Truth In Shredding

Yusuke: E-II HORIZON NT-7B HS

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:30:49 GMT

GIT MASTERS 2015、G.O.D. COMPETITION 2016にて全国グランプリ受賞。
2020年にD’Addarioとのエンドースメントを締結。
2022年以降はV系メタルバンド摩天楼オペラに新ギタリストとして正式加入し、様々なサポートワーク、作編曲業と並行して全国各地でライブ活動を展開中。

https://espguitars.co.jp/artists/56125/

ESP Guitars: E-II HORIZON NT-7B HS Demonstration from 優介～yusuke～ (摩天楼オペラ)

David Gilmour,Roger Waters: The argument that created the world's greatest guitar song

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:23:11 GMT

Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd is often considered the greatest guitar song of all time, featuring two of the greatest guitar solos of all time, but the story behind it is more difficult than it seems. The book featured in this video is 'Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd' by Mark Blake.

The argument that created the world's greatest guitar song

Steve Jeffrey: I recorded this album on a PC running Windows XP….

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:17:44 GMT

Here’s 4 tracks from my album, The Man with the Golden Guitar. I recorded this nearly a year ago now whilst very inspired to write a more traditional 80s neoclassical shred album. Unfortunately my Mac died just when I started recording so I fired up my old Windows XP computer that ran cubase to record it. I like how outdated the drums and keyboards sound and I think it added some magic that wouldn’t have happened if I was using the fully up to date Logic Pro. Listen to the full album here
https://open.spotify.com/album/7MuKS3...

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https://stevejeffrey.bandcamp.com/alb...

0:00 From Eastern Europe with Love
3:57 License to Shred
6:45 For Your Ears Only
11:04 Goldfingers

I recorded this album on a PC running Windows XP….

Jack Gardiner: Guangzhou Vlog

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:16:21 GMT

We are thrilled to announce Guitar Clinic Tour by Jack Gardiner( ‪@JackGardiner‬ ) Be sure to visit our official website to check out the details and join! https://www.ibanez.com/asia/special/Jack_clinic/index.html

Ibanez Live Highlights | Jack Gardiner | Guangzhou Vlog

Anika Nilles: Rush FULL SHOW Anika cam

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:13:53 GMT

PLEASE READ: I was only able to get a side stage seat. Side views (especially of a full show) kind of suck--I was actually BEHIND Alex--so I decided go all in on an Anika cam. She absolutely killed it! You can also use this page to listen to the full audio; I didn't cut anything out. Enjoy!
0:00:00 Intro sketch - Where's Rush?
0:07:30 Xanadu
0:19:14 Limelight
0:24:25 Far Cry
0:30:01 Subdivisions
0:36:12 Freewill
0:41:40 Neil Peart tribute
0:43:00 Bravado
0:48:53 Caravan
0:54:45 La Villa Strangiato
1:06:00 Vital Signs
1:12:59 The Spirit of Radio
1:18:18 2112 - Overture, The Temples of Syrinx, The Grand Finale
1:27:40 Distant Early Warning
1:33:24 Red Barchetta
1:40:16 Dreamline
1:45:26 Natural Science
1:55:12 Time Stand Still - with Aimee Mann
2:00:54 Red Sector A
2:06:39 YYZ
2:11:51 The Garden
2:19:48 Tom Sawyer
2:26:39 By-Tor and the Snow Dog
2:31:24 Working Man
2:37:35 Neil Peart tribute Geddy Lee: Vocals, bass, keyboards Alex Lifeson: Guitar, vocals Anika Nilles: Drums Loren Gold: Keyboards, vocals
Geddy Lee: Vocals, bass, keyboards Alex Lifeson: Guitar, vocals Anika Nilles: Drums Loren Gold: Keyboards, vocals
Rush ** FULL SHOW ** First w/ Anika Nilles, Complete Audio with 100% Anika Cam, LA June 7, 2026

Rush ** FULL SHOW ** Night Four, Kia Forum, LA, June 13, 2026

Fabio Cerrone: Virtual Dream - New Dance

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:12:22 GMT

New Dance was originally recorded with my trio Virtual Dream on the album Casuality. It had a great sax solo from Alessandro Tomei, this is a version with a guitar solo. Fabio Cerrone: Guitar and Keyboards, Pierpaolo Ranieri: Bass, Lucrezio de Seta: Drums. Gear used: ESP EII Horizon guitar, Mezzabarba MZero Overdrive Amp, D'Orazio Strings.

