If you’ve read previous Sheriff Picks blog posts here on MXTabs.net, then you probably know the basic gist of them by now: I (The Sheriff) pick a handful of guitar, bass & drum tabs based upon a theme of some kind, such as Song Tabs with Days of the Week in the Title or Song Tab of Songs About Autumn. Pretty straightforward, right? Well, seeing as The Sheriff is feeling a bit self-indulgent today (as he sometimes does), I thought I’d simply pick a few of my favorite songs that MXTabs.net... [Continue Reading]
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Song Tab & Concert Ticket Info for Bands on Reunion Tours: Pavement, Pink Floyd, STP & more!
Earlier this fall, famed 1990s indie rockers Pavement announced that they would reunite for a benefit concert in September of 2010, also leaving open the possibility of more shows throughout that year (see Rolling Stone article: Pavement Reunion Confirmed for 2010: “It Happened Naturally” Says Kannberg in Exclusive Interview). Since then, besides getting all riled up over the mere possibility of seeing Pavement live, I’ve been searching around to see what other bands from the past... [Continue Reading]
Song Tab of Saddle Creek Recording Artists
This installment of song tab of independent record label recording artists focuses on Saddle Creek Records, which was founded by Conor & Justin Oberst in 1993. Located in the musical mecca of – um, Omaha, Nebraska – the label was, according to Wikipedia, named after a major street that runs through that city’s downtown. Although I jokingly poke fun at Saddle Creek Records for being based in Omaha, the fact of the matter is that since the early 1990s Omaha has been a hub of... [Continue Reading]
Guitar Tab of Songs Featured in Guitar Hero: Van Halen
One of the most successful hard rock bands of all time will be given Generation Y’s highest seal of approval when Activision releases Guitar Hero: Van Halen on December 22, 2009. The game will feature 25 songs from Van Halen’s David Lee Roth era, as well as several songs from artists that either inspired or worked with the famous group. As usual, below you’ll find free guitar, bass & drum tabs for all songs featured in Guitar Hero: Van Halen that MXTabs.net have legally secured... [Continue Reading]
Free Halloween Guitar, Bass & Drum Tabs
Well, it’s October. And that can mean only one thing: Halloween is just right around that dark, spooky corner! Whether you’re simply looking to get yourself in a fiendish mood (’tis the season!), or whether you’re looking for that perfect cover song for your band to close out their Halloween night show with, you’ll definitely want to check out MXTabs.net’s Halloween Tabs and Free Halloween Song List post from last year. You’ll find everything from Rob Zombie’s... [Continue Reading]
From Beginner to Expert: The Ultimate MXTabs.net Bass Guitar Song Tab List
Whether you’re a bass guitar newbie, or a seasoned professional, here at MXTabs.net we’ve got more than enough bass guitar tabs to keep you practicing for a long, long time to come. But with so many tabs to choose from, sometimes it’s difficult to find just that right song suitable to your skill level. That’s why we thought it would be helpful to share with you the Ultimate Bass Guitar Song List, found within the MXTabs.net Bass Guitar Forum. This ever growing list of bass... [Continue Reading]
Song Tab of Matador Recording Artists
Matador Records, the subject of this week’s song tab of independent record label recording artists, has had a somewhat curious 20 year history. Founded in 1989 by Chris Lombardi (who soon after teamed up with Gerard Cosloy, former manager of Homestead Records), Matador found unexpected success with two of the first bands signed to the label: Superchunk and Teenage Fan Club. Shortly thereafter, the label signed Pavement and Liz Phair, further solidifying their place as one of the premier indie... [Continue Reading]
Guitar Tab of Songs Featured in Guitar Hero 5
As most everybody and their mother knows by now, Guitar Hero 5 was released in North America on September 1, 2009. Aside from the controversy over Kurt Cobain’s avatar lip-syncing the likes of Flavor Flav and Bon Jovi, the game has generally been very well received, and the track list itself has been noted for its musical diversity. If you’ve successfully mastered the game already and are looking to lay down your guitar controller, pick up your real axe and rock out, then you’ve... [Continue Reading]
Song Tab of Epitaph Recording Artists
Today we bring you Round 3 of our look at celebrated independent record labels and the guitar, bass & drum tabs associated with their artist rosters. Epitaph Records, according to Wikipedia, was created in 1981 by Brett Gurewitz for the purpose of selling Bad Religion albums. Eventually, Bad Religion themselves switched to Atlantic Records, but Epitaph Records motored on and in 1994 released hit albums by NOFX, The Offspring, and Rancid, bringing the label wide notoriety, particularly among... [Continue Reading]
Guitar Tab of Songs Featured in The Beatles: Rock Band
It seems that the world is awash in Beatlemania… yet again! It’s been over 40 years since America was first introduced to The Fab Four, but interest in the famed group is as high as ever. Just today, as you may know, Capital/EMI Records released digitally re-mastered versions of all 12 original Beatles’ albums, plus Magic Mystery Tour and Past Masters. Additionally, today is D-Day for the highly anticipated The Beatles: Rock Band, the third major console release in the Rock Band... [Continue Reading]