Metalcore is a fucking awesome genre to get into if you wanna master a lot of techniques in the rock and metal side of things(and even a little jazz) Perfect for getting into fast soloing with some popular metalcore songs actually having some actually well-thought shredding that isnt what most boomers would call noodling. Also perfect for rhythm guitar as well as a lot of melodic stuff. Thats what got me into progressive shit.
0:15 Slipknot - Psychosocial 0:29 ASKING ALEXANDRIA - The Final Episode 0:55 Trivium - Strife 1:07 Lamb of God - Laid to Rest 1:58 Reverse the Hollowing - Descending (Demo) 2:11 Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver 2:43 Lamb of God - Laid to Rest (Second Attempt) 2:58 Disturbed - Stricken 3:14 Parkway Drive - Breaking Point 3:46 Bullet for me Valentine - Waking the Demon 4:50 Reverse the Hollowing - Anthemoessa (Demo) 5:13 Metallica - Master of Puppets 5:59 Slipknot - People = 6:17 A7X - Scream Some songs i don't know, but this is most of them. GJ BTW!
I absolutely love seeing guys learning guitar go straight for metal. that is how I started and I think it's the best thing I did. I didn't start with no C chord and G chord stuff. I learned a whole lot of music theory now but I wish there were more people learning guitar with metal.
Absolutely agree. Even better if you pair it with learning acoustic classical alongside. That's what I did based on a friends recommendation and it helped me immensely.
No. That's why all metal sounds the same. Learn the theory so you can break the rules and be creative rather than playing the same chord progressions over and over.
I think it's good to learn a well-rounded assortment of music, it gives you more appreciation and room to experiment and discover, rather than "only learning metal" or "not learning metal at all", those extremes aren't all that great. Being open to learning and playing all sorts of different music makes you appreciate and enjoy it all a lot more. The "C chord and G chord stuff" for instance is already the basis for a lot of music people love and enjoy, completely dismissing it is just as bad as only learning that.
So nice to see a fellow black guitar player who's into the heavy shit. I wish I had documnented my progress just like you did, I have a couple of videos here and there, but not as many like you, in any case. Love your content, my man. Much love from Brazil.
Well, if you were a black dude who's into Metal you'd understand the feeling, so this is something I can explain to you, nor I don't have to.@@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998
@@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998 I'm white and I play bass, yet I also think it's nice to see a black guy play heavy stuff on guitar with great skill. got a problem with that too? fuckin bozo
This was just what I needed to see today. Struggling with depression more than usual, seeing and hearing your progression is inspiring! I feel motivated to keep practicing and trying to improve.
Hey man idk if this is your situation at all but if you often find yourself scrolling on the phone or just wasting time on whatever make it so everytime u notice that u just pick up the guitar instead. I’ve played for 7 years but only the first 3 or so was I really progressing and learning & in just the past few months I’ve been playing a few hours a day and have gotten noticeably better! Pick songs that are a bit scary like for me rn it’s the master of puppets solo it looks scary but once you break the licks down slowly you’ll be shocked what you’re capable of. Also, something I heard forever ago that has helped me a lot is practice before u go to bed. I can’t tell u how many times I fumbled through a riff for hours only to wake up and play it perfect first try
Dude, you're going to look back on this video when you're 30 and think "I've still got so far to go" in my experience. But you're killing it, making more progress than I have on my guitar-playing journey. Keep it up!
Even from the early stages, your picking technique was insanely clean and crisp. This progression is awesome and all the metalcore makes me want to get back into playing
Man I can relate so much. Well I am at 1st year starting guitar, jumped directly to metal and I can already see progress. I just play everyday and I hope to continue like you
My worst mistake was getting an instructor. I get bored super easy. They all wanted to teach me theory. Finally I got a guy who asked me what top 3 songs I wanted to learn. Day 1 I was playing “slither” 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽 3 years later I’m finally learning some theory because I can actually understand it.
Keep at it brother. As a self taught metal guitarist of 30+ years it heartens me to see this. I wish I had the tools available now when I was coming up.
You go my brother of metal!!! I'm only 5 months in and things are starting to wake up for me, but still have a very long ways to go. Never stop, guitar is forever.
The era of metalcore you like playing is so iconic man. I was one of the lucky kids to be in the scene and live through that and damn was it good. I do enjoy new age metalcore as well. Both are amazing.
