News
Kulick Brothers Set Sail on KISS Kruise VII
No yacht rock allowed on this cruise for these ESP-playing brothers.
...Artist Spotlight: Mike Wead (King Diamond/Mercyful Fate)
An icon of metal guitar tells us about his long history with ESP, and gives some advice to musicians looking for inspiration.
...Alexi Laiho ESP Clinic This Saturday at Guitar Center Hollywood
LA-area ESP fans... this coming Saturday at 2PM, be at Guitar Center's famed Hollywood store on Sunset Boulevard for a free workshop clinic by Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom!
...Artist Spotlight: Mike Leon (Soulfly/The Absence)
This very busy bass player for multiple respected metal bands knows what he wants in the tone and feel of an instrument, and he gets it from his LTD B Series basses.
...40 Below Summer: "Snake Charmer"
Do you have three ESP players, a woman dancing with fire, and several politicians in your video? Probably not.
...Feb 20: Bill Kelliher (Mastodon) Clinic in Tel Aviv, Israel
The Mastodon rocker is heading to Israel for the first-ever ESP clinic there. Shalom!
...April 30: Alex Skolnick ESP Clinic at Replay Guitar Exchange
Hey Tampa-FL people. Do NOT miss this!
...Jan 17-22: UK Bill Kelliher ESP Clinics and Signing Sessions
Southampton, Newcastle, Glasgow, and Birmingham... here comes Bill!
...ESP Artist Spotlight: Matt Harvey (Exhumed/Gruesome)
A king of the world of gore metal, Matt brings the heaviest of heavy sounds via his E-II Arrow and LTD EC-1000.
...May 26: Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus) Clinic at Rock City Music
Hey Detroit! It's time to get some Gary Holt in your lives at this free clinic and meet-and-greet!
...Mar 16: Reba Meyers (Code Orange) Signing Session at N Stuff Music
Coming next week... our first-ever signing session with an amazing new addition to the ESP artist family!
...Vagus Nerve: "Pull Me Out"
Doc Coyle picks up an E-II Eclipse in the first video by his new band.
...Ronnie Rue wins an LTD SN-1000W from ESP and Fishman
A classic-looking guitar that's been updated with the most modern contemporary feature set available today!
...Bello, Holt, Aguilar: ESP Event at Motor City Guitar, Sep 10
Three ESP-playing thrash icons want to meet YOU!
...Mastodon Ready for Release of "Emperor of Sand"
The new album will showcase Bill Kelliher's LTD Signature Series guitars. Get more info on the Sparrowhawk and BK-600, and check out a couple of song previews.
...John Campbell (Lamb of God) Joins the ESP Family
The bassist of this respected groove metal band out of Richmond, VA joins his bandmate Will Adler in ESP's growing roster of professional bass players.
...Metallica Night with the SF Giants: Aug 7, 2017
Baseball, metal, and a terrific chance to support a great charity... it all happens tonight at AT&T Park!
...Review: LTD H-308 by Guitar Interactive Magazine
Read the review on the LTD H-308 8-string guitar in issue 23 of Guitar Interactive Magazine: "The first thing to say about the H-308 is that it has a highly ergonomic body design: this guitar has fantastic higher fret access!"
...Available Right Now: EC-1007/EC-1008 EverTune
Two killer new extended range guitars with EverTune bridges are available right now at your ESP dealer. Get the details!
...New Music Tuesday: White Empress "Rise of the Empress"
ESP player Jeremy Kohnmann's band, featuring former Cradle of Filth and Coal Chamber members, have released their debut album. Stream it now!
...Oct 13: ESP Clinic at Big Dude's Music City (Kansas City, MO)
Two rockers, one clinic. Spend a Saturday afternoon in KC with C.J. (Drowning Pool) and Ari (Otep) for free!
...Frank Bello's Altitudes & Attitude Premier "Out Here" Lyric Video
The thrash bass master becomes the guitar-playing frontman on this great project with Dave Ellefson!
...Frank Bello's Altitudes & Attitude Album Out Now
With Frank Bello on guitar and vocals, this melodic hard rock band takes things in a cool new direction.
...Mar 8/27: Bunny Brunel Shows in LA
One of the most highly acclaimed jazz fusion bass players in the world plays ESP... and has some upcoming shows you can check out!
...Remembering Rocco Prestia (1951-2020)
One of the all-time legends of bass guitar has left us, but his musical style will live on forever.
...Nov 13: Knotfest "Pulse of the Maggots" Festival
Up-and-coming bands from around the world on three digital stages... yeah!
...ESP Artists On Tour: Stick To Your Guns and Emmure
See players like Chris Rawson, Josh James, and Joshua Travis create some metal mayhem with their respective TE-style ESPs.
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