The ESP Guitar Company

April 06, 2015 20:44

Here's a poignant reflection by Darkest Hour founding member Mike Schleibaum on taking the steps that led to his band's 20th anniversary....

ESP Hall of Fame: Bruce Kulick

April 03, 2015 17:17

Throughout his tenure in bands like KISS, Grand Funk Railroad and more, Bruce Kulick has spent the last 29 years rocking his many ESP guitars like no other. Enjoy this short video that offers some history and perspective on...

E-II Horizon-III Demo by Jamie Hunt

April 01, 2015 18:14

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UK-based ESP player Jamie Hunt walks you through the features of the ESP E-II Horizon-III, and then rocks out to show off the tonal variations of this high-performance guitar....

Vanna: "Digging"

March 31, 2015 16:46

Boston-based hardcore band Vanna includes three ESP players: guitarists Joel Pastuszak and Nick Lambert, and bassist Shawn Marquis. Here's the official video for their song "Digging", with their LTD instruments taking their...

Atreyu: "So Others May Live"

March 25, 2015 17:59

After a six-year hiatus, Atreyu (featuring ESP players Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel) is back with their first new single, "So Others May Live"....

LTD TL-6 Demo by Pat Heath

March 18, 2015 00:39

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UK-based guitar player Pat Heath picks up the LTD Thinline TL-6, and it inspires him to write a whole new composition. Enjoy a thorough walkthrough of this chambered guitar's numerous high-quality features, as well as a...

ESP Hall of Fame: Stephen Carpenter (Deftones)

March 13, 2015 22:42

No matter who you are, you have to give a nod of respect to Stephen Carpenter of Deftones. His innovative approach to guitar playing and composition makes him stand out from the pack, and as an early adopter of extended range...

ESP E-II Eclipse QM by Pat Heath

March 13, 2015 16:39

UK-based guitarist Pat Heath takes you through all the information on the ESP E-II Eclipse QM, and then uses it to perform his song "Thermodynamics". More info on Pat: www.pat-heath.co.uk...

Josh Middleton (Sylosis) Phrygian Dominant Lick Lesson

March 06, 2015 17:30

Here's a free lesson from Josh Middleton of Sylosis, who uses his ESP Eclipse to show you how to take advantage of the Phrygian Dominant scale with alternate picking techniques....

VH1's That Metal Show with Alex Skolnick

March 04, 2015 00:04

ESP artist Alex Skolnick was the featured guest on the latest edition of the "That Metal Gear" segment of VH1's That Metal Show. Alex is using his ESP Alex Skolnick Signature Series guitar, and the show gave away an Alex...

LTD FRX-407 Demo with Jack Fliegler

March 02, 2015 19:30

Jack Fliegler of Arizona-based metal band Singularity demos the new LTD FRX-407. After the tune, listen to Jack's experiences with getting into a 7-string guitar for the first time....

LTD JR-608 with Javier Reyes (Animals As Leaders)

February 27, 2015 01:30

Javier Reyes, the amazingly innovative guitarist from Animals As Leaders as well as his own band Mestis, gives you a complete walkthrough of his new LTD Signature Series guitar, the 8-string JR-608. Also available: the...

ESP 40th Anniversary Artist Shout-Outs

February 20, 2015 21:02

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A few of our friends sent us video messages for our 40th anniversary, being celebrated in 2015. Here's James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Gary Holt, Tom Araya, Alex Skolnick, Fred LeClercq, Michael Wilton, Gus G, Javier Reyes,...

NAMM 2015 Recap

February 20, 2015 20:38

Whether you were there in person at the 2015 NAMM Show or not, here's a look at the best booth of the show: ESP! Take a look at the guitars and rock stars who were hanging out with us during four magical days in January....

Practice Tips with Josh Middleton of Sylosis

February 20, 2015 13:34

UK-based metal musician Josh Middleton of Sylosis offers his five essential guitar practice tips using his ESP Eclipse. This is good stuff for beginning and intermediate-level players who find they are having trouble...

ESP USA 2015 Lineup

February 17, 2015 21:36

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ESP's director of operations Steve Grom shows you the fine details of the 2015 lineup of ESP USA guitars. ESP USA instruments are created at our North Hollywood, CA factory, and are 100% made in the USA. Steve takes you...

Behemoth: "Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer"

February 13, 2015 20:39

It's Friday the 13th today, so how about some pleasant Satanic music from our friends in Behemoth? The band features a full lineup of ESP players including Adam "Nergal" Darski, Tomasz "Orion" Wróblewski, and touring...

40 Years of ESP

February 12, 2015 01:35

Starting in 1975 as a small guitar shop in Tokyo, ESP has gone through many changes over the subsequent 40 years. Watch this video of the entire ESP timeline, showing our instruments, artists, and stories throughout the past...

Whitechapel Interview

February 06, 2015 18:22

The three guitarists of Whitechapel -- Alex Wade, Zach Householder, and Ben Savage -- tell you the whole story about what went into the creation of their LTD Signature Series guitars, the AW-7, ZH-7, and BS-7. ...

ESP E-II J-5 Bass Demo by Rene Camacho

February 06, 2015 18:00

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Widely respected bassist Rene Camacho, who has worked with artists including Sergio Mendes, Ry Cooder, Kevin Eubanks, Linda Ronstadt, Rickie Lee Jones and many more, takes you on a full tour of the ESP E-II J-5 bass. ESP E-II...

Master of Sock Puppets (Parody)

February 06, 2015 16:25

For your Friday fun, here's "Lintallica" with their rendition of "Master of Sock Puppets". We have to commend creator Brady Tulk and his team for their faithful recreation of James' and Kirk's ESP guitars....

Rig Rundown - Comeback Kid Stuart Ross and Ron Frisen

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February 05, 2015 20:10

ESP Artist's Stuart Ross and Ron Freisen talk about their current touring rigs and their ESP guitars. ...

Nightrage: "Kiss Of A Sycophant"

February 04, 2015 00:16

Here's the official video for "Kiss Of A Sycophant", the first single from Nightrage's upcoming album The Puritan. Nightrage features ESP player Marios Iliopoulos, who is seen here with his ESP Eclipse, while bass player...

Jack Fliegler (Singularity): Playthrough on LTD EC-1000

February 03, 2015 19:56

Here's Jack Fliegler of Arizona-based metal band Singularity doing a playthrough of "Spacetime Devourment" from their recent self-titled album. Jack is playing an LTD EC-1000 SSB (Silver Sunburst)....

Norma Jean Interview

February 03, 2015 17:08

Here's an interview with Cory Brandan Putman of Norma Jean via The Noise. The band also includes ESP player Jeff Hickey....

Unearth: "The Swarm"

January 30, 2015 23:24

Check out ESP players Buz McGrath and Ken Susi in Unearth's latest video! Here's "The Swarm"....

Andy James: Mr Mayhem Solo

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January 30, 2015 22:38

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ESP artist Andy James showcases his fretboard prowess on his new LTD AJ-7 Signature Series 7-string guitar on this playthough of his track, Mr Mayhem....

LTD EC-256FM Demo (Jamie Hunt)

January 16, 2015 21:55

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UK-based ESP player Jamie Hunt gives you a thorough demo of the affordable but powerful LTD EC-256 in Lemon Drop finish....

Satyricon "Die By My Hand"

January 16, 2015 21:33