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| September 2006
- Rusty and Diamond Amplification owner Jeff Diamant are pictured in the November issue of Guitar World magazine.
- Check out the new video of Rusty shredding it up on the Dean 7.
- Outworld’s cd release date has been moved to Monday November 13th.
August 2006
- Outworld is now auditioning singers please email Rusty if you are interested. rusty@rustycooley.com
- Be sure to check out the October issue of Guitar Player magazine for Rusty's newest Metal Guru column Chromatic Licks of Doom!
- Rusty is also mentioned in the ad for the new book "Shred!" in Guitar Player.
- Two new Metal Guru columns have been posted on the lessons page "Single Note Brutality"
and "Two Note Tap Tactics"
- Check out Rusty on Guitar Player TV at www.guitarplayertv.com Live coverage from the Austin NAMM show.
- New review from Digital Steel posted
- Rusty has his first proto type of the new Dean and it SHREDS! Check out the pictures.
- Check out the video page for new video’s of Rusty with Outworld 7/1/06 and 7/14/06
- The Rocktron Prophesy ads are in the mags now and look very cool.
- The August issue of Guitar Techniques magazine should be hitting the stands in the US any time now. The magazine features an 8 page lesson with Rusty.
- All four of Rusty Chops From Hell instructionals are now available for direct download at www.chopsfromhell.com
July 2006
- Rusty is now officially endorsing Dean Guitars. Look for the Rusty Cooley signature 7 string early 2007. Rusty will have the first prototype very soon so check back for photo’s. This guitar will be the Lamborghini of 7 string guitars built for speed and performance! The thinnest neck, biggest frets, the best cut a way depth and width and a smooth neck joint for the best access to the highest frets. Equipped with EMG 707’s and a low profile trem so the fine tuners won’t get in the way of your picking hand. www.deanguitars.com
- Rusty will also be at the Dean booth at summer NAMM in Austin Texas July 14th and 15th so stop by and say hello! Outworld will be playing Friday July 14th and the Red Eye Fly in Austin for the Diamond Amplification party sponsored by Guitar World magazine and Intellitouch Tuners. Rusty can also be seen at the Diamond Amplification booth and Intellitouch tuner booth throughout the weekend.
June 2006
- Look out for the "Shred Lesson From Hell" Rusty has a 6-8 page feature coming up in Guitar Techniques magazine complete with video. It should be out in the next month or two.
- Rusty is now using and endorsing Diamond Amplification be sure to check out there website and listen to sound samples of Rusty using this new raging beast!! www.diamondamplification.com More news coming soon.
- Rusty is featured in a new instructional book called “Shred! The Ultimate Guide to Warp Speed Guitar” By Rich Maloof and Pete Prown. Special thanks to Pete Prown! This is a very cool book you will definitely want to add it to your collection of instructional resources. Check out www.backbeatbooks.com for more info.
May 2006
April 2006
- Rusty is also featured in the May 2006 issue of Guitar Player magazines 99 Ways to Play better (and sound better) Right Now! column. Rusty is tip # 10.
- Be sure to check out Rusty in the May issue of Guitar One magazine. Troy Stetina wrote his “Return of the Shred” column on “The Legato Workout” from Rusty’s first instructional “Shred Guitar Manifesto”. Thanks goes out to Mark Tremonti for turning Troy and Michael Batio on to it! And Thanks to Troy for dedicating his whole column to it.
- The January 2006 “Metal Guru” column “Machine Gun Harmonics” from Guitar Player magazine has been posted on the lessons page.
- Also new on the Lessons page is Rusty’s feature in the Janaury 2006 issue of Guitar One magazine “Notes From The Shred Underground” with video clips as well.
- And one final lesson update Guitar One columnist Chris Buono wrote a column on Four note per string playing called “Stretching Your Limits” That has a section devoted to Rusty called “Cooley Like that.”
March 2006
-
Loud and Legendary www.loudandlegendary.com Just did a profile/interview with Rusty check it out.
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Rusty is on myspace www.myspace.com/rustycooley
- New cds added to the releases page.
- New gear photos added.
- Rusty's CD continues to rank high three years later at www.guitar9.com in the following categories.
Top Sellers:
Top 40 Heavy Electric: - # 1 Heavy Metal, # 1 Shred - # 1
Most Popular 50 Most Popular Overall # 3,
Heavy Electric # 3,
Heavy Metal # 1,
Shred # 3
February 2006
- Rocktron will be releasing the new Prophesy 2 preamp and it will have 5 or 6 of Rusty's personal patches in it. Look for full page ads with Rusty, Dave Mustain, Jimi Bell and Gary Hoey.
- Stephen Ross's band Rogosonic has released there new cd titled “Leave the World Alone!” is now available and features a guest solo by Rusty. Check it out at www.stephenross.com some of you might remember Stephen from his Shrapnel records cd Midnight Drive.
- Check out www.troygrady.com for updates on the Cracking the Code documentary.
January 2006
- Rusty is now endorsing Morley Pedals. He is using the Bad Horsie 2 and the Tremonti wah. Special thanks to Mark Tremonti for the hook up and Bill Wenzloff at Morley.
- NAMM show photos added to website.
- Happy New Year! 2006 is going to be a great year and here's some news to start it.
