What was that old footage of James Hetfield playing an unplugged electric guitar...playing country. From some old doco. Can't recall. Kid could play nice country though!
@@oinkooink I think Hetfield is a country fan, I remember reading that somewhere. Doesn't surprise me really, he was always the beer and pickup-trucks type of guy in the band. With that said, having grown up in a country music family, I can safely say I detest the genre. Though thankfully my dad at least played bluegrass rather than shit country and western (Bluegrass has *way* better musicainship, although the pedal steel guys in country and western do tend to be pretty skilled)
JustinGuitar killed it. Sounds like a a reverse challenge where a Doom/Stoner guitar player is tasked to come up with a bluesy vibe section. Paul a very close second!!
Ha, I was unsure about the Stoner / Doom reference and deleted Doom in my comment. I deliberately did not look at any comments before watching and writing my, äh, essay". Cheers!
Chris Buck's solo was nasty! That tone is incredible. I like how each take is a unique approach to a different sub-genre of metal and adds a little extra unexpected flavor. Great job all around!
If someone told me "hey check out this new stoner metal album" and played his riff for me, I would totally be looking to download it. So much groove...
@@altonreid9726 well, if I remember correctly a couple of weeks ago on VCQ they mentioned the Olympics… so that would have been That Medal Show… and that’s clearly a halfway house between That Pedal Show and That Metal Show! 😜
You would like some early Ty Tabor from Kings X. Very similar tone and playing style. Chris Buck was absolutely killing it with that lead. Amazing playing and tone.
I think Chris is a metalhead even if he doesn't know it, the fact that he got so into it he broke his low E string and was practically beating the guitar while playing tells me he had a lot more fun than he let on. Also there's the obvious fact that it sounded amazing and would be right at home on an early bluesy metal album.
Chris was smart enough (or lucky enough) to listen to Sabbath and start from there. Metal started and peaked with Sabbath. There are a few notable highlights along the way but it didn't really progress much beyond its beginnings.
As a metalhead, I seriously really like Paul's song. I love the progginess of it. His DT and PT influences really came through. Cheers Paul! You're a true metalhead
Very heavy bluesy stuff for everyone, but Paul, you MUST finish the whole tune, I love the melodic part of it and clearly the progressive metal nuance is all there! Amazing stuff, great video again!
CHRIS BUCK HAD A KILLER SOLO. THE WAY HE INTEGRATED EVERYTHING WAS GREAT. The solo had this feel about it that made me want to move. I seriously felt that solo. Good job man. Dang, wasn't expecting 732 likes. Thanks guys.
The big "tell" that you guys aren't metal players is mostly the picking on the rhythm guitars. A lot of straight power chords directly on the beat stuff, sounded very Sabbath-y which is great but it's sort of foundational to the point where even by the 80s most riffs would have had more muted tremolo picking and gallops breaking em up. Samurai Guitarists was actually pretty convincing. Paul's sounded kinda super modern with chords that would be at home in a prog song or something.
Sammy G's was convincing in terms of writing, but it seems like he's a bit confused on effects. Metal tone is so much more than just throwing a shit ton of distortion on. His desperately needed some EQ and compression, you can barely hear notes through all the distortion; the high end frequencies are totally saturated beyond recognition.
Chris' solo has the most wicked tone played with a little something that you can't quite name except you want more... Paul's was def my favorite, had the most surprises rhythmically and melodically, as well as more atypical melody to the genre with up to three harmonies I think? My new ringtone!
I gotta go with Justin for the RIFF. His RIFF was killer...badass!!! Slow, sludgy and just all around kickass. Nice job to the others, but I wasn't feeling their riffs as much. Shoutout to CHris Buck...he did more of a solo than a riff IMO. He is such a fantastic player and I was lovin' it, but I didn't feel it was as much of a riff than a solo. Props to all!
