Mick Thomson recording for Slipknot's "All Hope is Gone"

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  • Опубліковано 24 лют 2011
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    Rivera films Mick Thomson laying down guitar tracks for Slipknot's "All Hope is Gone" record while using his signature Rivera KR7 amp and the Knucklehead Tre. Location; Des Moines, Iowa. Learn morewww.rivera.com/product/heads/k...

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  • @kylebeyers3941
    @kylebeyers3941 2 роки тому +4141

    Producer:"hey mick..... I forgot to press record"
    Mick :"I was just warming up"

    • @Jawa_Fe
      @Jawa_Fe 2 роки тому +16

      Haha

    • @1dayumay548
      @1dayumay548 2 роки тому +20

      Elite

    • @WHYFISHTAKEN
      @WHYFISHTAKEN 2 роки тому +15

      If I was Mick I'd be smashing my guitar HAHAHAHA

    • @jonwesley6455
      @jonwesley6455 2 роки тому +8

      Bro this comment is freaking gold 🪙

    • @4.9turbo13
      @4.9turbo13 2 роки тому +38

      No joke, its insane how Mick does warm ups. Once found a tab of his warming up. Dude i cant even play it within the next 5 years lol

  • @enigma1247
    @enigma1247 3 роки тому +7438

    Mick doesnt get enough credit in the guitar world. Hes a fucking beast

    • @bmw_m4255
      @bmw_m4255 2 роки тому +81

      I never knew. You just think they play Korn style crap

    • @0kewl
      @0kewl 2 роки тому +204

      @Enno I slightly agree with you, but he's very clean, and his writing is way better than the average player. I'd say above average guitarist over all. He's not Yngwie Malsteen or Steve Vai, but you don't need to be them to write killer riffs.

    • @tigersinyourlungs
      @tigersinyourlungs 2 роки тому +213

      Hell yeah. I remember seeing a bunch of people hating on Slipknot cause they are 'basic riffs'... Fucking kidding me!? People = shit

    • @Gabriel-ew2uv
      @Gabriel-ew2uv 2 роки тому +27

      @Enno i agree
      nothing that special about him.
      I prefer Jim, his melodies are more memorable and adds feeling to the heaviness

    • @zachrandolph4210
      @zachrandolph4210 2 роки тому +38

      @@tigersinyourlungs btw people=shit one of the best riffs for me 💪 20 years past, and I still cant stop listening this song

  • @MemoROFL
    @MemoROFL Рік тому +1680

    Anyone who's tried to track guitars can appreciate how insane this is

  • @Phearsum
    @Phearsum Рік тому +1021

    All Hope Is Gone had some of the most technical and insane riffs Slipknot has ever done. To this day. Mick is an underrated master of his craft. His movements are almost robotic. You can tell this man has spent countless years honing his ability.

    • @MikaelLV
      @MikaelLV Рік тому +57

      Guitar-wise it's one of their best records. Not just the riffing, but the addition of solos and more complex arrangements on the slower songs too.

    • @davidrockey7190
      @davidrockey7190 Рік тому +3

      Yes.

    • @stevenbrannox
      @stevenbrannox 4 місяці тому +3

      I was the 666 upvote ;)

    • @h3ndo13
      @h3ndo13 Місяць тому +7

      Him and Jim are probably the best guitar players to ever live besides I guess Van Halen. And you have to attribute their skill to actually exploring other genres as children. Metal bands nowadays only listen to other metal bands

    • @tiredextremely
      @tiredextremely Місяць тому +1

      This album was when I had given up on Slipknot. I only heard Psychosocial and didnt really like it. But maybe Ill go back and check out the rest of the album, this video was pretty sick

  • @praz67
    @praz67 4 роки тому +7994

    "Mick enter recording room"
    Guitar : Noo..please sir i have family..

  • @adamandres23
    @adamandres23 5 років тому +12068

    The guitar was afraid to do a mistake...

  • @SirBilliam96
    @SirBilliam96 2 роки тому +964

    Me buying Mick's signature guitar: "I'm gonna sound just like him!"
    Narrator: "He did not sound just like him"

    • @nathanwilson2626
      @nathanwilson2626 2 роки тому +65

      In Morgan Freeman's voice

    • @HerkulesRS
      @HerkulesRS 2 роки тому +16

      @@nathanwilson2626 i was gonna comment this. Like the line from shawshank: "i wish the sisters let him be, but prison aint no fairytale world" :D

    • @metalfan7270
      @metalfan7270 Рік тому +6

      Comes way more from the amp than the guitar

    • @Ibaneddie76
      @Ibaneddie76 Рік тому +1

      Don't feel bad big homy nobody does!

    • @jackceltic4947
      @jackceltic4947 Рік тому +3

      I read this in Ron Howard’s voice lol

  • @Choji11
    @Choji11 8 місяців тому +99

    Mick is such a riff machine. Such consistent and strong attack.

  • @dgodfather69
    @dgodfather69 5 років тому +6724

    "Awesome mick....now can you play that again?....i forgot to press record."

    • @noshamerecord.3811
      @noshamerecord.3811 5 років тому +33

      Lmao XD

    • @abishbashboshh
      @abishbashboshh 5 років тому +11

      LOL

    • @FOxXyYgRaMpA
      @FOxXyYgRaMpA 5 років тому +248

      That’s how you get fired

    • @yeti4269
      @yeti4269 5 років тому +201

      FOxXyYgRaMpA that's how you get your head split in two by Mick's guitar

    • @thethingthatshouldnotbe3035
      @thethingthatshouldnotbe3035 4 роки тому +250

      I think hed just say fuck you really loud and then proceed to playing it again like it was nothing xD

  • @damascusraven
    @damascusraven 3 роки тому +6289

    Keep in mind, he normally plays this while wearing a mask and a hot, sweaty jumpsuit.

    • @Pengulin
      @Pengulin 3 роки тому +350

      I've tried playing with a thick hoodie and a mask and man its hard. You hardly see what you're doing and you feel like you're going to faint

    • @monk3__829
      @monk3__829 3 роки тому +327

      They don’t play it live , as much as I want them to they don’t

    • @seanh4058
      @seanh4058 3 роки тому +57

      @@monk3__829 dude are u stupid? I was on 6 slipknot concerts and they played everything live. You can hear it man. They don’t even Play in the Same Speed then studio version 😂😂😂😂

    • @lukasreznicek4670
      @lukasreznicek4670 3 роки тому +244

      @@seanh4058 I think he meant, that they don't play these really hard songs live. I also haven't seen them play Gematria live.

    • @westerling8436
      @westerling8436 3 роки тому +3

      @@monk3__829 are you dumb wtf

  • @BrianX1333
    @BrianX1333 Рік тому +316

    That fact that this dude plays that all while head banging is incredible.

    • @DmitryRozenov
      @DmitryRozenov Рік тому +5

      Не играет. Самые сложные в плане гитарных партий песни никогда вживую не исполнялись. А под те песни, которые исполняются каждый концерт, можно сколько угодно головой трясти.

    • @ReprobateMind
      @ReprobateMind Рік тому +39

      he's not headbanging he's keeping time with the backbeat. So he feels the rhythm he's supposed to play at. The fact he's feeling it at normal time and then sub dividing it like that is crazy tho. I try and play like that it's so sloppy and not in time he keeps it so tight so effortlessly. i need to practice more.

    • @AronBouwhuis
      @AronBouwhuis 11 місяців тому +4

      They never play these songs live lol.

