How To Write A Black Metal Song & Black Metal Guitar Riffs

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  • @bdnugget
    @bdnugget 7 років тому +490

    I followed your instruction and ended up with exactly the same song

  • @collinm9469
    @collinm9469 7 років тому +534

    black metal song
    step 1. corpsepaint
    step 2. tremolo pick and blast beat
    step 3. satan
    step 4. record your song with a toaster
    that's about it

  • @matejkudlacik9551
    @matejkudlacik9551 7 років тому +110

    You dont need five fingers on left hand, Lord Lokhraed has only two

    • @sundigest1121
      @sundigest1121 7 років тому +5

      haha true

    • @carlpanzram4399
      @carlpanzram4399 7 років тому +7

      matej kudláčik I was looking for that comment xD

    • @tishian666
      @tishian666 7 років тому +1

      was about to post the same lol

    • @tentandoumcover
      @tentandoumcover 7 років тому

      true, he has only two kkk

    • @Rolly.Polly.
      @Rolly.Polly. 5 років тому

      Yeah just use d tuning that way you can do power chords, minor, sharps etc

  • @ruairimasun1073
    @ruairimasun1073 7 років тому +34

    My guitar lead is blue like a flower.
    A poisonous flower.

  • @ChinqMiau1
    @ChinqMiau1 7 років тому +56

    That whole insight into 2 guitar tracks and how they complement each other was quite eye opening. Thanks!

  • @gjp28
    @gjp28 7 років тому +84

    The riffing actually reminds me of later Burzum albums (Belus for instance). Very nice!

  • @someonesomebody304
    @someonesomebody304 5 років тому +20

    You earned a new subscriber based on the first thirty seconds of this video alone... the rest of your lessons - holy hell - amazing!! Thanks for all you do!

  • @IamChrisL712
    @IamChrisL712 7 років тому +34

    Well, I have the internal darkness part down

    • @SimonSmithGuitar
      @SimonSmithGuitar  7 років тому +6

      \m/

    • @GoldCobra487
      @GoldCobra487 6 років тому +5

      I come up with my best black metal riffs after I stub my toe. Internal darkness engaged.

    • @hostilegraveyard2849
      @hostilegraveyard2849 5 років тому +1

      @@GoldCobra487 with me it's when i catch the tip o' my prong in the zip.

  • @Templars1005
    @Templars1005 7 років тому +35

    "Internal Darkness"

  • @ahjteam
    @ahjteam 7 років тому +139

    sounds too happy. needs more ear piercing distortion sound, more tremolo picking and more dissonance.

    • @sundigest1121
      @sundigest1121 7 років тому +28

      I would say it sounds like Post-Black or Blackgaze

    • @jessiehawkins77
      @jessiehawkins77 7 років тому +18

      Clearly not a fan of Lifelover.

    • @theronwells6576
      @theronwells6576 7 років тому

      ahjteam look up the ominous collective and on the channel there will be an artist by the name of Eg Hieter Shuckster, he is the best

    • @raybbaby
      @raybbaby 7 років тому +16

      I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought "Hey, that sounds way too major-ey" to be Black Metal.

    • @theronwells6576
      @theronwells6576 6 років тому

      ahjteam ua-cam.com/video/yAmToJ0Jck4/v-deo.html

  • @tonyd7137
    @tonyd7137 7 років тому +50

    So for Old School BM you would just roll a bunch of dice and add that up to figure out the BPM :D

  • @clownworldhereticmyron1018
    @clownworldhereticmyron1018 5 років тому +7

    Hmm. Unfortunately I am a typical female and incapable of growing substantial facial hair. Would gluing my pubes to my face work? Or should I start injecting testosterone to grow a real beard?

  • @justinkroboth360
    @justinkroboth360 7 років тому +19

    I love you, Simon - if I'm ever in your part of the world, I'm buying you a pint. :D

    • @SimonSmithGuitar
      @SimonSmithGuitar  7 років тому +9

      Cheers mate. It's a pint of red wine and rum!!

  • @e.g.systems6146
    @e.g.systems6146 7 років тому +15

    Still grinning at "Some form.... of beard..." But yes, totally necessary :O)

  • @bmfan
    @bmfan 7 років тому +30

    Reminds me a lot of Alcest or Amesoeurs, especially that chorus type riff. Really nice.