@@JK-xp7pg they’ve had a few Metal tracks on their recent album KW and on some old ones. When they play live they’ll do metal renditions of the Mictotonal songs
Anyone else noticed that during the Chris Buck solo, he snapped the low E string from the saddle in and even with that it sounded great. What a guitarist…
Paul - should you finish? YES!!!!!. THat riff is one of the most badass thing I've heard in ages. PLEASE follow it up and see where it goes. I (if I say so myself) have the voice to give it the heavy prog vocal (but not nearly the guitar chops) it deserves. Call me!! Kudos, my man. Everybody's stuff was good. Great. But the harmonizing on top of the rhythmic stops and general badassery took the prize here. I can't wait to see where that goes.
Chris Buck remind me of southern/stoner/sludge metal. Black Sabbath, Kyuss, Bongzilla, Fu Manchu. Thick guitar tone, slow melody. Music to chill and think about important stuff going around and observe the world. And Mick Taylor just rip my heart off with vibes of old school new wave of British heavy metal. Tank, Girlschool, Tigers of Pan Tang, Saxon, Angel Witch. Man, that's beautiful
Well, as a metal head, everyone of this riffs had its particular reference, all of the guitarist were pretty good, but the one that I enjoyed the most was the last one, you nailed it
Chris Buck’s entry sounded like he pulled it straight out of an Earthless song. Blues guys are good at making stoner rock/metal. Paul’s was very prog metal though.
As a lifelong Metal fan, I do have to congratulate everyone for going outside their norm. I really enjoyed hearing the thought processes behind the riffs, though to me they felt more hard rock than metal. I really like Justin's take- the groove had me thinking of Pantera and the dissonant bend at the start felt very Slayer.
This 👆 "I'm going to spend decades mastering my instrument and use my painstakingly acquired skills to bang out 12 bar blues in E Standard forever as though the last 60 years never happened..."
I like a large portion of the blues, but yeah, I mean all the songs are a bit of the same. Great guitarists among the blues ranks- SRV, Jeff Healey, Clapton, BB King, etc. But 12 bar blues gets boring quickly
I personally enjoyed Paul’s take as he articulated the chord changes so well with that impressive timing, it felt like Dillinger met John Petrucci, absolutely epic interpretation.
Really liked this! Personally: Justin came in so hard with that riff ... clear winner for me. Mick was like the love child of Pantera and Helmet :) Awesome.
@@AnthonyChhan i honestly don’t know how he hasn’t joined a legit band yet his style would be HUGE like the bends he does are crazier than most of the stuff that’s on the air and it sounds better
@@AnthonyChhan like for all i know that’s just not his thing but good god that man needs a contract from a studio with full creative control he could probably get a song in top 100 in sales with his playing alone
Isn’t it funny when you see interviews with metal performers and they are the friendliest people on the planet. Very inspired playing and refreshing when it comes from a different angle. Loved it
Justin Guitar: Sounds like Black Sabbath decides to play Groove Metal influenced by Pantera SammyG: Microtonal Metal sounds fukim awesome, I think he's onto something there, though his tone is left to be desired Chris Buck: Phenomenal solo, though that's only it. Everything else is just okay Mick Taylor: Cliché galore though unfortunately the weakest among the rest Paul Davids: Prog is very evident, props for Drop C Conclusion: They did their best and I am all for it.
I was about to write exactly that. Sammys sound was fitting for the riff in my opinion. Davids tone could have done with more gain. I think metal musicians have less issues with sacrificing clarity for more punch, but then again, you need less gain for openly played chords. If you want to chug, a guitar tone with too little gain will sound like coming from a toy guitar. And Justin was just killer. Really loved all of it.
Totally agree! :) Paul, yours was the closest to 'real metal', plus the one that I would really listen (hm, middle part nice variants but, bit weak song structure, more like lets throw this variant too), loved so many parts! Also, the solo Chris did (he is my favorite soloist of the newest guys. globally. 'nuff said) was w-o-w and interesting for a metal one, in the thin line of 'hell yes' and 'yes but not metal' haha. Rest of the others GREAT job, but, to a true metal fan, sound more like reminiscing of metal, than, real metal that you could listen, more like a fun game/experiment
This video was even cooler than I expected. I thought it would be re-interpreting famous metal riffs in a non-meta style. The creativity on display here and technical discussions are indeed inspiring.
