Virtual amp sims seem to keep getting better and better. In fact, there are almost too many choices now! That said, whenever you hear about a new virtual amp sim coming out, you’re like, ‘Bleh, okay, another virtual amp…yippie! So what!’ That’s kind of how I felt when I heard about the new Archetype Nolly…
We all know how to change strings for the most part. But whenever you throw in something new, like Gotoh locking tuners, it kind of throws you back. That’s okay because you and I are going to learn how to change strings with Gotoh locking tuners. But it doesn’t stop there. We’re going to change…
Whether you’re brand new or coming back after a break, this guide to metal guitar for beginners will show you the essential techniques to start playing real riffs fast. In this post (and the video below), I’m going to walk you through 6 essential metal guitar techniques that every beginner needs to know. If you’re…
“A metal album that doesn’t sound like every other metal album.” – says SEVERAL fans! Masterpeace takes you to another world with heavy 7 string riffs, with Cameron Fleury’s double bass madness, and an array of metal vocal styles. Lyrically, every song tells an insightful story. One that will captivate you and make you really think…
Is it possible to get a brutal metal tone with amp sims? Technology has indeed come a long way but most amp sims fall short when it comes to metal (what I really mean is most of them completely suck!). There are only a small handful of amp sims that truly work for metal. And…
Are you just starting to transition from 6 to 7 string guitar? Or are you thinking about making the jump? (If you’re thinking about, just do it…and read this now, and again after you get it). There are some challenges that come with that extra string! And if you’re a beginner 7 string guitarist, you’ve…
Do you want to be more productive at work? Of course not, so let me rephrase – do you want to at least enjoy your time while you’re doing the crap you have to do at the office? I’m going to show you how listening to metal at work can make you more productive! The…
One of the coolest things about being a modern-day metal guitarist is that you can record your own music, right from home. But if you’re new to this, or even if you’ve been dabbling a while, figuring out what gear you actually need (and what you don’t) can get overwhelming. In this guide, I’m going…
Welcome to my BIAS Amp vs. BIAS FX comparison! These are two guitar amp simulator plugins from Positive Grid. Like you, I was confused as crap between two at first! But I’m going explain the differences so that you can make a decision on which one’s best for you. You’ll hear my amp tones from…
There’s one area guitar amp sims and plugins have fallen short: cabinets and speakers. Most of them suck! I had been seeing ads for Positive Grid BIAS Amp 2. I also saw that they had a special package with Celestion Classic impulse responses. After spending a little time with the demo, I made the jump…