This really makes me feel good about myself. Cause im at 10 months and im playing about as good as you where then. And ypur an absolute beast. Goves me hope that ill be where you are eventually
@@2nerC9 it's the year 2000's, i was around 10 years old and asian living in asia and I thought anime was so cool then I heard banger anime OP and ED, naruto's haruka kanata, bleach's asterisk, FMAB's again and so on, I thought those songs are the fucking and still are then my friend who's also an anime nerd and is older introduced me to silverstein and I think holy shit a song could go this hard? months passed listening to silverstein I thought of buying drums and play silverstein songs but changed my mind for guitars because drums cost so much more lol! then I got tired of silverstein, I've search youtube with top 10 screamo bands and i discovered alesana and other screamo bands then comes coheed and cambria, it blows my mind again 2nd stage turbine blade is this fucking now, then comes BMFV's the poison and scream aim fire and trivium's ascendancy and shogun then the band who I considered the peak of metalcore KSE and my first guitar god Adam Dutkiewicz, I thought their riffs are godly and it pulled me more into metal more than any other band, it guided the anime loving kid into the world of heavier music, I now mostly listen to periphery, VOM, erra and born of osiris and discovered other bands like citadel burning and diamond to dust. never in my teenage years a trash metal song pushed me to play an instrument and maybe there's a generational gap between us, I think you're part of the older group.
Being a gateway genre has nothing to do with music quality. Of course death metal won't bring people into the genre because they're not used to the harsh vocals. They will need softer stuff to ease them into metal. That does not mean death and black metal are not miles better than any -core though
seeing this makes me wish i wasn't so inconsistent with playing. I wish I just stayed obsessed with music instead of doubting myself off and on over the years. Im 7 years in and nowhere near this kind of skill. But ima get back to the grind, nothing else in the world feels better than when you nail a riff
This makes me wish I could go back and learn from scratch again and not pick up on the bad habits from the start. Amazing job dude! Love watching guitar progression videos. So inspiring!
Two things. 1. The glow up is real. Damn good looking and your progress is unreal! 2. Growing up in the 2000s as a black metal head musician was uncommon and out of place. KSEs Howard jones kinda gave me permission to embrace it, and I love seeing others do the same. So encouraging. Thank you for posting
You are a force to be reckoned with ! With 12+ years I feel like I'm only just getting started. The inspiration and motivation is there just need to break through a ceiling or two. You are awesome, keep it up!
You are a badass! I'm an "80's Rock Gods" era guy, I hope you study those guys. George Lynch, Randy Roads, Eddie Van Halen, Veto Bratta, Adrian Vandenburg...... Playing with emotion as much as speed. Rock on! You are proof that the sky is the limit!
I've been following you on TikTok for a couple years. I keep falling out of playing guitar, but 9 times out of 10 when i see a video of yours it prompts me to pick my guitar or bass back up. You rock! Keep them coming!
I think your passion is WAY better than others. Not everyone can do like you even they got 10 years. And I am still surprised you plays the same genre in 10 years... No pop, No ballad, No blues... ONLY Metal. Your passion is tremendous🎉
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on YT. I think it’s pretty cool that you had the same room for several years. That’s a good stable foundation in itself.
This is sick. Unlike myself, you went straight to the heavy stuff. I started playing back in 2006, and spent almost 10 years jamming to classic rock before starting to learn stuff from bands like Pantera, Trivium, Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, etc. My guitars haven't been in standard tuning since. I feel like If I'd dove into the things you were playing sooner, I'd be alot farther ahead than I am now.
Bro be proud of yourself as I am of you!!! I can’t play at all and to see the progress is mind blowing!!!! Rock on my friend, God is good and so are you!!!!
3:50 is shocking :) Homie turned white and got married at the same time :) Dude, even after a year and a bit, you can hear how your clean your notes are - meaning you were always going to be a fine guitarist. That Gio served you so well it seems. Fantastic right hand technique. It took me at least 6-7 years to get my picking as precise as what you did in a matter of 18 months. Great stuff!