Fabio Cerrone / Virtual Dream - New Dance

Joanne Shaw Taylor: “Tired Of Being Right"- Official Music Video

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:10:35 GMT

Joanne Shaw Taylor has established herself as the UK’s number one star of the blues rock world. The girl with the big voice from the Black Country has toured extensively around the world, released critically acclaimed albums and gained a global fan base as well as having the honour of playing alongside some of her musical idols. http://JoanneShawTaylor.com

Joanne Shaw Taylor - “Tired Of Being Right"- Official Music Video

Michael Landau: "Devil Burned The Planet" Live At The Baked Potato

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:09:21 GMT

Michael Landau "Devil Burned The Planet" Live At The Baked Potato

Rick Wakeman: Shares His Thoughts on Steven Wilson's Classic Yes Remixes

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:06:17 GMT

In this video, legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman shares his thoughts on Steven Wilson's Classic Yes Remixes. Taken from his Myths and Legends of Rick Wakeman podcast

Rick Wakeman Shares His Thoughts on Steven Wilson's Classic Yes Remixes

Luis Kalil : LTD M-400HT | Demo | ESP Guitars

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:12:34 GMT

LTD M-400HT | Demo by Luis Kalil | ESP Guitars

Rusty Cooley: Extreme Shred Guitar | Outworld | Day of Reckoning

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:10:23 GMT

Rusty Cooley is the original online Shred Guitarist. From his early days of YouTube shred videos, to his "Betchya Can't Play This" Guitar World licks, his Chops From Hell lessons and his solo records, Rusty has been an inspiration to every guitarist who tried to push the instrument beyond what it was currently capable of. Rusty is the OG extended range godfather of shred and he's here with us to discuss how he transformed the super strat into a "super shredder strat," partnering with Dean Guitars and then Ormsby Guitars. We also get into discussing his band Outworld and why they broke up as well as a ton of great practice tips and discussions around improving at guitar while trying to raise a family. If you're into extreme guitar playing at all, this episode is for you!
00:00 The Impact of Rusty Cooley
03:45 Rusty's Early Guitar Journey
08:39 First Guitars, Modifications & Setup Experiments
15:54 Picking Mechanics & Right-Hand Technique
23:33 Custom Guitars, Scalloped Fretboards & Playability
30:53 The Conklin Era & Extended-Range Guitars
38:40 Designing Signature Guitars
46:11 Vintage Guitars, Floyd Rose Mods & Gear Stories
53:42 Teaching Guitar & Building a Career
01:00:48 Speed, Virtuosity & The Guitar Community
01:08:11 Influences: Holdsworth, Kotzen, Vinny Moore & More
01:15:22 Technique vs Feeling: The Great Guitar Debate
01:24:54 Rusty's Practice System & Fretboard Visualization
01:32:42 Recording Solos, Improvisation & Capturing Emotion
01:40:05 Outworld: What Happened to the Band?
01:46:28 Students, Success Stories & Teaching Philosophy
01:53:42 Guitar Picks, Equipment Preferences & Final Gear Talk
02:00:43 Day of Reckoning: Current Music & Future Plans
02:03:30 Final Thoughts & Outro

rusty Cooley | Extreme Shred Guitar | Outworld | Day of Reckoning

Jared James Nichols: The Best Jared James Nichols Has Sounded?

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:58:53 GMT

The Best Jared James Nichols Has Sounded?

Gaspard Vaude: Breaking The Chains (Dokken) - Kramer Guitars Pacer Vintage OB Tiger

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:57:36 GMT

Breaking The Chains (Dokken) - Kramer Guitars Pacer Vintage OB Tiger

Tiago Skiter: Três Bensons

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:04:42 GMT

Tiago Skiter - Três Bensons

Jongha Jeong: LTD Deluxe MV-1000 | Demo by | ESP Guitars

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:02:33 GMT

LTD Deluxe MV-1000 | Demo by Jongha Jeong | ESP Guitars

SAKI: PLUVIA(Music Video/YouTube Ver.)