- BASIC TRAINING is now available. Rusty's first new instructional release at CFH in almost 5 years! This CD ROM includes the complete 70 minute "RUSTY COOLEY - BASIC TRAINING" digital video; the accompanying 86 video clips (click here for a sample lick) taken from the "RUSTY COOLEY - BASIC TRAINING" digital video; plus the 19 page "RC4.pdf" file containing the "RUSTY COOLEY - BASIC TRAINING" lesson tab/chart examples...all presented thru a browser-based interface which allows instant access to all ROM features.
- Rusty will be going to NAMM January 19th through 22nd for the very first time. Rusty will be signing autographs at the Ibanez booth on Friday at 12:00 and then again on Saturday at 2:30 at the Rocktron/GHS booth. The majority of the weekend will be spent at the Intellitouch tuner booth so stop by and say hello.
- The new Ibanez 8 string has arrived check out the gear page for photo's!
- Look for the Outworld debut cd to be released in March/April 2006. The cd is killer we are very excited about it!
December 2005
November 2005
- Check
out the new interview with Rusty at Guitarhoo! http://www.guitarhoo.com/interviews/rustycooley.html
- Outworld has finally finished the cd and
has been sent off for mastering. Look for
the cd in Jan/Feb 2006. You can hear some
samples at www.myspace.com/outworld
- Outworld is still looking for a drummer
so if you know of anyone please let us know.
- Be sure to tune into www.loudmetal.com/radio/ Rusty is
played several times a day.
- Rusty’s cd continues to be a top seller
at www.guitar9.com it’s
currently:
# 1. Top 40 Heavy Electric.
# 1. Top 40 Heavy Metal.
# 1. Top 40 Shred
# 1. 50 Most Popular Heavy Metal
# 3. 50 Most Popular Shred
# 5. 50 Most Popular Overall
# 5. 50 Most Popular Heavy Electric
October 2005
- New debut cd review added to reviews
page.
- Metal Live, Rock Eyez interviews and new
Outworld review have posted on reviews
page.
- In the November issue of Guitar One magazine
guitarist Chris Buono wrote a column on 4 note
per string playing and mentions Rusty as a
4 note per string master and has a complete
section on Rusty appropriately titled “Cooley
like that” Thanks Chris you rock!
- Mark Tremonti mentions Rusty in the August
issue of Total Guitar. Thanks bro!
- Be sure to check out the new interview and
awesome demo review from www.rockeyez.com
- Dark Matter is being played on www.radiorockstar.com
- Outworld had a great time at ProgPower thanks
to everyone who came out
September 2005
- Footage from the Cracking the Code Documentary has been added to the videos page.
- New videos add to the site.
- Make sure to check out the October issue of Guitar Player magazine for a new interview with Rusty as well as the new Metal Guru.
- The show on September 3rd with Stride was a huge success. Thanks to everyone that came out!
- Outworld plays in Atlanta at ProgPower on the 15th come out and see the band!
August 2005
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- John Petrucci mentions Rusty in an interview with Guitarhoo! http://www.guitarhoo.com/interviews/johnpetrucci.html Here's what he had to say-
G!: Are there any up and coming guitar players we should be on the look out for?
JP: Rusty Cooley. He is a great player and a cool guy.
- 2 new guitar lessons added!
- New cd review from www.mariosmetalmania.com added to the reviews page.
- Rusty is now endorsing Eventide and will be using the Eclipse 3.0! Special thanks to Ray Maxwell. Be sure to check out all of Eventides legendary gear at www.eventide.com
- Also thanks to Brent Bersin for his continued support!
- A new mp3 from Outworld’s debut cd has been posted at www.spyderstudio.com. You can also see some photo’s from the recording sessions and a short video of an Outworld/Stride photo shoot for the Texas Music news paper.
- Outworld will be playing with Stride at F.B.I. Rock Club www.fbirocks.com in Houston on September 3rd.
- Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis talks about Rusty in an interview at www.rockeyez.com/interviews/int-nevermore.html interviewer Brian Rademacher asks Jeff the following question. What new guitarist would you recommend for fans to hear? "Rusty Cooley, the level of extremity and technique and speed level is really, really crazy. He’s from Texas, he has an instrumental album out now, and he’s a good player"
- On July 21st Rusty taught a one hour master class at Camp Jam in Houston.
July 2005
- Check out the new interview from www.cdk.cl on the reviews page.
- A new Metal Guru lesson has been added to the lessons page
- John Petrucci mentions Rusty in his master class in the August issue of Guitar Player magazine. Here's what he says "This lick probably comes from Rusty Cooley – talking to him or checking out his instructional stuff. He's big on fives and sevens and other groupings. He's awesome. Thanks John!
- Mark Tremonti ex Creed now Alter Bridge guitarist mentions Rusty in a backstage video interview in the August 2005 issue of Guitar One magazines cd rom. Thanks Mark!
- The legendary death metal band Vital Remains recently asked Rusty to fill in for there guitarist on a two month headlining tour in Europe in Sept – Oct. Being busy with Outworld Rusty wasn’t isn't able to do it. Thanks for the offer guys!
- Don't for get to check out the August Metal Guru column in Guitar Player magazine.
- Outworld is back to rehearsing this month after being in the studio. The band is pretty much done with the cd we are just waiting on Kelly to finish the last couple of vocal tracks.
June 2005
- Hillbilly Militia and Jazzmine's Song got some airplay PBS FM 106.7
- Ultra Zone interview posted on the reviews page.
- The Outworld cd is almost done all that is left now are the vocals.
May 2005
- A new Metal Guru lesson has been added to the lessons page. February 05 “More Terrifying Triads”
- Rusty’s cd continues to be a top seller in multiple categories at Guitar 9.