  • @Doughboy14145
    @Doughboy14145 8 місяців тому +138

    His precision, timing, and confidence in his own ability is admirable. I don’t think I’ve ever taken the time to appreciate Micks playing before this video. This is what the art of Guitar looks like when you’ve genuinely put in the hours.

    • @These_go_to_eleven_1959
      @These_go_to_eleven_1959 7 місяців тому +5

      Agree 1000%!!!!🤘 I have been playing since 1981 and this guy is a master player.
      His tone is furious!

  • @metfan4l
    @metfan4l 5 років тому +13147

    Man, I'm sure the guitar needed a cigarette after that...

  • @saber7257
    @saber7257 4 роки тому +3680

    I paused it because he can rest a little bit

    • @guitarkid9623
      @guitarkid9623 4 роки тому +24

      Not needed

    • @doomrayer1714
      @doomrayer1714 4 роки тому +175

      You mean the guitar needed a rest

    • @saber7257
      @saber7257 3 роки тому +13

      @@doomrayer1714 😂

    • @aleksandrasophia7785
      @aleksandrasophia7785 3 роки тому +18

      What a good person

    • @tahlrath4820
      @tahlrath4820 3 роки тому +4

      @@roundNroundRarities I'm sorry, but who asked for your opinion? Ah, that's right - no one.

  • @medapeplum6810
    @medapeplum6810 Рік тому +433

    I'm a beginner guitar player .This video is so damn inspirational that keeps me playing.

    • @These_go_to_eleven_1959
      @These_go_to_eleven_1959 Рік тому +15

      When i was first starting on guitar there were no players doing rhythms like this yet. The only guy that had this type of darker more evil tone was tony iommi
      of Sabbath. Randy Rhoads tone was not as heavy as this even though he is my favorite Metal player. Mick is killing it here! 🤘

    • @jaimeandnicolecentrella3261
      @jaimeandnicolecentrella3261 Рік тому +13

      Keep jammin! You'll be rippin before you know it!!

    • @mr.b3132
      @mr.b3132 4 місяці тому

      You'll never be that good....Just quit now

    • @RollerCoasterLineProductions
      @RollerCoasterLineProductions 4 місяці тому +1

      Practice practice practice!

    • @bassinidiot168
      @bassinidiot168 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@@RollerCoasterLineProductionsthis video inspired me to pick a guitar up haha now its been a year and i can play vendetta pretty well, amazing what practice does

  • @KevinSmile
    @KevinSmile Рік тому +233

    You can listen to a song a thousand times but watching the musician actually play it live will always be a unique experience.

  • @ByGraceThroughFaith777
    @ByGraceThroughFaith777 4 роки тому +3548

    I watch this every day to remind me how much I suck

    • @timbreakradio
      @timbreakradio 4 роки тому +82

      You just ain't practicing hard enough

    • @midget_spinner8449
      @midget_spinner8449 3 роки тому

      Lolll

    • @henri4730
      @henri4730 3 роки тому +13

      @Darkmvz1 That's so true, even if you play other songs or riffs you are still improving as a player

    • @Zink971
      @Zink971 3 роки тому +19

      Well this isn't too hard of a song to play honestly, it's more of a memory test than anything else

    • @ronkiflitz590
      @ronkiflitz590 3 роки тому +3

      Well, you still suck?

  • @cgrind3000
    @cgrind3000 5 років тому +4027

    I didn't realize how on point his playing is until I watched this. Sick

  • @StuartBridson
    @StuartBridson 9 місяців тому +44

    The man's technique is just flawless, as solid as it gets.

  • @RyukUnchouJordison1
    @RyukUnchouJordison1 2 роки тому +591

    this is the closest we will ever get of a live gematria performance

  • @blackpanther67
    @blackpanther67 3 роки тому +3013

    I once played this EXACT same riff EXACTLY the way Mick did in the video....& then I woke up...

    • @SpencerFoust
      @SpencerFoust 2 роки тому +49

      I once played this exact riff with my own technique. Then made a sandwich.

    • @russelljr4026
      @russelljr4026 2 роки тому +3

      😂

    • @Rodeoxy
      @Rodeoxy 2 роки тому +6

      Lmao

    • @MT-BB-
      @MT-BB- 2 роки тому +9

      I played it but something sounded off... ......oh yeah, Mick is a beast and I just learned drop d or drop c# rather!🤣 By God I'm trying!

    • @SpencerFoust
      @SpencerFoust 2 роки тому +11

      @@MT-BB- Drop C? Happy tuning. Drop B? Dark as fuck. Slipknot tuning.

  • @TheDemonKid1
    @TheDemonKid1 9 років тому +765

    his fucking speed makes me wanna sit in a corner and cry...

    • @mayonice3577
      @mayonice3577 9 років тому +39

      Me too, I'll bring cookies..

    • @woody1445
      @woody1445 9 років тому +17

      Down picking too! I get tired after 30 seconds

    • @TheDemonKid1
      @TheDemonKid1 9 років тому +5

      that escalated quickly...

    • @mayonice3577
      @mayonice3577 9 років тому +2

      Cookies first.

    • @TheDemonKid1
      @TheDemonKid1 9 років тому +5

      Ok if only if you bring cookies first.

  • @maggot9993
    @maggot9993 Рік тому +482

    It's rare for an entire album to be this badass from beginning to end.
    All Hope is Gone: 9/10

    • @yiandroayala
      @yiandroayala Рік тому +55

      It's sad that a lot of ppl think it sucks or is the weakest of their material. Slipknot never had any weak material imo. Well, besides some songs on the new record.

    • @S1L3NTBUTCH3R
      @S1L3NTBUTCH3R Рік тому +33

      @@yiandroayala looking back at all hope is gone, I realized it’s really their most complex album as well as one of the most enjoyable along with the gray chapter, they both got great guitar work (especially all hope is gone), great drumming, great vocals and overall good song structure.

    • @yiandroayala
      @yiandroayala Рік тому +7

      @@S1L3NTBUTCH3R i wholeheartedly agree. Although it took me quite some time to actually get into the Gray Chapter but now it's one of my most listened-to album of theirs

    • @S1L3NTBUTCH3R
      @S1L3NTBUTCH3R Рік тому +6

      @@yiandroayala we’re on the same boat. I actually don’t like s/t and Iowa that much but vol.3,ahig and .5 the gray chapter are my favorites.

    • @mengaoatemorrer7741
      @mengaoatemorrer7741 Рік тому +1

      Very true

  • @skyline2601
    @skyline2601 10 місяців тому +78

    I'm not a Slipknot fan but holy shit is that some amazing playing.

  • @Guitardemonsj
    @Guitardemonsj 7 років тому +3569

    Mick and Jim are under rated, both are great musicians.

    • @thiefoftime101
      @thiefoftime101 7 років тому +57

      i literally scrolled down to see if anyone else had posted this lol

    • @bluebetta39
      @bluebetta39 7 років тому +103

      There are no doubts they are great guitarists. blinded-minded haters should watch themselves first.

    • @dantokes373
      @dantokes373 7 років тому +48

      I think its that majoruty of their stuff is easy to play.... Diluded, custer, etc but songs like gematria, heretic anthem, and so on are eye openers when you hpw its done. I wont lie I love Jim and Mick but some guitarist are just more technical and as a guitarist I must say it looks good to see fingers all over that fretboard... I listen to slow as shit like whitechapel so there are slower and easier shit out there.... but i think its shit like this that could have people not like them... the metal elitists are pricks I wont lie... regardless bad ass guitarists.

