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Shrapnel Records

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Shrapnel Records was founded in 1980 by Mike Varney at the age of 22. It was the first record company in the USA strictly dedicated to Heavy Metal. As other labels followed suit, Shrapnel set itself apart from the pack by focusing on bands featuring guitarists of extraordinary ability and was at the forefront of the neo-classical electric guitar and shred guitar movements.
Shrapnel Records was the first label to bring renowned guitarists to world attention such as Yngwie Malmsteen (Steeler), Marty Friedman, Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert, Tony MacAlpine, Vinnie Moore, Greg Howe, Richie Kotzen and many others.
Today Shrapnel continues to record guitarists of extraordinary ability and has also returned a bit to its metal roots in releasing some classic metal and hard rock,as well as progressive metal records. The turn of the new millennium has brought a resurgent interest in virtuoso guitar work and this groundswell continues to build you can continue to look to Shrapnel to be at the forefront of a whole new generation of guitar excellence.
The Shrapnel Label Group has two additional imprints, Jazz and fusion guitar oriented Tone Center, and a rockin' blues and blues guitar label, Blues Bureau International. Releases from these labels will be featured on this page along with Shrapnel Releases. .
Note: Mike Varney does check this page when his schedule allows, but messages sent to him here will not be forwarded unless he knows you. Equipment manufacturers interested in endorsements can contact Shrapnel through this page. Radio stations interested in demos can reach Shrapnel here as well.
Please DO NOT send inquires here about getting signed.
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Member Since: 7/17/2006
Band Website: shrapnelrecords.com
Band Members:

UPCOMING RELEASES

Eric Gales

Joe Zawinul


Keel

NEW RELEASES

Greg Howe - Sound Proof

Paul Gilbert - Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar

Steve Khan - The Suitcase

Winger Live DVD & CD

Winger Live DVD
Winger Live CD

Dennis Chambers - Outbreak
Hiram Bullock - Try Livin It
Timelord - Regeneration
Stoney Curtis - Raw and Real
Jizzy Pearl - Just A Boy

Stoney Curtis -
Raw and Real

Leslie West -
Collection

Randy Brecker -
T34th & Lex

Marc Rizzo -
The Ultimate Devotion

Chris Duarte -
Blue Velocity

Great White -
Back To The Rhythm

Freeway Jam -
To Beck And Back

Marc Ford -
Weary And Wired

Marty Friedman - Loudspeaker

Viva Carlos - A Tribute to Santana

Featuring Guitar Performances by:
Robben Ford
Eric Gales
Vinnie Moore
Frank Gambale
Eric Johnson & more!

The Michael Landau Group - Live

CLASSICS:

Michael Schenker Group - The Unforgiven

Jason Becker - The Blackberry Jams

Available now from Shrapnel Records

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Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New from Steve Khan - Borrowed Time

Steve Khan's new CD, Borrowed Time, picks up right where The Green Field left off. Kahn is rejoined with John Patitucci and Jack DeJohnette from The Green Field. Randy Brecker and New York salsa giant...
Posted by Shrapnel Records on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:03:00 PST

Kip Winger All Access Interview

Winger Returns with IV Interview with Kip Winger By The Atomic Chaser & The Rocker Four years ago The Rocker and I hung out with Kip Winger after a mind-blowing show at the then called Univers...
Posted by Shrapnel Records on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 11:01:00 PST

Marc Rizzo Joins Rock House

MARC RIZZO JOINS ROCK HOUSE ROSTER OF INSTRUCTORS Rock House, the leader in music instruction is announcing that Marc Rizzo lead guitarist in the Metal band Soulfly, one of the most popular metal band...
Posted by Shrapnel Records on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:06:00 PST

G3 O7 Satriani/Petrucci/Gilbert

The 2007 incarnation of Joe Satriani's popular G3 tour will kick off on March 14th in Phoenix starring SATRIANI, JOHN PETRUCCI and PAUL GILBERT. The tour will play selected dates in North America thro...
Posted by Shrapnel Records on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:07:00 PST

Available 3.13: Marc Ford - Weary and Wired

Marc Ford former guitarist for The Black Crowes and Ben Harper delivers a significant recording revealing his strength as a singer/songwriter. Fueled by large doses of phenomenal guitar work that brin...
Posted by Shrapnel Records on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:50:00 PST

Marc Rizzo NAMM photos

Marc Rizzo - Colossal Myopiaavailable atwww.shrapnelrecords.com...
Posted by Shrapnel Records on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:52:00 PST

Coming Soon! Marty Friedman - Loudspeaker

AVAIALABLE 3.13 LOUDSPEAKER is exactly the kind of record that Friedman fans have been waiting for. It is heavy, melodic and digs down deep to his roots, reminiscent in style of his best selling Shrap...
Posted by Shrapnel Records on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 08:34:00 PST

Greg Howe @ Tone Merchants: Seating added!

SEATS ADDED FOR JAN. 18TH GREG HOWE SHOW Due to the huge response to Greg Howe's NAMM Week Kick-Off performance on Jan. 18th, Tone Merchants has installed a big screen projection system and live ...
Posted by Shrapnel Records on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:18:00 PST