DUUUUDE! When you started playing Holy Diver my neck hurt from the head banging! Amazing progression, amazing skills, amazing musical taste! Cheers to you and keep playing, shredding and learning! It never gets old :) thanks for igniting the spark to pick up my bass guitar again
Hell Yeah! Good shit. People need to understand that NOTHING worth having comes easy, especially a skill. It takes so much time and dedication that no one sees. I applaud your hard work man
I feel so guilty. Been playing for 10 years, and I'm barely equivalent to your 4 years level... Good practice is the most important thing ! Well done dude !
I am also a self taught player and started when you did because of rocksmith. I go back and forth between playing and not because I am too hard on myself and I just need to pick my guitar back up again. Thank you, sir. You are my inspiration to continue playing and getting better. I remember looking at videos I’ve recorded years ago of difficult solos that I was able to play, and I get discouraged when I pick my guitar up and not able to play them anymore (or pick back up on them as quickly) because of a wrist injury.
Congrats! You have surpassed the mentality of laziness! I'm still there. I have been playing off and on for the pass 18 years,and still "struggle" with laid to rest. I know I can play, is just practicing. 💪🏽
Thanks dude. I needed to see this today. Sometimes I get down and feel like I’m just going nowhere but seeing people who just kept doing the thing gives me hope that maybe one day I can get there too.
I'm a little over two years into playing guitar and I'm nowhere near your skill at that point. This video is mental and I feel so much more inspired to learn. This was awesome to watch!
I went straight to rock when I began teaching myself, Eddie Van Halen inspired me the most, this is an awesome video of a learning journey not often spoken of by others
Amazing progression, I wish everyone who want to play the guitar or any instrument really. That it takes hard work and dedication, struggling with shitty equipment and your own limitations. Having breakthroughs getting better at your craft and upgrading your equipment. It's a journey that lasts your entire life. Amazing job.
ABR Everlasting Ending at 2:30, one of my favorite rhythm riffs ever and imo best solo ever written for an ABR song by the one and only Paul Waggoner (done live by Dustin Davidson) Hell of a video of your progression, well done dude
You learned the same riffs that I learned. All classic, good feeling and just stress free. Nothing like guitar after a stressfull day. Your progress is much stronger than normal which clearly shows you never gave up and pushed yourself. Props to you dude!
I seriously started learning the guitar last year at 24. Late, I know, I unfortunately couldn't afford it as a child/teenager. I've hit a lot of roadblocks so far, one of which, very recently. But I'm here seeing someone that has a lot in common with me in those beginner days, one of those things being coming straight up guns blazing, no fucks given playing metal like there's no tomorrow. You, sir, reminded me that no matter what, consistency is key and I would like to thank you for that. Someday I'm going to be as good of a player as you are.
My situation is like yours except I'm 25. Looking for a pretty electric guitar that is left-handed is hard, so I ended up customizing it with the neck and pickups. I've always wrote poems in elementary school, but I feel like playing will help me compose.
I hope young and enthusiastic people will see your progress and find inspiration. I am envious but not just your talent, but more importantly willpower, dedication and discipline to keep practicing.
Bravo man, keep up the work. This is the shit people need to see to motivate them to keep on working and putting in the effort. I think people get discouraged who listen to this kinda music when they pick up the guitar and are like WHY DONT I SOUND LIKE THAT. It takes dedication to sound like the songs you listen to. Great video.
Been teaching guitar for 20 years, after 1 year I could tell you were super talented! Loved watching this! Please focus on writing original shit and develop your gift to the musical world!
Had to drop the Like and headbang when I saw in dying days, been devoting myself to that song for the past two weeks. I’ve been playing for nearly 2 years and I love to see this as I’m a self taught metalhead as well 🤘
Been playing for 15 years(a couple years on and off not really playing/progressing). I totally regret not practicing more now, but im totally stoked to get back into it
This is really inspiring to see. You can see the progress, the breaking of bad playing habits, the improvement in fretting, picking, and technique. You've grown into a riffing beast, man!
Unbelievable, after 3 years you were better than me, who had been playing for 20 years. I'm now 35 and of course I only play for the joy of music and no longer to get better. It's nice to see how good you can become in a short time if you seem to learn really effectively.
Master of Puppets is what got me started, and after 20 years… Master of Puppets is where I’m at :D I hope many kids get inspired by you and make music, because that’s the kind of food that the souls of these times need the most!
