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NAMM 2015 - Best of Show, Most Impressive Vendor Booth, and Most Unexpected Innovation

A cymbal-smith hammering out a new cymbal in the drum hall at NAMM 2015 Winter NAMM 2015 was just as fun and informative as you would expect.  Walking the many large halls of the Anaheim Convention Center, I passed by Stevie Wonder on more than one occasion, had a brief encounter with a playboy playmate (courtesy of Steve Clayton USA ), and met none other than the famous comedian Sinbad.  The show also provided a venue to reconnect with old band mates, learn about new software and hardware tools in the audio engineering world, and watch countless musicians exhibit their talents with passion amidst a chaotic trade show environment where the scene is constantly changing as people shuffle themselves around from one fleeting moment to the next. Like I mentioned last year , there is an incredible feeling of togetherness at the NAMM show.  This feeling grows out of the camaraderie of so many creative people coming together in one place, sharing their insights and talen...

Fatal Havoc's Agony of it All Surpasses Similar Youtube Music Videos and Dominates Hard Rock with 60,000 Views

Fatal Havoc from Chicago, IL Fatal Havoc is a hard rock band hailing from Chicago, IL.  The band was born when Mykie and Milez jammed together after their previous project disbanded. After having many songs prepared and after a little searching, they soon added Vocalist Chris and Bassist Cain to the band. In 2012, when Milez left the band, Smyff was added as full time Drummer, bringing hard hitting Drums and an epic stage show. Driving their fan's energy way up at a local venue Then in 2013, Fatal Havoc released their debut self-titled EP.  Ever since, they have opened up for several famous acts, and this March the band will enter Gravity Studios in Chicago, IL to record their full-length album "Gasping for Air." The album will be recorded, mixed, and mastered by the legendary Doug McBride. Their Music video for Agony Of It All has garnered almost 60,000 unique views, and they have already received a number of sponsors, fans, and now have a staff of ...