    • @dantokes373
      @dantokes373 7 років тому +6

      fuck typos my bad

    • @Hasahn.
      @Hasahn. 7 років тому +38

      Yes and Im gonna bring in Slash because he is unbelievably over rated

  • @bakedbeings
    @bakedbeings 5 років тому +2744

    Being in Slipknot must feel like taking an exam every performance.

    • @reckapple5641
      @reckapple5641 4 роки тому +110

      As IF they'll ever play Gematria live
      Which is sad :'c

    • @coffinfeeder7732
      @coffinfeeder7732 4 роки тому +188

      Having technically demanding songs is always a pain in the ass to record, especially if you’re quadtracking. You gotta lay down 4 rhythm tracks that have to sound identical with minor differences in placement of fingers on the fretboard and strike-zone on the strings. Now imagine doing that for 11 songs that are about the same level of difficulty to track.

    • @jacobsmith1877
      @jacobsmith1877 4 роки тому +27

      Joe Jane do they quad track? I thought they just doubled rhythms. I engineer/mix/master and produce bands and I've never seen a benefit to quad tracking. I'll have to give it another shot on my next session and see if it is worth it

    • @eternum7056
      @eternum7056 4 роки тому +85

      Not all their riffs are complicated most is simple. If we talking about exam every performance check out Dream Theater and Megadeth

    • @whokilledzekeiddon
      @whokilledzekeiddon 4 роки тому +7

      @@jacobsmith1877 Not sure about quad tracking, but I'm aware that there are some places where they have 3 concurrent guitar tracks and they sample the third track while playing live. Not a sound guy though, and may not even be relevant to what you guys are talking about.

  • @skullyairsoft80
    @skullyairsoft80 Рік тому +76

    Love that you can hear the acoustic sound of the electric guitar over the playback of the track as he records, one way to tell how cleanly and expertly he's playing.

  • @justsean6199
    @justsean6199 Рік тому +44

    Hearing the strings…. Love it

  • @ombria188
    @ombria188 4 роки тому +633

    If you listen carefully, you can hear the strings crying

    • @juanjoyaborja.3054
      @juanjoyaborja.3054 2 роки тому +46

      The strings are afraid of making a mistake, Mick isn’t.

    • @mcshreddy
      @mcshreddy 2 роки тому +14

      That's actually the pick melting.

    • @Metalisthebest100
      @Metalisthebest100 2 роки тому +5

      @@nicolausteslaus what do you even listen to

    • @Metalisthebest100
      @Metalisthebest100 2 роки тому +4

      @@nicolausteslaus I did because I at least want to give you a chance to tell me what YOU think is good music. Cuz it’s probably shit. Just saying

    • @Metalisthebest100
      @Metalisthebest100 2 роки тому

      @@nicolausteslaus you obviously don’t know good music

  • @Johngottisentme
    @Johngottisentme 3 роки тому +1434

    Makes you realize the hours of practice and isolation is needed
    God bless these dudes.

  • @ImaGuyWholikeSlipknot
    @ImaGuyWholikeSlipknot Рік тому +59

    Fun fact: Mick has never played a guitar in his life, but his guitar is just too afraid to mess up

    • @kaydenday6702
      @kaydenday6702 10 місяців тому +8

      He’s also blind but walls are too afraid to run into him

    • @RedBeard1620
      @RedBeard1620 9 місяців тому +4

      He's never had a single lesson, yet he plays every song perfectly. And every guitar brands itself with the eponymous Seven, the same that Mick has tattooed on him. Yet nobody tattooed it on him, it magically appeared at the same time as the guitar Seven did.

    • @wafflemanofficial3130
      @wafflemanofficial3130 8 місяців тому +1

      Geez this could be the next Chuck Norris humour

  • @LEftbehind5
    @LEftbehind5 2 роки тому +157

    Being the death metal enthusiast that he is it really shines through in this track. Mick is a phenomenal player!

    • @btz-mxjiin8834
      @btz-mxjiin8834 Рік тому +2

      Alternative metal and nu-metal*

    • @ceazy633
      @ceazy633 11 місяців тому +5

      ​@@btz-mxjiin8834 no like he's a fan of death metal

    • @johntiter2825
      @johntiter2825 11 місяців тому +3

      @@btz-mxjiin8834 Mick Thompson is definitely a death metal guy

    • @karimpardayev
      @karimpardayev 10 місяців тому

      Tsjuser - Mouth Of Madness

    • @felipegiraldo8100
      @felipegiraldo8100 8 місяців тому +2

      ​@@johntiter2825yeah, and such a waste of talent playing in a band like Slipknot, Mick could have been a good Death Metal Guitarist in some Great band like Cannibal Corpse or similar

  • @LoicPatryTurcotte
    @LoicPatryTurcotte 5 років тому +3552

    When you hear the actual strings more than the speakers
    You know that darling is having the ride of her life

    • @radeononi758
      @radeononi758 4 роки тому +102

      Makes me feel better about my guitar set up lol,

    • @erenbecomesdovecrying6016
      @erenbecomesdovecrying6016 4 роки тому +62

      You do know that #1 the cab is in a completely different room and #2 studio monitors are aimed a specific direction based on who needs to be listening to them? When the camera man moves behind him you stop hearing the strings because the monitors are pointed directly at him.

    • @TheFukkface
      @TheFukkface 4 роки тому +17

      Attack +100

    • @ChefBrownSauce
      @ChefBrownSauce 4 роки тому +46

      Art and you do know this guy was probably just making a playful joke right?

    • @noapologies619
      @noapologies619 4 роки тому +2

      when you hear the strings more than the speakers what ????

  • @AndyY499
    @AndyY499 9 років тому +1601

    His accuracy is astonishing!

    • @lordPix3lUK
      @lordPix3lUK 7 років тому +5

      FifaScythi Steve via taught mick

    • @MatthewJury
      @MatthewJury 6 років тому +11

      haha bullshit

    • @zachansen9053
      @zachansen9053 6 років тому +47

      how is is bullshit? he literally hit every single note & chord with precision? You're just one of those "always a hater" type.

    • @MatthewJury
      @MatthewJury 6 років тому +84

      Zac Hansen I’m saying bullshit to the guy who said Steve vai taught mick.

    • @kedu182
      @kedu182 6 років тому +3

      CineManiacs ok

  • @metalmac2347
    @metalmac2347 2 роки тому +154

    I knew that Gematria had a ton of down picking in it just listening and learning it years ago, but JESUS it really puts how crazy it is in perspective watching him record it

    • @JMPK23
      @JMPK23 Рік тому +1

      Wish they'd play it live :/

    • @pikachuthuglyfe5081
      @pikachuthuglyfe5081 Рік тому +10

      @@JMPK23 mick said that they never play it live as it’s a “finger destroyer” I believe is what he said about it

    • @JMPK23
      @JMPK23 Рік тому

      @@pikachuthuglyfe5081 idk, that's sounds bad on them

  • @freddyrock
    @freddyrock 11 місяців тому +27

    I keep coming back to this video because of the pure awesomeness displayed. What a riff machine he is.