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:54:45 GMT

2026/6/24(Wed.)Release Director/Takuya Nagata Producer/Waka Mizuno Hair&Make Up/Chiaki Hino Styling/Tomomi Ohbuchi SAKI Major Debut Album "PLUVIA" [CD] 01. PLUVIA 02. Dezerted Zygos 03. HORIZON 04. THE EMPRESS 05. MDD 06.・GERMINANS・THE EMPRESS ・Redemption ・BRIGHTNESS Guest Musicians M1: PLUVIA Drums: Senri Kawaguchi M8: Flores a Flores (feat. Gus G.) Guitar Solo: Gus G. M9: Redemption Bass: hibiki (SABER TIGER, NoGoD) Drums: Kagemaru (-Shin Tenchi Kaibyaku Shudan- Zigzag) M10: GERMINANS Bass: Frédéric Leclercq Drums: Senri Kawaguchi Product details:
https://www.kingrecords.co.jp/cs/arti... [Purchase benefits] ・Manufacturer's benefit: A5 clear file (Type A) ・Tower Records original benefit: A5 clear file (Type B) ・Disk Union original benefit: Comment video DVD-R *Benefits will end once supplies run out. Purchase Bonus Details:
[Purchase benefits] ・Manufacturer's benefit: A5 clear file (Type A) ・Tower Records original benefit: A5 clear file (Type B) ・Disk Union original benefit: Comment video DVD-R *Benefits will end once supplies run out. Purchase Bonus Details:
https://www.kingrecords.co.jp/cs/t/t2... [Release Events] ■ Online Event Limista Internet Autograph Session: June 24th (Wed) 7pm~ ■ In-Store Events - Tokyo: June 28th (Sun) 1pm~ Tower Records Shinjuku Store - Fukuoka: July 5th (Sun) 1pm~ Tower Records Amu Plaza Hakata Store - Sendai: July 26th (Sun) 1pm~ Tower Records Sendai Parco Store - Osaka: July 31st (Fri) 7pm~ Tower Records Umeda NU Chayamachi Store Event Details:
[Release Events] ■ Online Event Limista Internet Autograph Session: June 24th (Wed) 7pm~ ■ In-Store Events - Tokyo: June 28th (Sun) 1pm~ Tower Records Shinjuku Store - Fukuoka: July 5th (Sun) 1pm~ Tower Records Amu Plaza Hakata Store - Sendai: July 26th (Sun) 1pm~ Tower Records Sendai Parco Store - Osaka: July 31st (Fri) 7pm~ Tower Records Umeda NU Chayamachi Store Event Details:
https://www.kingrecords.co.jp/cs/t/t2... ■ In-Store Event <Tokyo> Disk Union ROCK in TOKYO Event Period: June 23rd (Tue) - July 5th (Sun) Contents: Panel Exhibition & Pop-up Shop & One-Day Store Manager Event * June 27th (Sat) 1pm-2pm One-Day Store Manager Event: "Product & Special Business Card Handover Event" to be held at Joshin Nipponbashi Store 2F Disc Pier in Osaka. Dates: June 23rd (Tue) - July 6th (Mon) Contents: Panel & costume exhibition Store event details:
■ In-Store Event <Tokyo> Disk Union ROCK in TOKYO Event Period: June 23rd (Tue) - July 5th (Sun) Contents: Panel Exhibition & Pop-up Shop & One-Day Store Manager Event * June 27th (Sat) 1pm-2pm One-Day Store Manager Event: "Product & Special Business Card Handover Event" to be held at Joshin Nipponbashi Store 2F Disc Pier in Osaka. Dates: June 23rd (Tue) - July 6th (Mon) Contents: Panel & costume exhibition Store event details:
https://www.kingrecords.co.jp/cs/t/t2...
■National Tour <SAKI SOLO MAJOR DEBUT TOUR 2026 “PLUVIA”> July 4th (Sat) Fukuoka・LIVEHOUSE OP's open 15:00 / start 15:30 July 25th (Sat) Miyagi・Sendai ROCKATERIA open 15:00 / start 15:30 August 1st (Sat) Osaka・OSAKA MUSE open 15:00 / start 15:30 August 2nd (Sun) Aichi・ell FITS ALL open 15:00 / start 15:30 August 11th (Tue/Holiday) Tokyo, Shinjuku ReNY Open 15:00 / Start 15:45 ▼Support Musicians Hana (G: Gacharic Spin) Chii (B) Shuji (Dr: ex-Janne Da Arc) *Fukuoka, Osaka, and Aichi performances: Yuya Maeda (Dr) *Miyagi performance ▼Support Musicians for Tokyo show YASHIRO (G) RENO (Guest Guitar) Chii (B) Senri Kawaguchi (Dr) ▼Tickets ・FC Limited VIP Ticket with Benefits ¥15,000 (tax included/drinks not included) *Benefits: Priority entry, 2-shot photo after the live performance, send-off ・Regular ticket ¥7,000 (tax included/drinks not included) General release date: Saturday, June 6th
■National Tour <SAKI SOLO MAJOR DEBUT TOUR 2026 “PLUVIA”> July 4th (Sat) Fukuoka・LIVEHOUSE OP's open 15:00 / start 15:30 July 25th (Sat) Miyagi・Sendai ROCKATERIA open 15:00 / start 15:30 August 1st (Sat) Osaka・OSAKA MUSE open 15:00 / start 15:30 August 2nd (Sun) Aichi・ell FITS ALL open 15:00 / start 15:30 August 11th (Tue/Holiday) Tokyo, Shinjuku ReNY Open 15:00 / Start 15:45 ▼Support Musicians Hana (G: Gacharic Spin) Chii (B) Shuji (Dr: ex-Janne Da Arc) *Fukuoka, Osaka, and Aichi performances: Yuya Maeda (Dr) *Miyagi performance ▼Support Musicians for Tokyo show YASHIRO (G) RENO (Guest Guitar) Chii (B) Senri Kawaguchi (Dr) ▼Tickets ・FC Limited VIP Ticket with Benefits ¥15,000 (tax included/drinks not included) *Benefits: Priority entry, 2-shot photo after the live performance, send-off ・Regular ticket ¥7,000 (tax included/drinks not included) General release date: Saturday, June 6th
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Playguide (eplus): https://eplus.jp/chakixx/

