Trent Hafdahl and Justin Lowe from After the Burial demo their eight-string riff-fest, "My Frailty," from In Dreams in this exclusive Guitar World video.
I saw these guys play one night. After their set, I jokingly heckled them that they couldn't shred all eight strings. I was sorely mistaken.These guys are amazing guitarists. A lot of people don't understand just how technical this stuff is. Listen to Pi (The Mercury God of Infinity) and tell me you could remember that picking pattern. And let alone the fact that they play flawlessly live, perfect unison. It's pretty impressive. Music isn't just notes, it's numbers too.
Hey Hank.. You know I’m just reminiscing on some Justin Lowe materials. But the reason I’m writing you is because I haven’t seen you on the usual channels I once used to see your witty comments on years ago. Just wondering if you’re okay? Lol
i fucking love the pineapple, these guys are awesome. Breath of fresh air to see people who are making kick ass music, who also have a sence of humor, why take everything so seriously!
saw them live back in early summer along with Winds of Plague and As I lay Dying, still can't believe I got the opportunity to see such an amazing show!
@MrCl1nt Yes, some of their songs are played on 8-string guitars. Aspiration. But you can CLEARLY see that some of their songs are played on 7-string guitars, like "My Frailty." It says at the very beginning of the video, "7-string tuning - Drop Ab."
yeah I got to see then again live and talked to the guys the guitars are tuned like drop Ab/G# and the 8th string is an F. but the lowest note onthe bass is G# and he actually plays the same octave as the guitars when they use the bottum string just like Meshuggah.
Btw, if anyone else is wondering, the only decent tab on UG is wrong for Trents solo part where he does the rise up. Its tabbed as a 3 note sequence but it's actually a 4 note sequence with the pattern fret space fret fret space fret. Same roots tho.
"Trent Hafdahl and Justin Lowe from After the Burial demo their eight-string riff-fest, "My Frailty," from In Dreams in this exclusive Guitar World video." *ATB proceeds to play My Frailty using only 7 strings...* Nice GuitarWorld. Nice.
@paucceri its for ehrn your finger tapping it dosent affect the other strings so the string your tapping is the only string making the noise opposed to if you where to barely hit the other strings your not trying to hit/play it would distort the sound completely
This was totally awesome. I've been learning the song and this just MAJORLY helped with Trent's solo part. totally insane!!!! This song is so fucking heavy, its melodic, is low as balls, its fast, it shreds, and it grooves. and is djenty. i really cant think of a more satisfying piece of music. All the haters on here are between ages of 13-18 so their opinions are meaningless anyways. I'm 25 and I've spent 10+ years listening to various types, and After The Burial is the future of metal.
Actually, he does that, from what I know, because, since he's tapping out those sweep patterns instead of picking them like Trent does, he's using his hand as a rest on the strings to make sure none of the notes ring out.
@rhythmkeeper009 you can see they're playing through Axe-fx's so that's probably what's been used for everything. I don't know if you can record straight from them
No clue what they do with the extra string on the 8s. One thing I'm pretty sure of is the bass never goes below g# in any ATB song I've heard. Is there a high Ab string or a doubled string (like deftones use 7 strings tuned like a standard 6 with two high e strings) ? Definitely one of the best live bands I've seen in the last couple years.
Hey Justin, No homo but I dreamt the other night that I met you after one of your shows and I asked if y'all had plans to re-record Forging A Future Self and you said something along the lines of "Yeah we definitely do, it's gonna be in the works once we finish up this tour." I kid you not.
Rio Justin. But Ive got to know the tuning on that pineapple. I always struggle with that order of fruit. And what a lovely array of Ibanez. Wonder where they all went after Justin.
@nephilymbass1 there's plenty of times where they use the low string. Your Troubles, cursing akhenaten, ometh, fractal effect, rareform, aspiration, viscious reforming of features.. all examples of songs that use the 8th string
i suppose its all what u think, i saw a ton of expansion in their sound, it had a sick groove to it, but rareform was really good too. but hey it looks like their up coming album is sounding more like rareform again so ya its gonna be sick!
You will never be forgotten Justin
that pineapple has more sound effects than my amp... I may need to invest in a pineapple
Man Justin always cracked me up when he was sweating from that solo. You will be missed brother and my you rest in peace.
Hey same profile pic lmao
+rskat501 half a year later and you both still have the same profile pic lmao!
+rskat501 RIP indeed
I saw these guys play one night. After their set, I jokingly heckled them that they couldn't shred all eight strings. I was sorely mistaken.These guys are amazing guitarists. A lot of people don't understand just how technical this stuff is. Listen to Pi (The Mercury God of Infinity) and tell me you could remember that picking pattern. And let alone the fact that they play flawlessly live, perfect unison. It's pretty impressive. Music isn't just notes, it's numbers too.
dont know if u still there but this is a beautiful comment bro ty
I'm not even interested in learning the song, but I still liked the video lol
Hey Hank..