Justin, holy crap, that riff was the sludgiest thing I've heard in a while. Chris track was sick as well, if he could stretch it to about an hour I think it'd be on par with Dopesmoker. I wish grunge weren't dead lol
All of you nailed it, man. Justin: Very stoner and groovy. I liked it. Samurai: So Thrashy. This is the one I liked the most. Chris: What a face-melting solo. Want more. Mick: This one is thrashy/groovy too. Wanted more tho. Paul: Prog as it gets. Loved the constant beat change, but never missing the groove. This was a cool experiment, learned a lot today.
This was one of my favorite videos that you’ve done. I think I liked your submission the best (perhaps setting up the challenge gave you an intrinsic edge over the competition), followed by Justin. He melted my face off, which is the ultimate goal. So good!!!
I would love to see people like Jared dines and other metal people play and write blues licks. Almost the exact opposite of this video but with the same idea!
I saw Zakk Wylde and Andreas Kisser on an interveiw show here in Brazil once, and they did some kind of blues jam... Zakk disappointed me so much. Kisser was amazing tho.
@@perryborn2777 here's the thing... like all forms of music, if it's not in your heart, it's like a child who mimics the action of a parent. the actions might be close, or even correct by accepted standards. however, they aren't real. all of those guys are talented. in their chosen genre, they obviously excel. i don't knock their efforts at all. music won't move people if it's not created by the movement of the artists heart. it has to be genuine. as cool as all these guys are, none of them are metal heads. this was an exercise for them.
As a metal head, Sammy G and Paul delivered the best riffage. But Mick’s solo? Unreal. So impressed. He would sound right at home on a great metal song with the emotional bends and shred chops like that.
As someone who does appreciate metal, I can say all this was ranging from good to totally awesome. I really appreciated Mick with his slayer-esque in between step thingies and his performing attitude :). Paul himself stole the show for me, the complex rhythm changes getting you on the wrong foot is something I enjoy from recent and current bands. Everyone put a ton of work into these and the result shows!
Chris Buck had genuinely the greatest solos I've heard in a very long time. Given I dont listen to Metal as much as I used to but the skill is Sooo there.
Great stuff mate, I really love these cross-genre videos. Chris is the clear winner for me, but all were great. What I like is that everybody didn't immediately go for the most gain, the lowest dropped tuning, the most chunk... I mean, there is more to Metal than djent and death metal. It's not about the amount of noise. Nobody ever goes for the light but lightning fast riffs of Power Metal or the airy but rocking licks of Glam of the neck wrecking palm muted bonanza of Thrash. So yeah, wonderful to hear the guys here not falling into the djent trap :D.
@@neilsherer1766 I have, only one year ago I realized that this was a cover. I listened to the original and liked it a lot. Actually, I was pretty blown away by how this guy, whom I had never heard of before made such great music. I forgot his name. I remember listening to the album that Bridge of sighs is off and also liked it
For me Samurai Guitarists riff sounded the most metal of them all (and it sounded fucking sick - great stuff). The rest was more rock or prog rock than metal.
@@mysticmagicsmurfdarklord6844 I think it really depends on your taste and what you've grown up too. Personally I wouldn't put f.e. Black Sabbath in the Metal Genre but I can definitely see, why people might do so.
Paul, yours was the "djenty-est" of them all. So glad you tuned to Drop C. I have HB LP that I keep in Drop C. You all definitely need to make full songs out of these.
As a huge metal fan, there are aspects of each that really hold their own in the metal world. When Justin guitar hit that part at 2:45, yess! Overall a cool project, good with a guitar clearly translates across the spectrum of music.