Ok.. the stare at the end.. Nice 👌🏻 I just got to playing without looking down and standing, not sitting. Definitely feels different, but I'll never regret learning 🤘🏻
im at the 1 1/2 yr mark and rocksmith was indisposable in the beginning, still think its one of the most innovative and easy ways to view tabs and learn songs
Dude, the progress is sick. It came fast, too. Been playing over 30 yrs and I never spent enough time practicing and it shows lol. You sir, are awesome and I really enjoyed watching this. Keep it up
I respect the time and effort you put into developing your talent. I recognized a lot of the songs and it was kool to see you play them. Thank you for sharing.
Bro as a self taught guitarist myself love seeing people post their progress i started playing nirvana on bass when i was like 15 and went on to tour with bands and i still write music by myself it opens a lot of opportunities.
Insane to see how much you improved with the finger work on the fret board over time ! Good job man and unreal to see how your personality changed and came out more over the years
You're an inspiration bro. I wasnt seeing the progress and have been struggling to pick the guitar back up. This video gave me the drive to keep going. Rock on man.
You went balls deep into metalcore, and that's fucking tight.
Metalcore teaches you how to really have fun and let loose while playing and I'll forever die on that hill
You guys have a list of essential skills to start playing metalcore? It's my favorite genre, kinda want to jump right in. Not learning no C chord 😂.
This is a good video idea
Metalcore is a fucking awesome genre to get into if you wanna master a lot of techniques in the rock and metal side of things(and even a little jazz)
Perfect for getting into fast soloing with some popular metalcore songs actually having some actually well-thought shredding that isnt what most boomers would call noodling.
Also perfect for rhythm guitar as well as a lot of melodic stuff. Thats what got me into progressive shit.
That’s what I did my friend
0:15 Slipknot - Psychosocial
0:29 ASKING ALEXANDRIA - The Final Episode
0:55 Trivium - Strife
1:07 Lamb of God - Laid to Rest
1:58 Reverse the Hollowing - Descending (Demo)
2:11 Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver
2:43 Lamb of God - Laid to Rest (Second Attempt)
2:58 Disturbed - Stricken
3:14 Parkway Drive - Breaking Point
3:46 Bullet for me Valentine - Waking the Demon
4:50 Reverse the Hollowing - Anthemoessa (Demo)
5:13 Metallica - Master of Puppets
5:59 Slipknot - People =
6:17 A7X - Scream
Some songs i don't know, but this is most of them. GJ BTW!
THANK YOU
3:14 parkway drive - breaking point
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@@buurton1 YW
Any idea what the riff At 3:32 is?
I absolutely love seeing guys learning guitar go straight for metal. that is how I started and I think it's the best thing I did. I didn't start with no C chord and G chord stuff. I learned a whole lot of music theory now but I wish there were more people learning guitar with metal.
Absolutely agree. Even better if you pair it with learning acoustic classical alongside. That's what I did based on a friends recommendation and it helped me immensely.
Appropriate username for the comment
No. That's why all metal sounds the same. Learn the theory so you can break the rules and be creative rather than playing the same chord progressions over and over.
I think it's good to learn a well-rounded assortment of music, it gives you more appreciation and room to experiment and discover, rather than "only learning metal" or "not learning metal at all", those extremes aren't all that great. Being open to learning and playing all sorts of different music makes you appreciate and enjoy it all a lot more.
The "C chord and G chord stuff" for instance is already the basis for a lot of music people love and enjoy, completely dismissing it is just as bad as only learning that.
@@ChadAV69what an ignorant opinion. You absolutely listen to zero metal.
Even on the 2 year mark the progress is insanely inspiring, such a great showcase of hard work
Man, you were a better rhythm player after 3 years than I am now after 6 and a half years😭
@BotsHateMe Either that, or take songs you like, slow them down, play until it's tight and comfortable for you, and speed them up one bpm at a time.
@@salatielfariasregis9156 that Methot works also for the drums just sayin
or make of GP5 your liege, if you practice a lot to a 'live' tab it pays dividents, trust me
Rhythm is so much fun to play, I could play for hours just jamming out some random chords on my sg.
same i’ve been playing 6 years now and i still suck
So nice to see a fellow black guitar player who's into the heavy shit.
I wish I had documnented my progress just like you did, I have a couple of videos here and there, but not as many like you, in any case.
Love your content, my man.
Much love from Brazil.
