
Watch the video for "Victorious" now featuring vocalist Dorothy. New album The Call of the Void out July 7.
Los Angeles-born guitar ace Nita Strauss recently announced her brand new album The Call of the The Void, out July 7 via Sumerian Records.
"'Victorious' is the anthem I always wanted, a song about inspiring change, marching forward relentlessly, being willing to save yourself instead of waiting for someone to do it for you, and never backing down from a fight," Strauss shares. "Dorothy was the perfect powerhouse voice and personality to stand and deliver, and knock this one out of the park."
NITA STRAUSS - Victorious ft. Dorothy (Official Music Video)
Dorothy shares Strauss' enthusiasm for the track, stating, "I'm honored to be a part of 'Victorious' with my friend Nita Strauss. She is the embodiment of a bold, beautiful, strong woman. The song and video scream #GIRLPOWER and we know you'll love it!"
The video features two cameos. 13-year-old rising guitar star Charlotte Milstein plays the role of a young Nita, while U.S. Olympian, former WBO and IBF champion Mikalea Mayer, a childhood friend of Strauss and former bandmate, also appears. Learn more about their relationship here!
The Call of the Void
THE CALL OF THE VOID TRACK LISTING:
PHYSICAL:
"Summer Storm"
"The Wolf You Feed" (Feat. Alissa White-Gluz)
"Digital Bullets" (Feat. Chris Motionless)
"Through the Noise" (Feat. Lzzy Hale)
"Consume The Fire"
"Dead Inside" (Feat. David Draiman)
"Victorious" (Feat. Dorothy)
"Scorched"
"Momentum"
"The Golden Trail" (Feat. Anders FridƩn)
"Winner Takes All" (Feat. Alice Cooper)
"Monster" (Feat. Lilith Czar)
"Kintsugi"
"Surfacing" (Feat. Marty Friedman)
DIGITAL:
"Summer Storm"
"The Wolf You Feed" (Feat. Alissa White-Gluz)
"Digital Bullets" (Feat. Chris Motionless)
"Through the Noise" (Feat. Lzzy Hale)
"Consume The Fire"
"Dead Inside" (Feat. David Draiman)
"Victorious" (Feat. Dorothy)
"Scorched"
"Momentum"
"The Golden Trail" (Feat. Anders FridƩn)
"Winner Takes All" (Feat. Alice Cooper)
"Monster" (Feat. Lilith Czar)
"Kintsugi"
"Surfacing" (Feat. Marty Friedman)
"The Wolf You Feed" (Instrumental)
"Digital Bullets" (Instrumental)
"Through the Noise" (Instrumental)
"Dead Inside" (Instrumental)
"Victorious" (Instrumental)
"The Golden Trail" (Instrumental)
"Winner Takes All" (Instrumental)
"Monster" (Instrumental)
Nita Strauss Tour Dates
NITA STRAUSS + ALICE COOPER ON TOUR:
5/13 ā Knoxville, TN ā The Tennessee Theatre
5/14 ā Spartanburg, SC ā Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
5/15 ā North Charleston, SC ā North Charleston Performing Arts Center
5/17 ā Shreveport, LA ā Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
5/18 ā Biloxi, MS ā Beau Rivage Theatre
5/20 ā Daytona Beach, FL ā Welcome to Rockville*
SUMMER HEADLINE TOUR: WITH LIONS AT THE GATES:
6/13 ā Nashville, TN ā Exit / In
6/14 ā Atlanta, GA ā The Loft
6/15 ā Greensboro, NC ā The Hangar 1819
6/17 ā New York, NY ā The Meadows
6/18 ā Toronto, ON ā Horseshoe Tavern
6/19 ā Mechanicsburg, PA ā Lovedraft's
6/21 ā Harrison, OH ā The Blue Note
6/22 ā Flint, MI ā The Machine Shop
6/23 ā Angola, IN ā The Eclectic Room
6/24 ā Bloomington, IL ā The Castle Theatre
6/25 ā Madison, WI ā Majestic Theatre
6/26 ā Omaha, NE ā The Waiting Room
6/28 ā Denver ā The Bluebird Theater
6/29 ā Salt Lake City ā Urban Lounge
6/30 ā Boise, ID ā Neurolux
7/1 ā Portland, OR ā Hawthorne Theatre
7/2 ā Vancouver, BC ā The Rickshaw Theatre
7/3 ā Seattle, WA ā El Corazón
7/5 ā Sacramento, CA ā Goldfield Trading Post
7/6 ā Los Angeles, CA ā Whisky a Go Go
7/8 ā Las Vegas, NV ā The Space
7/9 ā Phoenix, AZ ā Crescent Ballroom
7/11 ā San Antonio, TX ā The Rock Box
7/12 ā Dallas, TX ā Trees
7/13 ā Houston, TX ā Scout Bar
7/14 ā New Orleans, LA ā The Parish @ House Of Blues
WITH DEF LEPPARD + MOTLEY CRUE:
8/5 ā Syracuse, NY ā JMA Wireless Dome
