News
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!
...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.
...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.
...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!
...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?
...ESP Player Bill Hudson in Westfield Massacre
Check out Bill's new band and their first single "Darkness Divides"!
...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!
...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!
...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!
...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.
...Children of Bodom Giving Away an LTD Alexi-200
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.
...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!
...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."
...Blackcraft Clothing Contest
Here's a cool opportunity to win a unique LTD guitar from Blackcraft!
...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!
...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."
...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!
...ESP Rockers Vanna: New Video, Tour
A new album, new video, and an upcoming tour are keeping these Boston-based ESP rockers busy.
...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!
...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!
...GUITARIST GARY HOLT (EXODUS, SLAYER) JOINS ESP GUITARS ARTIST FAMILY
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.
...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.
...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!
...Kirk Hammett solos on new Exodus single
Kirk rejoins his Exodus bandmates 30 years later for a headbanging thrashfest. Listen now!
...New single from Unearth: "The Swarm"
ESP Artist Spotlight: James Malone (Arsis)
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.
...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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