... a god of thrash metal is coming to town!
...D'Addario Is Giving Away an LTD AP-4 Bass!
The LTD AP-4 is a completely awesome bass, and D'Addario is giving one away. What are you waiting for?
...ESP Bands Dominate Golden Gods Nominations
Do bands with ESP artists rule the Golden Gods Awards nominations this year? Why yes. Yes, they do.
...Rocco Prestia Wows Crowds at SoCal Master Class Clinics
Musical legend Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power) is acknowledged as one of the most influential living bass players. He spent three days last week doing clinics at ESP dealers in Southern California.
...Artist Spotlight: Sean Tibbetts (Kamelot/Sault)
One of metal's most exciting bass players shares his experiences with LTD, E-II, and ESP basses.
...Artist Spotlight: Rocco Prestia
One of the most legendary bass players is making a new album, and you can be part of it.
...Available Right Now: New Stephen Carpenter Signature Models
The Deftones' tone master has three killer new LTD Signature Series guitars available today from your ESP dealer!
...Apr 26/27: Amorphis, Cerberus Signings in Mexico
Get ready to meet members of these awesome metal bands in Mexico!
...ESP Artist Spotlight: James Malone (Arsis)
Behemoth on Winter 2015 Co-Headlining Tour
In what will be a must-see show for death metal fans, Behemoth (with ESP players Nergal and Orion) is teaming up with Cannibal Corpse for a co-headlining North American tour starting early next year.
...Squiggy DiGiacomo, CEO of The Music Experience
This traveling show of instruments and music gear gives people a hands-on experience in making music.
...Sep 11 & 13: EROCK Clinics at Guitar Center
Eric Calderone will be rocking at Guitar Center Sherman Oaks and Fountain Valley, so mark your calendars!
...Canada: Meet and Greet with Sabaton and Kreator
Hey Edmonton and Calgary, got any plans for this Friday or Saturday? Now you do.
...ENGL Amp Spotlight: Artist Edition 100 E651
A legendary amp that was played by some of the world's greatest guitarists is now available to mere mortals!
...Cool Prize: Exodus Giveaway
We're passing along news of a pretty sweet giveaway from Exodus and Nuclear Blast Records where someone will win a guitar signed by Gary Holt. Is it you? Also includes Exodus/testament tour dates.
...Francesco Fareri: "Universal Collision" Playthrough
This progressive shredder from Italy uses his ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 to blow your mind.
...LTD Kirk Hammett KH-WZ and James Hetfield LTD Iron Cross Review
Read this great review from Guitar Interactive Magazine on our latest LTD Signature Series model from Metallica’s guitar gods. Includes videos!
...Children of Bodom Announce Album and Tour
Finland's masters of melodic death metal are getting ready to release "I Worship Chaos" and launch a world tour, with a multitude of ESPs along for the ride.
...Golden Gods Nominations for ESP Artists
The world's heaviest awards show is back, and ESP players pretty much take over this year's nominations.
...Video: Alexi Laiho ESP Clinic in France
See a rebroadcast of the live stream from Alexi's clinic in Nantes, France on October 13.
...Artist Spotlight: Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer)
A hero of grindcore talks about his LTD H-1007 and the reaction to their most recent album release.
...ESP Rocker Bruce Kulick Makes Sweet Sounds with Wife Lisa
An interview with an ESP-playing legend who got to perform on his wife's pretty song.
...UPDATED! Luis Kalil ESP Clinic Tour Extended (Nov 5/6)
The young master of shred is heading your way... mark your calendars!
...Nov 14 & 15: ESP/Takamine Showcase at Milano Music Center in Mesa, AZ
If you live in Arizona, you'd hate to miss out on this event!
...Kreator Hits the Road
Mille Petrozza and his influential thrash band are touring the world starting... now!
...ESP Artists Get Grammy Nominations
Lamb of God leads the pack for "Best Metal Performance". And then there's... Diplo? ESP is everywhere!
...Anthrax "Chile On Hell" Trailer
Want to see a trailer of the upcoming live DVD from Anthrax (featuring ESP bass madman Frank Bello)? Of course you do.
...Artist Spotlight: Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning)
"Explore other people to play with, and explore other types of music. Push yourself outside of your comfort zones. Don’t be afraid to set yourself up for failure."
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