  • @siggitiggi
    @siggitiggi 7 років тому +40

    For years I've been looking for a fisher price cassette recorder for my black metal.
    Any advice on that?

    • @SpankTheGargoyle
      @SpankTheGargoyle 7 років тому +1

      siggitiggi ebay. I reckon you'll get one for under £5 on there!!

    • @chuckfulci11
      @chuckfulci11 7 років тому +1

      Walmart sells a good tape recorder with speaker and mic....I think the brand is onni or something. I'll check when I get home....you'll need 2 if you want 2 guitar tracks

    • @sardonicwrath528
      @sardonicwrath528 3 роки тому

      4 track cassette recorder vintage

  • @Wrigley953
    @Wrigley953 3 роки тому +2

    Does bass even exist in black metal?

  • @tax_evad3r
    @tax_evad3r 7 років тому +12

    Great lesson, I have written one riff so far and haven't made any progress as of yet

  • @MaciejWiniarczyk
    @MaciejWiniarczyk 7 років тому +11

    That is all fine, but you would be more credible if you had black metal makeup during tutorial ;).

  • @FEDERALPLAY
    @FEDERALPLAY 3 роки тому +5

    I would like to give this video and explanation in it a billion likes. That's precious.

  • @ravn9168
    @ravn9168 4 роки тому +3

    Actually sounds more like an Atmospheric Black Metal

  • @AndresGarcia-wo6gb
    @AndresGarcia-wo6gb 3 роки тому +2

    Name of the song from the Darkthrone riff

  • @TrymYoutubeMainChannel
    @TrymYoutubeMainChannel 6 років тому +7

    Your an awesome charecter xD from the intro alone

  • @wictoriaolofsson2714
    @wictoriaolofsson2714 5 років тому +3

    Next question; Does that beard thing goes for us woman too? *i just obsessively started to imagined hairy beared black metal woman with electric guitars* 😂 hahaha

  • @f3mt.484
    @f3mt.484 7 років тому +76

    that song sounds great but i think that wouldn't be black, it's more like post-black

    • @1999yasin
      @1999yasin 7 років тому +4

      He wants to keep the tr00 kvlt thing for his next Album...

    • @f3mt.484
      @f3mt.484 7 років тому +9

      Re4l pvr3 trve kvlt record their albums with acoustic guitars, playskool microphones and generic recording software not that bullshit he uses, sorry!

    • @1999yasin
      @1999yasin 7 років тому +2

      I like what he does... I couldn't care less if you consider it to be tr00 kvlt or not.

    • @f3mt.484
      @f3mt.484 7 років тому +11

      Maybe you have not realized that I'm being sarcastic?

    • @instrumentalist28
      @instrumentalist28 7 років тому +4

      isnt the big rule in black metal is to use all minor chords.....because he's using some major, which makes it more like melodic metal

  • @TheModernHermeticist
    @TheModernHermeticist 7 років тому +3

    sounds kinda alcesty

  • @raggietyril9219
    @raggietyril9219 3 роки тому +1

    Shit, I'm a woman guess I can't play black metal cause I can't grow a beard ;-;

  • @michaeldelacruz6370
    @michaeldelacruz6370 5 років тому +5

    Been practicing the theory for a while and I've been getting a good fast picking technique down. Can't wait to start writing music soon.

  • @desolatesoul2304
    @desolatesoul2304 7 років тому +8

    I still use cassette recorders. ROCK ON man!

    • @sundigest1121
      @sundigest1121 7 років тому +1

      I think that's what Darkthrone used to do

  • @HappyFlamingToaster
    @HappyFlamingToaster 7 років тому +6

    Great job, thanks for the tutorial it's helpful! :). I liked your thoughts on the structure too, not all BM has to be pure blast beats and minor chords!

  • @vti7
    @vti7 3 роки тому +3

    Life hack: ask satan for good riffs

  • @arwaldc9056
    @arwaldc9056 4 роки тому +2

    I’ve got everything except for the facial hair...
    But I keep my high and tight fade from my marine corps days... it looks militant and tough... call it marine kvlt 😉

  • @willianalves3710
    @willianalves3710 7 років тому +7

    Forgot to invoke our lord \m/

  • @chuckfulci11
    @chuckfulci11 7 років тому +5

    put some evil whispering vocals on that chorus....!!
    by the way..THANK YOU! you are a GREAT teacher!! please don't stop!

