If you run sound or sing, you know a quality wireless mic is handy to have as part of your audio arsenal. And Full Compass, a retailer I fully support, has a great selection. But if you’re feeling lucky, they also have a great system to give away this month.

Enter to win an Audio-Technica ATW-2120AD, a D-band, high-performance UHF wireless handheld microphone system with 10 selectable channels. And the winner will also score a wireless system bag from Gator Cases.

It’s true, Sub Pop recording artists METZ are set to release their S/T debut full-length on October 9th in North America and Europe (October 15th in UK) on CD and LP, and through digital providers. The album features 11 tracks, not the least of which includes the lead single, “Headache,” which you might have noticed we’ve made available as a free download today. Stream the track in the player above and if you like what you hear, we’d suggest you enter your email for a free download of the song to be sent directly to you.

This METZ album was produced by METZ and was recorded by Graham Walsh (Holy Fuck) at Barn Window and Basketball 4 Life, and Alexandre Bonenfant at Dreamhouse Studios. There’s more to learn about these guys and you can find some good information on the band and their upcoming album over on the METZ Sub Pop artist page.

METZ METZ
1. Headache
2. Get Off
3. Sad Pricks
4. Rats
5. Knife in the Water
6. Nausea
7. Wet Blanket
8. Wasted
9. The Mule
10. Negative Space
11. - )) -

METZ on Tour
Aug 03 Sackville, NB – Sappyfest
Aug 24 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
Aug 25 Minneapolis, MN – 400 Bar
Aug 28 Pittsburgh, PA – Garfield Artworks
Aug 29 Washington, D.C. – DC9
Aug 30 Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
Aug 31 New York, NY – Pianos
Sep 01 Brooklyn, NY – Death By Audio

Find more METZ :: Facebook / Twitter / Sub Pop Artist Page

Alex at GuitarTrump has just launched a new guitar gear giveaway, featuring a ton of great stuff. GearPipe was invited to participate, and I was happy to add a GearPipe Axe-Handler portable guitar stand and 50 GearPipe guitar picks to the prize pool.

This giveaway will have 1st and 2nd place winners, and each lucky person will score armloads of killer gear. Let’s get right to the prizes!

• MXR Custom Badass ’78 by Jim Dunlop (1st)
• Pimp Slap Auto Wah pedal by Cannoy Guitars (1st)
• Year Subscription to GuitarMasterClass.net! (1st)
• Personal & Customized Guitar Lesson Digital Package from Jonas Tamas (1st)
• Blue Gator Sling Guitar Strap by Clayton USA (1st)
• GearPipe Axe-Handler (1st)
• 50 GearPipe Guitar Picks (1st)
• Pack of Pre-Released RJL Guitar Picks (1st)
• 12 RJL Guitar Picks of Your choice (1st)
• 10% off Coupon @ Halo Guitars (1st)
• SOULICIT Band T-Shirt (1st)
• Signed Wall Poster by Hedras Ramos (1st)
• Jamz Guitar Strap (Winner’s Choice!) (1st)
• PARKING LOT ROCKSTAR album by SOULICIT (1st)
• ATOMS & SPACE album by Hedras Ramos (1st)
• Bonus Pack from Jonas Tamas (TABs, Backing Tracks, etc; 1st and 2nd)
• Digital Copy of “Sharp Guitars From A Flat Planet” by Jonas Tamas (1st)
• Digital Copy of “Timeless Hour” by Jonas Tamas (1st)
• Clayton Variety Pick Pack (1st)
• Year Membership to GuitarMasterClass.net (2nd)
• Pack NEON Guitar Strings (Winner’s Choice!) (2nd)
• Personal & Customized Guitar Lesson Digital Package from Jonas Tamas (2nd)
• Digital Copy of “Sharp Guitars From A Flat Planet” by Jonas Tamas (2nd)
• Digital Copy of “Timeless Hour” by Jonas Tamas (2nd)
• 25 Dollars (Cash Prize) (2nd)
• Pin Up Girls Guitar Picks 12 Pack (2nd)
• Duraplex Guitar Picks 12 Pack (2nd)

This contest has ended. Check out all current giveaways.