News
ESP bands Skinlab, Incite on Tour
Who's down with the groove metal? Skinlab and Incite certainly are, and they're chock full of ESP players. See the info on their current US tour here!
...ESP NOW: Inside the EC Series - Tue May 2, 1PM PDT
A free live stream event at espguitars.com!
...EMG Bass Rig Giveaway
The people at EMG want to give a lucky winner an LTD Vintage-214 bass fitted with EMG pickups, an Ampeg bass amp, and more. Open worldwide. Check it out!
...Congrats to Randy Stiles, Viper-1000 Sweepstakes Winner
This guy got a one-of-a-kind Viper-1000 prototype. Who's our next winner? Is it... you?
...Congrats to Will Kwon, KH-Nosferatu Winner
He gets the limited-edition guitar and a killer KHDK overdrive pedal to run it through!
...LTD GB-4 Sweepstakes Winner: David Caswell
Someone's day just got a whole lot better by having won an incredibly cool new bass!
...Tue Aug 14: Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus) Clinic at Strait Music Co.
Hey Austin! "Come on down and hang out! Solve the riddle of the Sphinx!" - Gary Holt
...Oct 10/11/12: Joe Stump Demos LTD & ESP USA at Music China
If you're heading to Music China and have the need for speed, Joe Stump is ready to rock you!
...Congrats to MI Bass Scholarship Winner
Our congrats go out to Victor Kusaka, the recipient of ESP's Fall 2014 Bass Scholarship at Musicians Institute and a cool new E-II AP-5 bass.
...New Deftones Album 'Ohms' Announced... Check Out the First Song
Is that a nine-string ESP that Stef is playing?
...RIP Glenn Snoddy, The Man Who Accidentally Invented Metal
What would life be like without distorted guitar? Thanks to Mr. Snoddy, we'll never know.
...MI Guitar Scholarship Winner Devin Mysyk
Devin is rocking hard at Musicians Institute, and well deserves his scholarship and new ESP E-II ST-1 guitar!
...Artist Spotlight: Brian "Head" Welch (Korn)
We go deep with Korn's enigmatic guitarist, talking about his LTD Signature Series SH-7 EverTune and much, much more.
...EMG/Revolver Lars Frederiksen LTD Volsung Giveaway
Want Lars's guitar? Here's one way to get it!
...Enter for a Chance to Win an E-II Eclipse from Christopher Shayne
This is a guitar that anyone would want to win... and someone will!
...ESP Artist Spotlight: David Sanchez (Havok)
The frontman of Havok spoke to us -- safely socially distanced by phone -- on the eve of the release of his band's new album V.
...Q&A: ESP at the 2020 NAMM Show
Here's everything you ever wanted to know about the NAMM Show and our new guitar and bass models for 2020!
...ESP TO OPEN FIRST USA FACTORY IN 2014
The ESP Guitar Company is proud to announce the upcoming opening our first-ever USA-based factory. The new ESP USA factory is located in North Hollywood, CA, a short distance from our USA headquarters.
...ESP Japan Debuts the ESP E-II Arrow-7 Babymetal
These won't last very long... see your ESP dealer soon, Babymetal fans!
...New Metallica Single: "Lords of Summer"
Metallica, the legendary thrash metal band that features ESP players James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett, have officially released a new single. "Lords of Summer" is available on iTunes.
...School of Rock and King Falcon Giving Away An LTD Deluxe EC-1000T
A great guitar is waiting for someone to take it home. Will it be you?
...Javier Reyes (Animals as Leaders) Joins ESP Artist Family
This innovative and highly-respected guitarist from Animals as Leaders is working with ESP on a new 8-string Signature Series model.
...Congrats to EC-1000M Winner Greg Gieseking
Greg, you lucky dog. You get the LTD EC-1000M that's been signed by our artists at the 2015 NAMM Show, in one of our most popular sweepstakes ever!
...Spotlight: 10 More Acclaimed ESP Japan Artists
You asked for it, you got it... more profiles of some of ESP's outstanding artists from Japan and other Asian countries!
...Artist Spotlight: Red Frandany
This Chilean guitarist has her heart set on becoming a world-recognized progressive metal player, and she's well on her way.
...Congrats to M-400M Sweeps Winner Vanessa Wilkins
We love giving stuff away. You love getting stuff. Why not sign up for ESP All Access and give yourself a chance to win?
...Artist Spotlight: Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves)
Rammstein Announce First New Album in 10 Years
A new album announcement and a controversial new video make this legendary German band the center of attention once again!
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