Okay, all good, but what does its color have to do with it?
Well, if you were a black dude who's into Metal you'd understand the feeling, so this is something I can explain to you, nor I don't have to.@@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998
@@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998
It’s just nice to see a fellow brother with similar interest in music and hobby and I feel the same way
@@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998 I'm white and I play bass, yet I also think it's nice to see a black guy play heavy stuff on guitar with great skill. got a problem with that too? fuckin bozo
Why does it bother you? 😂@@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998
This was just what I needed to see today. Struggling with depression more than usual, seeing and hearing your progression is inspiring! I feel motivated to keep practicing and trying to improve.
Hey man idk if this is your situation at all but if you often find yourself scrolling on the phone or just wasting time on whatever make it so everytime u notice that u just pick up the guitar instead. I’ve played for 7 years but only the first 3 or so was I really progressing and learning & in just the past few months I’ve been playing a few hours a day and have gotten noticeably better! Pick songs that are a bit scary like for me rn it’s the master of puppets solo it looks scary but once you break the licks down slowly you’ll be shocked what you’re capable of. Also, something I heard forever ago that has helped me a lot is practice before u go to bed. I can’t tell u how many times I fumbled through a riff for hours only to wake up and play it perfect first try
Good looking out bro
Rare to see another brother who loves metal 😍🤘🏾
Dude, you're going to look back on this video when you're 30 and think "I've still got so far to go" in my experience. But you're killing it, making more progress than I have on my guitar-playing journey. Keep it up!
I started by learning metal and don’t regret it one bit. Truly a dive into the deep end
I will die on the hill that is playing metal is the best way of learning how to play
@@jlf6458 how to play metal anyway
@@jlf6458 especially metalcore
Even from the early stages, your picking technique was insanely clean and crisp. This progression is awesome and all the metalcore makes me want to get back into playing
Man I can relate so much. Well I am at 1st year starting guitar, jumped directly to metal and I can already see progress. I just play everyday and I hope to continue like you
My worst mistake was getting an instructor. I get bored super easy. They all wanted to teach me theory. Finally I got a guy who asked me what top 3 songs I wanted to learn. Day 1 I was playing “slither” 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽 3 years later I’m finally learning some theory because I can actually understand it.
@@TheStinkyDinkyBandlearning curves is different for everyone. I learned theory first lol
Keep at it brother. As a self taught metal guitarist of 30+ years it heartens me to see this. I wish I had the tools available now when I was coming up.
You go my brother of metal!!! I'm only 5 months in and things are starting to wake up for me, but still have a very long ways to go. Never stop, guitar is forever.
The era of metalcore you like playing is so iconic man. I was one of the lucky kids to be in the scene and live through that and damn was it good. I do enjoy new age metalcore as well. Both are amazing.
our style is so similar and we both learned super quickly, naturally. I love seeing that
This really makes me feel good about myself. Cause im at 10 months and im playing about as good as you where then. And ypur an absolute beast. Goves me hope that ill be where you are eventually
the killswitch and as blood runs black is so nostalgic! certified classics
holy diver is from dio
@@Gloomshimmer killswitch covered it though
real
metalcore really brought up more people into metal than any other genre than the gatekeepers who shit on it LOL!
Nah Trash Metal does.
@@2nerC9 it's the year 2000's, i was around 10 years old and asian living in asia and I thought anime was so cool then I heard banger anime OP and ED, naruto's haruka kanata, bleach's asterisk, FMAB's again and so on, I thought those songs are the fucking and still are then my friend who's also an anime nerd and is older introduced me to silverstein and I think holy shit a song could go this hard? months passed listening to silverstein I thought of buying drums and play silverstein songs but changed my mind for guitars because drums cost so much more lol! then I got tired of silverstein, I've search youtube with top 10 screamo bands and i discovered alesana and other screamo bands then comes coheed and cambria, it blows my mind again 2nd stage turbine blade is this fucking now, then comes BMFV's the poison and scream aim fire and trivium's ascendancy and shogun then the band who I considered the peak of metalcore KSE and my first guitar god Adam Dutkiewicz, I thought their riffs are godly and it pulled me more into metal more than any other band, it guided the anime loving kid into the world of heavier music, I now mostly listen to periphery, VOM, erra and born of osiris and discovered other bands like citadel burning and diamond to dust. never in my teenage years a trash metal song pushed me to play an instrument and maybe there's a generational gap between us, I think you're part of the older group.
