ESP bands Skinlab, Incite on Tour

ESP bands Skinlab, Incite on Tour

Who's down with the groove metal? Skinlab and Incite certainly are, and they're chock full of ESP players. See the info on their current US tour here!

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Scion Talks to Tom Araya (Slayer) & ESP CEO Matt Masciandaro

Scion Talks to Tom Araya (Slayer) & ESP CEO Matt Masciandaro

Auto maker Scion just put up a video preview that includes Slayer's frontman Tom Araya picking up a custom ESP bass here at our North Hollywood HQ.

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Our September Points Winner Gets His Prize

Our September Points Winner Gets His Prize

Is it really worth it to be a positive contributing member to the ESP community? Ask Joseph Olea of the Philippines, who just got his LTD EC-401 for being our top Member Point earner in September. 

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Johan Söderberg (Amon Amarth) Reviews the ESP Snakebyte

Johan Söderberg (Amon Amarth) Reviews the ESP Snakebyte

"This guitar is the best guitar I've ever played." See why Johan is digging his new ESP James Hetfield Signature Series guitar so much!

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All Axess Giving Away Signed LTD Viper

All Axess Giving Away Signed LTD Viper

The folks at All Axess have a cool LTD Viper guitar to giveaway, signed by cool people. Are you cool with that? 

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ESP Player Bill Hudson in Westfield Massacre

ESP Player Bill Hudson in Westfield Massacre

Check out Bill's new band and their first single "Darkness Divides"!

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Nov 1 & Nov 8: Alexi Laiho ESP Clinics in SoCal

Nov 1 & Nov 8: Alexi Laiho ESP Clinics in SoCal

Two special free clinics are coming to Southern California in November, featuring Children of Bodom's ESP-rocking frontman. Get all the details!

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MI Guitar Scholarship Winner Devin Mysyk

MI Guitar Scholarship Winner Devin Mysyk

Devin is rocking hard at Musicians Institute, and well deserves his scholarship and new ESP E-II ST-1 guitar!

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Win a Signed LTD M-100FM from Obituary

Win a Signed LTD M-100FM from Obituary

Obituary's new album Inked in Blood is about to drop, and they're giving away a guitar signed by the band. Preview the title track and get your entry in now!

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Congrats to MI Bass Scholarship Winner

Congrats to MI Bass Scholarship Winner

Our congrats go out to Victor Kusaka, the recipient of ESP's Fall 2014 Bass Scholarship at Musicians Institute and a cool new E-II AP-5 bass.

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Children of Bodom Giving Away an LTD Alexi-200

Children of Bodom Giving Away an LTD Alexi-200

We're always happy to fill you in on good news. Today's tidbit of happiness: Alexi Laiho and his pals in Children of Bodom are hosting a giveaway sweepstakes to win an LTD Alexi-200 guitar. As the article on Bloody...
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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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