  • @wulfila99
    @wulfila99 7 років тому +10

    A beard? That's only necessary if you don't have any hair on your head. If you have trve kvlt long hair (like I do), you don't need a beard^^

  • @justinkroboth360
    @justinkroboth360 7 років тому +5

    Seriously, mate - thanks for this - having a visual mapping really helps someone like to be able put things together. This is infinitely helpful.

  • @MusiCaninesTheMusicalDogs
    @MusiCaninesTheMusicalDogs 7 років тому +3

    Dynamics? Talk about Panzer Division Marduk! 😁
    I really enjoyed this video and I also liked a lot your approach to creating harmonies! The change of keys was also great! That's something I always kinda struggle with.
    The chorus sounds very nice, by the way

  • @kaitlynmoore9382
    @kaitlynmoore9382 5 років тому +2

    Any suggestions for learning to hold the chords?

  • @baphomick
    @baphomick 7 років тому +9

    I'm scared hold me.

  • @panzergrom6221
    @panzergrom6221 4 роки тому +1

    You need long hair and a makeup as well.

  • @derekjomackay
    @derekjomackay 7 років тому +6

    Love your videos man! Good content and a healthy dose of humour, can you do a tutorial for Doom Metal/Stoner Rock sometime please? Cheers!

    • @sundigest1121
      @sundigest1121 7 років тому

      he did..

    • @derekjomackay
      @derekjomackay 7 років тому

      Where? Can't see one in his vids, only a few individual track tutorials?

    • @derekjomackay
      @derekjomackay 7 років тому

      Thank you in advance!

    • @sundigest1121
      @sundigest1121 7 років тому +1

      Nevermind I misunderstood your comment sorry, thought you wanted song lessons

    • @derekjomackay
      @derekjomackay 7 років тому +1

      Rayene Boussetta no worries!

  • @G3E007
    @G3E007 4 роки тому +2

    i expected black for trve darkness

  • @Ezerasify
    @Ezerasify 7 років тому +16

    It would be awesome if you do one on deathmetal or deathcore :)

    • @SimonSmithGuitar
      @SimonSmithGuitar  7 років тому +4

      Good shout!

    • @joshjohnson3938
      @joshjohnson3938 6 років тому

      Ezeras Kroger death core is a different simpler sport. Its essentially metal roots with a few "woowaa" pitch slides and djent solos that BM or DM fans usually cringe at.

    • @DirtyAncom
      @DirtyAncom 6 років тому

      You do know that deathcore is more than just Suicide Silence right? Go listen to stuff like Despised Icon and tell me again how simpler it is

    • @testicleetus5298
      @testicleetus5298 5 років тому

      @@joshjohnson3938 Try Infant Annihilator and see if that's simple.

  • @bloodshedsacrifice9567
    @bloodshedsacrifice9567 4 роки тому +1

    Why not a black guitar

  • @johndavey6392
    @johndavey6392 7 років тому +2

    hey dude As an aspiring Black Metal Vocalist also bassist I'm very impressed with your song and video on how to create A Black Metal song I'm using a drum machine to record drum tracks as I've had trouble looking for drummers and my mates band does the same. you sir have given me confidence to work on my music even without A real drummer and shows you can work with programmed drums. thanks dude please do more videos like this. have a good day sir.

    • @SimonSmithGuitar
      @SimonSmithGuitar  7 років тому +1

      Cheers John mate. Hope the Black Metal project goes well.

    • @johndavey6392
      @johndavey6392 7 років тому

      Cheers dude I'm due to have my mate help with drums and distortion this month for some material I've written. keep up the great videos too

  • @drugastronamedalu
    @drugastronamedalu 7 років тому

    You, sir, look a bit like Dave Hunt from Anaal Nathrakh :>

  • @TheSerpentKing
    @TheSerpentKing 3 роки тому +1

    for vocals: just eat 5 of the hottest tacos you can find and place a mic in your restroom😅

  • @riffsfromtheabyss666
    @riffsfromtheabyss666 3 роки тому +1

    Epic

  • @denis_ds
    @denis_ds 6 років тому +3

    Sounds like Woods of Desolation, one of my favorite black metal bands.

  • @necronorris
    @necronorris 4 роки тому +1

    Genetics didnt favor me in the beard department. Can I still be metal? Lol

  • @FuneralTrist
    @FuneralTrist 7 років тому +4

    do you record the guitar parts in 1 take or do you record them in sections and put them together?

