Javier Reyes (Animals as Leaders) Joins ESP Artist Family

Javier Reyes (Animals as Leaders) Joins ESP Artist Family

This innovative and highly-respected guitarist from Animals as Leaders is working with ESP on a new 8-string Signature Series model.

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September 2014 Points Winners

September 2014 Points Winners

We congratulate our September "ESP Member Points" winners, including the #1 point earner Joseph Olea who gets a free LTD guitar for his contributions to our community!

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ESP Adds Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour)

ESP Adds Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour)

"I’ve always wanted a single-cutaway guitar with a Floyd, and this one feels perfect. 24 frets? Hallelujah."

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Blackcraft Clothing Contest

Blackcraft Clothing Contest

Here's a cool opportunity to win a unique LTD guitar from Blackcraft!

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New Music Tuesday: White Empress "Rise of the Empress"

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!

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ESP E-II Stream Bass Review (Premier Guitar)

ESP E-II Stream Bass Review (Premier Guitar)

Premier Guitar reviews the ESP E-II Stream Bass: "The E-II Stream is a great sounding bass that will work for a number of players across a variety of styles. Likewise, it’s a great choice for those who are looking for a bass with a unique flair that doesn’t stray too far from the ordinary."

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ESP at Louder Than Life Fest Oct 4/5

ESP at Louder Than Life Fest Oct 4/5

Heading to Louisville, KY this weekend for the Louder Than Life fest? So are we, and you don't want to miss out on seeing ESP in the Crazy Dave's tent!

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ESP Rockers Vanna: New Video, Tour

ESP Rockers Vanna: New Video, Tour

A new album, new video, and an upcoming tour are keeping these Boston-based ESP rockers busy.

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Suffocation On Tour

Suffocation On Tour

Check out one of the progenitors of the entire death metal genre, featuring ESP players Guy Marchais and Terrance Hobbs, on this undoubtedly brutal tour!

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Four ESP Bands in Revolver Poll

Four ESP Bands in Revolver Poll

Go vote for any of the four great ESP bands who released music this week and made the Revolver Mag poll!

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GUITARIST GARY HOLT (EXODUS, SLAYER) JOINS ESP GUITARS ARTIST FAMILY

GUITARIST GARY HOLT (EXODUS, SLAYER) JOINS ESP GUITARS ARTIST FAMILY

Gary Holt, the respected guitar player who started with Exodus in 1981 and joined Slayer in 2011, is now part of ESP Guitars’ acclaimed artist endorsement roster. "I am way beyond excited to announce my return to the mighty...
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Anthrax "Chile On Hell" Trailer

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.

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The Replacements Return to NBC

The Replacements Return to NBC

Almost 30 years ago, ESP bass player Tommy Stinson and his band The Replacements were banned from NBC. On Tuesday night, they returned triumphantly. Read more about this interesting tale and about Tommy's ESP and LTD signature basses.

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Goatwhore Hits The Road

Goatwhore Hits The Road

New Orleans favorite metal legion Goatwhore, featuring ESP players Sammy Duet and James Harvey, is hitting the road on tours across the USA and Europe. Find out when they're coming to your town!

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Kirk Hammett solos on new Exodus single

Kirk Hammett solos on new Exodus single

Kirk rejoins his Exodus bandmates 30 years later for a headbanging thrashfest. Listen now!

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New single from Unearth: "The Swarm"

New single from Unearth: "The Swarm"

Unearth features two ESP artists who both have their own Signature Series models... Buz McGrath and Ken Susi. They've just released a new single, "The Swarm", which you can check out below. If you're interested in the guitars...
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ESP Artist Spotlight: James Malone (Arsis)

ESP Artist Spotlight: James Malone (Arsis)

Photo by Brittany Paige. Joining ESP's family of endorsed artists is no small thing, especially considering that you're becoming part of a list of legendary players that includes James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett...
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 ABYSMAL DAWN Debut First Song From Obsolescence

ABYSMAL DAWN Debut First Song From Obsolescence

Los Angeles based extreme metal masters, ABYSMAL DAWN, featuring ESP artists Charles Elliott and Eliseo Garcia return with a massive display of refined brutality on their fourth full-length Obsolescence.

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ESP Artist Spotlight: Aaron Deal (Darkest Hour)

ESP Artist Spotlight: Aaron Deal (Darkest Hour)

ESP Guitars is happy to welcome the newest member of our artist endorsement roster: Aaron Deal, bass player of Darkest Hour. Read about how his new ESP basses are holding up on the Mayhem tour this summer.

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ESP Tribute: Mark Robinett (1956-2014)

ESP Tribute: Mark Robinett (1956-2014)

ESP pays tribute to respected member of the musical instrument industry Mark Robinett, our colleague and friend.

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ESP E-II ST-2: Guitar World Review

ESP E-II ST-2: Guitar World Review

Watch this in-depth video review of the ESP E-II ST-2 by Guitar World's Paul Riario.

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ESP at Comic-Con 2014

ESP at Comic-Con 2014

If you're heading down to San Diego for Comic-Con this week, here's a little tip from your friends at ESP.

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Monte Pittman Joins the ESP Family

Monte Pittman Joins the ESP Family

Well known as Madonna's guitar player for the past 13 years, ESP's newest family member Monte Pittman is a versatile and respected guitarist who has also been a member of Prong and is an acclaimed solo artist.

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Summer NAMM News: LTD Jeff Hanneman Tribute 2014

Summer NAMM News: LTD Jeff Hanneman Tribute 2014

The new limited-edition LTD JH Tribute 2014 Urban Camo helps pay tribute to one of metal's most influential guitarists, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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New for Summer NAMM: Limited-Edition LTD "Ride the Lightning"

New for Summer NAMM: Limited-Edition LTD "Ride the Lightning"

Being unveiled at Summer NAMM, only 300 of the limited-edition LTD "Ride the Lightning" guitars are being made for the world to commemorate Metallica's iconic second album.

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Unlocking the Truth: ESP-Playing Teen Band Scores Big

Unlocking the Truth: ESP-Playing Teen Band Scores Big

Here's something that should bring hope to every young rocker. Reports are coming in today that Brooklyn-based ESP-playing band Unlocking the Truth have signed a $1.8 million deal with Sony... at age 13. 

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Will Adler Sweeps Winner Jackson Pope

Will Adler Sweeps Winner Jackson Pope

Here's our Spring 2014 Will Adler sweepstakes winner Jackson Pope with his goodies. Want a chance to win the next ESP contest or sweepstakes? Here's how.

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See Plenty of ESP on the Vans Warped Tour 2014

See Plenty of ESP on the Vans Warped Tour 2014

You can catch plenty of ESP players in excellent bands at the 2014 Vans Warped Tour! Check out info and tour dates here.

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Congratulations to our Will Adler Sweepstakes Winner

Congratulations to our Will Adler Sweepstakes Winner

ESP sends our congratulations to Jackson Pope of Dallas, TX. He's the winner of our spring 2014 Will Adler Sweepstakes, and will be receiving the grand prize of an LTD Signature Series Will Adler WA-Warbird SE, along with a...
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New Metallica Single: "Lords of Summer"

New Metallica Single: "Lords of Summer"

Metallica, the legendary thrash metal band that features ESP players James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett, have officially released a new single. "Lords of Summer" is available on iTunes.

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