The Steve Morse Band has announced details of their brand-new album, Triangulation, which will be released on November 14 via Music Theories Recordings (Yngwie Malmsteen, Ayreon, Paul Gilbert, Vandenberg). To celebrate, they have unveiled the official video for their new track,“Break Through.”
“Break Through” is the first new music since the release of 2009's Out Standing In Their Field. Talking about the track, Steve Morse shares, "This may start with a guitar riff, but the bass carries the melody. It's just a great feel to play over, and a positive vibe to start the album."
Whenever we think of the greatest guitar players of all time, Steve Morse is a name that's always in the conversation. This album sees Morse teaming up once again with Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band, and Flying Colors bassist Dave LaRue, with Van Romaine [Steve Morse Band/Enrique Iglesias] joining on drums.
Steve beams, "Dave and Van have been the bedrock of this trio, and this recording shows why. These guys are unique and incredible musicians on their own, and together, our chemistry is magical. While making the album, we played together, working through parts, riffing off each other, and collaborating on arrangements. I'd bring an idea, and hear it instantly — and then hear it improved. We made this album together, and you can hear it."
There are also some stellar guest features, from Eric Johnson's majestic contributions to “TexUS” and John Petrucci bringing his inimitable progressive metal thunder and, of course, Kevin Morse joining his father on "Taken by an Angel.".
Executive producer Bill Evans noted, “The compositions are among Steve’s best. And audiences can finally hear every detail of Van and Dave’s performance…the band’s collaborative musicality.” Steve added, “Brian captured me brilliantly, and Carl Roa created more sonic and performance clarity than we’ve ever had.”
Morse started his career in the mid-1970s, playing mind-melting jazz-rock with The Dixie Dregs, which earned him multiple Grammy nominations in the process. The following decade, he formed the Steve Morse Band, grabbing an additional Grammy nod, and joined arena heavyweights Kansas, before being recruited by rock and roll originals Deep Purple in 1994. And despite being in one of the world's biggest bands, he continued to innovate in other projects like Living Loud, Angelfire, and Flying Colors – as well as guitar supergroup G3 – showing the world just how much versatility there was in those magic fingers. He announced his departure from Deep Purple in 2022, choosing to care for his wife, who passed away in 2024, by that point having become their longest-serving guitarist.
Naturally, the last few years have been the most personally traumatic of his life, which is perhaps why this year's creative comeback with the new Steve Morse Band album Triangulation embodies the spirit of a master returning to do what he does best. Its nine tracks are a thrilling ride through the mind of a musician who seemingly knows no bounds, crossing over into a cornucopia of sounds and styles from funk and blues to classical and metal.
“The album title Triangulation comes from the concept of aviators, navigators, and sailors looking at two points to pinpoint their exact location at a specific moment in time,” says Steve. It's a geographical concept that also applies to human life on a broader level, and given the journey Morse has been on in recent years, it's only natural that he's been on a path of self-discovery and reflection.
Perhaps the most poignant of the nine tracks is "Taken By An Angel" – a tribute to Steve's beloved wife Janine. Steve left the music world behind to care for her, remaining by her side until her final days. "That song is new territory for me," explains Morse. "It was put together for my late wife's memorial service, with my son Kevin playing along. It brought tears to many folks' eyes because Janine was a huge part of my life and career. People knew her from the Steve Morse Band tours. She was the smiling face opening CDs for me to sign, selling t-shirts, listening to people's stories in the crowd, and taking photos for VIP visits."
After all the heartache and anguish of the last few years, you can't help but feel grateful Morse is once again ready to share his creative genius with the world around him. Given his stature among the guitar community – often lauded as 'your hero's hero' in the same way people spoke about Jeff Beck – his creative return marks a new phase of inspiration and brilliance. In that sense, you can tell the release of this record means a lot to him.
The band hits the road in October bringing the new repertoire to the stage. Steve Morse shares, “Every generation or so, we put out a new album, and the time is now! We'll be doing new material on stage, and have enlisted a special guest, Angel Vivaldi, to allow us to better perform some of the layered tunes in concert. Excited to have a bigger sound and new material! See you on tour!” Van Romaine offers, “I am so thrilled for this brand new major Steve Morse Band chapter with new tour dates and an album that was so much fun to record with Steve and Dave LaRue, and a couple special guests. While music is always subjective this Triangulation album is such a gem to me on many levels.”
IK Multimedia releases the Brown Sound 82/84 Signature Collection for TONEX, the third and final installment of the limited TONEX Brown Sound series. This collection features 83 carefully crafted Tone Models, including several amp-only captures for use with your favorite IRs or running through a real cab on stage.
As the push for radio-ready hits grew stronger, the Brown Sound became tighter, more refined, and more polished without losing its iconic edge. Users will discover both authentic recreations and thoughtful variations to reflect different theories about how these legendary tracks were recorded.