- Special thanks goes to Tien Lawrence at Mesa Boogie for being ultra cool and letting Rusty try out multiple pieces of gear for the recording of Outworld’s debut cd.
- Rusty and Mark Tremonti got to hang out and do some shredding while Alter Bridge was playing the Buzz Fest in Houston.
- Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming interview with Rusty in Guitar Player magazine as well as new Metal Guru Columns. Also John Petrucci mentions Rusty in his Guitar Player magazine interview. Thanks John!!
- Special thanks go out to Brent Bersin for his generous help with the ProgPower advertisement and sampler cd.
- ProgPower USA Pre-Party tickets go on sale Saturday May 14th. This is a separate ticket from your gold badge. Tickets are $20 each. There are only 500 available. www.ticketalternative.com
- Outworld will be Playing in Houston on Saturday September 3rd at Forgetta Bout it with Stride don’t miss it.
April 2005
- Rusty’s 9 string is for sale on ebay.
- Check out Rusty’s new interview with www.sevenstring.org Special thanks to Chris Quigley for the cool questions.
- Thanks also to Allison Gill from Spyder Designs for the new promo pictures.
- Rusty’s “Betcha Can’t Play This” from the April 2005 issue of Guitar World Magazine has been added to the lessons page.
March 2005
- Rusty's Dec 04 Metal Guru lesson has been posted on the lessons page.
- Outworld will be playing the Pre-Party show this year at ProgPower USA in Atlanta Georgia on Thursday September 15th. Thanks to Glenn Harveston and Shane Dubose and of course Intromental Management.
- Also Keep your eyes peeled for the May issue of Guitar Player magazine for the upcoming Metal Guru column.
- DVD Performance Clinic 2 info added to the merch page.
- Outworld has a new drummer welcome Mr. Mike Lewis! also stop by Outworld's site and check out the new message board.
- Hillbilly Militia was played on PBS FM 106.7 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and also on the net for the non locals at www.fretnet.com Thanks Steve!
- Rusty recetly did an interview with www.6stringheavn.com click here to read. http://www.6stringheaven.com/forum/phpbb2plus/viewtopic.php?t=1069
February
2005
- Be sure to check out Rusty’s “Betcha Can’t Play
This” column in the April issue of Guitar World magazine. Thanks
to Jeff Kitts and Alan Paul.
- Rusty, Darren, Bobby and Greg (Outworld’s Recording Engineer/Producer)
Went down and hung out with the guys in Unearth the other night. It
was a great show and the guys in Unearth are super cool and know how
to party! If you haven’t heard Unearth check them out www.unearth.tv
- “Dark Matter” was played on PBS FM 106.7 In Melbourne,
Victoria, Australia on February 6th You can also check out this radio
show online at www.fretnet.com Thanks
Steve!
- Outworld is still in the studio hammer away!
- Here are some sales statistics from Guitar 9 that we have recently
been made aware of. In 2003 Rusty’s cd was the # 1 top seller
in the following categories- Overall, Heavy Metal, Heavy Electric and
Shred.
- In 2004 # 1 top seller Heavy Metal, # 3 top seller Overall, Heavy
Electric, Shred. Those are some great numbers. Thanks guitar fans!
- Outworld begins recording the long awaited debut cd February 8th
at Spyder Studio in Houston Texas. Greg Gill (guitarist, engineer,
producer) will be the man behind the controls on the recording www.spyderstudio.com
- The March issue of Guitar Player is on the stands be sure to check
out the Metal Guru column for some extreme tapping.
January 2005
- Rusty recently had the privilege of speaking with underground guitar
Legend Jimi Bell. Jimi was one of the first shredders featured in Mike
Varney's Spotlight column in the early 80's Guitarist Chris Impellitteri
use to go watch Jimi play every chance he got and swore that one day
he would be faster than Jimi. Tony MacAlpine would come down to see
Jimi and sit in the front and tape record his performances and Zakk
Wylde says "Jimi is one sick ass guitar player" so what are
ya waiting for check out www.jimibell.com now
and tell him Rusty sent ya!
- Metal Guru lessons have been posted on the lessons
page.
- Outworld will begin recording on February 8th. The band is shooting
for a spring release.
- If you haven’t already check out the February issue of ”Metal
Guru” in Guitar Player magazine for some three note per string
triad licks.
- Keep your eyes open for the April issue of Guitar World magazine.
Rusty is in the “Betcha Can’t Play This” column.
- A new review of Rusty’s cd from www.hellspwan.be has
been added to the reviews page.
December 2004
- Outworld has just signed a worldwide recording deal with Replica
Records for a full press release visit http://www.intromental.com/outworld
- Also anyone interested in seeing a full layout and story behind Rusty's
9 string please visit http://www.conklinguitars.com/cherished.html in
the December 2004 section.
- Dimebag Darrell 1966-2004 It
was a little before 6:00 am on Thursday December 9, I cranked up the
computer to check my email while getting Sebastian ready for school.
Two emails came down the wire delivering the info on Dime. I couldn’t
believe it; this can’t be for real I thought. I ran over to the
TV to see if there was any info on it and sure enough it was. Dime
is one of my all time favorite guitar players. I remember seeing Pantera
playing the club scene in Houston before they hit the big time. Dime’s
rhythm guitar playing was as powerful as a jackhammer yet still grooved
with smooth precision. His leads where tasty, bluesy, mean, and quick
with some hellacious whammy work. As I’m sitting here writing
this I still can’t believe it’s real. What a horrible senseless
thing to happen why?, why?