Nu metal did
Metalcore brought me up and I don’t shit on it but it’s pretty corny.
Being a gateway genre has nothing to do with music quality. Of course death metal won't bring people into the genre because they're not used to the harsh vocals. They will need softer stuff to ease them into metal. That does not mean death and black metal are not miles better than any -core though
Rock on brother, I’ve been playing for 25yrs and YOU inspire me
seeing this makes me wish i wasn't so inconsistent with playing. I wish I just stayed obsessed with music instead of doubting myself off and on over the years. Im 7 years in and nowhere near this kind of skill. But ima get back to the grind, nothing else in the world feels better than when you nail a riff
That’s awesome man. I’m self taught for 15 years now and I can’t do solos that well. You’re awesome
This makes me wish I could go back and learn from scratch again and not pick up on the bad habits from the start. Amazing job dude! Love watching guitar progression videos. So inspiring!
Two things.
1. The glow up is real. Damn good looking and your progress is unreal!
2. Growing up in the 2000s as a black metal head musician was uncommon and out of place. KSEs Howard jones kinda gave me permission to embrace it, and I love seeing others do the same. So encouraging. Thank you for posting
Bruhhhh this was a bad ass journey thanks for sharing with us!!!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
The Scream - A7X solo was fire. Excellent work on that!
Those squeals on the MoP solo to make up for the lack of a whammy bar was so sick. Keep rockin man! You're killing it. +1 sub
You are a force to be reckoned with ! With 12+ years I feel like I'm only just getting started. The inspiration and motivation is there just need to break through a ceiling or two. You are awesome, keep it up!
You are a badass! I'm an "80's Rock Gods" era guy, I hope you study those guys. George Lynch, Randy Roads, Eddie Van Halen, Veto Bratta, Adrian Vandenburg...... Playing with emotion as much as speed. Rock on! You are proof that the sky is the limit!
😂😂😂
Same
Great man! Bravo!!! Currently 3 months, started at 30yo and keep diggin!❤
It's crazy that you started off with that laid to rest riff... I started with that too. Never gets old.
Metal for life❤
I've been following you on TikTok for a couple years. I keep falling out of playing guitar, but 9 times out of 10 when i see a video of yours it prompts me to pick my guitar or bass back up. You rock! Keep them coming!
I think your passion is WAY better than others. Not everyone can do like you even they got 10 years.
And I am still surprised you plays the same genre in 10 years... No pop, No ballad, No blues... ONLY Metal. Your passion is tremendous🎉
The Metalcore Influencer. You sent chills up my arms, & made me wanna learn some songs; even the hard parts i suck at lol. God Bless You brother.
I heard killswitch engage and that's all I needed. your now my favorite guitar content creator
Man! Loved how you played that last Master riff! And great tone! 💪
Glad you enjoyed it
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on YT. I think it’s pretty cool that you had the same room for several years. That’s a good stable foundation in itself.
This is sick. Unlike myself, you went straight to the heavy stuff. I started playing back in 2006, and spent almost 10 years jamming to classic rock before starting to learn stuff from bands like Pantera, Trivium, Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, etc. My guitars haven't been in standard tuning since. I feel like If I'd dove into the things you were playing sooner, I'd be alot farther ahead than I am now.
Bro be proud of yourself as I am of you!!! I can’t play at all and to see the progress is mind blowing!!!! Rock on my friend, God is good and so are you!!!!
Good stuff bruh! Proud to say I've been a fan for the last 4 or so years too, been a pleasure to watch you get better and better
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
3:50 is shocking :) Homie turned white and got married at the same time :)
Dude, even after a year and a bit, you can hear how your clean your notes are - meaning you were always going to be a fine guitarist. That Gio served you so well it seems. Fantastic right hand technique. It took me at least 6-7 years to get my picking as precise as what you did in a matter of 18 months. Great stuff!
I had to sub when you started playing In Dying Days. Allegiance is one of the first metal albums I ever heard, still so good.