  • @casey36
    @casey36 8 років тому +3597

    Mick needs his own signature line of shampoo

    • @maestro6492
      @maestro6492 8 років тому +8

      😂

    • @TheJayBee1990
      @TheJayBee1990 8 років тому +147

      +casey lewis Jim probably has it.... he has a signature model for everything... sometimes when I watch videos of him I get the feeling he has a signature guitar for each song... "oh yeah that one over there is my eyeless signature model with eyeless signature humbucker pick ups and the eyeless signature strings. Oh and my (sic) signature amp plus mutli fx (sic) signature pedal board" that dude is crazy

    • @casey36
      @casey36 8 років тому +30

      lmao that would be hilarious

    • @MrJeezus
      @MrJeezus 7 років тому +60

      He's a beautiful man and monster musician.

    • @montelavey1425
      @montelavey1425 7 років тому +21

      casey lewis I'd buy the shit out of that

  • @twistedtiki4670
    @twistedtiki4670 4 роки тому +2392

    Random Dick: Why isn't Slipknot more technical with their music?
    Mick Thompson: Hold my beer.

    • @giovannileon5949
      @giovannileon5949 4 роки тому +73

      Coconut water

    • @thedudethatplaysguitar9882
      @thedudethatplaysguitar9882 4 роки тому +22

      @@giovannileon5949 lmfao you absolute godsend

    • @denovalxve6404
      @denovalxve6404 4 роки тому +18

      @@giovannileon5949 only advanced fans got that

    • @termotanque4911
      @termotanque4911 4 роки тому +6

      @@denovalxve6404 please explain the coconut water meme

    • @denovalxve6404
      @denovalxve6404 4 роки тому +4

      @@termotanque4911 is nun u if u follow his wife on insta she has a big following and is a metal fan you'll find a meme about it

  • @oo0O08
    @oo0O08 2 роки тому +14

    Man there are certain fragments of this I could probably play on their own but to just blast through all these sections of the guitar neck and stay in time so consistently is nuts to me.

  • @Ridehighfxdb
    @Ridehighfxdb 7 місяців тому +8

    Slipknots musicians are freaks of nature. Pure talent

  • @bobbybrown5196
    @bobbybrown5196 5 років тому +825

    As a long time guitarist I can say Mick is extremely underrated

    • @kurtgobang9488
      @kurtgobang9488 4 роки тому +7

      Indeed

    • @JoshPerrymanMedia
      @JoshPerrymanMedia 4 роки тому +58

      Prob because he keeps to himself to much. When hes not with slipknot he keeps a very low profile unlike jim who had stone sour plus all his solo stuff he does with fender

    • @KeaHM
      @KeaHM 4 роки тому +11

      How? He's the guitarist of one of the biggest bands right now, how's that underrated?

    • @MRIDULSHARMA-pv1os
      @MRIDULSHARMA-pv1os 4 роки тому

      Than u don’t know metal

    • @kamiladnan50
      @kamiladnan50 4 роки тому

      @@JoshPerrymanMedia thats called loyalty

  • @jean-louishamid5285
    @jean-louishamid5285 4 роки тому +1997

    I never liked their music too much, but this man seems to execute his riffs like a life or death matter.
    He's almost always the one starting the riffs live, and he always executes them perfectly.
    Not to mention, his stage presence is exceptional. The size, the mask choice, the violent static headbanging, he surely of utterly importance to the band.

    • @TritnewNG
      @TritnewNG 4 роки тому +206

      You don't have to be a fan to appreciate or respect a guitarist's craftman's ship.

    • @tjk21504
      @tjk21504 4 роки тому +126

      His crouched down, headbanging pose is as iconic as his mask. If I saw him at the grocery without his mask, i'd never know it was him. But if he starting doing his signature move, I'd know it was him. And probably do it with him lmao

    • @drummermonke
      @drummermonke 4 роки тому +51

      @@tjk21504 lmao because he would randomly start headbanging out of nowhere in a store 🤣

    • @tjk21504
      @tjk21504 4 роки тому +12

      Ya never know man 🤣

    • @zachkanar6379
      @zachkanar6379 4 роки тому +7

      You mean execute.

  • @cheddarmccheese5855
    @cheddarmccheese5855 Рік тому +20

    Can hear how hard he's slamming on them strings. He's playing with passion 👌

  • @turdferguson353
    @turdferguson353 2 роки тому +488

    He looks like Vinny and Dimbags long lost brother

  • @rafaellago172
    @rafaellago172 6 років тому +2718

    You don't have to be a Slipknot fan to acknowledge a riff master when you see it.

    • @dyerseve45
      @dyerseve45 5 років тому +32

      That was a riff? You honestly think you'll remember this song in 5-10 years. I'm guessing you won't. Funny thing is there's people in this comment section comparing this carny act to hetfield. That is fucking laughable.

    • @tmorelli1982
      @tmorelli1982 5 років тому +35

      @@dyerseve45 right?? Dude has been playing the same drop D power chords for 20 years.

    • @bubbajax_9994
      @bubbajax_9994 5 років тому +184

      @@dyerseve45 A+ for your comment being extra retarded.

    • @tmorelli1982
      @tmorelli1982 5 років тому +12

      @Beeblebrox One that was my point as well. As in what riffs? Slipknot isn't known for their guitar work. Thomson is an extremely average guitarist (Root is pretty rad though, and is the one that really adds any nuances).

    • @Jefftarnish
      @Jefftarnish 5 років тому +128

      @@dyerseve45 eliteist alert!

  • @Tuvok_Shakur
    @Tuvok_Shakur Рік тому +23

    this dude made me want to be a guitar player in the early 2000's, my first electric guitar was a warlock lol

  • @superdave7241
    @superdave7241 10 місяців тому +15

    Huge riffs from a guitar monster. His playing is so on point.

  • @Divine_Serpent_Geh
    @Divine_Serpent_Geh 4 роки тому +468

    Watching Mick record “Gematria” and “Vendetta”, two songs which they have never played live, is incredibly satisfying.

    • @keatonmyers8413
      @keatonmyers8413 4 роки тому +42

      The Man gematria is honestly underrated

    • @LocalAutist
      @LocalAutist 4 роки тому

      @@keatonmyers8413 I kinda like it

    • @Divine_Serpent_Geh
      @Divine_Serpent_Geh 4 роки тому +33

      Vendetta sounds like it would be an all out fucking anthem if performed live. I could see it now, the entire crowd chanting along during the chorus.

    • @hotshot0476
      @hotshot0476 4 роки тому +13

      Yo gematria live would be best show ever. It would would be a shit show in best way possible.

    • @chenlankapulangames1990
      @chenlankapulangames1990 3 роки тому +14

      Mosh pits would be too intense

  • @Bones98
    @Bones98 4 роки тому +906

    You can hear how old school death metal has influenced his playstyle and writing. He once said Brutality is one of his most favorite bands.

    • @aaronwilbur9774
      @aaronwilbur9774 3 роки тому +14

      Hear some slayer style riffs as well

    • @whoa434
      @whoa434 2 роки тому +5

      With the groove of sabbath!

    • @mikezehype
      @mikezehype 2 роки тому +4

      I hear some Morbid Angel !!

    • @herosteve9244
      @herosteve9244 2 роки тому

      There’s a hint of megadeth in the beginning.

    • @Z10110
      @Z10110 2 роки тому +1

      Florida death metal

  • @AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL
    @AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL 2 роки тому +48

    Great tone even through the camera. Absolute domination of those riffs too. Just thinking about how hard tracking is and how this guy is nailing everything.

  • @jitr3350
    @jitr3350 Рік тому +11

    I don't know how many times I've seen this video but I'm still mesmerized by it every time.