Rock on Dime, I love you man!
Rusty
November 2004
- Rusty will be appearing in an upcoming documentary entitled Cracking
the
Code: The Secrets of Shred Guitar. This is a first-ever analysis
of shred technique by way of slow-motion video. In Cracking
the Code, high-speed firewire video cameras film Rusty at over 100
frames per second, capturing every detail of his awesome technique with striking
clarity. Also included are in-depth investigations of the techniques of Yngwie
Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, and other shred masters. The movie is still in production,
and scheduled for release in 2005. You can read all about it here.
- The Shred Zone.com has launched the "Rusty Cooley CD Giveaway." Click
here to enter!
October
2004
- Extra special thanks goes out to Mark Tremonti and all the guys in
Alter Bridge. Mark and Rusty hung out the other day and did some serious
shredding. Mark is one hell of an alternate picker and a total shred
freak!
- War of the Angels got some air play on PBS FM 106.7 Australia.
- Rusty’s versions of Shawn Lane’s Epilogue for Lisa was
played on Shockwave along with some tunes from the Book of Reflection
cd.
- Don’t forget to check out the December issue of Metal Guru.
And look for an upcoming “Betcha Can’t Play This”
in Guitar World. Rusty’s first submission was declined because
he played a 4 plus octave riff on his 8 string. They didn’t think
anyone would be able to play it so they asked him to re-do the column
on a six string. Sounds crazy, Rusty was just trying to comply with
the title of the column.
September 2004
- Rusty is now proudly using and endorsing Bogner Amplification. Rusty
is using the Ubershall and its awesome! Special thanks go out to Sean,
Greg V. and of course the great Reinhold Bogner for creating a monstrous
amp!
- New photos added to the Equipment page.
- New Guitar Player column has been added to the lessons
page.
August 2004
- Guitar Magazine feature on Rusty has been added to the reviews
page.
- Shred Guitar Manifesto, Extreme Pentatonics, and The Art of Picking
are now available on DVD and VHS.
- Be sure to check out the October issue of Guitar World magazine they
a did an article on the history of shred. Rusty was featured in the
new breed of shred.
- Make sure you tune into PBS FM 106.7 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
or catch it online at www.fretnet.com On Sunday, August 22, 2004 from
2:00 am – 6:00 AEST. There will be a Lion Music special. They
will be playing “The Duel” and “The Butcher”
from Rusty’s solo disc and the demo version of “Piece of
Mind” from the Jason Becker Tribute.
- Outworld is scheduled to begin recording in September.
- Special thanks go out to everyone who came out the guitar clinic at
the Music Go Round.
- Don't forget about Rusty's guitar clinic at the Music Go Round in
The Woodlands on Saturday August 14th. It's at 3:00 pm. Rusty will be
performing a couple of tunes from his instrumental cd as well at teaching
some pretty cool licks. There will also be various give aways also.
- Outworld's new bassist Shawn Kascak has arrived in Texas. Outworld
will spend the month of August polishing up the tunes and will begin
recording the debut cd in September. The cd is scheduled to be released
in Jan 2005.
July 2004
- Book Of Reflection solos added to the audio page.
- Under The Influence was played on PBS FM 106.7 radio stations 25th
anniversary show. The topic of the show was 25 years of Landmark Guitar
Albums. For those of you not in Australia you can tune in online at
www.fretnet.com
- Outworld is the featured Demo at www.maximummetal.com.
- Rusty's new "Performance/Clinic 2" DVD has been released.
Here's the direct link to purchase the dvd: http://www.chopsfromhell.com/advert_cooley_dvd2.html.
- The "Book Of Reflections" cd is now available. On this Lion
Music release
you can hear Rusty's first recordings using the Conklin 8 string guitar.
This cd is available at the same places Rusty's cd is sold.
- Here's a link to the October 2003 Column in Guitar Player magazine
"Guest
Guru-Rusty Cooley's Intense Licks Of Doom"
- Guest Guru lesson links added
- Rusty Will be doing a guitar Clinic Saturday August 14 at 3:00 pm
at the Music Go Round. Located at 27626 I-45 North, The Woodlands, Texas.
281 419 8863
June 2004
- "Epilogue For Lisa" from Lion Music's Shawn Lane Tribute
CD has been added to sound page.
- New Outworld demo review added to the reviews
page.
- Rusty would like to thank Rob Nishida and everyone at Ibanez Guitars
for making his performance at the Crossroads Guitar Festival a success.
Also thanks goes out to everyone who stopped by to check it out.
- Be sure to tune into PBS FM 106.7 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on
Sunday June 13th 2:00 am- 6:00 am to hear Rusty's version of Shawn Lane's
Epilogue For Lisa. You can also tune in on the internet to check it
out www.fretnet.com
- Check out the July issue of Guitar Player magazine for the latest
"Metal Guru" column tiled "Hellaciuos Arpeggio's"
You can also download an mp3 version of all samples at www.truefire.com
- Rusty will be performing at the Ibanez booth this Saturday June 5th
at The Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas Texas. For more info check
out http://www.crossroadsguitarfestival.org
May 2004
- E.B.E. is getting airplay on PBS FM 106.7 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
this Sunday May 30th during to 2:00 am to 6:00 am show. You can also
catch it online at www.fretnet.com
- Rusty's version of Shawn Lane's Epilogue For Lisa was aired on Progressive
Soundscapes Radio on May 25th.
- Debut CD review from Metal Provider added to the reviews
page.
- Be sure to check out the May issue of Guitar Player magazine for the
newest Metal Guru column.
