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Riffs: Metallica Album to Debut on Game, Best Buy Music Launch, Gibson Second Life

Metallica''s Album to Debut on Guitar Hero from The Associated Press Metallica''s much-hyped new album will now debut for download on Guitar Hero the same day as it comes

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Metallica''s Album to Debut on Guitar Hero

from The Associated Press


Metallica''s much-hyped new album will now debut for download on Guitar Hero the same day as it comes out in stores. The announcement was made at the video game industry''s version of NAMM, E3. 
 

Best Buy Guitar Section Launches

from Naperville Sun


We told you some time ago about Best Buy carrying musical instruments. Well, they''re kicking off the launch of their Chicago-area stores with a bang. The launch party features Buddy Guy and Jim Peterik. Are we going to Best Buy to buy our next guitar? Um no.

Gibson Island in Second Life

from Market Watch


If you''re not nerdy enough to know what Second Life is, you might just want to stop reading now. For those of you still with me, Gibson has launched their own island in the game for virtual guitarists. The island will feature real performances by acts like Bob Welch, along with exclusive virtual guitar models so your avatar can have GAS too.
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