After many questions on this topic, I’m pleased to announce the publication of my new book, The Top Secret Book of Practice Routines! 60 pages of full-color, in-depth explanations of how to practice effectively for a wide variety of different types of tasks. Get your copy now at: https://shredmentoronline.com/products
Although things seem to have been quiet here lately, I've actually been working non-stop over the past few months developing quite a few new facets to ShredMentor Rock Guitar Academy so I can reach more people and help them play the guitar the way they want. With a lot of that finally coming together nicely, I've finally begun working on some music for my next solo album. Here is a short video of a clip of me playing the intro to a new song (check below it for a Soundcloud link to what the full track became!)
In case you missed it last Thursday when it aired, you can listen to my latest radio interview on the Thunderhead Show on Metal Devastation Radio. Tune in to catch future shows at www.MDU.rocks!
Only 18 days left until my new album Emanations is released! You can pre-order it now, but what's really cool is you can get a free MP3 right now to check out ahead of time!
I've just completed a really kick ass interview with Dave Wolff of Autoeroticasphyxium Zine going in-depth about the new Jason Aaron Wood album Emanations, along with a super-detailed peek at what's coming next with Todesbonden, the next Jason Aaron Wood album, and especially Ol Sonuf. Get the scoop here: http://aeafanzine.blogspot.com/2017/11/m...
"In my opinion Jason Aaron Wood is a very great sounding mixture of dark, symphonic, neo classical, black, doom and death metal and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this solo project." Thanks to ADifferentShadeOfBlackMetalZine for a killer review of my upcoming album Emanations! http://darkdoomgrinddeath.blogspot.com/2...
I'm super thrilled to share the first review of my upcoming album Emanations — fully audio, and you get to hear a sneak preview of the WHOLE ALBUM plus both bonus tracks — on Soundcheck with the Moose!
My super-talented friend Cihan Berk at 7 Ensigns has done it again! Take a look at the stellar work he's done for the new Emanations album cover! Take a look at his other work at behance.net/7ensigns — ESPECIALLY if you need artwork for your next album.
My new album Emanations is almost here! All recording, mixing and now mastering has been completed, and now I'm just waiting on the album cover artwork from my friend Cihan Berk at 7 Ensigns. The official album release date is set for November 24, 2017. However, if you're a supporter on my Patreon feed, you can get the album when I release it early exclusively to my Patreon feed on Friday the 13th of October, along with 2 bonus tracks (one for $3 pledges and both for $10+ pledges). Pledge before October 13th and get it early! https://patreon.com/jasonaaronwood
Sure, it's only been 3 weeks since I published my first book, The Book of Sequences, but yesterday I devoted the day to completing another book that has been in the works for about 2 and a half years, a humorous book entitled Fictionary.
I'm extremely excited to announce that I have published my first book today! My new book, The Book of Sequences, is a culmination of 4 years of continual study, application & hands-on teaching experience of Themes and Sequences. The book comprises many aspects of my own playing vocabulary, but is written so that any guitarist (and really any musician who plays any instrument) can use it. I'll also be bringing copies to the 4th Annual Guitar and Bass Expo on Saturday, August 19th.
I'll be doing a LIVE radio interview on the Zach Moonshine Show tonight, where Zach will also be cranking tunes from my brand new album Escape! Tune in at 9pm at http://www.mdu.rocks or on mobile at http://tunein.com/radio/metal-devastatio... using the TuneIn app!
I'm super excited to announce the release of my new album Escape today! Thanks so much to my patrons on Patreon! As an extra special thanks, I've also got 2 bonus tracks for all $10+ pledges on Patreon, and for anyone who buys it on Bandcamp for $10, or who buys it along with Labyrinth of Dreams, since Escape is a continuation of that concept album.
I'm pleased to announce that I am Nuclear Rock Radio's band of the day today! Sare's Invasion will be kicking off with a triple shot of my music! Tune in at http://www.nuclearrockradio.com or on the TuneIn app.
The 3rd Annual Guitar & Bass Expo is almost here, so cancel your plans and get ready to go on August 20, 2016! This year is going to be the best yet: FREE ADMISSION, the biggest boutique gear event on the east coast, two open mics, and at 3PM I'll be doing a 1-hour ShredMentor guitar clinic showing you how YOU can accomplish more in less time.