If the idea were riffs, then Justin takes the win here! Great great riff. I would want to hear the rest of that song for sure. Chris did an amazing solo ( I'm sure he even does them while getting his tea ready or something, that is how good he is...) as always. Samurai did something that I am still trying to understand. And that makes me want more! Very very cool. Mick went cliche and Paul all prog. Nice job everyone, but Justin just nailed it here!
Dudes!!! Paul that was killer!!! I'm a pinky-challenged guitarist. I have played metal most of my life. That was both educational and entertaining!! Thank you all so much!!!🎶
I´m subbed to his channel since... uff... The beginning of time it feels like.. Still watching his lessons even if it´s stuff I already know. He has just a nice way to teach and he´s a blues brother by heart :)
Justin's is so swampy - utterly awesome - need to see where that can go. And Paul - your riff is joyful - Sci Fi - and could be so interesting if developed fully.
@@LifelinkTV Agreed, in terms of the riff I actually liked the most.....Justin totally wins. They all did a solid job, but Justin killed it. I love how it almost has an Alice in Chains feel to it....given the slightly bluesy feel mixed with the semi-tone dissonance and bent low notes. Very Jerry Cantrell at times....
Heard a little bit of prog metal almost in Paul's riff, had the energy and feel of a dream theater song. Lots of good things going on without becoming cluttered. Well done!
Paul’s was the best. OMG it was so technically sound. Also enjoyed Chris. It’s amazing how his touch is always there. You can always tell it’s him playing.
OMG!! Justin’s riff was so good! If he said he was a metal artist I would believe Him.. That riff was literally the best metal riff I’ve ever heard; nice job….
I liked them all, but Justin just nailed it like he's done it all his life. He even channeled his inner Rob with the Uke Bass. The little bit of nastiness in the chords immediately made my face scrunch up and my head start bangin'. Can't wait to hear the rest of the album lol
Paul, Your piece was just epic. As a long term metal head i must say, I would love to hear the whole track. Its amazing to hear such a harmonic genius play metal, it is possibly just the best thing ive heard among the proggressive stuff in years. Thanks
I love when you do these collab challenges. All the riffs were pretty beefy and I love the groove everyone put into their tracks. But Paul, seriously.... Viewers' submissions for follow up videos would be awesome
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So when is the "metal guys write pop riffs" video? :). EDIT: Really enjoyed the riffs, guys! Well done!
What was that old footage of James Hetfield playing an unplugged electric guitar...playing country. From some old doco. Can't recall. Kid could play nice country though!
@@oinkooink I think Hetfield is a country fan, I remember reading that somewhere. Doesn't surprise me really, he was always the beer and pickup-trucks type of guy in the band. With that said, having grown up in a country music family, I can safely say I detest the genre. Though thankfully my dad at least played bluegrass rather than shit country and western (Bluegrass has *way* better musicainship, although the pedal steel guys in country and western do tend to be pretty skilled)
@@shayneoneill1506 Well, there's detestable country and then there's good country...
There is a similar video: ruclips.net/video/X4E50EJkaS4/видео.html
I’m interested…
Oh, man. Looking forward to this. 😆 Thanks for asking me Paul!
Thank you Chris for making amazing music!
Is there any genre of music that you can’t play, Chris? 💜💜
Jazz guitarist goes metal after tasting it once.
@@justie1220 Metal, for one 😂
But can you write with 20 strings like Steve t
Sounding good chaps! You’re all secretly death metal fans aren’t you! Prog next! Let’s see it
We needed this ♥️
Prog. Yes please
Bea, I could easily find Paul's riff on Grinding Gears 4 🤘
What genre should he invite you on for, tho? :)
Wooooow, Bea!
Paul I thought you said "metal" BUT BROTHER I WASN'T EXPECTING A MODERN PROG MASTERPIECE OMG ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT
There were 666 comments when I posted this. Well done everyone. We rock!
🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝
Wow, the micro-tonal was awesome. I liked it and hoped it would be used more. It seemed like it was just mostly as a passing tone/riff. Thanks!!!
You was amazing!!!🤘🤘🤘
Bring on the voodoo. #makemetaldevilishagain
On Friday the 13th 🤘🎸
I feel like Paul wrote that sick metal riff and then put this whole thing together so he could show it off. I loved it!
You could be onto something there.
JustinGuitar killed it. Sounds like a a reverse challenge where a Doom/Stoner guitar player is tasked to come up with a bluesy vibe section. Paul a very close second!!
Ha, I was unsure about the Stoner / Doom reference and deleted Doom in my comment. I deliberately did not look at any comments before watching and writing my, äh, essay". Cheers!
Slightly heavier white zombie, or some slayer with some funk thrown in. Man I can dig it.
Heavy QOTSA
There is a sub sub genre called sludge metal.
Sounded like Black Sabbath with a Southern twist.
Chris Buck's solo was nasty! That tone is incredible. I like how each take is a unique approach to a different sub-genre of metal and adds a little extra unexpected flavor. Great job all around!
Chris Buck playing the low E string out of the bridge saddle is as metal as it gets
If someone told me "hey check out this new stoner metal album" and played his riff for me, I would totally be looking to download it. So much groove...
it had an old sabbath vibe, the beginning
i thought i was the only one noticing it xD
@@miguelguerra1334 He literally said he was basing it off of Sabbath, I think it was apparent.
@@Automaticbob we were all thinking it.........I foresee a collaboration album haha
Awesome work fellas! Proud to be among you. Paul, AMAZING vid as always man!
Nice one, Mick. The most metally you ever sounded.
Let’s face it, it’s not a JHF1 into a Klon though…
Spin off...That Metal Show? We’re waiting.
Awesome performance! Was wondering if you were gonna stick with a strat
@@altonreid9726 well, if I remember correctly a couple of weeks ago on VCQ they mentioned the Olympics… so that would have been That Medal Show… and that’s clearly a halfway house between That Pedal Show and That Metal Show! 😜
Justin's riff is just insanely epic. It should definitely turn into a song.
Agreed. It sounded like an early Soundgarden riff. Loved it.
Too Wolfmother-ish...Or something like that
@@axewerx Reminiscent of early Clutch as well...
It almost sounded like if you asked the Black Keys to do a metal riff and they actually did a good job
Started off a bit "what" to a Metal-head like me, I can comfortably headbang to that riff.
Microtonal metal is something that’s been playing in my head forever, thank you Sammy G for putting a name to it and giving me what I’ve been craving
GORGUTS!
You need to listen to king gizzard and the lizard wizards microtonal albums.
@@red_apocalipse agree with this, should listen to hungry wolf of fate to get a taste
try the debut album from victory over the sun
check out Jute Gyte
Chris Buck's tone on the lead, particularly when he goes high up the board, could be about the best lead tone Ive ever heard...
oh yeah ... amazing what he is playing. Sounds so powerful !!
It's the way he's playing it that makes it so good
I got to figure out that tone.
Yeah, I did like that!
You would like some early Ty Tabor from Kings X. Very similar tone and playing style. Chris Buck was absolutely killing it with that lead. Amazing playing and tone.
Chris Buck got so into it, his low E slipped off the saddle. Totally worth it.
Didn’t notice till you said something about it!😂
I noticed the string was "out of place" but didn't understand what was going on until I read this comment! 👍
You can hear it poping out at 9:08 ±
I was coming down to see if anyone else noticed, seems like some people did.
Any1 else but me, who gets an Sabbath vibe over Chris Buck´s riff? Can just hear Ozzy in my head singing along to this! XD
I think Chris is a metalhead even if he doesn't know it, the fact that he got so into it he broke his low E string and was practically beating the guitar while playing tells me he had a lot more fun than he let on. Also there's the obvious fact that it sounded amazing and would be right at home on an early bluesy metal album.
he didnt break it. it slipped from the saddle. Happens a lot with me.
