Laney News

Laney Linebacker Demonstration Video

The Laney Linebacker demonstration video is now available. Laney endorsee Tom Edwards demonstrates step by step all of the fantastic sounds and versatility that these new digital amplifiers provide.
For more information on the Linebacker Range, Click here
Laney Endorse Jayce Lewis

Jayce Lewis

We are proud to announce that cyber rock sensation, Jayce Lewis is part of the Laney Endorsee Family

Not many artists have been featured in their own BBC documentary (Shown twice), gained a 5 year deal with EMI Music, headlined stadium shows, and have recruited Darth Vader to handle their PR, all in the space of one year.

The welsh artist wrote the hit track ‘Icon’ back in September 2009. Following it’s release, his first ever solo tour was headlining a 5 city jaunt for VH1/MTV, sponsored by Ray ban. This secured Jayce’s ‘Icon’ single on number 1 compilation ‘Smash Hits 2009′ featuring alongside the likes of Coldplay, The Prodigy, Nickelback, Depeche Mode etc. The commissioning of BBC 1 documentary ‘Big in India’ was granted in December 2009 and captured two live shows in India to a 40,000 strong crowd.

Jayce’s eagerly awaited self titled album is released 11th October 2010. The album promises to deliver a unique sound combining dance with rock, all of which is written, composed and performed by Jayce, on every instrument.

Jayce’s sound is crucial when it comes to Guitars and Bass, his full back-line is Laney.

‘ Laney has its own sound – you cannot replicate it or even come close to the feel you get with its accurate tracking.’

‘I use the VH100R – it is by far the best sound and feel for my style and delievers a thunderous punch with warm tonal qualities’

‘The Nexus bass rig is a beast that is not for the faint hearted – Clarity is what champions this rig for me. To have that HUGE bottom end with Mid’s and top, all with great separation is very rare these days. Laney in my opinion got this very right……….plus it looks like it could audition for the next Terminator movie!’

For more information visit www.myspace.com/jaycelewismusic
Opeth at Bloodstock

Opeth headline day one of the Bloodstock Festival on Friday 13th August.

Laney Endorsee Mikael Akerfeldt will be using his GH100L and Lionheart heads for the performance. Mikael will also be performing with his side project, Bloodbath on Sunday.

For tickets and information visit http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/
Linde from HIM Gear Tour

Here is a very informative video on Linde from Him and his touring guitar rig.
As you can see in the video Linde gets his huge tone from Laney VH100R and L20H Heads
HIM headline Sonisphere Finland this weekend, for details visit http://www.heartagram.com/
New Video From DeWolff

Here is the new video from Laney Endorsees DeWolff – ‘Don’t you go up the Sky’

Guitarist/Vocalist Pablo van der Poel uses Laney Lionheart L20T-410’s
LANEY ANNOUNCE NEW U.S. PARTNERSHIP

MUSICAL DISTRIBUTORS GROUP (MDG) take on the role of exclusive US distributors for the Laney brand.

‘This is the ideal time to be taking on Laney which has such a great history and heritage!’ said Steven Savvides, MDG President. ‘We welcome the opportunity to grow a prestigious brand with such great products, at prices that range from beginner, through professional to boutique, with something to appeal to all players.’

On a recent visit to MDG’s head offices in Boonton NJ, for the launch of the new partnership, Laney International Sales Manager, Roger Williams said:

‘Laney is a successful brand all over the world with a fantastic range of products. We are confident that this new partnership with MDG will allow American musicians the opportunity to get the right access to what Laney has to offer’. Williams added ‘MDG is the right match for us. They offer the balance of products and critical mass to get Laney into not only the high profile stores but also the very important family stores. Since Lyndon Laney started building amplifiers in his father’s garden shed back in 1967, Laney has been a family company and I would like to welcome all at MDG into the clan!’

James Laney, Laney’s Sales & Marketing Director was also in attendance for the launch. He observed “There is a great atmosphere at MDG. They are passionate and capable people who understand the products and can clearly service the American market very well. We are very excited about what they can achieve.”

Jack Thompson, Director of Sales and Marketing for MDG, added: ‘Laney has so many products to offer the American musician. The new Laney CUB tube amps, for instance, sound so good and cost so little it is hard to believe we can offer a truly all-tube quality amp at such a user-friendly price. With Laney we feel we have the product range to satisfy both dealers and players.’

MDG is currently in the process of setting up dealerships and will see Laney products in stores by the middle of September.’

MDG can be contacted on: 1-866-632-8346 or via email: sales@musicaldistributors.com

Laney news, products, demos, plus a lot more, can be seen at www.laney.co.uk

Steve Savides, President of MDG with Laney International Sales Manager, Roger Williams and Laney Sales and Marketing Director, James Laney
Heaven and Hell Pay Tribute to Dio at High Voltage

Heaven and Hell paid tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio at the High Voltage Festival this weekend. Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinnie Appice were joined by Glenn Hughes and Jorn Lande for the show. The performance was a tribute to Ronnie James Dio who passed away in May. The concert was also to raise awareness of the Ronnie James Dio “Stand Up And Shout” cancer charity.

For reviews and pictures click here
The Prodigy hold The Warriors Dance Festival This Weekend

The Prodigy headline their own festival this weekend at Milton Keynes Bowl.

The Warriors Dance Festival is a one day event on Saturday 24th July at the world famous venue and will be the biggest concert the band has ever performed as their own show.

Laney Endorsee Rob Holliday will be using no less than 8 Laney 4×12 cabinets for their headline show, along with his usual arsenal of Laney Heads.

For more information and tickets, visit http://www.warriorsdancefestival.com/
Opeth to Release Royal Albert Hall Performance

Laney Endorsees Opeth are releasing a new live album In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall through Roadrunner Records on September 20th.

Opeth are twenty years and nine records into their legendary career.

The performance at the Royal Albert Hall was recorded on the 5th of April, 2010. The show includes two sets, the first of which shows the band performing their now-classic, breakthrough epic, Blackwater Park in its entirety. The second, is a chronologically arranged selection of material from the rest of Opeth’s extensive catalogue, totaling almost three hours of music.

Laney Endorsee and fronman Mikael Åkerfeldt says “Opeth had a magical night playing the Royal Albert Hall. It was a dream come true, and now afterwards, it still feels like a dream. We got it all on film, and this, our third live recording and DVD might be my personal favorite. One couldn’t help to think of all the fantastic artists that played there over the years. Looking back at this night of celebration brings me fond memories of our 20th anniversary—this package is the delayed birthday present. Enjoy!”

Track listing is as follows:

Set 1

· THE LEPER AFFINITY
· BLEAK
· HARVEST
· THE DRAPERY FALLS
· DIRGE FOR NOVEMBER
· THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
· PATTERNS IN THE IVY
· BLACKWATER PARK

Set 2

· FOREST OF OCTOBER
· ADVENT
· APRIL ETHEREAL
· THE MOOR
· WREATH
· HOPE LEAVES
· HARLEQUIN FOREST
· THE LOTUS EATER

Mikael Åkerfeldt uses Laney GH100L Heads and GS412IS Speaker Cabinets
New Laney Endorsee Ali Ross of Cars on Fire

We are proud to welcome Ali Ross of ‘Cars on Fire’ to the Laney Artist Roster
You can look at his artist profile here

Ali uses the LV300H and LV412S Cabinets

You can check out the band on tour and at the Sonisphere festival this summer

For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/carsonfireband