I’m addicted to melodeath, for months now it’s all I care to listen to. When it’s not playing it’s in my head. I can’t shake it or rock anything else. So far it’s COB AA and Klamah that’s getting me by. Any other suggestions?

I’m 33 and have never been into this kinda heavy shit but I can’t quit it now.

The band Heaven & Hell made google searches difficult since Black Sabbath released an album and its title track, Heaven and Hell, too. I am trying to find the guitar tab for the track named, “I”, which was only available on two live recordings, At Wacken Open Air, and Live from Radio City Music Hall, AFAIK (in 2007 & 2009, respectively).

Would anyone have a link to the tablature for this badass song. I think it’s one of their best. TIA! -Gordon

They’re very underrated for leads. Surprisingly good for 80s style riffing too. What guitar do you use?

Which would you recommend in that price range? If it matters, I’m also interested in playing punk/rock.

Hi guys,

ive been searching the internet for an answer, but cant find one.

Im building my first pedal board. I have a DS-1 already from my dad, and want a boss od pedal to go with it. I dont know which one! I play lead and rythm in my band, and want a nice heavy sound ``from the 80`s``. Interested to hear what you guys think and why!

Thank you

ive been playing for 4 months and always held the pick with 3 fingers but I know its not optimal and I want to fix it before its too late so im trying to learn to hold it between index and thumb but its genuinley impossible to do any sort of galloping or tremolo because it gets stuck

I’ve spent over $200 on picks over the last 3 years (I know) trying to find the right thickness, grip, and shape and finally found a favorite. Master 8 Japan Hard Grip Infinix-U.

I’ve been playing guitar for over 30 years and working on more technical metal guitar for the last 6 years or so. Nothing has felt right - too small, too thin, too thick, too pointy, not pointy enough, wears down too fast, too grippy on the strings, not grippy enough for my fingers, etc. It’s been some Goldilocks BS for sure.

These have a nice size and shape, they wear like iron (and I do a lot of tremolo picking), and have the best grip of any pick I’ve ever used.

I’m leaving this here in case anyone hasn’t tried these and is on the same journey. 🙏

So my PC had Bias FX on it and I used it to record a demo. I had to repair this PC and now I can't install Bias FX again. Now I need a new plugin.

I was looking for something full enough to build a modern black metal tone similar to Schammasch or Gaerea's. I need also clean amps with reverb, delays, overdrives and so. I was thinking on buying Bias FX 2 or Neural DSP Gojira Archetype. But the price on the second one is a little too high for me and I would like to try some variety in amps, and FX.

So, what's your recommendation? Should I go for any of those two? Are there any other better or wider plugins for the same prices?

Thanks in advance!

I think it's a novel technique, but unfortunately the sound is too distinctive - so 95% of guys utilizing it today just end up sounding like your run-of-the-mill Abasi / AAL rip-off.

Very much in the same way that the vast majority of neo-classical shredders ended up sounding like Yngwie clones, and quietly faded into obscurity. When you hear that descending harmonic minor run, and 2-3 string diminished arpeggio runs, it is 100% Yngwie, and there's unfortunately no hiding behind it.

Note: The word here is extensive. I think it can work when used sparingly/in moderation, but if your whole song ends up sounding like a selective picking exercise / etude, you're probably focusing too much on technique over songwriting.

I'm saying this, because for the past year or two IG has been absolutely bombarding my feed with guitarists that seemingly do nothing else than thump / selective pick, and the songs are like that from start to finish.

Flame away.

Hi! I’m headed to college in the fall and wanted a new guitar to bring with me. I’m going to buy an ME-90 to be a built in effects pedal and amp and now need to choice a good, cheap guitar to go with it. I’ve been looking at Harley Benton guitars because I’ve heard the quality is much better than you expect. Specifically the MAX Fusion signature. I also like pretty heavy metal so would a baritone guitar be a good investment, if so, what exactly qualifies as a baritone guitar, I believe it has to do with scale length but I’m not entirely sure. Thank you for your help!

I got the guitar thanks to everyone’s expert opinions! I’m loving it thus far feels great, super light and a great neck. Definitely gonna need to get it setup but for $600 i’m super happy!

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TeleJRWT--fender-jim-root-telecaster-hh-white-with-ebony-fingerboard

I’ve never played a guitar before and I’m eyeing this one.

Hey, just bought a sweet gloss black Jackson Kelly. Wondering what type of hard case I should buy for it. Are there ones specifically for that body or a case that fits all types of weird shaped guitars?