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Carl King
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Carl King
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01/07/2010 6:04 pm
Hey all,

We're looking to put together some artist studies based on the techniques and ideas of some famous metal guitarists. Who would you like to see a tutorial on, and why? It can be rhythm or lead, new or old.

Post your reply here, or in the subscriber's section.

Thanks!

-Carl.

Carl King[br]GuitarTricks Video Director / Producer

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AuntieKevin
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01/07/2010 9:20 pm
Tom Morello. I remember listening to the first RATM album and being suitably impressed, then reading the inlay and completely refusing to believe there were no synths or samples used during recording. I've seen them either side of the split, and the thoughts that persist in my head are 'HOW? HOW?'

Other notables would be Kirk Hammett and Billy Corgan (if you'll forgive shoehorning some hard alt-rock into a metal nominations list).
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01/07/2010 9:40 pm
Rage Against the Machine is not Metal....neither is Billy Corgan. Not to say he isn't talented, but if you're doing studies on metal guitarists....it would make sense to talk about metal guitarists.

How about Marty Friedman, Zakk Wylde, Dimebag, Michael Romeo, John Petrucci, Randy Rhoads, or Tony Iommi to name a few.
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01/08/2010 5:34 pm
George Lynch
Alex Lifeson
[U]Ricks Current Mystery Video[/U] - Updated Monday March/02/2015
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01/08/2010 5:41 pm
Gotta love Jerry, so how does he do it? How can you get that distinctive AIC sound?
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01/10/2010 6:30 pm
George Lynch! His sound is so dark and original with his use of flatted 5ths, screaming harmonics, wicked vibrato, and searing solos. Not to mention that his rythm playing is outstanding as well. I believe that it would be a very popular series if done right.
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01/12/2010 2:37 am
Oli Herbert from All That Remains or Jonathan Donais from Shadows Fall. Just a couple suggestions. Also, Randy Rhoads.
"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent"-Victor Hugo
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01/13/2010 1:39 am
Robin Trower or Roy Buchanon. Just my opinion.
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01/13/2010 3:54 am
Michael Schenker
Dimebag
John Sykes
Slash
Nigel Tufnel
Yngwie Malmsteen


Just to name a few. Not all my preference but I think a list that is worthy of consideration.
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01/13/2010 2:10 pm
Tony Iommi - The Roots of Metal
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01/14/2010 11:28 pm
Tony Iommi and Dimebag
"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent"-Victor Hugo
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01/17/2010 4:18 am
Dave Mustaine
Kerry King
Michael Schenker
Leslie West

My personal choice is Mega Dave's.
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01/17/2010 2:49 pm
kirk Hammett
Dave Mustaine
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01/17/2010 11:15 pm
james hetfield plz
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01/17/2010 11:16 pm
Originally Posted by: WilConDave Mustaine
Kerry King
Michael Schenker
Leslie West

My personal choice is Mega Dave's.


I met Dave Mustaine yesterday!
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01/18/2010 1:12 am
Really? How?
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01/18/2010 3:29 am
NAMM Dean booth? If I could meet him that would be cool but I am not standing in that line just to meet anyone.
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01/18/2010 5:57 pm
Yep that's exactly how. It was the only line I was willing to wait in. Went home right after that.
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01/21/2010 8:24 pm
Jason Becker!! Hands down!!
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01/26/2010 12:35 am
Also Jeff Loomis would be cool.
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