For those of you who don't know what it is I'll do a quick run down. Guitarmaggeddon is sponsored by Guitar Center, VH1, Fender, etc. It was started last year in the search of the best amateur guitarist. Various prizes are given away for the winners and if you win the nationals you recieve more than just some guitars and amps... you getta be on TV! Maybe it's just me that thinks this is a great opportunity for guitarists' to "show their stuff". But the contest starts in April and at the Guitar Center where I live not a whole lot of people have signed up. So if you're not in a signed band you're eligable to participate. And just to warn all those who live in southern Cali... don't shred for 5 minutes straight! I went and saw regionals last year and everyone got docked points on originality when they did it. Also, Paul Gilbert and Steve Vai were the judges so I'm sure they don't get too impressed when they see people shredding.