1982 Tone Models
The '82 sessions introduced a brighter, more layered tone while preserving the core character of the previous recordings. The G12-65 speaker remained key to the sound, delivering a tight low end, warm midrange, and a smoother, less spiky high end than the earlier Greenbacks. Recorded in Amigo studios, changes in mic placement and outboard gear added polish and dimension, resulting in a more refined studio sound.
1984 Tone Models The '84 sessions marked a leap forward in tonal precision and production quality. Tracked and mixed at a newly built studio in Coldwater Canyon, the sound became more controlled and processed, yet still retained the grit and energy of earlier recordings. The suspected use of Telefunken EL34s likely contributed to the added warmth and mid-forward presence, while amp tweaks and precise Variac adjustments gave each track its own tonal identity.
The Amp: "The ONE" At the heart of the Brown Sound 82/84 collection is "The ONE" - a meticulously crafted Marshall-style amp built from the ground up with the exact same spec as the infamous 1968 Super Lead serial number #12301, including crucial mods that capture the DNA of the early brown sound like no other amp model.
No Tone Unturned Each Tone Model was built using controllable levers like Variac voltage, cab voicing, mic geometry, and parallel load, with options spanning different voltages, speakers, and pickups to reflect the shift from '82 to '84. All models are level-matched, offered with or without parallel load, and captured raw without post-processing for authentic, period-correct amp tones.
Ready to Play As with all collections in the series, these Tone Models were crafted using period-correct gear and capture techniques to recreate the final two albums of that era genuinely. Each Tone Model reproduces the recorded album tone in exquisite detail, offering an ideal foundation for adding time-based effects—either within TONEX or through a favorite pedal.
Pricing and Availability The Brown Sound 82/84 Signature Collection is now available via ToneNET and within any version of TONEX for Mac/PC at $/€99.99.*
TONEX ONE Brown Sound Limited Edition - $/€249.99 - Available in white, red, or yellow. Includes Brown Sound 78/79 and a choice of one other Brown Sound collection (a $/€199.98 software value). Existing Brown Sound 78/79 users will receive a $/€50 discount at the IK store.
TONEX Brown Sound Anthology Collector's Limited Edition - $/€599.99 - Shipping now. Box set includes all three colors of TONEX ONE (white, red, and yellow) plus all three Brown Sound Signature Collections (78/79, 80/81, and 82/84). Limited to 200 units worldwide.
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Peter Frampton and Warren Haynes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Photo Credit: Jim Belmont
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, GRAMMY® Award-winning musician and one of the most celebrated artists in rock history, Peter Frampton, is the latest artist featured in the new public television series The Art of Musicwhich premiered September 6. Presented by United MileagePlus® Cards from Chase and filmed in front of a live invited audience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Frampton is interviewed by guitarist, singer and songwriter Warren Haynes.
As part of this unique series, Haynes led a conversation with Frampton about his musical journey, sharing insights into his creative processes. The discussion intertwined some of Frampton’s timeless hits such as “Do You Feel Like We Do”, “Baby I Love Your Way”, and “Show Me The Way”.
“It was wonderful performing for The Art of Music series, it’s such a unique way of putting art and music together and to have done this at The Met, what an honor,” says Frampton.
The Art of Music, created and executive produced by iMaggination’s Don Maggi, was created to give viewers a rare look inside the artists’ lives and their creative practice at the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art. In this episode, after nearly 50 years since Frampton Comes Alive! was released, which remains one of the top-selling live records of all time–selling over 17 million worldwide, the celebrated guitarist shares stories about his vast catalog and significant moments in his career.
“We're excited to share this new episode of The Art of Music featuring Peter Frampton and Warren Haynes,” says Maggi. “The combination of these two legends together on stage within the walls of the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art offers audiences a unique and intimate look inside Frampton's historic journey through storytelling and performance.”
Rob Arthur, Alison Prestwood, Peter Frampton and Warren Haynes
at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Photo Credit: Jim Belmont
“We were thrilled to welcome Peter Frampton to The Met for an unforgettable visit. Sharing our newly acquired collection of American guitars with him was a true privilege, made all the more special as Frampton recounted his journey as a guitarist and performed some of his most iconic music." - Jayson Kerr Dobney, Frederick P. Rose Curator in Charge of the Department of Musical Instruments at The Met
Frampton’s episode of The Art of Music will air on public television stations nationwide beginning September 6, 2025. Fans may also watch on The Art of Music website or stream on the PBS app.
The national public television World Channel will air the episode Saturday, October 4 at 7pm ET, with a repeat on Monday October 6 at 5am ET (adjust by time zone). Visit worldchannel.org to find your local World Channel station. The program will air on the
All Arts Channel and on the All Arts app in the New York Metro area on Saturday, October 25 at 9 pm.
