Started working through Troy Stetina’s excellent Metal Rhythm Guitar Volume 1 book during Grade 2 consolidation I so decided to do a AVOYP of the first song. For those of you who aren’t familiar with his books, each chapter has a song at the end that uses everything you’ve learned throughout the chapter. I’ll probably try and do one of these for each song in his books as I go through them.
Troy’s a good teacher like Justin, though his books don’t really go deep on how best to practice, that’s where Justin’s method really shines, so if you are interested in Metal a combination of Troy’s books and Justin’s teaching makes for a solid Metal Course.
There is something about understated Les Paul’s that I love. Some people say that it ain’t a real les paul without the binding but personally removing the binding gives it a really “modern” look imo.
My dream guitar is a Gibson Les Paul Tribute in Honeyburst. The Satin finish without the binding truly makes it look really interesting to me. I know I know, it doesn’t look metal enough for a song like whips and chains, but I’d love it all the same.
Well done Alexis. I bought Troy’s “getting started on electric guitar” package back in 2004. I still have that book and remember the tune. I am glad after all these years to see someone play it as well as you do. Troy is really talented, but the day I saw his band play I remember him telling me he is not much into teaching beginners. His forte was for more advanced players. Justin is better with teaching beginners…and yes I agree with the others the genuine Gibson Paul sound is unique. If prices were more affordable I would definitely buy one too.
Yeah totally agree, even though his first book “Metal Rhythm Guitar Vol. 1” assumes 0 knowledge it still very very fast paced. So much so that I would recommend going through both grade 1 & grade 2 of justin’s course before anyone really starts it.
Wow that is some crazy great tone and guitar, sounded superb to me! Love the energy of this track here, just missing serious head swinging from the performer joking aside nice execution and great tune!
Been working on chapter 2 of Troy Stetina’s metal rhythm guitar volume 1 book for a month now as part of my grade 2 consolidation. This chapter is all about palm muting and 3 string power chords and using them together. My palm muting skills did not feel great before this and I still think it needs work, but much better than before. Finally got the chapter song to a point where I’m ready to move on:
This was definitely a step up in difficulty for me as it was a pretty fast song at 120bpm. Since this is a rhythm book, I approach all of the songs with that in mind. I try to make stay in the pocket as much as possible.
You are powering on, Alex, well done. What are your longer term aspirations … your own metal band?
I think your palm muting is working well to go with a suitable tone and accurate left-hand work. If I’d heard this and been told it was an original recording from any of those metal bands that have this sound, such as Metallica, I’d believe it.
and heavy 
joking aside nice execution and great tune!
