Ernie Ball Weekly: Synyster Gates, BØRNS, Andrew W.K. and More

Live Performances

Børns

Børns hit the stage on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with a fire track titled “I Don’t Want You Back”.  Garrett Clark Børns performance was like a post Valentine’s Day hangover, and a moment of clarity. Børns Garret and Connor use Ernie Ball Regular Slinky and Paradigm Regular Slinky.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enz-qXn2xxQ

New Releases

Frank Turner

Frank Turner released a titled track “Be More Kind ” from his new album which is available for preorder here . The song has an amazing universal message we can all take to heart. Frank uses Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20 Medium Acoustic and Not Even Slinky Electric guitar strings.

Post Animal 

Ernie Ballers Post Animal released a new single “Ralphie” which has attention grabbing syncopation with a blend of dreamy vocals and hooky guitar layers. Their record, When I Think Of You In A Castle, is out April 20th. Post Animal play Regular Slinky and Regular Slinky Bass Strings.

Andrew W.K

Party extraordinaire Andrew W.K. has released his first album in 12 years titled You’re Not Alone. It is streaming currently on NPR and is full of amazing party jam!  Click on the extremely happy photo of Andrew W.K. below to take a listen. Andrew Plays Ernie Ball Cobalt Power Slinky.

Hot Water Music

Hot Water Music has released a new music video on Rise Records for their song “Bury Your Idols.” The tune is complete with shouting lyrics of individual growth, with lines like “YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE THAT’LL MOBILIZE YOUR DREAM.” The record, Light It Up, is available now. Hot Water Music plays Ernie Ball Regular and Power Slinky guitar strings, and Hybrid Slinky Bass strings.

Night Riots

Night Riots may have just released the summer jam in winter with this fresh single, “Colour Morning.” The song makes a strong impact with a solid hook of a chorus. The single talks of the beauty of nostalgia, while blending anthemic electronic drops. Night Riots plays slinky, Custom Gauge Medium, Regular Bass Slinky and Power Slinky

The Wrecks

The Wrecks have released a new EP titled Panic Vertigo after their big debut single “Favorite Liar” off We Are The Wrecks. Check out one of the explosive tracks titled “James Dean”The Wrecks play Ernie Ball  Power Slinky and Regular Bass Slinky

Tour Announcements 

Knocked Loose

Knocked Loose hit the road headlining a national run. Definitely a show you won’t want to miss (ARF ARF!!) Knocked Loose play Ernie Ball Cobalt Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 7-String, 7-String Regular Slinky and 5-String Power Slinky Bass Strings.

We Came As Romans & Oceans Ate Alaska

Long time Ernie Ballers We Came As Romans are going to hit with road with fellow Ernie Ball favorites Oceans Ate Alaska on a full national tour named Cold Like War Tour. WCAR play Custom 10-70 gauge guitar string sets and 55-130 bass string sets. Oceans Ate Alaska play Beefy Slinky and Custom 12-64 gauge guitar strings.

Night Riots

Night Riots hit the road tickets go on sale this Friday March 2nd.

Synyster Gates Guitar School

Avenged Sevenfold

The master shredder has launched his own online guitar school for people to learn how to play the way he learned and best of all is its Free! Not only do you get lessons from the Syn himself but you also get lessons from his father Brian Haner, Sr. “Papa Gates”. Who was a session player for Frank Zappa, Tower of Power and many more. So grab your laptop, guitar and a pack of fresh Slinkys and learn how to be a part of the next legion of shredders. For more information go to: https://syngates.com

Syn and Zacky play Skinny Top Heavy Bottom

Check out  Ernie Ball String Theory Featuring Avenged Sevenfold below:

Bonus Content

Manchester Orchestra & Julien Baker

Manchester Orchestra put up this amazing song featuring Julien Baker. This beautiful sounding collaboration is full of emotional conviction with both of their voices filling the space like a choir in a cathedral.  Manchester Orchestra and Julien Baker both play Ernie Ball MO plays Power Slinky guitar and Regular Bass Slinky Julien plays Regular Slinky Guitar. Listen below: