That Metallica may be scheduling a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. If/when tickets go on sale, my wife and I are there. Also, I think The Sphere would be an amazing place for Iron Maiden to schedule a residency. Their stage shows and visual imagery could be reimagined exponentially! But I don’t know if it would be profitable enough for all parties involved. And I don’t know if Iron Maiden is interested in doing a residency, considering their massive support and ticket sales worldwide. BUT, if they do, I’ll be first in line for tickets… well, maybe not first in line, but I’ll be going 4IMPRINT CERTAIN!

Well, I've been needing a new pedalboard for a long time and finally caught a black Friday deal on a Livwire Arena for really cheap. I dont know much about the Livewire boards, so I didnt know what to expect. Let me tell ya, I'm impressed! And I finally have enough room on my pedalboard for my talkbox!

is anybody getting and/or giving any instruments this xmas? if so, do tell!

I’ve been diving into some new gear ideas lately, and I’m curious where the community stands on smart guitars — instruments with built-in tech, apps, onboard effects, learning tools, etc. Some players love the innovation… others feel like it takes away from the raw, traditional guitar experience. I can see both sides, which is why I want to hear from you. Do smart guitars actually solve real problems for guitarists? Would you ever own one — or do you already? What features would make a smart guitar worth it? Drop your thoughts below. I’m really interested to hear the honest opinions from this group.

what gear would you definitely buy again if it was lost or stolen? Here is my ambient mentor Bill Vencil with his take on the subject ..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw2-D8R2Iu0