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November 03, 2015 20:23

Two ESP rockers from post-hardcore band Escape the Fate, Kevin "Thrasher" Gruft and TJ Bell, tell you why they chose ESP, and then do a playthrough of their song "Just A Memory", the opening track from their brand new album...

Kampfar: "Daimon"

October 29, 2015 22:48

Hailing from Fredrikstad, Norway, Kampfar is a black metal band that includes ESP players Jon Bakker on bass and Ole Hartvigsen on guitar. "Daimon" is off of Kampfar's upcoming album Profan, due out on November 13th....

LTD FRX-407 Demo by Chris Cannella

October 28, 2015 22:15

ESP's Chris Cannella takes you through the features of the 7-string LTD FRX-407, and also rocks its extended low range for you. More info on the FRX-407 here....

Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.)

October 27, 2015 17:33

For over 20 years, Mike Duda has held down the low end for the iconic LA-based metal group W.A.S.P., and has spent the majority of that time touring and recording with his ESP basses. Mike's bandmates in W.A.S.P., Blackie...

ESP Eclipse 40th Anniversary Demo with Chris Cannella

October 23, 2015 15:27

2015 marks the 40th anniversary of ESP Guitars, and our ESP Custom Shop has created some of the most finely-crafted, highly-detailed guitars they've ever made to help commemorate the occasion. Made in extremely limited...

Ektomorf: "Holocaust"

October 23, 2015 18:34

Featuring ESP player Zoli Farkas and his custom 8-string guitar (along with LTD players Tamás Schrottner and Szabolcs Murvai), Ektomorf is a groove metal band based in Hungary. Their new album Aggressor is coming soon....

Serpentor play through "El Negocio de la Fé"

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October 23, 2015 17:13

Wilson: "Right To Rise"

October 21, 2015 00:01

Featuring ESP players Kyle Landry and Jason Spencer, Wilson is a hard-rocking band that hails from Detroit, MI. "Right To Rise" is the title track off their new album....

LTD MH-417B Demo by Jamie Hunt

October 19, 2015 17:26

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UK-based ESP player Jamie Hunt walks you through the features of the LTD MH-417, a baritone 7-string that's designed to meet your highest expectations in performance and reliability....

Javier Reyes on the LTD JR-608

October 15, 2015 19:48

Courtesy of our friends at DiMarzio, ESP artist Javier Reyes (Animals As Leaders / Mestis) uses his 8-string LTD Signature Series JR-608 to show off his custom DiMarzio Eclipse 8™ pickup set, and talks about his writing...

Sylosis: "Servitude"

October 14, 2015 18:41

Here's the official video for "Servitude" by Sylosis, an all-ESP/LTD rocking band out of the UK and featuring frontman Josh Middleton, bassist Carl Parnell, and rhythm guitarist Alex Bailey. The song is from their most recent...

James Hetfield Interview 2015

October 12, 2015 13:21

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Along with our friends at EMG Pickups, we're happy to give you this in-depth interview with Metallica frontman and rock icon James Hetfield. In this interview, James discusses the details about his EMG Het Set pickups, and...

Amorphis: "Death Of A King"

October 07, 2015 20:38

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Amorphis is a killer metal band from Finland that includes an all-ESP lineup with guitarists Esa Holopainen and Tomi Koivusaari, and bass player Niclas Etelävuori. "Death Of A King" is off "Under The Red Cloud" (Nuclear Blast...

Vanna: "Fuel"

October 02, 2015 20:50

ESP-rocking group Vanna has a new EP out today (Friday Oct 2). It's called ALT, and it's all killer covers... including this often overlooked gem by another band rather connected with ESP, Metallica. Vanna includes guitarists...

ESP E-II ST-2 Demo by Pat Heath

October 02, 2015 23:10

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UK-based guitar guru Pat Heath takes the ESP E-II ST-2 out for a rollicking jazz/rock/prog/fusion trip on his song "Ultrasonic". Pat's ST-2 features a maple fingerboard and a Tiger Eye finish over its quilted maple top, and...