    • @SimonSmithGuitar
      @SimonSmithGuitar  7 років тому +3

      When writing, I record them in separate takes, but when recording properly I'd play them in one take.

  • @solafide9082
    @solafide9082 7 років тому +3

    Simon, I absolutely love your videos! I wished I had started playing the guitar 20 years earlier. And - for teaching reasons - I wished you were a German somewhere in Germany, haha :-D Keep those videos going. They help a lot.

  • @adriansidor4725
    @adriansidor4725 6 років тому +2

    Whats that pick?

    • @hostilegraveyard2849
      @hostilegraveyard2849 5 років тому +3

      DRAGON'S HEART.they'll run ya around $12 USD online if yer interested.all the best.

  • @cabritinhofoxy7998
    @cabritinhofoxy7998 4 роки тому

    Gay Metal w/ Burzblack Progression!! (That's really fucking cool, dude!! I'm like it!!)

  • @gloomygrim8668
    @gloomygrim8668 5 років тому

    Why everyone play simple melody??? Nobody play Black Metal in Abbath's style?!?!?!

  • @juggaberglund
    @juggaberglund 7 років тому +1

    Imo, the best part of this clip is from 17:58... that sounds more like bm than the other stuff. Kinda reminds me about Burzum in a way ;)

  • @IrlylikeInFlames
    @IrlylikeInFlames 2 роки тому

    Too much music theory. Teloch would disapprove!
    Jk. Thanks for this tutorial- it inspires me just to go for it and be creative. I have a few ideas beyond my current abilities and it's been slowing me down!

  • @anthonyloudy2664
    @anthonyloudy2664 5 років тому +1

    Goddamnit, blast beat in triplet-feel and this would be so black metal

  • @oscarcardozoj
    @oscarcardozoj 3 роки тому +1

    This is the best black metal tutorial that I've never seen, I follow you from Latinamerica.

  • @MrVepe47
    @MrVepe47 7 років тому +2

    How to write black metal
    1. Grab your guitar and play
    2. If you don't come up with black metal riffs then you shouldn't even try. Black metal should come from the heart and not be forced.

    • @letthevoidb7608
      @letthevoidb7608 7 років тому

      Väiski123 exactly!!
      Black metal is straight from the soul...

  • @rutkayaltun85
    @rutkayaltun85 4 роки тому

    You did a baby black metal.. that was not KVLT, should listen and inspire from Dark funeral or immortal, abbath,....

  • @karashehr4482
    @karashehr4482 5 років тому

    This whole video is really ridiculous because there is no "formula" to writing a black metal song, or really any extreme metal song. its not about technicalities its about conviction, and you cannot simply teach people conviction. it either has a boundless evil conviction or it doesnt, and certainly nothing youve written here does. one has to actually believe in what theyre doing, not just a WANT to do it

  • @leightaft7763
    @leightaft7763 6 років тому

    Lmao. That chorus though. Jesus. This isn’t black metal at all... wtf.

  • @ewerton8463
    @ewerton8463 7 років тому +4

    the last riff was the best

  • @andreslarenas3301
    @andreslarenas3301 7 років тому +4

    Hola paso por a qui para encontrar una migos

  • @SoundtracksEpic
    @SoundtracksEpic 7 років тому +2

    kind of has a style similar to wolves in the throne room

  • @radiosilence6947
    @radiosilence6947 5 років тому +2

    U need Drop D and one finger on left hand

  • @Bigglesworthicus
    @Bigglesworthicus 10 місяців тому

    He's pure musical evil but his voice sounds so nice and relaxing

  • @norbertrivera
    @norbertrivera 2 роки тому +1

    WOW! that was amazing i really like that.,i think that also we will also needs logic pro X to begin composing Black Metal music.Thanks always for your contribution.

  • @Интересныеисторииизжизни-ь4ф

    As i can see in your videos about black metal, it seems like it it really easy.
    Got two questions:
    1) Is it possible to play in D standard, tune down D-Step and E-Standard?
    2) May i choose between those techniques?
    Foollish questions but i'm new to black metal

    • @alexiruse
      @alexiruse 2 роки тому +1

      D standard, or GTFO.