8/8 ā Columbus, OH ā The Ohio State University Ohio Stadium
8/11 ā Fargo, ND ā Fargodome
8/13 ā Omaha, NE ā Charles Schwab Field Omaha
8/16 ā Tulsa, OK ā Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium
8/18 ā El Paso, TX ā Sun Bowl Stadium
CO-HEADLINE "FREAKS ON PARADE" TOUR WITH ROB ZOMBIE:
8/24 ā Dallas, TX ā Dos Equis Pavilion
8/26 ā Tampa, FL ā Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/27 ā West Palm Beach, FL ā iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
8/29 ā Raleigh, NC ā Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek
8/30 ā Virginia Beach, VA ā Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre
9/1 ā Tinley Park, IL ā Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/2 ā Des Moines, IA ā Wells Fargo Arena
9/5 ā Clarkston, MI ā Pinke Knob Amphitheatre
9/6 ā Toronto, ON ā Budweiser Stage
9/8 ā Scranton, PA ā The Pavilion @ Montage Mountain
9/9 ā Wantagh, NY ā Northwell Health Theatre @ Jones Beach
9/10 ā Hartford, CT ā XFINITY Theatre
9/12 ā Nashville, TN ā Bridgestone Arena
9/15 ā Bonner Springs, KS ā Azura Amphitheatre
9/16 ā Englewood, CO ā Fiddlerās Green
9/19 ā Ridgefield, WA ā RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre
9/20 ā Auburn, WA ā White River Amphitheatre
9/22 ā Concord, CA ā Pavilion
9/23 ā Anaheim, CA ā Honda Center
9/24 ā Phoenix, AZ ā Ak-Chin Pavilion
More info: nitastrauss.com.
Pre-order The Call of the Voidhere.
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Empress Effects is proud to announce the release of the Bass ParaEq, a bass-specific parametric EQ pedal.
Building on the success of their acclaimed ParaEq MKII series, which has already gained popularity with bassists, the Bass ParaEq offers the same studio-grade precision but with features tailored for bass instruments.
Basses of all types ā including electric and upright basses with active and passive electronics ā can benefit from the Bass ParaEqās tone-sculpting capabilities.
The new pedal follows the success of the Empress Bass Compressor and ParaEq MKII Deluxe, which have become some of the companyās best-reviewed and top-selling products. The Bass Compressorās popularity confirmed what Empress had long suspected: bassists are eager for tools built with their needs in mind, not just adaptations of guitar gear.
The Bass ParaEq retains the lineās powerful 3-band parametric EQ and studio-style features while introducing a bass-optimized frequency layout, a selectable 10M⦠Hi-Z input for piezo-equipped instruments, a dynamically-adjusted low shelf, and automatic balanced output detectionāperfect for live and studio use alike.
The Bass ParaEq also offers an output boost, adjustable by a dedicated top-mounted knob and activated by its own footswitch, capable of delivering up to 30dB of boost. Itās perfect for helping your bass punch through during key moments in live performance.
Whether dialing in clarity for a dense mix or compensating for an unfamiliar venue, the Bass ParaEq offers precise tonal control in a compact, road-ready form. With 27V of internal headroom to prevent clipping from even the hottest active pickups, the Bass ParaEq is the ultimate studio-style EQ designed to travel.
Key features of the Bass ParaEq include:
- Adjustable frequency bands tailored for bass instruments
- Selectable 10M⦠Hi-Z input for upright basses and piezo pickups
- Auto-detecting balanced output for long cable runs and direct recording
- Three sweepable parametric bands with variable Q
- High-pass, low-pass, low shelf, and high shelf filters
- Transparent analog signal path with 27V of internal headroom
- Buffered bypass switching
- Powered by standard 9V external supply, 300mA (no battery compartment)
The Bass ParaEq is now shipping worldwide. It can be purchased from the Empress Effects website for $374 USD and through authorized Empress dealers globally.
