I recently posted a poll asking you guys if you’d rather see a POV video on Avenged Sevenfold’s Bat Country or Slipknot’s The Heretic Anthem. And after nearly a week – and almost 500 votes – the results came out… Continue Reading
As a guitarist, you know the struggle of finding accurate and reliable guitar tabs for your favourite songs. Inaccurate tabs can lead to frustration and hinder your progress. This is where a professional guitar tab transcription service can come into… Continue Reading
By now I’m sure you’re pulling your hair out trying to figure out every single one of the 20 riffs from this video… But fear not, for I will now provide you with the answers. How many did you get… Continue Reading
Synyster Gates has written so many of metal’s greatest guitar solos, so it’s hard to pick just one standout from Avenged Sevenfold’s entire discography. That said, this one solo has always been a standout to me. It’s much less virtuosic… Continue Reading
When you think Slipknot, it’s the riffs of Duality, Psychosocial, Before I Forget and Wait and Bleed that come to mind, right? While justified – these are some of the most timeless metal riffs ever conceived – there are so… Continue Reading
When it comes to finding the perfect set of electric guitar strings, there are loads of factors to consider, including string gauge, tone, durability, and more. A great set of electric guitar strings can make a big difference in the… Continue Reading
If you’re new to the guitar, it can be daunting figuring out where to start, or which learning route you should take. The trouble with most teaching methods available online today is that you see your instructor in what’s essentially… Continue Reading
Slipknot’s Psychosocial arrived with All Hope is Gone in 2008, and it’s had guitarists the world over trying to jam along ever since. For those still looking to learn it, I’ve just created a new POV guitar lesson video –… Continue Reading
At last, Avenged Sevenfold have just dropped Nobody, the first single from their highly anticipated new album, Life Is But A Dream. The new record arrives June 2 via Capitol – the same label which released the Huntington Beach outfit’s… Continue Reading
Hello friends – tabs for this little jam you may have seen on my YouTube, Insta and TikTok can be found below! Bonus points for sending me a vid of yourselves trying it out. Have fun! 🤙
With all the furore surrounding ChatGPT these days, I thought I’d take it for a spin and ask it to tell me Slipknot’s best guitar song. While the results weren’t exactly as impressive as many ChatGPT proponents might let on,… Continue Reading
To kick off 2023, I set myself the goal of learning one of all-time favourite songs, and one I’ve always wanted to be able to play through: The Stage by Avenged Sevenfold. After several late nights getting to grips with… Continue Reading
Drop D is one of the most basic alternate tunings. It’s essential for playing a lot of rock and metal music, and fortunately, it’s super simple to tune to. Even better, once you grasp the concept of drop D, you’ll… Continue Reading
Here’s what I’ve got on my playlist this week. No further explanation required. Enjoy… The 1975 – Oh Caroline The 1975 dropped their new album Being Funny In A Foreign Language this week, and Oh Caroline‘s easily one of its… Continue Reading
Here’s what I’ve been listening to this week – a lil’ bit of metal, a little pop punk, even a song or two without guitar in, but hopefully there’s something here you can add to your playlist! MILES – Never… Continue Reading
Parkway Drive have dropped Glitch, their first new single in more than four years. True to form, and like the band’s previous album Reverence, it’s packed with killer guitar riffs, a super catchy chorus and a pit-spinning breakdown. So I’ve… Continue Reading
Admit it. The minute you heard there was a band featuring the sons of Corey Taylor and Shawn “Clown” Crahan, you were drawing Slipknot comparisons before you’d even listened to their music. It’s only natural: Slipknot are one of the… Continue Reading