  • @MrxxSelfxxDestruct
    @MrxxSelfxxDestruct 4 роки тому +1821

    Rivera: hey let's do a video with Mick new signature amp
    Slipknot fans 12 years later : OMG THIS IS THE ONLY LIVE SHOT OF GEMATRIA WE HAVE

    • @panjiedamarullah95
      @panjiedamarullah95 4 роки тому +87

      and vendetta

    • @katetjuhtina8656
      @katetjuhtina8656 3 роки тому +18

      MrxxSelfxxDestruct haha yes... unfortunately. I'd like to see it live...

    • @calistakathryn3643
      @calistakathryn3643 3 роки тому +41

      Kate Tjuhtina same... sucks they don’t play it live, I think it’s a really good song. One of my favorites

    • @88HEATHENWOLF
      @88HEATHENWOLF 3 роки тому +22

      Imagine caring this much about a band who stopped being Relevant when a founding member passed and they just went "fuck it Money"

    • @unoriginal_name7091
      @unoriginal_name7091 3 роки тому +4

      Any idea why they don't play it live? imo this, Gehenna, and Snuff are the only good AHIG songs.

  • @fahmiansyah
    @fahmiansyah 5 років тому +622

    Makes sense why Gematria never played live on stage

    • @logancabianca5432
      @logancabianca5432 4 роки тому +71

      It would be badass to see live. So would orphan

    • @boofatron
      @boofatron 4 роки тому +1

      Logan Cabianca agreed

    • @gustanoid
      @gustanoid 4 роки тому +11

      "Too much room for error" lol Necrophagist says hello to you

    • @TeamDrif-Tastik
      @TeamDrif-Tastik 4 роки тому +3

      Joey wouldn't be able to do it at the time that's for sure

    • @fredmachine
      @fredmachine 4 роки тому +5

      @@gustanoid I was just about to say that. So many bands out there that play such ridiculously complex music flawlessly. Necrophagist, Spawn of Possession, Meshuggah, First Fragment... No idea how they do that. Gematria reminds me of Cannibal Corpse' Frantic Disembowelment without the harder parts.

  • @jasonforpresident5678
    @jasonforpresident5678 4 місяці тому +7

    Songs for people who may not know:
    0:00 Gematria (The killing name)
    3:45 Vendetta

  • @CensoredNorsk
    @CensoredNorsk 2 роки тому +229

    All Hope Is Gone may not be the best Slipknot album, but is indeniably the most technical of them
    I mean.. look at this riffs

    • @anguishedcarpet
      @anguishedcarpet Рік тому +19

      Ahig is absolutely their best album lol

    • @aggelosmanolis5689
      @aggelosmanolis5689 Рік тому +9

      @@anguishedcarpet self titled, iowa, vol3>

    • @jeremyeyles735
      @jeremyeyles735 Рік тому +2

      @@aggelosmanolis5689 hell, even WANYK imo.

    • @aggelosmanolis5689
      @aggelosmanolis5689 Рік тому +2

      @@jeremyeyles735 yeah i think ahig is their worst work tbh tho it's not bad

    • @GiovanniDre
      @GiovanniDre Рік тому +6

      @@anguishedcarpet Iowa and Self Titled are the 2 best albums.

  • @rugoshath
    @rugoshath 2 роки тому +2019

    Both Slipknot guitarists are SUPER underrated

    • @der_embrio6796
      @der_embrio6796 2 роки тому +81

      no. mick only

    • @Bigolcheeser
      @Bigolcheeser 2 роки тому +38

      @@der_embrio6796 Jim Root too

    • @jeremyhilton6
      @jeremyhilton6 Рік тому +22

      No they aren't

    • @prof.vonspooky4562
      @prof.vonspooky4562 Рік тому +17

      Root was the only reason I listened to Stone Sour. I didn't think so, but once he left the band got blah.

    • @andreward8510
      @andreward8510 Рік тому +44

      @@prof.vonspooky4562 root has very poor technique, anyone with a good ear could proof my words

  • @kaypoling66
    @kaypoling66 Місяць тому +3

    Mick is a beast! 🤘🏼💋

  • @Crotes1990
    @Crotes1990 5 місяців тому +10

    Shoutout to the lower strings for staying in tune that well

  • @mattdamon1323
    @mattdamon1323 4 роки тому +476

    once you beat all of the other riffs this is the final boss you have to face

    • @Mudhoney1991
      @Mudhoney1991 4 роки тому +11

      Hell yeah it's like Mortal Combat meets Guitar Hero 🤣

    • @darkcashyz
      @darkcashyz 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

    • @kolicsmate7506
      @kolicsmate7506 3 роки тому +3

      Dude I wish but I’m even struggling with Critical Darling

  • @diabeticmonkey
    @diabeticmonkey 4 роки тому +235

    As a longtime guitarist, that right hand endurance is a dream. Mick’s got some serious power

    • @willyloops
      @willyloops 4 роки тому +3

      Right hand??? AJjajajja....Paco De Lucia had a right (and left) hand bro...and without amplification......c´mon....

    • @borisnk9434
      @borisnk9434 2 роки тому +3

      He did say he mastrubates a lot

    • @leongrinberg8758
      @leongrinberg8758 Рік тому +10

      @@willyloops it's totally different style man. That right hand picking is amazing

    • @Jawa_Fe
      @Jawa_Fe Рік тому +2

      For realll i dont get it

    • @mrscientific4956
      @mrscientific4956 Рік тому

      I mean he's a big advocate for beating off, some would say an expert in it, so that kind of explains it

  • @marcosavila8215
    @marcosavila8215 11 місяців тому +37

    once i picked up the guitar in a club and i played these exact riffs without missing a note...the crowd went crazy, was magical
    then i heard a ring and it was my alarm clock waking me up

  • @kennyd8747
    @kennyd8747 Рік тому +18

    Man I forgot how dope that ending riff from Vendetta is

  • @ktorgs5823
    @ktorgs5823 7 років тому +213

    You don't realize how fucking difficult Gematria is until you try to play it. I can only get up to the solo then fuck that lmao. Mick is a fucking beast

    • @sadberto7430
      @sadberto7430 7 років тому

      I don't find it that hard

    • @askmewhosjoe6682
      @askmewhosjoe6682 7 років тому

      +blood 99 coolio

    • @northlanedarko771
      @northlanedarko771 7 років тому +10

      +blood 99 yeah ok ,load a video of you playing it

    • @sadberto7430
      @sadberto7430 7 років тому +1

      Northlane darko Why the fuck should I do that? If you don't want to believe me, then, don't

    • @LINKINPARK11499
      @LINKINPARK11499 7 років тому

      got tabs for that part? 0:59 to 1:33? tried to learn that song by ear but i am stuck and apparently all tabs suck xD

  • @kenjikent
    @kenjikent 7 років тому +6070

    I hope the guitar was 18+.

    • @darklegendoriginalowner8470
      @darklegendoriginalowner8470 7 років тому +4

      kenjikent Lololol

    • @izanalatreon
      @izanalatreon 7 років тому +228

      is rape legal if she's +18 ? lul

    • @ax_el_alvarez
      @ax_el_alvarez 7 років тому +93

      Maybe because it got a pretty good fuck, and judging on those pinch harmonics, it was not raped. Hahahaha.

    • @lukee_v
      @lukee_v 7 років тому +194

      nope it's only seven

    • @inUR2teeth
      @inUR2teeth 7 років тому +23

      LukeV call him muhammed....

  • @FAMLYFURST
    @FAMLYFURST Рік тому +14

    By FAR the best member in Slipknot! NO CONTEST!!!!