Luis Kalil: "Insight" on EMGtv

September 23, 2015 20:02

Brazilian guitarist Luis Kalil is still only 16 years old, but he plays with a skill and style far beyond his years. Check out his performance of his song "Insight" courtesy of our pals at EMG. Luis is playing his LTD...

Parkway Drive: "The Sound of Violence"

September 15, 2015 22:16

Hailing from from Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, Parkway Drive features ESP players Luke Kilpatrick and Jeff Ling. Here's their latest song, "The Sound of Violence", from their highly-anticipated upcoming album "Ire" (release...

Metal Allegiance: "Gift Of Pain"

September 15, 2015 02:25

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At ESP, we enjoy a supergroup as much as anyone... but we enjoy this one a LOT. Highlighted by the awesome shreddage of ESP players Alex Skolnick (Testament) and Gary Holt (Exodus/Slayer) on their respective ESP Signature...

Breaking Benjamin: "Angels Fall"

September 14, 2015 17:23

Breaking Benjamin features ESP guitar players Benjamin Burnley, Jasen Rauch, and Keith Wallen. Here's the official video for their song "Angels Fall"....

Slayer: "Repentless"

September 11, 2015 15:33

Slayer, featuring ESP players Tom Araya and Gary Holt, have released their new album Repentless today. Here's the official video from the title track. Be aware that the video contains gore, violence, Danny Trejo, and Tom and...

Madonna rocks her ESP E-II V on "Burning Up"

September 10, 2015 15:38

From cars to clothes to guitars, the Material Girl knows high quality when she sees it. So last night (Sep 9, 2015) at the opening of her 'Rebel Heart' tour in Montreal, Canada, Madonna strapped on an ESP E-II V and went to...

Implore: "Sentenced"

September 04, 2015 16:55

Here's an up-and-coming ESP-playing band out of Germany. Implore features ESP players Gabbo Dubko (bass, vocals) and Daniel Schrotti (guitar), respectively using their LTD B-154 and LTD EX to rock their new song "Sentenced"....

Darkest Hour Helps Friend In Need with Guitar Auction

August 17, 2015 17:21

Darkest Hour, featuring ESP players Mike Scheibaum, Aaron Deal, and Lonestar, are auctioning a one-of-a-kind LTD EC-331 with a custom paint job. The recipient of the funds raised for this guitar auction is their friend and...

LTD M-1000SE VNS Demo by Pat Heath

August 13, 2015 16:47

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UK-based guitar player Pat Heath walks you through the features of the LTD M-1000SE VNS, an impressive guitar that can handle almost any musical style from metal to blues to fusion to much more. Enjoy Pat's tasteful playing...

M-1000 vs M-1000 with Pat Heath and Jamie Hunt

August 05, 2015 15:26

It's a battle to the death! Okay, not to the death, but you'll be the judge when UK-based ESP players Pat Heath and Jamie Hunt respectively arm themselves the new LTD M-1000 Ebony Snow White and the LTD M-1000SE Vintage...

EC-1000FM Playthrough: "Without Warning" (Jimmy Beattie)

August 04, 2015 18:29

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Jimmy Beattie of Seasons After does a sweet playthrough of his tune "Without Warning" on an LTD EC-1000FM Amber Sunburst. This guitar features set-neck construction, and a killer Seymour Duncan SH-1 and SH-4 passive pickup...

LTD M-1000 Ebony SW Demo by Silas Fernandes

July 29, 2015 13:41

Brazilian guitarist and producer Silas Fernandes rocks out on the LTD M-1000 Ebony SW, a guitar designed for serious shredding with its Floyd Rose bridge, dual EMG 81 pickups, ebony fingerboard, and brilliant Snow White...

LTD V-407B Demo by Chris Cannella

July 20, 2015 15:13

ESP's Chris Cannella picks up a guitar that screams metal. Actually, it simply screams no matter what. The LTD V-407B is a baritone 27" scale 7-string guitar that's ready for your most brutal riffs and slickest leads. Chris...

Children of Bodom: "Morrigan"

July 10, 2015 16:02