You know I’m just reminiscing on some Justin Lowe materials. But the reason I’m writing you is because I haven’t seen you on the usual channels I once used to see your witty comments on years ago. Just wondering if you’re okay? Lol
Those two are just an incredible duo
i fucking love the pineapple, these guys are awesome. Breath of fresh air to see people who are making kick ass music, who also have a sence of humor, why take everything so seriously!
that must the heaviest fucking pineapple in the universe
It's so strange to think that one of the people in this video is dead :/
Edward Bottle same here. r.i.p :\ we'll mis him
Edward Bottle What happened after his burial? worms, dead rotten flesh, bad smell, then nothing, not even a bad memory
Potus Mama fuck u
@potusmama3130 you obviously hate yourself so much, you chose to comment this. You suck at life.
I thought they were just being silly with the pineapple until they brought it out the second time lmao
Me too
Met Justin in Philly in September 2013 - super cool dude! Love ATB!
1:45 Justin casually showing off.
I love how they just stare straight into your soul, or somewhere off in the distance like "no big deal, just playing some guitar"
i love how you can use 2,3 or 3,5 patterns and you get these insane grooves
trent playing the pineapple is just genius, brings a whole new djenty sound!
hahah you guys are hillarious! love everything you've done. keep it up dudes! come to australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bring the pinapple
24th note picking? I frikkin love you guys. Keepin it real!
saw them live back in early summer along with Winds of Plague and As I lay Dying, still can't believe I got the opportunity to see such an amazing show!
Lacoste everywhere, even on the guitar!
both this song and the bands talent
are extremely awesome
and it blows my mind!!
yea, i agree that the new stuff they showcased is pretty badass
That is a sexy pink 8 string.
Good ol pineapple trigger! Diggin the whistle also!!! After the Burial are the shit!!
R.I.P. Justin! #WithUsAlways... keep jammin with the man upstairs!
Them 8 strings are HUGE!
how can this have any dislikes? He put in complimentary vai facial expressions!
@MrCl1nt
Yes, some of their songs are played on 8-string guitars. Aspiration. But you can CLEARLY see that some of their songs are played on 7-string guitars, like "My Frailty." It says at the very beginning of the video, "7-string tuning - Drop Ab."
that was the shit they totally had a Cacophony album in the background, and yeah that electric pineapple was pretty sweet too
yeah I got to see then again live and talked to the guys the guitars are tuned like drop Ab/G# and the 8th string is an F. but the lowest note onthe bass is G# and he actually plays the same octave as the guitars when they use the bottum string just like Meshuggah.
Bruh i meed the pineapple. Ive needed an extra piece to my drum set. Got the watermelon and orange need the pineapple
Btw, if anyone else is wondering, the only decent tab on UG is wrong for Trents solo part where he does the rise up. Its tabbed as a 3 note sequence but it's actually a 4 note sequence with the pattern fret space fret fret space fret. Same roots tho.
05:45 Dude! Water drops on the Universe pickguard!! DUDE!
Miss this duo! Rip
i like the way he keeps the rythm on the pineapple :D
Justin at 0:43 lol. RIP dude.
They have sick guitars I especially like their neon green rg2228 and neon orange rg2228 so sick
awesome band
awesome song
awesome guitar!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you guys so much for posting this. if you guys could do another song, that would be sick!
also, these guys r amazing!!! one of my favorite bands in the world right now
"Trent Hafdahl and Justin Lowe from After the Burial demo their eight-string riff-fest, "My Frailty," from In Dreams in this exclusive Guitar World video."
*ATB proceeds to play My Frailty using only 7 strings...*
Nice GuitarWorld. Nice.
r.i.p justin
that outro riff is like ultimate win.....
Never knew you could get some many sounds from a pineapple. These guys are talented!
R.I.P Justin
@paucceri its for ehrn your finger tapping it dosent affect the other strings so the string your tapping is the only string making the noise opposed to if you where to barely hit the other strings your not trying to hit/play it would distort the sound completely
This song sounded so amazing live.
i think Becker & Friedman are one of their inspirations (cacophony CD at the background 5:32)
Still missing you Justin ✌️ rip
This is a gem
Anybody noted the Cacophony CD at 5:33? These guys rulessss!!! :)
haha awesome. Most entertaining guitar lesson ever!
@Chandlorexia It's actually called "roadflare red". It changes color in different light.