- Also to be released this month Shawn Lane Volume 1 on Lion
Music. This cd features some of the hottest guitar players paying
tribute to one of the greatest guitarists ever Shawn Lane. Rusty recorded
a version of Epilogue (For Lisa) May 28th is the official release date.
- Outworld has a new bassist Shawn Kascak! Shawn was in Rusty's instrumental
band in Atlanta. Shawn is relocating to The Woodlands. Also look for
some major news coming soon for Outworld.
- There is also a new Performance/Clinic DVD in the works as well as
instructional cd roms and a couple of new classes will be going up at
www.musicdojo.com
- Rusty's cd also continues to be a top seller at Guitar 9 Thanks to
everyone for the continued support!
April 2004
- New cd review by Tin Foil Music has been added to the reviews
page.
- New DVD review has been added to the reviews
page.
- New cd review by Val Seals has been added to the reviews
page.
March 2004
- PBS FM 106.7 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is now playing Hillbilly
Militia so tune in. You can also visit them online at www.fretnet.com.
- New bio posted.
- New Photos added to photos page.
- Virtuosityone.com
interview with Rusty has been added to the reviews
page.
- Be sure to check out the April issue of Guitar Player magazine for
the latest Metal Guru column. April's Metal Guru features some sequence's
utilizing odd number groups of fives and sevens.
February 2004
January 2004
- Debut cd review from Music Incider Magazine added to the reviews
page.
- Lyrics to new outworld tracks can be found at www.outworldband.com
- To start the new year off right, two new solo clips (Concentration
Camp and Prelude to Madness) from the up coming Outworld
CD have been posted on the sounds page.
December 2003
- 2 new 8 string guitar video clips added to the videos
page!
- Rusty is now endorsing Ibanez guitars. Look for a new custom 7 in
a few months. Special thanks to Rob Nishida and Scott Vanderwall.
- Virtuosity One.com's review of Rusty's debut CD has been added to
the reviews page.
- Guitar One's review of Rusty's DVD has been added to the reviews
page.
- Outworld is about to finish demoing there 3rd song and will begin
to shop for a record deal. Look for a new mp3 in the next couple of
weeks.
November 2003
- "Shred Guru" will make it's debut in March 2004 in Guitar Player
magazine. So make sure you email those guys and tell them how much you
love it!
- Rusty's DVD was recently reviewed at The
Shred Zone.com with perfect praise!
- New reviews from Prog 4 You.com and Disagreement.net have been added
to the reviews page.
- Rusty is recording 6 solo's for a cd called "Book Of Reflections"
that will be released in 2004 on Lion Music. Musicians on the CD include
Vitalij Kupri, Lars Eric Mattson, Eddie Sledghammer, Andy Engberg, Hubi
Meisel and Mike Holm. You will also get the hear the Conklin 8 string
on these tracks.
- Be sure to check out good friend and fellow guitarist Scott Mack's
website www.heavyx.com.
- Rusty's DVD got a nice review in the December issue of Guitar One
magazine.
- Doug Marks uses a quote from Rusty's Guitar Player magazine interview
in Metal Methods ad in the December issue of Guitar World.
- Rusty was mentioned along side of Paul Gilbert and Michael Angelo
in the October issue of Guitar Techniques.
October 2003
- Sign up for Rusty's class "Modes Gone Wild" at www.musicdojo.com
- Guitar Player magazine has asked Rusty
to do more columns under the title of Shred Guru. Look for them in early
2004.
- Rusty has added a new guitar to his collection. Check out the gear
page and see if you can spot it!
- Jemfest interview added to the audio
page.
- Heavy Metal Resource's review of Rusty's debut CD has been added to
the reviews page.
- Metal Methods Doug Marks is using a quote from Rusty's interview in
GP in Metal Methods up coming ads in Guitar World.
- Rusty was mentioned in an article in Guitar Techniques magazine along
side of Paul Gilbert and Michael Angelo.
- Also be sure to check out the feature on Rusty in the Speed Zone section
at the Shred Zone.
Thanks Pete!
- The Jemfest interview went over well. Look for it to be posted any
day at www.jemfest.com
- Bill Conklin of Conklin Guitars is working on a 9 string guitar for
Rusty. Look for photo's around Jan, Feb 2004.
- New CD review added to the reviews page
from Vampire Magazine.
- Rusty regrets to inform you that one of the greatest guitarist's to
ever to ever walk among us has past away. Shawn Lane (1963-2003). Rusty
comments on Lane; "Shawn is one of my biggest influences, his music
and guitar player inspired me to do and play things I would have never
thought possible. His music still amazes me every time I hear it. I'm
really going to miss him."
September 2003
- Exclusive The Shred Zone.com interview with Rusty covering his whole
career and touching on some topics that have never been touched before.
So if your looking to get all the dirt on Rusty this is the interview
for you! www.theshredzone.com
- Rusty is the Guest Guru in October 2003 issue of Guitar Player
magazine. Rusty was interviewed by Jude Gold and there is also a 5 example
lesson. You can check out the audio for the lesson at http://www.guitarplayer.com/archive/1003/1003_chops.htm
- NEW Outworld mp3s added to the audio
page!
- Guitarist Ricky Garcia will be interviewing Rusty Sunday September
28th for a broadcast on Jemfest radio. If you have any specific question
you would like Ricky to ask Rusty you can post them here http://www.jemsite.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=25302
or you can email them directly to Ricky at ricky@jemfest.com
- Well it's official The name of the new band is going to be yes you
guessed it OUTWORLD!!!! Everyone in the band has been in the band in
the past so it's only fitting. Outworld's website will be going back
online soon with new photo's, mp'3's and gig info.