@@thesunilrock20 same and I have a raised bridge so its sooo annoying to put back
@@thesunilrock20 I didn't even know he was riding a horse
Chris was smart enough (or lucky enough) to listen to Sabbath and start from there. Metal started and peaked with Sabbath. There are a few notable highlights along the way but it didn't really progress much beyond its beginnings.
Man, Chris Buck seriously is on another level. Crazy how that guy hasn't blown up into the mainstream.
Chris: “how would Tony Iommi play this?”
My Brain: “without fingertips”
😂😂
And left handed lol
and no fucking feedback of the strings.
HAHAHA!!! That was awesome.
Same 😄
As a metalhead, I seriously really like Paul's song. I love the progginess of it. His DT and PT influences really came through. Cheers Paul! You're a true metalhead
I love it too! Know any bands that sounds like that? I’d listen in a heartbeat
@@Mellow_Flow pierce the veil has some songs like it
@@Mellow_Flow few bands that sound similar are dream theater, gojira and tool
@@Mellow_Flow Cloudkicker, instrumental, all about pulse weirdness for the most part. Perhaps start with 'We're going in. We're goin down.'
Sounds like coheed and Cambria to me. Give their new song "shoulders" a listen. I think it sounds similar to Paul's riff
We can’t ignore the fact that Chris rocked so hard in his solo that his lower E string jumped out of his place in the bridge
His bends were insane!
Happens at 9:05
Dude killed it! Such an agressive solo too!
LOL... He killed the poor thing!!!
@Richard Moore VEERY nawsty thet!
Loved the timbre of finger picking a metal solo
Chris Bucks solo is mouthwatering and Paul's melody is sublime.
Such a fun concept I would love to see more of these kinds of videos.
The Justin one sounds like something Royal Blood would do and that's a compliment. Killer Riff, very creative and catchy
I thought of Royal Blood and Rage Against The Machine listening to him.
Royal Blood, or something Stoner Rock, I Was about to comment that haha.
When it first hit, it sounded like Converge
Man… I really thought a little Les Claypool would have fit it that perfect.
@@pixelbasedlifeforms he made a tutorial of a Rage song and said it was one of his favorite electric tutorials, so that makes some sense too.
I'd say Paul did the best riff, and Chris Buck did the best solo. These two should make an entire instrumental song.
yes.
YESS
Yes!
..let me hear that solo again...
Can't agree. Paul's riff sounds very cheerful to me. Like a melody for kindergarten lunch hour.
Justin's riff absolutely blew me away, that felt fucking metal, everything about what was going on there just vibed and clicked with me perfectly.
By far the best one
Fucking agree, that was nuts
Had a very Clutch feel at the beginning, I dug it.
Sounded like something between qots, mastodon, and ironically, a little Black Sabbath
He should have featured that shit on Pork Soda or something. Absolute filth \m/
Very heavy bluesy stuff for everyone, but Paul, you MUST finish the whole tune, I love the melodic part of it and clearly the progressive metal nuance is all there!
Amazing stuff, great video again!
Have to say I agree 🤘🔥
CHRIS BUCK HAD A KILLER SOLO. THE WAY HE INTEGRATED EVERYTHING WAS GREAT. The solo had this feel about it that made me want to move. I seriously felt that solo. Good job man.
Dang, wasn't expecting 732 likes. Thanks guys.
Never heard a better solo!
I heard better, but only from popular professional bands. But his was definitely the most creative I have seen in a very long time. 😁👍
I think I seen his neck literally warp.... Lol man
@@ericluchinski Watch it again he knocks the low e string right out of the saddle!
@@ericluchinski dude he pulled the 6th out of place
Paul: "There's a little metal inside all of us"
Iron in our blood: "YEAHHHH!!"
Calcium too! It's so metal it explodes if exposed to air, moisture or false metal
... and lead from the water and paint.
Mercury in our livers: 'horn handed headbang'.