Check out this video review of the Washburn EC29 and EC36 guitars that I recently did for Guitar Sphere! http://www.guitar-sphere.com/2016/07/rev... Cheers to Aleksandar at Guitar Sphere for the opportunity!
I'm very pleased and honored to announce that my music is featured on the new GuitarSphere vol.1 Compilation! Have a listen now — it's FREE! https://guitarsphere.bandcamp.com/album/...
The 3rd Annual Guitar & Bass Expo will be here before you know it so mark your calendar for August 20, 2016! Plus, this year admission is FREE. I'll also be doing a 1-hour ShredMentor guitar clinic showing you how YOU can accomplish more in less time — and how to write a full, professional song in under an hour.
Putting my trusty INTEX cables and my new Swiss Picks Sharp Cheddar Jazz Minis to use in this super-early preview of some material from the next Ol Sonuf album, 'While Rome Burns.' To get loads of new video and audio as it's available before anyone else — including behind the scenes footage & audio from Todesbonden, Ol Sonuf, and my other Jason Aaron Wood solo material — subscribe to my email list!
Thanks SO much to DJ Thunderess and DJ Thunderhead at Metal Devastation Underground for the opportunity to do a radio interview for the Thunderhead Show! In case you missed it, the replay is available. And don't forget to tune in and catch future shows at www.MDU.rocks!
Thanks once again to DJ Elric of Metal Devastation Underground for featuring my music on his show Into The Pit! In case you missed it, check out the PODCAST — it was a really great show!
I was recently featured on DJ Elric's show Into the Pit on Metal Devastation Underground. In case you missed it (or if you'd like to listen again), here is the podcast! Thanks so much to DJ Elric for the support — I'm honored!
Last week I had the opportunity to talk on the air with Zach Moonshine at Metal Devastation Radio about the state of the music industry — especially the new price-gouging licensing fees being imposed on independent broadcasters — and sharing some thoughts on how we can reclaim OUR music industry. Plus Zach cranked 2 tracks from Ol Sonuf! Check it out at https://www.mixcloud.com/thezachmoonshin...
Ol Sonuf's latest album 'Iconoclast' was newly remastered today! And if you like what you hear, please consider buying a copy (only $5) to support Ol Sonuf at jasonaaronwood.bandcamp.com/album/iconoc....
Happy New Year my friends! Now that Ol Sonuf 'Iconoclast' is complete and released, Laurie Ann Haus and I have been hard at work completing the new Todesbonden album, 'Mythos,' and we're really excited about how it's coming out so far! We know it's been a long time since 'Sleep Now, Quiet Forest,' so here's a little behind the scenes peek at one of the songs we recently finished, as it was being recorded.
Through no decision of my own, and much to my dismay, Jason Aaron Wood 'Labyrinth of Dreams' and Ol Sonuf 'Glass Idols' will be removed from all major distribution outlets in the near future. This includes iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc. Apparently this is Reverbnation's way of thanking me for 3 years of giving them business — the moment my subscription ended, they set out to undo my work. Both albums will remain available on Bandcamp, so be sure to get your copies there!
Happy Halloween! Ol Sonuf's 'Iconoclast' is officially released today! This has been a long time coming and I'm incredibly proud of this album. Get your copy now at Bandcamp!
Tune in to Metal Devastation Radio TONIGHT at 6pm EST! And listen close for tracks from BOTH my Jason Aaron Wood 'Labyrinth of Dreams' album as well as my Ol Sonuf 'Glass Idols' album!
It looks like I'm steadily climbing the Metal charts for Washington, DC on Reverbnation! Stop by and listen to some music, and follow my profile while you're there!
Tune in NOW to Eat This Hard Rock & Metal Webradio — and listen close for music from BOTH my Jason Aaron Wood 'Labyrinth of Dreams' solo EP as well as my Ol Sonuf LP 'Glass Idols'! http://eatthismetal.blogspot.gr/
Start your morning off the right way! Tune in NOW to Sare's Invasion of Nuclear Rock Radio! Also keep your ears open for a track from my latest solo release 'Labyrinth of Dreams'! www.nuclearrockradio.com
Tune in TODAY at 1PM ET to Metal Nation Radio to hear my band Ol Sonuf, plus a live interview with Lars Johansson of Candlemass, and lots of other great music! And don't forget to get Ol Sonuf's album 'Glass Idols' at Bandcamp!
