The Undiscovered

The Undiscovered: New Artists Uncovered From 1996 To 2007

The Undiscovered feature, which ran from August of 1996 through June of 2007, a full eleven years, put the spotlight on new and undiscovered artists who wanted the world to hear their music. Guitar Nine reviewed CDs and CD-R (even cassettes, in the early days) demo solicitations from bands or guitarists whose music (in any style) showed a great appreciation for the guitar and what could be done with a guitar in the hands of a creative artist.

IMPORTANT: The last Undiscovered feature appeared in June of 2007. Please do not submit material after May 10th, 2007.

Guitar Nine profiled almost 700 new artists from 1996 through 2007! Past undiscovered artist music styles have included flamenco,progressive rock, hard rock, fusion, blues, instrumental rock, jazz, funk rock, ambient/electronic, classical and experimental View the complete list by clicking on "The Undiscovered" link in the site menu.

Thank you to all who supported the Undiscovered columns in any capacity throughout its 11-year run! Special mention goes out to 23rd Hour and John Kiefer, the two artists who were the first to be profiled in this series.

Browse "The Undiscovered"

June-July 2000

Finnish Shredder Pours Out Emotion

February-March 1998

Instructor Shoots For Instrumental Release

February-March 2004

Superb Italian Instrumental Rock

December-January 1998

Instrumental Heaviness With An Emphasis On Composition

April-May 1998

Progressive Jazz/Rock Fusion From Down Under

August-September 2003

Overlooked Metal Master Axeman