Finnish guitarist Mika Tyyskä, creator of MR. FASTFINGER and The Guitar Shred Show animated guitar tutorial site featuring Mr. Fastfinger, recently issued the following update:

"At Mad Guitar Records they are definelty on right track, introducing and showcasing new and rising melodic guitar soloists. We are humble and happy to let you know that Mr. Fastfinger's track 'Epic' was chosen to be featured on this compilation.

With all the technically astounding guitar playing around these days, it’s easy to forget about the songs. Melodic Soloists is a showcase of highly skilled modern guitarists delivering emotive, melodic and groovy guitar driven rock music that’s sure to get your foot tapping. This compilation features both recent releases as well as unreleased tracks. All featured guitarists are professional recording artists, so be sure to check them out!

Mad Guitar Records compilation Melodic Soloists is now out. It's currently available from Guitar Euro Shop here."

Mr. Fastfinger's new album, The Way Of The Exploding Guitar, is now available for purchase via Guitar Nine Records and at the official FREAK KITCHEN online store. Audio samples are available on the Guitar Nine Records page.

The Way Of The Exploding Guitar, is out now. It features Jordan Rudess (DREAM THEATER), Mattias IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen), Christopher Godin, Niko Tsonev and Ran Ran du Ran.

According to a press release, the 50-minute album consist of 12 new compostions. Strong melodies and rhythms, energy, joy, feelings and emotions. It is a rock album, but you can hear influences from many styles. From hairy '80's rock to epic soundtracks. From metal to ethnic tones. The two encore tracks are new re-recorded versions of classic Guitarshredshow.com tracks: 'Exploding solo' and 'Tapping Boogie'.

Tracklisting: 'Enter', 'Go Flash Go', 'Wax On – Wax Off', 'Goldfish', 'The Ninjas I', 'Humble Moves', 'Big Trummors', 'Zing Zing', 'Creatures of the Midnight', 'The Ninjas II', 'Once There was a Tree', 'Epic'. Encore: 'Exploding Solo', 'Tapping Boogie'.

For more info and audio samples visit www.mrfastfinger.net.