  • @paliccolo
    @paliccolo 7 років тому +2

    Thank you this was immensely helpful! will you be uploading more kyteler song tutorials?

  • @gabrielbush7902
    @gabrielbush7902 5 років тому

    you don't need fucking cadences and shit for black metal

  • @danielbaugher826
    @danielbaugher826 Рік тому

    Where is the double bass ? No speed at all ? Your riffs sound like Def Leppard lol

  • @trashlives93
    @trashlives93 7 років тому +1

    Reminds me of Peste Noire! Great video as always.

  • @morgoth615
    @morgoth615 7 років тому +4

    Now this was a needed video. Great job!

    • @sundigest1121
      @sundigest1121 7 років тому +3

      weird he hasn't already done this before, he did do black metal technique videos though

    • @SimonSmithGuitar
      @SimonSmithGuitar  7 років тому +2

      It only came to me last night that I hadn't done this video and thought it needed to be done! Cheers Rayene! Cheers Morgoth.

  • @elzorro35
    @elzorro35 7 років тому +1

    sounds like 90's dance. (a good thing imho). No valley too deep no mountain too high...

  • @KK-hp5bl
    @KK-hp5bl 4 роки тому

    Peace sells but who's buying.?👎

  • @TonyHookedonVanlife
    @TonyHookedonVanlife 7 років тому +1

    loved the minor stuff in the last half... it just gives that ominous feel with the perceived atonality. Half steps are really great too in all types of metal - it kind of trips up the mind which almost expects whole step movements, or symmetry, I guess on could say. I use that a lot with my doom metal writing, along with sliding into notes...

  • @holocaustxlx2819
    @holocaustxlx2819 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome 🤘🖤👍

  • @manensmrke2459
    @manensmrke2459 3 роки тому

    Something with a beard...
    Ah shit.

  • @snarf4058
    @snarf4058 6 років тому +2

    So you don't have to be black? I thought it was like those MOBO awards music or something.
    ...(i kid, i kid!)

  • @Screambludygore
    @Screambludygore 5 років тому

    why does it sound so happy tho?????????????????

  • @MrElcome2000
    @MrElcome2000 6 років тому +1

    ''10 FINGERS'' Poor lord lokhraed

  • @wilaim8549
    @wilaim8549 2 роки тому

    Got everything but the beard, god damn it.

  • @Varskar
    @Varskar 5 років тому +1

    My beard won't grow ever but I love BM. What now? :(

  • @Bobman4000
    @Bobman4000 3 роки тому

    I don't know why this is actually funny

  • @kattaknaz4206
    @kattaknaz4206 5 років тому

    black metal song more like pleb metal song

  • @G3E007
    @G3E007 4 роки тому

    reminds me to amesoeurs ruines humanities

  • @heilvictory729
    @heilvictory729 5 років тому

    Mortiis said u don't have to be good at guitar to play black metal. He is def correct. But if you can't catch the right sort of mood required in your writing then it's hopeless

  • @Big_Theft_Auto
    @Big_Theft_Auto 5 років тому

    You also need hair don't y..

  • @benking9795
    @benking9795 7 років тому +2

    Great vid Simon very helpful as usual :)

  • @horseraddishomaleymarkus9759
    @horseraddishomaleymarkus9759 10 місяців тому

    i love writing wonderwall

  • @nitas696
    @nitas696 5 років тому

    If u want to do the title, do not watch this video.

  • @brunnokick
    @brunnokick 5 років тому +1

    I dont even play guitar but I'm watching this

  • @JEsterCW
    @JEsterCW 7 років тому +1

    4:00 it reminds me one of the harakiri songs and the tone is perfectly theirs :D damm

  • @larsheuker
    @larsheuker 7 років тому +1

    how do you like the dragon picks? looks intersting but something like gravity picks seem a bit more standard. i cant choose

    • @SimonSmithGuitar
      @SimonSmithGuitar  7 років тому +1

      They're great. Chicken Picks Shredders are my favourite though

  • @IRettiliani
    @IRettiliani 4 роки тому +1

    This is the best BM tutorial ever seen...tnx my man

  • @mapleleafer74
    @mapleleafer74 2 роки тому

    Not bad as it progresses.

  • @I3lackHan
    @I3lackHan 4 роки тому

    i need something happen..

  • @clarencedudley1494
    @clarencedudley1494 7 років тому +2

    thanks it's about time!!