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Day 77 on our NAMM Countdown: Dj Ashba of Sixx:A.M. Teams Up with Dean Markley

November 2, 2016

  For Day 77 on our NAMM Countdown, we announce that Dj Ashba of Sixx:A.M. has teamed up with Dean Markley. Check out the news below: “To be a true guitarist isn’t about anything except the art of playing guitar.” — Dj Ashba Dean Markley USA announces the addition of guitarist Dj Ashba to their artist roster along with the Dj Ashba Artist Series of strings. Ashba joins many musicians who proudly play Dean Markley strings.  The Dj Ashba Artist Series is a custom set of gauges that feature .010, .013, .017, .028, .038, and .048 from the longtime favorite, Dean Markley Signature Series of nickel plated strings. Dj Ashba is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and graphic designer. He grew up in Fairbury, Illinois, where he worked in the cornfields to earn enough money to buy his first guitar. Influenced by Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen, he practiced tirelessly, sometimes 17 hours a day. By the time he moved to Los Angeles at 18, he was proficient enough to become an in-demand session and touring guitarist. [Read More]

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SIXX: A.M. releases Vol. 1 Prayers for the Damned, pick up your copy and rise up!

April 29, 2016

  Today is the day many have been waiting for. The release of the highly anticipated first volume of SIXX: A.M.’s double album, Vol. 1 Prayers for the Damned on Eleven Seven Music. The album has already shot to No. 1 in Australia on the iTunes Rock Chart. The overarching message of the album? To open your eyes, stand up against the grain, and reject the status quo, which can clearly be reflected in the album’s call-to-action, empowering single, “Rise”, continuing to climb the Rock Charts at #6, and only rising. Putting their money where their mouths are, the band has proudly launched the #ReasonToRise Campaign, offering fans a forum to share their personal experiences. Fans can head here now to learn more. Rise is truly bad ass and is sure to be the light at the end of the tunnel or the silver lining on the clouds. Whatever challenges you might have or struggle with, this is the song for you. It is an anthem that sends out the call to all and “Rise, Stand up and live your life, get [Read More]

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SIXX: A.M. motivates their fans to stand up with a #ReasonToRise in new video

April 20, 2016

We are getting close to the highly anticipated release of Sixx: A.M.‘s first volume of their upcoming double album, Prayers for the Damned on April 29th via Eleven Seven Music. The album’s first single, Rise is truly bad ass and is sure to be the light at the end of the tunnel or the silver lining on the clouds. Whatever challenges you might have or struggle with, this is the song for you. It is an anthem that sends out the call to all and “Rise, Stand up and live your life, get yourself together“.  Lyrically, it will deliver the wise words to take on the world and give you the strength. It is no surprise that it has such an uplifting message since Sixx: A.M., have been known to have such inspiring messages through their music. Musically, it completely ROCKS with high energy that can’t keep you down. Michael explains more about the message of the song, “Throughout history, some of the most dramatic changes have occurred when people reject the status quo and demand change. [Read More]

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NEWS: Dj ASHBA opens 1st Flagship Ashba Clothing in Vegas!

March 16, 2016

Exciting news to share with you! Dj Ashba is set to open his first flagship Ashba Clothing store in Las Vegas on April 7th! The  retail store will be in the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, 2nd floor and will feature “rock music culture-inspired attire, as well as the brand’s staple ‘build a beanie’ opportunity”. The store will be open 10 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.  Dj comments, “There’s truly nothing like the feeling of traveling the world and seeing fans wearing pieces of my clothing line. This has been an 8-year labor of love, making sure I get everything perfect for the fans that have supported me over the years. I’d really like to thank all of the passionate people who have followed all of my endeavors. My plan is for this to be far more than just clothing. There will be a ton of cool events planned at the shop, making it a real go-to stop in Vegas. I cannot wait to share all of this with my fans.” The [Read More]

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WATCH: The new lyric video for Rise from SIXX: A.M.

March 4, 2016

Sixx: A.M. are set to release the first volume of their upcoming double album, Prayers for the Damned on April 29th via Eleven Seven Music and we can’t wait for it! Today they have released a lyric video for their bad ass new single, Rise. This song is sure to be the light at the end of the tunnel or the silver lining on the clouds. Whatever challenges you might have or struggle with, this is the song for you. It is an anthem that sends out the call to all and “Rise, Stand up and live your life, get yourself together“.  Lyrically, it will deliver the wise words to take on the world and give you the strength. It is no surprise that it has such an uplifting message since Sixx: A.M., have been known to have such inspiring messages through their music. Musically, it completely ROCKS with high energy that can’t keep you down. Michael explains more about the message of the song, “Throughout history, some of the most dramatic changes have occurred when [Read More]

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SIXX: A.M. bad ass new single, Rise is the light at the end of the tunnel to lift you up

March 1, 2016

  Sixx: A.M. are set to release the first volume of their upcoming double album, Prayers for the Damned on April 29th via Eleven Seven Music and we can’t wait for it! Today they have released their highly anticipated first single, Rise and it is an absolutely bad ass track. This song is sure to be the light at the end of the tunnel or the silver lining on the clouds. Whatever challenges you might have or struggle with, this is the song for you. It is an anthem that sends out the call to all and “Rise, Stand up and live your life, get yourself together“.  Lyrically, it will deliver the wise words to take on the world and give you the strength. It is no surprise that it has such an uplifting message since Sixx: A.M., have been known to have such inspiring messages through their music. Musically, it completely ROCKS with high energy that can’t keep you down. Michael explains more about the message of the song, “Throughout history, some of the most [Read More]

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Dj ASHBA announces departure from Guns N Roses

July 27, 2015

  Dj ASHBA has announced his departure from Guns N Roses as he posts a heartfelt letter on his social media sites:           We wish all the best to Dj ASHBA and look forward to catching him out on the next SIXX:AM Tour! In case you missed our coverage of SIXX:AM from the opening night of their Modern Vintage Tour, head over here: SIXX:AM Take over San Francisco!  ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.djashba.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashbaland Twitter: https://twitter.com/DjASHBA