Long story short after 2 years you were already absolutely smashing it. Total natural
Og metalcore 🤘
I'm looking forward to picking up a guitar and start playing lmao have just been hearing for now
This makes my heart full. I love to see people learning. I have given my guitar to someone who wants to learn. You are awesome
3:53 just completely changes skin tone😂😂
I skipped ahead before reading the comments and thought the same thing and thought this vid was just a troll😂
😂😂😂😂
That’s how my dad is
I think it’s from a video featuring another guy cuz the shirt and guitar are different
Collab I think
DUUUUDE! When you started playing Holy Diver my neck hurt from the head banging! Amazing progression, amazing skills, amazing musical taste! Cheers to you and keep playing, shredding and learning! It never gets old :) thanks for igniting the spark to pick up my bass guitar again
The Master of Puppets solo on a telecaster was definitely the most metal part of this video
Hell Yeah! Good shit. People need to understand that NOTHING worth having comes easy, especially a skill. It takes so much time and dedication that no one sees. I applaud your hard work man
I feel so guilty. Been playing for 10 years, and I'm barely equivalent to your 4 years level... Good practice is the most important thing ! Well done dude !
Same! I started playing like 7 or 8 years ago and I'm not even close, I havent kept up with my practicing nearly enough 😂
I've been playing for 14 years, but I still feel like a beginner
your technique and sound are top notch. incredible job.
What can't Ja Morant do ? Unbelievable....
DUDE! Very, very, very nice! I love seeing how all of the hard work of grinding away on the axe paid. Right on bro! 🤘
4:00 what’s the song please?
Divided by As Blood Runs Black
I am also a self taught player and started when you did because of rocksmith. I go back and forth between playing and not because I am too hard on myself and I just need to pick my guitar back up again. Thank you, sir. You are my inspiration to continue playing and getting better. I remember looking at videos I’ve recorded years ago of difficult solos that I was able to play, and I get discouraged when I pick my guitar up and not able to play them anymore (or pick back up on them as quickly) because of a wrist injury.
What’s the song on 4:00?
Divided by As Blood Runs Black
Congrats! You have surpassed the mentality of laziness! I'm still there. I have been playing off and on for the pass 18 years,and still "struggle" with laid to rest. I know I can play, is just practicing. 💪🏽
You can do it!
I love this guy already his song choice are impeccable
They say he's still in that room to this day....Practicing away. This video is awesome man. I love to see it.
Thanks dude. I needed to see this today. Sometimes I get down and feel like I’m just going nowhere but seeing people who just kept doing the thing gives me hope that maybe one day I can get there too.
Dude watching this gave me so much joy, thanks for putting it together! Picked some great metalcore riffs
I'm a little over two years into playing guitar and I'm nowhere near your skill at that point. This video is mental and I feel so much more inspired to learn. This was awesome to watch!
I love remembering to play the cool sounding stuff and getting it right. It's so satisfying.
I went straight to rock when I began teaching myself, Eddie Van Halen inspired me the most, this is an awesome video of a learning journey not often spoken of by others
I love a black dude rocking! Appropriate our culture all day please! We need more rock and rockers! You rock man!
Amazing progression, I wish everyone who want to play the guitar or any instrument really. That it takes hard work and dedication, struggling with shitty equipment and your own limitations. Having breakthroughs getting better at your craft and upgrading your equipment. It's a journey that lasts your entire life. Amazing job.
ABR Everlasting Ending at 2:30, one of my favorite rhythm riffs ever and imo best solo ever written for an ABR song by the one and only Paul Waggoner (done live by Dustin Davidson)
Hell of a video of your progression, well done dude
You learned the same riffs that I learned. All classic, good feeling and just stress free. Nothing like guitar after a stressfull day. Your progress is much stronger than normal which clearly shows you never gave up and pushed yourself. Props to you dude!
Bro this is so fucking dope, you found your sound and you're killing it.
This is everything I love about guitar.
I seriously started learning the guitar last year at 24. Late, I know, I unfortunately couldn't afford it as a child/teenager. I've hit a lot of roadblocks so far, one of which, very recently. But I'm here seeing someone that has a lot in common with me in those beginner days, one of those things being coming straight up guns blazing, no fucks given playing metal like there's no tomorrow. You, sir, reminded me that no matter what, consistency is key and I would like to thank you for that. Someday I'm going to be as good of a player as you are.
wrong im basically the same age as you but there is no such thing as starting too late its difficult yes and just dont give up.
