Freddy Duarte

Got myself a new bass over the break. Can’t beat the sound and quality of the Soundgear line by Ibanez. It’s very light for a 5 string, has a fast and smooth scale, along with active pickups. Too bad they aren’t Bartolini (like the model above), but it’s still awesome quality. Got a good deal on it too since I traded in a bunch of gear.

Music

This was a pretty awesome year for metal music. There’s a lot I haven’t had a chance to check out yet, like the latest from Darkthrone, AC/DC, Exodus, Unearth, etc. However, the stuff I’ve had a chance to listen to is fantastic.

• Opeth – Watershed
• Gojira – The Way of All Flesh
• Metallica – Death Magnetic
• Meshuggah – obZen
• Testament – The Formation of Damnation
• Soulfly – Conquer
• Jeff Loomis – Zero Order Phase
• Cavalera Conspiracy – Inflikted
• In Flames – A Sense of Purpose
• Slipknot – All Hope is Gone
• Bleeding Through – Declaration

More on this year’s Metal

Music

Music