Justin = creative genius. Trev = guitar world practice riffs.
their tones are amazing
This was totally awesome. I've been learning the song and this just MAJORLY helped with Trent's solo part. totally insane!!!! This song is so fucking heavy, its melodic, is low as balls, its fast, it shreds, and it grooves. and is djenty. i really cant think of a more satisfying piece of music. All the haters on here are between ages of 13-18 so their opinions are meaningless anyways. I'm 25 and I've spent 10+ years listening to various types, and After The Burial is the future of metal.
I’m not trying to stir the pot, but Trent never seems to get any credit. A mastermind songwriter and guitarist. With that being said, RIP Justin.
Offically my in my top 3 favorite guitarists
Actually, he does that, from what I know, because, since he's tapping out those sweep patterns instead of picking them like Trent does, he's using his hand as a rest on the strings to make sure none of the notes ring out.
these guys tore it up in wichita, ks along with As I Lay Dying and Winds Of Plague
and i just thought i had accomplished something by learning last resort on guitar...then these guys add 2 extra strings to their guitars...god damnit
@TheAdviceMeister Trent has a pink one, Justin as a green one. they're both custom made by ibanez for After the Burial
Ah love the pantera you put in there
@gianniswildchild Ibanez UV777BK is the black/silver one. And the natural finish one, as well as the one in the back, are Ibanez RG2228s.
I'm so fucking stoked to see you guys in two days!
Rest In Peace Justin Lowe....
This stuff deserves to be on the radio. I don't say that because they're good, I say that because most music on the radio sucks balls.
@rhythmkeeper009 you can see they're playing through Axe-fx's so that's probably what's been used for everything. I don't know if you can record straight from them
That pineapple threw me the fuck off
normally i think it's stupid to say something about the dislikes, but this video is very well made, usefull and funny. what did you expect?
Funny dudes, and good music
I approve of the pineapple abuse :-)
It seems that Justin has mastered the art of playing the guitar and looking like he doesn't have a fuck to give at the same time.....Kudos! :D
@harmonycostal Their playing is based on difficult time signatures and polyrhythms. (very Meshuggah-like) it's not all beginner stuff.
wouldnt it be awsome if they did a lesson on "PI" or "A STEADY DECLINE"?
No clue what they do with the extra string on the 8s. One thing I'm pretty sure of is the bass never goes below g# in any ATB song I've heard. Is there a high Ab string or a doubled string (like deftones use 7 strings tuned like a standard 6 with two high e strings) ? Definitely one of the best live bands I've seen in the last couple years.
these guys write the best solos
these guys are talented as fawk and hilarious!
where do you go to to get your guitars refinished like this. I want my 8 string to look like that pink one!!
That's Steve Vai signature guitar. Fucking beautiful guitar.
Hey Justin, No homo but I dreamt the other night that I met you after one of your shows and I asked if y'all had plans to re-record Forging A Future Self and you said something along the lines of "Yeah we definitely do, it's gonna be in the works once we finish up this tour." I kid you not.
Rio Justin. But Ive got to know the tuning on that pineapple. I always struggle with that order of fruit. And what a lovely array of Ibanez. Wonder where they all went after Justin.
i love the 4 instances of superior drummer for no reason hahahahaha
Through the eyes of a traitor were such an awesome band
four loko + guitar = rock star
That's the most brutal pineapple I have ever seen.
They should show us all their guitars in like a 2 minute video nothing fancy i just wanna see what they use and what they have to say about them.
haha these guys have an awesome sense of humor!
@nephilymbass1 there's plenty of times where they use the low string. Your Troubles, cursing akhenaten, ometh, fractal effect, rareform, aspiration, viscious reforming of features.. all examples of songs that use the 8th string
Dat pineapple o_o no, seriously, very catchy riffage! Amazing work.
That pineapple cracked me up LOL
@Klimpmeister yeah it's in drop a flat. The seventh string is a B and they drop it a 1/2 step.
haha, this was so fun to watch!
@hideki12345 In this song, it's Ab and is played on a seven string. Normal they play in F# Standard on eight strings.
Lol the pineapple cracked me up real bad. hahahaha
@MultiSebbes This tuning is basically E flat 6 string tuning with a low G#.
so the G# is really the only low part.
gota love it!
i suppose its all what u think, i saw a ton of expansion in their sound, it had a sick groove to it, but rareform was really good too. but hey it looks like their up coming album is sounding more like rareform again so ya its gonna be sick!
that the coolest pineapple/banana i've ever seen! it makes so many sounds :D
@scrotzki789 what does he actually do? just hold on to the neck, or does he actually touch the strings? wouldn't that change the key a bit?
@protestthehero112233 actually he uses seymour duncan blackouts, great pickups