  • @ChopSL
    @ChopSL 5 місяців тому +5

    Fucking incredible

  • @luucid5734
    @luucid5734 4 роки тому +2577

    Asian Parents: okay good, now play it backwards

    • @MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte
      @MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte 4 роки тому +2

      👍👍

    • @Sockmanof04
      @Sockmanof04 4 роки тому +56

      boof “Wait what? No! That’s not even po-“
      * whack *

    • @DJcyberslash
      @DJcyberslash 4 роки тому +25

      Also Chinese parents: Corona came from the U.S and Africans not Wuhan!

    • @taters6529
      @taters6529 4 роки тому +57

      @@DJcyberslash that's not funny, and uncalled for.

    • @hotshot0476
      @hotshot0476 4 роки тому +3

      @@taters6529 BOI

  • @Riveraprod
    @Riveraprod  9 років тому +1325

    Hi Friends, sorry but anyone who decides to talk Sh_t against Mick will be banned from our channel..
    Debates are fine but Uneducated, jealous, destructive and negative comments can be made on other channels. We have utmost respect for this professional, acccomplished, influential and successful musician, including all the others in Slipknot.

    • @Cpmnk
      @Cpmnk 9 років тому +50

      Rivera Amplification i know right, i don't see anything to hate i haven't seen rhythms as tight as that in my life

    • @jelsaipo
      @jelsaipo 8 років тому +47

      +Rivera Amplification I just don't understand how someone can literally look at him record the fucking songs and think this guy doesn't have technicality and mastery of his instrument down to a fucking science.

    • @alexz2702
      @alexz2702 8 років тому +28

      +Rivera Amplification SILENCE THE CRITICS BY FORCE!

    • @DrBrovahkiin
      @DrBrovahkiin 8 років тому +12

      +Casey Clawson You have no idea what freedom of speech actually is do you?

    • @alexz2702
      @alexz2702 8 років тому +2

      +DrBrovahkiin Do you think freedom of speech has nothing to do with criticizing guitar players on the internet?

  • @mattwhite399
    @mattwhite399 2 роки тому +30

    I have never been a Slipknot fan. Watching this video, I have no idea why not. These riffs are nasty! I’ll be listening to this record today!

    • @mattwhite399
      @mattwhite399 2 роки тому +4

      Follow-up: I know now why I don’t like Slipknot. The guitar tone sucks for this type of music and Corey Taylor is not my style.
      The guitar tone is too “squishy” for this style of music, for my tastes. It sounds like an Orange amp style distortion, and it needs to be a boosted Mesa Boogie dual rectifier type distortion - fast and tight.
      Corey Taylor’s vocal style makes me cringe. I don’t like how busy his verses are. Go figure, Corey Taylor has a lot he wants to say - lol.
      These are just taste things, though. Clearly Slipknot is a killer band full of talented people. I’m just going to return to not listening to them.

    • @narc440
      @narc440 Рік тому +4

      I respect your respectful opinion, but I love them lol

    • @AndruComedy
      @AndruComedy Рік тому

      Respect anybodies opinion, but my opinion is this is the worst slipknot album (the drummer recorded his tracks alone and every member had to follow along and record by themselves.) If that's the one you listened to, try a different album maybe 3 or 5 or the newer ones. Or don't, whatever. Cheers brother.

    • @mrmisfit635
      @mrmisfit635 Рік тому +3

      @@AndruComedy Joey also recorded his parts from memory, and without a metronome. This album breathes. Joey left his stamp. RIP JJ ✌🏼❤️

    • @gmoney1636
      @gmoney1636 Рік тому

      @@narc440 hey bro I have a question

  • @shreddyvanhalen9810
    @shreddyvanhalen9810 Рік тому +15

    Sometimes you forget how phenomenal slipknots riffs are!

  • @arsenalfanrichi
    @arsenalfanrichi 7 років тому +742

    Gematria is such an underrated riff

    • @okvltvss
      @okvltvss 7 років тому +102

      The whole album is very underrated

    • @bluebetta39
      @bluebetta39 7 років тому +31

      that riff always kicks my ass. just awesome.

    • @Shadow0fd3ath24
      @Shadow0fd3ath24 7 років тому +28

      +Daniel Williams not good...awesome.
      It's literally like they wrote drug like Iowa and cleaned it into a modern album and added a ballad and an experimental song for more fans to appreciate, and then people shit on the album like crazy. that album is by far one of the most underrated ones in the 2000s. it DESTROYS vol 3 in sales, production, riffs, vocals, and songwriting

    • @waldotorres8600
      @waldotorres8600 7 років тому +9

      All songs from AHIG except for Sulfur, snuff and Psychosocial are underrated

    • @christianverner4170
      @christianverner4170 5 років тому +1

      @@waldotorres8600 But...Sulfur is amazing.

  • @nmota12
    @nmota12 7 років тому +1298

    I met him today in Auckland, New Zealand....
    I asked him to take a photo with me and he kindly said yes, such a nice guy.

    • @Coolkidkarateman
      @Coolkidkarateman 7 років тому +14

      Tamon K link me to the photo pls lol

    • @MusicalPhoenix
      @MusicalPhoenix 7 років тому +17

      I wish I could have met them when they came to Australia on halloween

    • @matthewmcfadden7316
      @matthewmcfadden7316 7 років тому +2

      Wow lucky! I really wanted to see them in Auckland, (that's where I live too) maybe next time! :)

    • @poopybutt7947
      @poopybutt7947 6 років тому +2

      Tamon K lucky

    • @NeilDjents
      @NeilDjents 6 років тому +3

      I live in Auckland but I never got to see him sadddddd......

  • @JeremyMiller-sn6nh
    @JeremyMiller-sn6nh 4 місяці тому +2

    Mick Thomson is by far on of my favorite guitarists of all time 🤘💀🤘
    Maggot for life

  • @romainlavoie1526
    @romainlavoie1526 Рік тому +7

    Mick Thomson is a monster musician ! In the studio or LIVE ! The man is a beast !!! FANTASTIC !

  • @wyattisrite5153
    @wyattisrite5153 3 роки тому +2396

    Slipknot is one of those bands that is so fucking good but "real metal" fans sleep on because of the theatrics and their association with nu-metal. Mick and Jim are some of the best guitarists working today. Mick straight up one-takes this track like it's nothing.

    • @thechitownclown8972
      @thechitownclown8972 3 роки тому +94

      Don't get me wrong, I love seeing other bands live but the gimmicks and theatrics are what really pulled me in with Slipknot when I was younger and to this day is one of the main things I look for in new bands that come out over the years.

    • @thetruthhurts8594
      @thetruthhurts8594 3 роки тому +39

      They sleep on it because the front man is nowhere near as talented as the rest of the band 🤷

    • @blackcurse3011
      @blackcurse3011 3 роки тому +93

      @@thetruthhurts8594 so u saying that corey taylor is worst than craig jones for example that plays 4 notes every concert

    • @blacktytrix
      @blacktytrix 3 роки тому +114

      @@blackcurse3011 i get where you are coming from and what you mean but don't shit on my boy Craig lol

    • @snow15243
      @snow15243 2 роки тому +72

      @@blackcurse3011 hey, Craig actually does a fucking lot of stuff in the song.

  • @Necromechanicalistic
    @Necromechanicalistic 8 років тому +354

    Dude executes the pick attacks hard as hell. Never was a Slipknot fan, but I now understand why Mick Thomson is so well reknowned.