Kiesel Guitars has introduced their newest solid body electric guitar: the Kyber.
With its modern performance specs and competitive pricing, the Kyber is Kiesel's most forward-thinking design yet, engineered for comfort, quick playing, and precision with every note.
Introducing the Kiesel Kyber Guitar
- Engineered with a lightweight body to reduce fatigue during long performances without sacrificing tone. Six-string Kybers, configured with the standard woods and a fixed bridge, weigh in at 6 pounds or under on average
- Unique shape made for ergonomic comfort in any playing position and enhanced classical position
- The Kyber features Kiesel's most extreme arm contour and a uniquely shaped body that enhances classical position support while still excelling in standard position.
- The new minimalist yet aggressive headstock pairs perfectly with the body's sleek lines, giving the Kyber a balanced, modern silhouette.
- Hidden strap buttons mounted on rear for excellent balance while giving a clean, ultra-modern look to the front
- Lower horn cutaway design for maximum access to the upper frets
- Sculpted neck heel for seamless playing
- Available in 6 or 7 strings, fixed or tremolo in both standard and multiscale configurations Choose between fixed bridges, tremolos, or multiscale configurations for your perfect setup.
Pricing for the Kyber starts at $1599 and will vary depending on options and features. Learn more about Kieselās new Kyber model at kieselguitars.com
The Sunset is a fully analog, zero latency bass amplifier simulator. It features a ¼ā input, XLR and ¼ā outputs, gain and volume controls and extensive equalization. Itās intended to replace your bass amp both live and in the studio.
If you need a full sounding amp simulator with a lot of EQ, the Sunset is for you. It features a five band equalizer with Treble, Bass, Parametric Midrange (with frequency and level controls), Resonance (for ultra lows), and Presence (for ultra highs). All are carefully tuned for bass guitar. But donāt let that hold you back if youāre a keyboard player. Pianos and synthesizers sound great with the Sunset!
The Sunset includes Gain and master Volume controls which allow you to add compression and classic tube amp growl. It has both ¼ā phone and balanced XLR outputs - which lets you use it as a high quality active direct box. Finally, the Sunset features zero latency all analog circuitry ā important for the instrument most responsible for the bandās groove.
Introducing the Sunset Bass Amp Simulator
- Zero Latency bass amp simulator.
- Go direct into the PA or DAW.
- Five Band EQ:
- Treble and Bass controls.
- Parametric midrange with level and frequency controls.
- Presence control for extreme highs.
- Resonance control for extreme lows.
- Gain control to add compression and harmonics.
- Master Volume.
- XLR and 1/4" outputs.
- Full bypass.
- 9VDC, 200mA.
Artwork by Aaron Cheney
MAP price: $210 USD ($299 CAD).
PG contributor Tom Butwin reveals his favorite songwriting secret weapon: the partial capo. Watch how the Shubb C7 and C8 can simulate alternate tunings without retuning your guitarāand spark fresh creative ideas instantly.
Shubb C8b Partial Capo for Drop-D Tuning - Brass
The C8 covers five of the six strings, leaving either the low E or high E string open, depending on how it's positioned.
- Standard setup: Placed on the 2nd fret while leaving the low E string open, it simulates Drop D-style soundsāexcept you're still in standard tuning (key of E). You get that big, droning bass feel without retuning.
- Reverse setup: Flipping the capo allows the high E string to ring, giving you shimmering drones and new melodic options across familiar chord shapes.
- A flexible tool that lets you simulate alternate tunings and create rich sonic texturesāall while keeping your guitar in standard tuning.
Shubb C7b Partial Capo for DADGAD Tuning - Brass
The C7 covers three of the six stringsāeither D, G, and B or A, D, and Gādepending on how it's flipped.
- Typical setup (D, G, B): Creates an open A chord shape at the 2nd fret without needing your fingers. This frees you up for new voicings and droning notes in the key of A.
- Reversed setup (A, D, G): Gets you close to a DADGAD-style tuning vibe, but still keeps you in standard tuningāgreat for modal, spacious textures often found in folk or cinematic guitar parts.
Use it alone or stack it with the C8 for wild, layered effects and truly out-of-the-box inspiration.