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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 4 - The Untold Story

After BC Rich, Ibanez and Jackson, Slipknot's Mick Thomson moves to ESP for the development of new signature guitars

"It’s been taking longer than expected, as deciding on a model hasn’t been easy," says the Slipknot #7

MusicRadar

ESP officially welcomes Slipknot's Mick Thomson to its artist roster – and confirms a new ESP/LTD signature model is on the way

Former Jackson player Thomson – who is also rumored to have joined Fishman – is currently spec'ing up some custom models, which will precede a highly anticipated signature guitar

Guitar World

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett debut new ESP and Gibson guitars at first show of M72 world tour

Papa Het has a fresh Vulture, while Hammett’s uber-rare ’59 Les Paul got its first-ever runout for the set’s surprise opener

Guitar World

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Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter is now playing Kiesel guitars – but will continue endorsing ESP at the same time

The Deftones guitarist’s new model lineup begs the question: are dual-brand endorsement deals the future for signature artists?

Guitar World

NAMM 2023: From camo to Candy Apple Red, ESP’s latest LTD Deluxe guitars offer a winning combo of fancy finishes, Floyd Roses and Fluence humbuckers

The LTD Deluxes attempt the high-end at the mid-price, complete with branded components, matching headstocks and neck-thru-body builds

Guitar World

NAMM 2023: ESP meets fan demand with James Hetfield Olympic White Vulture and debuts 12 LTD signature guitars, including Gary Holt’s “very pointy” GH-SV

Bill Kelliher, Stephen Carpenter, Nergal, Lars Frederiksen and Javier Reyes all have at least one new guitar on the way from the LTD stable

Guitar World

NAMM 2023: ESP lifts the curtain on 12 updated and all-new models in extensive E-II drop

Two Arrows, four Eclipses, a quartet of M Series models, and lone Viper and SN six-strings make up the 2023 lineup, which introduces striking new looks, hardware appointments and pickup options across the board

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Looks like Slipknot's Mick Thomson has signed with ESP and Fishman, seemingly leaving Jackson and Seymour Duncan

Thomson's wife and guitar tech both published telling posts on social media, after the Slipknot maestro was spotted playing ESPs live during the band's recent shows in Japan

Guitar World

Andrew Whiting unleashes his first-ever Attack Attack! solo in fierce – and funny – playthrough of new single Dark Waves

With his ESP Stef B-7 and Kemper 5150 amp model, Whiting excels in his new lead-heavy role, taking listeners on a technical tour of his soloing powers – all with a little help from the band's crew…

Guitar World

NAMM 2023 news: all the latest guitar news, rumors and predictions

The biggest launches from the world’s largest guitar gear show

Guitar World

Flag hero Kelly returns to Magpies as CEO

Collingwood premiership player and powerful player agent Craig Kelly will be the club's new chief executive in a major coup for the Magpies

AAP

Zarco fastest in Thai MotoGP practice

BURI RAM: Johann Zarco of France was quickest in unexpectedly dry conditions for the opening practice sessions at the Thai MotoGP on Friday, pipping world championship title contender Francesco Bagnaia.

Bangkok Post

Talking to whales: can AI bridge the chasm between our consciousness and other animals?

Speaking to animals has long been a fantasy. But now a dizzyingly ambitious project is harnessing all the power of modern science in an attempt to understand what whales say – and then hold conversations with them. By Patrick Barkham

The Guardian - UK

Green money: NZ Govt backs climate with financing

US-born sustainable finance expert Jason Patrick tells Nikki Mandow why New Zealand’s green bank is better than most | Content partnership

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The Guardian - UK

Can artificial intelligence really help us talk to the animals?

A California-based organisation wants to harness the power of machine learning to decode communication across the entire animal kingdom. But the project has its doubters

The National (Scotland)

Arbroath firm secures major London public transport contract

The extensions will see the company – which is part of the ESP Group – manage customer service handling for Oyster cards, Santander Cycle Hire…

Birmingham Post

ESP Group opens new Hull base as it consolidates city operations after £3.8m Network Rail contract win

Further contract wins are in the offing for the company that is uniting operations in the city

Birmingham Post

Rix Group's former HQ to become Network Rail call centre as £3.8m contract lands in Hull

Contract secured by ESP Systex Group's Journeycall brand

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