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The Devil Went Down To Activision? from the Escapist Regardless of whether or not you play GHIII, there''s an interesting story behind Charlie Daniels'' disapproval of "The Devil Went

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The Devil Went Down To Activision?

from the Escapist


Regardless of whether or not you play GHIII, there''s an interesting story behind Charlie Daniels'' disapproval of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" being on the popular video game.
 

Music Biz Salaries

from Spin


Want to know who earns what in the industry? Check out this salary round-up by Spin Magazine.

Profile: N-Tune

from SeattlePI.com


Here''s some background info on the N-Tune onboard tuner. Talks are underway to have N-Tune tuners installed on a number of new guitars.
 

Guitar Fetish

from Spin


What does it mean when a good player plays a so-so guitar? Here''s one writer''s journey of understanding.
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