    • @christoph4024
      @christoph4024 5 років тому +11

      We need more people like you on this earth. Most people would be like "Slipknot is shit, mick Thomson is shit, it's bad" respect bro

    • @Alessiovectron
      @Alessiovectron 5 років тому +1

      @@christoph4024 what fucking you say ? Slipknot Is cool band shut up

    • @christoph4024
      @christoph4024 5 років тому +11

      @@Alessiovectron I don't think you understand what I mean. I love slipknot, but many people say that slipknot is shit and mick Thomson is shit, I love both! Mick is my second favorite guitar player

    • @Alessiovectron
      @Alessiovectron 5 років тому +1

      @@christoph4024 Now i understand you 🤘

  • @barcaforlife5648
    @barcaforlife5648 2 роки тому +49

    Can't imagine a world without Slipknot! The best band in the world

    • @SavitTheGoalie
      @SavitTheGoalie Рік тому +1

      I knew that since I was 7 years old back in 1999 back when they where the new kids on the block

    • @Josh-it6uy
      @Josh-it6uy Рік тому

      lmao

    • @rtomas47
      @rtomas47 Рік тому +1

      Dunno, they feel kinda overrated to me. But Mick Thomson is a beast.

  • @milehigh_prod
    @milehigh_prod 5 місяців тому +5

    First take
    “Oh let me play this perfectly”

  • @madfinnishgamer38
    @madfinnishgamer38 9 років тому +473

    And the haters say Slipknot can't play for shit...

    • @joeldergal5147
      @joeldergal5147 9 років тому +6

      He is amazing but what can't he play even one single time Psychosocial solo/Vermillion solo decently when it comes to live performances? All he does is using Wah with tones of pedal effects to the point that all you hear is noise.. And why is it that AHIG most technical songs are never played live? This Cold Black, Gematria, Butcher's Hook, Vendetta, All Hope is Gone.. Are they too difficult to play while headbanging or doing crazy shit live? I don't know, I love Slipknot but this are questions that I will never know the answers for, those songs kick much more asses than the ones of AHIG they always play.

    • @joeldergal5147
      @joeldergal5147 9 років тому

      Tons*

    • @Satanicduck11
      @Satanicduck11 9 років тому +11

      Joel Dergal I admit, he's not great at solos. But you can't deny he is excellent at almost everything else. I heard that AHIG was written in small groups, so apparently thats why they don't play certain songs live. Also they weren't as popular as some of there other songs.

    • @joeldergal5147
      @joeldergal5147 9 років тому +3

      What I meant is that his solos in studio sound great, but he can't reproduce them live, I don't know why, and there are plenty of songs in AHIG that have excellent guitars, I'd say most of them, but they only play Sulfur, Dead Memories and Psychosocial (sorry if I forgot any but I've only seen them playing those live) and it's a shame they don't include all the other amazing and much more complex songs live. I hope they won't do the same with the next album.

    • @tandex710
      @tandex710 9 років тому +1

      Joel Dergal That doesn't necessarily mean they can't play them but they need to put songs they feel would fit into their set. They have a specific standard for their sets so they're going to add songs they feel add to that. Gemetria is a great song but can they get the same level of energy on stage while still executing the song effectively? Probably but they also might feel that Sulfur and Psychosocial can do it better. I mean who knows at the end of the day, but if i had to guess....

  • @markhancockhecox
    @markhancockhecox 5 років тому +601

    His hands/fingers are truly dancing on the fret board; so much practice to be that effortlessly raw

    • @123satanic321
      @123satanic321 5 років тому +33

      @H A R this is definitely impressive riffing.

    • @123satanic321
      @123satanic321 5 років тому +18

      @H A R dude that first song he was playing was sick lol. He may not objectively be the best but as far as riffing goes hes pretty solid.

    • @CabMech
      @CabMech 5 років тому +80

      @H A R
      In about 5 years you're going to look back on this moment and realize you were being a huge douche

    • @atma86
      @atma86 5 років тому +27

      H A R no rhythmic structure huh

    • @ihavewaited90daystochangem51
      @ihavewaited90daystochangem51 4 роки тому +21

      @H A R
      yngwie is an overrated hack, shredder with no passion, feel, intensity. just flat out meh.

  • @Aric_EPU
    @Aric_EPU 2 роки тому +31

    I swear AHIG straight up had death metal influences throughout the album, especially in Gematria.

    • @-M_-
      @-M_- 2 роки тому +3

      For me all hope is gone (the song) is where death metal influences shines the most

    • @yoshi9538
      @yoshi9538 Рік тому

      ​@@-M_- Wherein Lies Continues comes to mind too

    • @-M_-
      @-M_- Рік тому

      @@yoshi9538 Yeah, but in wherein is more of slow and brutal death, in all hope is more thrash/technical

    • @big_joe_8478
      @big_joe_8478 Рік тому +2

      Doesn't all of slipknot have death metal influences?

    • @woodenhoe
      @woodenhoe Рік тому +1

      @@big_joe_8478 especially vermilion, very death metal

  • @jonathanribnick1420
    @jonathanribnick1420 Рік тому +1

    This albums will always have a soft spot in my metal heart. It came just a few months after I moved to Canada when previously listening to older slipknot back home. When I found out about All Hope is Gone I had the same feeling as I still do listening to the album. Great guitar work.

  • @awiamedia3654
    @awiamedia3654 5 років тому +1144

    I show this to anyone who says " you don't need talent to play metal"

    • @israelfranco1997
      @israelfranco1997 5 років тому +209

      Who the hell ever says that? Metal is one of the genres that requiere a lot of skill no matter the instrument

    • @sincorosie1417
      @sincorosie1417 5 років тому +79

      Nobody says that

    • @SkullThuggery
      @SkullThuggery 5 років тому +26

      No you don’t

    • @awiamedia3654
      @awiamedia3654 5 років тому +6

      @@SkullThuggery okay

    • @kurtbaechler9696
      @kurtbaechler9696 4 роки тому +47

      @@israelfranco1997 I have heard people who listen to pop, country, rap, or all of the above say that before. Apparently they think strumming the same 4 chords over and over again (country), having someone else play guitar for you without recognition (pop), or mumbling with computer made beats in the background means you're talented. I have heard people say metal doesn't take talent, they are just screaming, metal is depressing, or something along that line before many times.

  • @montelavey1425
    @montelavey1425 7 років тому +451

    As someome who started playing guitar 3 months ago, Mick is borderline intimidating when he plays guitar.. holy shit.

    • @scarecrow00
      @scarecrow00 5 років тому +34

      Seeing this a year later how's the guitar playing coming ?

    • @thorthunderlungs5171
      @thorthunderlungs5171 5 років тому +37

      Mick is a big dude and intimidating if he was scratching his ass.

    • @theworstguitarever1470
      @theworstguitarever1470 5 років тому +1

      Yes how is the Guitar playing? Hope you’re still playing

    • @stretchhfab7315
      @stretchhfab7315 5 років тому +21

      I’ve been playing for 30 years and dude intimidates me, he still teaches guitar in Iowa on occasion, would love to take a lesson from him

    • @nobrainsnoheadache2434
      @nobrainsnoheadache2434 5 років тому +1

      lol then meet scary Santa
      ua-cam.com/video/yjb0j9l1sz4/v-deo.html&start_radio=1&list=RDyjb0j9l1sz4

  • @asmongoldsmouth9839
    @asmongoldsmouth9839 Рік тому +4

    So phenomenal. Having spent tons of time laying tracks in the studio, I love seeing others. Especially insanely talented musicians that I never get to see 🤘

  • @sandeepchakraborthy2786
    @sandeepchakraborthy2786 7 місяців тому +1

    He is machine great riffs .Slip knot😊Love from India.

