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Riffs: Dean Shredder Search Winner, Free Joe Perry Download, Lifeson on Guitar Hero

Dean Shredder Search Winner Announced from Dean Dean has announced the winner of their Shredder Search contest. The lucky shredder? A guy in geek glasses and a bow tie.

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Dean Shredder Search Winner Announced

from Dean


Dean has announced the winner of their Shredder Search contest. The lucky shredder? A guy in geek glasses and a bow tie. No joke. You gotta see this guy play...

Download Perry's "Run Rudolph Run" For Free

from Gibson


Just in time to drive your relatives crazy, Joe Perry is offering a free download of his version of "Run Rudolph Run." You should probably click this link to see his kind of ridiculous video that accompanies the song.

Alex Lifeson Gives Guitar Hero Thumbs Up

from Truth in Shredding


In this interview, Alex Lifeson says that Guitar Hero is a positive influence. The game is certainly bringing the music of Rush and other bands to a younger generation, though he's probably not as appreciative of the game as this poorly-Photoshopped illustration may suggest.
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