- Outworld is Kelly Carpenter lead vocals, Bobby Williamson keys, Darren
Davis drums, Shane Dubose bass backing vocals and of course Rusty on
geetar.
- Outworld's song "City Of The Dead" is featured on the Prog
Power USA 4 show case sampler.
- Check out the gear page to see a photo of the new Washburn acoustic/electric.
August 2003
- Rusty's performance/clinic DVD is now available at Chops
From Hell. The full ad description:
"Lion Music Artist Rusty Cooley's first DVD release. In this 1
hour and 20 minute video recorded November 1998, Rusty talks about various
lead techniques such as alternate picking, legato, tapping, and string
skipping. Rusty also discusses his gear and performs the following songs:
Dominion, Piece of Mind, The Butcher, Hillbilly Militia, E.B.E."
- Direct link to purchase the DVD: http://www.chopsfromhell.com/advert_cooley_dvd1.html
July 2003
- For a limited time only Rusty Cooley will be selling autographed
copies of his debut CD on Lion Music. So don't miss out on your chance
of getting a piece of shred guitar history. CDs are at a special price
of $15.00 USD plus $2.00 USD or $5.00 USD for foreign
orders to cover shipping. Rusty is accepting money orders as a form
of payment. Please email Rusty
to place your order today!
- Rusty is rehearsing with his new band and working hard on material
for the bands first cd. No band name yet if anyone has any good ideas
send us an email. The bands line up is Chuck Williams on vocals, Shane
Dubose on bass and backing vocals, Darren Davis on drums and completing
the line up is Bobby Williamson on keys.
- Rusty's cd is now available at The Music Go Round in The Woodlands,
Diamondhead records in Spring and Music Town in Spring.
- Rusty's cd is getting airplay on the Rock Show in France on Forez
FM 22 so tune in if your in the area.
- And last but not least check out the latest cd review from Violent
Solutions on the reviews page.
June 2003
- Well folks Rusty is back in Texas and getting settled into his new
home. His email is up and running and he is already back teaching. If
your in the Houston, Woodlands area and interested in lessons just email
Rusty.
- "The Duel" is getting airplay on "Let It Rock in Holland."
- One of Rusty's Atlanta students Dave Immerman now has a website so
be sure to stop by and check it out. Dave is a great player check out
his tune "Witching Hour" for some great shredding! www.shredcitylimits.cjb.net.
May 2003
- Rusty will be unreachable through email due to the move back to Texas
from approximately May 21 -30
- Rusty is now teaching at the Music Go Round located at 27626 I-45
North, The Woodlands, TX
email Rusty or call for booking info 281 419 8863
- Rusty's debut cd is now available at Amazon.com
and CD Now.
- Under The Influence , Dark Matter, and Dominion are getting airplay
on Tsarina FM radio in Holland on the Spectrum Progressive Rock program.
- Rusty and family are moving back to Texas at the end of May. The Woodlands
to be exact Rusty will be teaching at The Music Go Round and is now
booking students so if your interested just email him.
- Dominion is getting airplay on "Let It Rock" in Holland.
- Here's a brand spanking new interview with Rusty courtesy of Shred
Universe http://www.geocities.com/shred_universe
- New photo added to the photos page.
- TinFoil Music Interview with Rusty Cooley
added to the site.
- New photo of Rusty with Steve Vai added to the photos
page!
- Rusty Cooley is now featured on The
Shred Zone.com's Message Board. They have added a special "ASK
A PRO" section where fans can ask their favorite gun slingers questions.
Rusty has been featured on The
Shred Zone.com many times and they are glad to have him back once
again!
April 2003
February 2003
- Rusty is ranked 7th in Guitar One Magazine's Top 10 Fastest Shredders
of all time. Visit the reviews page to check
out the article.
- New cd review from Hardrock Haven has been added to the reviews
page.
- New cd debut review from the Strutter Zine website has been added
to the reviews page.
- Pick up the April issue of Guitar One. Rusty was rated 7th fastest
shredder of all time!
- Outworld has broken up for the last time due to the stress of long
distance writing
January 2003
- New interview with Rusty @ Insane Guitar.com added to the reviews
page.
- New improv Jemfest clip added to the videos page.
- Interview at Guitar 9.com has been added to the reviews
page.
- "Dominion" is getting air play on Dark Inspirations 2PSFM
100.9 New Castle, Australia.
- "The Butcher" is also on the playlist at the Darkest Hours,
January 31 to February 14, 2003. www.thedarkesthours.com
- Two new cd reviews are now posted on the reviews
page. The first is by Patrick at "The
Darkest Hours", and the second is by Marc Bogojevic who gives
the cd a 10 out of 10!!!! www.foundrymusic.com
- AOR Dream Zones review of the Debut CD added to the reviews
section.
- Quintessence Metal Webzine Interview with Rusty added to the reviews
section.
- Rusty's debut cd now available. In the US at Guitar9.com,
also at Lion Music,
Neh Records.com
and Loudmetal.com. The official
release date outside the US is February 17, 2003. You can also check
the distribution page at Lion
Music for it's closest availability to you!
- Read what Matt Williams, President of Liquid Note Records has to say
about Rusty's cd on the reviews
page.
- Check out a new review of Extreme Pentatonics from www.metalmaniacs.com
on the reviews page.