This special interview and performance featuring Peter Frampton presented by United MileagePlus® Cards from Chase was an unforgettable occasion for Chase United Cardmembers who were invited to attend the intimate live taping. The United MileagePlus® Cards from Chase provide Cardmembers with access to exclusive events and experiences in addition to many reward and travel benefits with United Airlines. Underwriters for The Art of Music are The Mark Hotel and SUNDRAGON.
Additional artists to be announced for the series soon. For more information, visit https://theartofmusic.org.
PRS Guitars today announced the return of the Mira model to the Maryland factory line, now with the 24.594” scale length. This new iteration, available in both gloss and satin finishes, will be a regular offering in the S2 Series.
The 22-fret S2 Mira 594 covers a wide range of styles, including rock, blues, garage, and punk. Pairing its all-mahogany construction with PRS 58/15 LT vintage-voiced pickups results in warm, focused midrange. The humbuckers are paired with two mini-toggle switches to individually tap the pickups, delivering both authentic humbucking and chimey single-coil sounds.
“The Mira has had an interesting history over the course of the last 17 years, but I don’t think it found its true voice until now,” said PRS Guitars Director of Sales, Jim Cullen. “The S2 Mira 594 combines our 24.594” scale length with a Pattern Thin neck shape and a very simple and straight forward feature set that provides an incredibly lively, simple-to-use tool to create music. I hope you are as inspired as we are with the newest evolution of this classic model.”
The S2 Mira 594 is available in: Antique White, Black, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Platinum Metallic, Vintage Cherry, and debut color Black Rainbow Holoflake.
The S2 Mira 594 Satin features the PRS “sinky” satin nitro finish, and is available in: Matcha Green, Mavis Mint Metallic, Metallic Midnight, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Red Apple Metallic, and debut color Cloud Burst.
The Mira was first introduced in 2007 as an all-mahogany pickguard guitar with moon inlays, 24 frets, 25" scale length, a stoptail bridge, and a single mini-toggle. It has appeared across all of the Series and in various configurations, including the popular Mira X. In 2013, the Mira was moved from Core and was one of three models to launch the S2 Series. It was last offered as an S2 in 2018, becoming part of the SE Series from 2020-2023.
PRS Guitars continues its schedule of launching new products each month in 2025. Stay tuned to see new gear and 40th Anniversary limited-edition guitars throughout the year. For all of the latest news, clickwww.prsguitars.com/40 and follow @prsguitars on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
Sheptone® announces the 7078, a brand-new humbucking pickup inspired by the legendary tones that redefined rock guitar in 1978. Considered an industry secret for the past 18 years, Sheptone has been the “go to” for professional guitarists wanting to achieve that 1950’s tone that initially revolutionized electric guitar. The 7078 is the next step in the evolution of the Sheptone product line.
The 7078 pays homage to the iconic rhythm tones captured on Van Halen’s groundbreaking debut album. It was a sound that inspired generations of players and changed the way the world hears and plays the electric guitar. From the driving rhythms of You Really Got Me to the groove of Jamie’s Cryin’ and the raw fire of On Fire, the DNA of those unforgettable tracks lives on in the 7078.
At the core of that original tone was a stock 1975 Ibanez® Destroyer loaded with a Maxon® Super 70. The Sheptone 7078 recreates that magic with uncompromising authenticity, using the finest materials and painstaking craftsmanship. Each unit is hand-assembled by Sheptone owner and builder Josh Vittek, ensuring the detail and precision needed to deliver truly inspirational tone.
Using a rough cast, degaussed Alnico 8 magnet, the 7078 delivers articulate note definition and huge dynamics. The coils are computer wound with 42AWG plain enamel wire to Sheptone’s exacting specifications, ensuring consistent tone from pickup to pickup while staying true to vintage character. Sheptone’s proprietary double-black butyrate bobbins anchor the design, paired with German nickel silver baseplates that follow original-era specifications. Vintage braided hookup wire keeps period-correct authenticity, while the 49.2mm pole spacing and a resistance averaging around 7.7k complete the historically correct construction.
“This pickup is for a sure a future ‘secret sauce’ for many people's rigs. It really does things right! Harmonics in a second, the perfect amount of push on an amp yet while retaining complete clarity for clean playing to the most percussive metal rhythms my caveman wrist can throw at it. There's a certain sizzle near the mid highs that spikes your amp distortion in a way that I've not heard before. From the most basic of rock to the fastest, crustiest thrash, this pickup is quickly becoming my go-to,” said professional touring and studio guitarist, Charlie Bellmore of Jasta and Kings and Liars.
“The 7078 is more than a pickup. It’s a tribute to the sound that made so many of us pick up the guitar in the first place. Including me!” said Vittek. “I build each one by hand, with the same mindfulness and materials as I do all my other models. This may be the last pickup you’ll ever need… unless, of course, you own more than one guitar.”
The Sheptone 7078 is available now directly from Sheptone and through select dealers worldwide.