My situation is like yours except I'm 25. Looking for a pretty electric guitar that is left-handed is hard, so I ended up customizing it with the neck and pickups. I've always wrote poems in elementary school, but I feel like playing will help me compose.
i run the @Templemusicacademy if you need any help!
I hope young and enthusiastic people will see your progress and find inspiration. I am envious but not just your talent, but more importantly willpower, dedication and discipline to keep practicing.
Bravo man, keep up the work. This is the shit people need to see to motivate them to keep on working and putting in the effort. I think people get discouraged who listen to this kinda music when they pick up the guitar and are like WHY DONT I SOUND LIKE THAT. It takes dedication to sound like the songs you listen to. Great video.
Brooo ur kirk solo was bang on cheers mate 🤘🤘
Been teaching guitar for 20 years, after 1 year I could tell you were super talented! Loved watching this! Please focus on writing original shit and develop your gift to the musical world!
Ive been playing for 30 years and you sounded better than i do today at 3 years. You are awesome!! I hope to see you on stage one day!!
Dang dude, clean from day freaking one! Outstanding! Seriously!
Had to drop the Like and headbang when I saw in dying days, been devoting myself to that song for the past two weeks. I’ve been playing for nearly 2 years and I love to see this as I’m a self taught metalhead as well 🤘
Rocksmith 2014 is the GOAT. I haven't really practiced my bass playing consistently, but over the years I keep coming back to it.
Been playing for 15 years(a couple years on and off not really playing/progressing). I totally regret not practicing more now, but im totally stoked to get back into it
This is really inspiring to see. You can see the progress, the breaking of bad playing habits, the improvement in fretting, picking, and technique. You've grown into a riffing beast, man!
Amazing! After 30 years playing, I'm still trying to get to your 4 year level. Outstanding dedication, bravo.
He probably played 3 hours a day (every day).
Unbelievable, after 3 years you were better than me, who had been playing for 20 years. I'm now 35 and of course I only play for the joy of music and no longer to get better. It's nice to see how good you can become in a short time if you seem to learn really effectively.
It's awesome that you had the foresight to capture yourself throughout your progress. It's an amazing journey you're on. Keep it up!
thank you so much
Master of Puppets is what got me started, and after 20 years… Master of Puppets is where I’m at :D
I hope many kids get inspired by you and make music, because that’s the kind of food that the souls of these times need the most!
He went full send into Metal Rock...
Hell yeah 🤘🏻🤘🏻🖤🖤
Sounds sick man!! He learned some of the best songs out there.. Man wow!
Ok.. the stare at the end.. Nice 👌🏻 I just got to playing without looking down and standing, not sitting. Definitely feels different, but I'll never regret learning 🤘🏻
seeing you playing everlasting ending got me hyped. that song took me forever to get down ngl
im at the 1 1/2 yr mark and rocksmith was indisposable in the beginning, still think its one of the most innovative and easy ways to view tabs and learn songs
I’m teaching myself right now and seeing this gives me motivation and shows that it can be done. Awesome video man!
man this is awesome 10 years of history we get to watch. nice man
Dude, the progress is sick. It came fast, too. Been playing over 30 yrs and I never spent enough time practicing and it shows lol. You sir, are awesome and I really enjoyed watching this. Keep it up
Dude, great job! I’ve been trying to play for like 25 years and I’m nowhere near this level!! I can play rhythm, but not lead. I want to play lead.
This is sick bro. Well done
This gives me hope that the future of metal is in capable hands🤘🏼🤘🏼
I respect the time and effort you put into developing your talent. I recognized a lot of the songs and it was kool to see you play them. Thank you for sharing.
Bro as a self taught guitarist myself love seeing people post their progress i started playing nirvana on bass when i was like 15 and went on to tour with bands and i still write music by myself it opens a lot of opportunities.
Insane to see how much you improved with the finger work on the fret board over time ! Good job man and unreal to see how your personality changed and came out more over the years
You're an inspiration bro. I wasnt seeing the progress and have been struggling to pick the guitar back up. This video gave me the drive to keep going. Rock on man.
Dude this song selection fired me up so much. Awesome shreddage too.
what a beast. It's pretty cool
This stone face at playing solo from Master of puppets is priceless
I find myself envious of you, but i think you've inspired me to pick it back up, thanks man