- Check out Guitar Mania's review of Rusty's Debut CD on the reviews
page. Rusty's debut CD is also the CD of the month at Guitar Mania!
- Special thanks goes out to Francesco Fareri, Doug Stapp, Tony Smotherman,
and Joel Wanasek for helping to promote the release, thanks guys you
rock!
December
2002
- Rusty
Appears in Guitar World Jackson Guitar Ad for January's issue.
- Total
Guitar Magazine review of Extreme Pentatonics added to
reviews page.
- New
JemFest clip added to Videos
page.
November
2002
- The
new Conklin 8 string guitar is here. Thanks goes out to Bill and Mike
at Conklin Guitars for making the most incredible guitar ever!! Check
out the gear
page
for some photos.
- See
the new artwork for Rusty's upcoming CD release on the releases
page.
- The
new Warmth in the Wilderness: A Tribute to Jason Becker vol II. Rusty
appears on "Peace of Mind pt. 1." the cd is for sale online
at www.lionmusic.com
and
www.guitar9.com.
For more info on the CD visit this link: www.lionmusic.com/albums/BeckerII.htm.
You can also view the artwork on the releases
page.
- New
video clips from Revolution and Rusty performing "Under the Influnece"
are now on the videos page.
- Special
thanks goes out to Alex at www.fusionsite.co.uk
for doing a profile on Rusty.
- Outworld
was also featured on the Prog Power USA 3 showcase cd along with Symphony
X and Blind Guardian. See the releases
page for the album graphic.
- Rusty
is now endorsing GHS Strings and Rocktron guitar processors. Thanks
Dave.
- Outworld
has just finished recording there first song "City
Of The Dead" check out the full length mp3 and let us know
what you think.
- Also
if you have a chance stop by www.lionmusic.com
and visit the artist section and check out Rusty's page.
- Anyone
interested in doing real time online lessons with Rusty? This is something
new that Rusty is thinking about doing if there is enough interest.
What you would need is this. Real time camera, High speed access,
and MSN Net Meeting. Email Rusty
if you into it.
- More
links added to the links page.
- Extreme
Pentatonics CD ROM was reviewed by The Shred Zone.com. Check it out
on the reviews page.
- Guest
solo that will be on singer Christina Grimaldi's song "Forever
and Never," has been added to the Audio
page.
October
2002
- New
equipment photos added.
-
Rusty was back in Texas over the weekend recording with Outworld.
The rhythm guitar tracks and three solo's where completed for "City
of The Dead." Watch for an mp3 coming in November.
- Check
out a new interview with Bobby , Kelly and Rusty at The Pit on the
reivews page.
-
Rusty Cooley has signed with Lion Music records. A release date for
Rusty's new CD will be coming soon. Expected release is sometime in
January 2003.
- Sound
clips of bonus tracks from Rusty's upcoming cd release now in the
sounds page.
September
2002
- Look
for some very important info coming later this week on the release
of the new cd and the new record label. There will also be an mp3
from each track on the new disc.
- Sound
page update with a clip from Rusty's upcoming full length CD release.
- Equipment
page updated.
- CD
ROMS page added.
- Vote
for Outworld here www.aordreamzones.com/unsigned2.html
- EMG
Pickups www.emgpickups.com
has just added Rusty to their website along with a new mp3 from his
new cd. Special thanks goes out to James at EMG.
August
2002
- Release
page updated with cover art of the "Alchemist" and
"Fresh Blood Vol # 1" cds.
- CD
Roms page added.
July
2002
-
Check out Guitar Player magazines review of Shred
Guitar Manifesto.
-
Outworld
has decided to continue working together despite the long distance
issues. The website is back online.
Outworld singer Kelly Carpenter has been in the studio laying down
vocal tracks for two of the tunes that are going to be released
on a three song ep. I am also going to be working on another project
with vocalist Gary Belin. Gary is an amazing singer.
-
As some of you might have noticed I am selling some of my gear .
Why? Well because I'm having a custom 8 string guitar made by Bill
Conklin of Conklin
Guitars. It's going to have 29 frets and go from low B to
high A . Look for some pictures around October.
-
I still have a few items left for sale a Rocktron Velocity 300 power
amp , and a few pickups for 6 and 7 string. Anyone interested just
email me.
June
2002
May
2002
-
Hello everybody I'm back !! well I never really went any where as
many of you may know by now my old webguy quit that's why the site
hasn't been updated. Anyway I have a new webguy and his name is
James Glover. Everyone say, "Hi James!".
-
Check out the sound page for the latest mp3. It is an advertisement
for my appearance at Jemfest in June.
-
In the May issue of Guitar Player magazine there is a half page
review of Shred Guitar Manifesto. It's probably to late to get the
mag but we will be posting it on the reviews page.
-
Also Nick, at The
Shred Zone, did a review of The Art of Picking. Thanks Nick
-
In the June issue of Guitar One I was mentioned in an article on
the Guitarapalooza website along with Andy Timmons and Neil Zaza.
-
I have a new column going up on Chops
From Hell called "The Seven Deadly Sins" for all of you
Seven string maniacs , check it out and let me know what you think.
Also please let me know of topics you would like to see in up coming
columns.
-
I'm putting a new band together to support the release of my cd.
Guitarist Lance Bowzer is officially in the line up he will be playing
rhythm guitar , and doing some harmony stuff. You can check Lance
out at www.mp3.com/lancebowzer.
-
I have finished recording my cd it's in the mixing stage right now
, but I'm still not sure of when it will be available.