SAKI/PLUVIA(Music Video/YouTube Ver.)

Cameron Cooper: Ladies Night in Buffalo Guitar Solo Lesson

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:50:21 GMT

Cameron Cooper give a Ladies Night in Buffalo Guitar Solo Lesson

LADIES NIGHT IN BUFFALO GUITAR SOLO LESSON

Keiji: MIDNIGHT SUN - 手元アップ

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:48:19 GMT

Thank you for watching ✨ This is a video of me playing one of the most difficult songs in my repertoire 🎸 I'm always looking for people to try and imitate me 😊 Please feel free to leave comments with any simple questions, questions for improvement, requests, etc. 🎶 ────────────────── 【new version】MIDNIGHT SUN / Keiji.K → • 【new version】MIDNIGHT SUN / Keiji.K 【new version】TORA / Keiji.K →
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KDH: Dean Guitars Go Bankrupt

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:12:36 GMT

Dean Guitars have had many problems over the last few years, from lawsuits to artists leaving. It seems like these issues have culminated in the parent company Armadillo filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
0:00 Intro
0:45 Gibson Lawsuit
1:41 Artists
2:00 Dime Lawsuit
3:38 Infighting - More Lawsuits
5:03 Bank Foreclosure
6:24 Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Jack Gardiner: Shred's next great guitar hero

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 11:05:30 GMT

Jack Gardiner is one of the most exciting guitarists on the planet, and Guthrie Govan said so first. In this conversation, Jack opens up about growing up working class in Liverpool, learning from Tom Quayle and Rick Graham, touring with Stu Hamm, and why he's been calling out fake guitar playing since 2019. We also dig into his debut album Kintsugi, the collaborators who helped shaped it (Cory Wong, Matteo Mancuso, Andy Timmons), his rig, and what's coming next. Follow Jack:
‪@JackGardiner‬
/ jack_gardiner_music

00:00 Intro & Guthrie Govan's quote
04:40 First memories of guitar & Steve Vai
07:35 Learning from Tom Quayle & Rick Graham
15:20 BBC Live Lounge at 15 & early pro gigs
17:42 Touring with Stu Hamm
21:18 China Crisis & the '80s sound
23:39 Kintsugi: the album concept & Kintsugi philosophy
26:02 Cory Wong, Matteo Mancuso & Andy Timmons
30:35 Imposter syndrome & growing up in Anfield
35:10 Fake guitar playing
44:00 The Giacomo Turra scandal
47:22 Players impressing Jack right now
50:15 Rabea Massaad collab & future plans
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Shred's next great guitar hero on Guthrie, Giacomo and fake playing | Jack Gardiner