Music from my new solo EP 'Labyrinth of Dreams' will be featured on Sare's Invasion on Nuclear Rock Radio — Tune in TODAY at 11AM US Eastern/10AM US Central! www.nuclearrockradio.com
I'm extremely happy to announce the release of my new solo EP, 'Labyrinth of Dreams'! For my 3rd solo album, I've decided to give voice to my more Classic Metal and Hard Rock influences. Get your copy now!
My new EP Labyrinth of Dreams is almost finished! It'll be released digitally on December 31, 2014, with a potential physical CD release sometime in 2015. Over the next few weeks I'll be tracking the rest of the vocals, putting the finishing touches on the remaining songs, and mixing the album.
Today is day #6 of sitting at the #2 spot on ReverbNation's metal charts for Washington, DC! Stop by and have a listen at reverbnation.com/jasonaaronwood.
Although I'm currently recording my new solo album 'Labyrinth of Dreams,' featuring more of a Classic Metal/Heavy Rock sound, to be released by the end of 2014, things are already planned out for the next album after that as well. Here's a track from my upcoming Ol Sonuf extreme metal album 'Iconoclast,' coming out April 30, 2015.
With the Ol Sonuf Glass Idols album completed and released, in between ironing out some details in some new guest solos and getting back to work on the upcoming Todesbonden material, I've begun the quest to upgrade my whole pedalboard to INTEX cables. Just knowing how muffled normal cables are, I can't WAIT to hear how clear this thing finally sounds hooked up with the real deal.
Happy Halloween my friends! Ol Sonuf's long-awaited 'Glass Idols' has finally arrived! If you're a fan of classic guitar-driven melodic death metal, symphonic black metal, doom, and neoclassical SHRED, listen and get your copy now at https://jasonaaronwood.bandcamp.com/albu.... Physical CDs are also coming — pre-order yours now and you'll receive a signed copy!
The long-awaited release of 'Glass Idols' is almost here! There are 3 more songs to finish recording the vocals for, and then it's time to mix! Although the Kickstarter campaign was not successfully funded, GLASS IDOLS will still be released digitally ON HALLOWEEN regardless of potential delays in pressing the physical CDs. I've also held the #1 spot on ReverbNation's Metal charts for Washington, DC for 9 days straight!
The long-awaited release of 'Glass Idols' is almost here! And now YOU can play an ACTIVE PART in making this release possible, and get KILLER REWARDS for doing so — including signed copies of the CD, exclusive 'I Reign' T-shirts, autographed posters, handwritten lyric sheets, and even a guitar with up to 2 months of private lessons! Today is DAY #5 that I've held the #1 spot on ReverbNation's Metal charts for Washington, DC!
I am proud to announce that I am now an official endorser for INTEX Cables! Upon trying out my INTEX cable, the choice was immediately clear: INTEX cables offer far superior clarity of tone, are built like a tank, and have a lifetime guarantee. I feel so much more in touch with my playing since I started using INTEX cables — these truly are the only cables I'll ever need for the rest of my career.
I will be releasing the Ol Sonuf debut LP Glass Idols on Halloween, 2013! You can pre-order your copy now. Pre-order now and you'll also get an additional, exclusive bonus preview track!
Happy Halloween! This year I'm especially excited for Halloween, as I'll be releasing my new 9-song acoustic guitar EP Reflections tomorrow! On a personal level, both the creation of this music as well as the releasing of this CD have been a huge step forward for me in many ways, not only as a musician but overall as a person. The physical CD becomes available tomorrow, however it is available now for download.
I'm very excited to announce that I'll be releasing my new acoustic guitar EP 'Reflections' on Halloween 2012! It will be available on CD and for digital download through CD Baby.
Todesbonden will be returning to the stage on July 20, 2012, performing with Armor Column, Argus, and Twisted Tower Dire at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, NY. We've also been hard at work on new music for the upcoming album, some of which we'll be performing at this show.
Lead vocalist for female-fronted metal band Todesbonden, Laurie Ann Haus, will be prominently featured throughout the score for the upcoming SyFy Channel Movie 'Witchville,' directed by Pearry Reginald Teo, to be aired in 2010. The lead role will be played by Luke Goss, best known for his role as Prince Nuada in Hellboy 2. Laurie Ann Haus was recruited by award-winning composer Neal Acree (World of Warcraft, Stargate Atlantis).