-
I think that's it for now. Keep your eyes on the website as it is
going to be changing in the months to come, and will be updated
more frequently.
February
2002
-
Special
thanks goes out to Nick at The Shred Zone for the great review of
the 6 song demo , he will also be posting a review of Extreme Pentatonics
shortly
www.theshredzone.com
-
Here's
the official dates for Jemfest , June 7-8 Orlando , Florida . For
more info check out www.jemfest.com
for all the latest news.
-
Rusty
will be contributing a track to the next Jason Becker tribute cd
check out www.lionmusic.com
for more info.
January
2002 - Happy New Year
-
Happy
New Year everybody . What's up for 2002 ? Well I'm finally
going to get that instrumental cd done. It should be ready sometime
in the first quarter.
-
I
will also be contributing one track to a compilation cd titled The
Alchemist , this cd features some of the best guitarist I have ever
heard.
-
And
then their is the Jemfest
in June in Orlando , more news on this as it develops.
-
I
also plan on releasing a couple more cd roms one on arpeggios and
one on scales and modes.
-
A
good buddy of mine Terry Syrek has released an instructional
cd rom titled Unearthed Arcana , if you don't already have it ,
get it !! www.chopsfromhell.com
-
Finally
thanks to everyone who helped make 2001 a great year.
R.C.
December
2001 - Merry Christmas
- Rusty
is happy to announce the release of his third instructional CD-ROM
"The Art of Picking". The Art of Picking is available at www.chopsfromhell.com
you can check out a sample in the guest artist section there is a
video
clip with tab.
- Rusty
has just got an endorsement with Digital Music Corporation, He's using
there guitar switching system. Thanks Skip www.voodoolab.com
- Also
Rusty and Chris Brungardt (Chops from Hell) just completed
an interview for EXP::GUITAR
www.watercolorfish.com
- Videos
now on RustyCooley.com. go to the newly added video page
to check out Rusty preforming with his old band Outworld
in Houston, Tx. Be sure to visit this page frequently for more videos!!! Click
here to Check the videos
November
2001
Rusty
is happy to announce the release of his second instructional CD-ROM
Extreme Pentatonics. Extreme Pentatonics is available
at www.chopsfromhell.com
you can check out a sample in the guest artist section there is a video
clip with tab.
Guitarist
Daz Malekpour one of Rusty's SGM students records a song
partially in tribute to Rusty as well as to some of Daz's other influences
so check it out.
Click here to check out
his song!
October
2001
Danny Tunker recently added a song to his website entitled: "A
lil' Rusty" a tribute song to Rusty Cooley and the impact that Rusty's
playing has had on him. You can check out Danny's song at: http://www.mp3.com/dannytunker
September
2001
There is a new column up at www.chopsfromhell.com
The
Maximum Shred Factor 2 it's on 4 note per string sequence's.
A second cd rom is on the way Extreme Pentatonic's look for that within
the next month or so.
Guitarist Joel
Wanasek invited Rusty to do a column for his Insane Guitar site.
www.insaneguitar.net
The column cover's Diminished scale and arpeggio idea's complete with
video clips.
There is also a
fact sheet about Rusty at Planet of the Shred http://pots.vze.com
In October Rusty
will be guitarist of the month at the French site EXP: GUITAR. There
will be an interview, photo's lesson and sound clips although I don't
know if there will be a translation. www.watercolorfish.com
Rusty was
also asked to headline the Jemfest in Orlando Florida
in May 2002 that should be cool.
August
2001
Rusty's now living in Alpharetta GA which is just north of Atlanta.
Anyone in the area interested lesson's give him an email: rusty@rustycooley.com
July
2001
Rusty is now endorsing VHT amps special thanks goes out to Anthony Truglio
for helping get it going. VHT
amplification.
June
20, 2001
" New Interview " Rusty recently did an interview with a Thailand
based Website www.usedcdshop.com.
There is allot of good information in this interview about Rusty and
his second CD-Rom that will be available soon. It also touches upon
his family life, hobbies, and General outlook on playing and practicing.
go here to read the online interview: the
Interview.
April
5, 2001
www.rustycooley.com has just been awarded with "Best Guitar Music
Site" for the month at www.stetina.com,
for its "Rockin the Web Awards". Rusty was happy to except the award
and thanks Troy Stetina for the Honor and the Compliment for his work
and his online presence.
April
1, 2001
Guitar
One Magazine Review of "Shred Guitar Manifesto". Very
good Article, though a little picky about some notation on the Chops
from Hell site. Written by - Chris O'byrne- go
here to read the article!
Feb
23, 2001
Thanks to everyone who has purchased the
Shred Guitar Manifesto, any questions, comments or feedback will be
very much appreciated. Special thanks go out to William at guitarshred.com
for posting a killer
review of the SGM. OutWorld has completed its lineup by adding
Kelly Carpenter on lead vocals, and Jeff Huerta on drums. In addition
Jeff is a killer vocalist as well. Rusty has also added more tracks
to MP3.com. Some vintage Rusty tracks for his early twenties. There
will also be a new CFH column going online starting the week of Feb
26 so check it out!
Jan
24, 2001
Rusty has a new guitar solo up at MP3.com. Go and check it out!. In
addition, Rusty has a new interview at
guitar-heroes.com.
Jan
5, 2001
Rusty has released his first instructional CD-Rom thru CFH and it is
now available! Go
here for more info and to order it right away! Rusty also did a
guest column for CFH which features a excerpt from the ROM. Check it
out here
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