Adam Lajoie: Cinema Paradiso Theme - Ennio Morricone

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 15:58:16 GMT

Cinema Paradiso Theme - Ennio Morricone

News: Kiesel Guitars Solo Contest 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 17:17:18 GMT

After a 6-year hiatus, the Kiesel Guitars Solo Contest is back! Compose your own guitar solo to the backing track on any guitar, Kiesel or not, for the chance to win a new Kiesel.
2026 Solo Contest Rules
1. Download the Official Backing Track here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dyi2w0nodpo9eqnuagy4t/2026-Solo-Contest-track-100-BPM.mp3?rlkey=uf4p4we8w3sbvutsheuw4fh95&e=1&st=x4z2crtn&dl=0
2. Record a video submission of your solo, upload it to YouTube with the tag #kieselsolocontest2026, and fill out the submission form here: https://www.kieselguitars.com/solo-contest
3. Both a YouTube upload and a form submission are required to be officially entered.
a. The submission video must be listed as public.
i. Unlisted or private videos will not be considered.
4. Feel free to post on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or your favorite platform in addition to YouTube!
5. Please do not tag Kiesel employees.
6. Kiesel Guitars will narrow submissions down to the Top 30. Then, submissions will be narrowed down to the Top 10 via group members' majority vote in the official 2026 Solo Contest Facebook group. The Top 3 of these ten submissions will be selected by a Kiesel Guitars-selected panel of judges.
7. Only one submission per player will be eligible.
8. The submission period will close on June 29th (6/29) at 8:30 AM PST.
9. Winners will be announced on July 1st

Important note: Every submission following this procedure will be seen. No need to follow up!

Join the official Solo Contest Facebook group to vote on the Top 10 solos as well as interact with fellow participants: / 1366665638703827

Prizes:
First Place: $3000 build credit towards a custom Kiesel guitar
Second Place: Base-price Kiesel guitar (bolt-on models only)
Third Place: A set of pickups + merch item of choice

*Free shipping on prizes
*Up to $500 will be provided by Kiesel Guitars to cover taxes and duties. Any additional taxes, duties, or other fees incurred beyond the $500 stipend will be the recipient's responsibility.

Kiesel Guitars Solo Contest 2026

Sally: 2nd Album News Vol.1｜ Japanese Girl Metal

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 16:40:29 GMT

This is the first installment of news about Sally's 2nd Album. The release date for the 2nd Album has been set for November 2026! Mao, who is very active as a songwriter and arranger for various bands, has participated in the arrangement of several songs! This time, we bring you a video of Mao and a vocalist who finished recording. Stay tuned for more information about the 2nd Album that will be revealed gradually! Mao Official website https://www.mao-official.com

Here's the first installment of news about Sally's 2nd Album. The release date has been set for November 2026! We're also thrilled to have Mao—who's currently making waves as a songwriter and arranger for various bands—join us on several tracks! This time, we are sharing a video details she shot with Mao after finishing a recording session with a vocalist. Stay tuned for more about the 2nd Album, which will be gradually revealed! Mao Official website https://www.mao-official.com #heavymetal #guitar #Japanesegirlmetal
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Now On Sale Sally 1st album "BURN IT" track list 1.FROZEN GARDEN 2.Astray 3.Into the DESIRE 4.Plot in Jealousy

• Sally "Plot in Jealousy" [MUSIC VIDEO]
5.Lost at SEA • Sally "Lost at SEA" Music Video｜Japanese G... 6.MISSION
7.Can't Say a Word
8.SAMURAI
Guest Vocalists
Track-3：冠徹弥（THE 冠）Kanmuri Tetsuya/THE Kanmuri
Track-5：Anju Tachibana
Track-7：IBUKI
＊YouTube Playlist
• Album - BURN IT
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#heavymetal #guitar #Japanesegirlmetal ーーーーーーーーーー
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▼Official website http://sally-guitar.com

Sally - Into the DESIRE【Official live video】｜ Japanese Girl Metal

Derryl Gabel: Miles From Home 2004 |

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 16:36:34 GMT

Get the Mega Pack https://derrylgabel.net/

Miles From Home 2004 | Derryl Gabel

Allen Hinds: Falling Up | HUSH X LIVE Pro | Donner Live

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 16:31:35 GMT

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Allen Hinds — Falling Up | HUSH X LIVE Pro | Donner Live

Allen Hinds — Falling Up | HUSH X LIVE Pro | Donner Live