  • @jeffaxman799
    @jeffaxman799 5 років тому +518

    Now I can see why Zakk Wylde said he always knew Mick could shred.

    • @logancabianca5432
      @logancabianca5432 4 роки тому +4

      There was guitsr solos on the self titled but the person who did recording scratched them out

    • @phoenixteargaming
      @phoenixteargaming 4 роки тому +1

      @@logancabianca5432 that because the person who wrote Josh Brainard left the band during the recording process

    • @logancabianca5432
      @logancabianca5432 4 роки тому

      @@phoenixteargaming that's weird. They should've kept them tbh. Sevenfolda nightmare album has their old drummers work before the other drummer came in

    • @phoenixteargaming
      @phoenixteargaming 4 роки тому

      @@logancabianca5432 yeah but theres a couple reasons for that. 1. For a7x, it was best friend that died in an OD incident so the drums were kept as,close to the original as they could to pay tribute. 2. Its way easier to get rid of some guitar solos on a song than drums.

    • @barcelonaforever6172
      @barcelonaforever6172 3 роки тому

      You don't need friends when you have a Slipknot playlist

  • @noturavgasian
    @noturavgasian 4 роки тому +237

    The fact that he does this song in such a calm manner just makes it more badass and intimidating at the same time

    • @humanguy1643
      @humanguy1643 2 роки тому +4

      If he was headbanging like he does live, or moving at all, for that matter, it would be extremely difficult

    • @MetalMarauder
      @MetalMarauder 2 роки тому +1

      Playing calm makes it easier to do. If you’re tense you play sloppy.

    • @deyowww1431
      @deyowww1431 2 роки тому

      You gotta see the time when mick was playing snuff.
      He's just there standing very very still and staring at your soul

  • @Fenrirspike
    @Fenrirspike 2 роки тому +1

    I love coming back to this video! Makes me wanna play guitar!

  • @ChannelForty2
    @ChannelForty2 3 місяці тому +1

    Dude is killing it!!! I think he's underrated and deserves tons of respect! This is what a total professional at the top of his game looks like!

  • @DV-zv4ox
    @DV-zv4ox 4 роки тому +563

    Not a huge slipknot fan but this is objectively sick

    • @sangohankush9447
      @sangohankush9447 4 роки тому +64

      D S you might mean (sic)

    • @lucaferlisi2486
      @lucaferlisi2486 3 роки тому +47

      (mic) Thomson

    • @barcelonaforever6172
      @barcelonaforever6172 3 роки тому +9

      You don't need friends when you have a Slipknot playlist

    • @sambt123
      @sambt123 2 роки тому +1

      No one cares if you’re a fan of this amazing band or not, so stop fucking putting that shit before your sentances lmao

    • @boristimoshenko9451
      @boristimoshenko9451 2 роки тому +1

      sic

  • @bienvenidovelasco6834
    @bienvenidovelasco6834 4 роки тому +170

    He does that while headbanging during live performances, ubelievable energy & precision

    • @HellusRaizen
      @HellusRaizen 2 роки тому +9

      Nah,they haven't played this song live yet.I mean in their concert.

    • @otobustutkusu303
      @otobustutkusu303 2 роки тому +10

      @@HellusRaizen And they most likely never will. Too technical for a concert.

    • @pikachuthuglyfe5081
      @pikachuthuglyfe5081 Рік тому +1

      @@otobustutkusu303 which is a shame as I’m sure most if not all of us would love to hear this in concert

  • @TomDeLongeWasRight
    @TomDeLongeWasRight 5 місяців тому +2

    Mick and Joey complimented each other so well.

  • @aaroncelocia6223
    @aaroncelocia6223 6 місяців тому +4

    when your practicing before you press the record button .

  • @radamtv4779
    @radamtv4779 6 років тому +3443

    But can he play Smoke On The Water?

    • @nunyabizznazz611
      @nunyabizznazz611 5 років тому +45

      🤣😂🤣😂 Favorite comment so far!

    • @zer0f0x69
      @zer0f0x69 5 років тому +74

      probobly not, SOTW is too slow lol

    • @seanmayo206
      @seanmayo206 5 років тому +16

      Good one. All the guitarist can play smoke. Trust me

    • @seanmayo206
      @seanmayo206 5 років тому +2

      He picks. No finger

    • @soggydonut1462
      @soggydonut1462 5 років тому +13

      Obviously not

  • @rtyuik7
    @rtyuik7 4 роки тому +1562

    so much Downstroke...no wonder his forearms look as big as Corey's neck xD

    • @guitarkid9623
      @guitarkid9623 4 роки тому +80

      Also Metallica. James does nothing but downstroke

    • @rtyuik7
      @rtyuik7 4 роки тому +59

      well yeah, metallica is known for the chug, but its surprising to me, how much Mick uses em...like, 'Surfacing' also had tons of Downstroke, way back when...

    • @corbinhaynes7543
      @corbinhaynes7543 4 роки тому +27

      @@rtyuik7 Late reply but if you're into that, that one riff in the middle of Eeyore is all downstroke and holy shit it makes my arm hurt just listening to it. I think there's a vid of him playing it in his house or something

    • @rtyuik7
      @rtyuik7 4 роки тому +4

      @@corbinhaynes7543 the 'prepare you fucker' part? i think everything else in that song is tremolo picking lol...but definitely a heavy song; i love that bridge when they play it live, because they usually play at a slightly slower(/heavier) tempo...that with the downstroking, makes my neck instinctively jerk forward to headbang every time lol...

    • @Twisted_yer_mum
      @Twisted_yer_mum 4 роки тому +17

      Downstroking makes you feel more badass when your chugging 👌🏻

  • @legioncrossroads
    @legioncrossroads Рік тому +4

    Epic!

  • @PoopilussMcDoopiluss
    @PoopilussMcDoopiluss Місяць тому

    This is the band and guitarist that completely changed my perspective on metal. He will always be my greatest influence.

  • @MightBeSmart
    @MightBeSmart Рік тому +2

    From an era where Paul and Joey were still alive, and Corey still didnt think he was the only one who mattered in Slipknot. I will never forget the way they treated Joey, That was UNACCEPTABLE, and i lost so much for Slipknot on how they tackled Joey. Jay only got a quarter of the skills Joey had. Paul got lots of respect, songs and albums was dedicated to him
    Rest in peace, Nathan, you wonderful human being, you had your devils on your shoulders, but man you had a heart of gold, Just like Paul. Miss your laughter!
    Joey - LEGEND
    ❤❤❤❤

  • @kryten88
    @kryten88 7 років тому +113

    mick is such a fucking legend. this album is so technical its insane

    • @Ashermusic22
      @Ashermusic22 7 років тому +8

      I was trying to learn it but the hammer ons he does are so hard-it goes from like 9 8 9 on the a string super fast

    • @Nightpacer
      @Nightpacer 7 років тому +2

      Nicolas Thomas Dude that's a one fret hammer on/pull off

    • @tyler_bt3326
      @tyler_bt3326 7 років тому

      Nightpacer1 as far as I'm aware mick runs down the notes of the A string with hammer ons and pull offs, it's not what he's doing that's the problem, it's the speed and accuracy he does it with