Some of us have titanium too
The big "tell" that you guys aren't metal players is mostly the picking on the rhythm guitars. A lot of straight power chords directly on the beat stuff, sounded very Sabbath-y which is great but it's sort of foundational to the point where even by the 80s most riffs would have had more muted tremolo picking and gallops breaking em up. Samurai Guitarists was actually pretty convincing. Paul's sounded kinda super modern with chords that would be at home in a prog song or something.
I mean, metal is crunchy. These are crunchy. Foundational is still metal.
Kinda. Tremolo is mostly a thrash thing, more standard 80s heavy metal like diamond head for example has more chugging riffs between power chords
At least tremolo was mostly a thrash thing in the 80s
Tremolo is the main technique in thrash, death, black and is also found in doom and modern stuff like metalcore.
Sammy G's was convincing in terms of writing, but it seems like he's a bit confused on effects. Metal tone is so much more than just throwing a shit ton of distortion on. His desperately needed some EQ and compression, you can barely hear notes through all the distortion; the high end frequencies are totally saturated beyond recognition.
Chris' solo has the most wicked tone played with a little something that you can't quite name except you want more...
Paul's was def my favorite, had the most surprises rhythmically and melodically, as well as more atypical melody to the genre with up to three harmonies I think?
My new ringtone!
Very fun and very impressed by all of them!
Hey RJ, how about joining the fun and doing one of your own?...I bet you'd crush it man...would love to hear what you came up with...
Vamos Ronquillo!!! Tú eres un crack!!! Esperamos el tuyo 😜
BROO U DO SOME METAL TOO PLS
1 more vote for RJ to do it too!
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I gotta go with Justin for the RIFF. His RIFF was killer...badass!!! Slow, sludgy and just all around kickass. Nice job to the others, but I wasn't feeling their riffs as much. Shoutout to CHris Buck...he did more of a solo than a riff IMO. He is such a fantastic player and I was lovin' it, but I didn't feel it was as much of a riff than a solo. Props to all!
“There isn’t a big following for Microtonal Metal”
*King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard wants to know your Location*
Their microtonal stuff is more rock than metal isn't it?
@@JK-xp7pg they’ve had a few Metal tracks on their recent album KW and on some old ones. When they play live they’ll do metal renditions of the Mictotonal songs
@@kailebable I don't know that any of their microtonal songs are their metal songs, even when they play live, but I do love me some Gizz.
@@JK-xp7pg check out “Hungry Wolf of Fate” on KG and “KGLW” on LW. Very heavy microtonal metal
who heard from them by David Bennett?
just me?
ok
Paul, dude, your take on that one was EPIC. As a rock-prog fan I can heavily dig it. Those rhythmic displacements man... AWESOME JOB.
His riff needs to be made into a song immediately
Exactly !
Chris Buck definitely needs to start a stoner doom band. Those riffs were awesome.
Very well done video! All the riffs were great!
That definitely hit the stoner tone right
I’m glad you said it
Reminded me of jimmy hendrix
Yeah his riff was exactly what I want in a song lol
He was playing so hard, he unsat the E string from its saddle.
Samurai’s was extremely good. The distinct sound blew me away. I’d listen to at least one album in a similar style on repeat for a year or two.
Listen to king gizzard and the lizard wizards microtonal albums. They have microtonal synth music, metal, funk and a lot more!!!
@@red_apocalipse came straight to the replies knowing I'd see king gizz 😂
a hell lot of bass though
sounds like most modern metalcore
As a Metalhead i approve all of your riffs, but one stood out.. Justin's riff was amazing it really felt like a real actual metal song.
Justin just made a stoner doom masterpiece. Definitely need more of that!
bro needs to be a whole song oh my god
Can't agree. Unless you like one wrong note repeating itself. It had great potential, but...
Yeah it definitely felt like a Melvins song
I need an almub of tht
Stoner vibe!
Anyone else noticed that during the Chris Buck solo, he snapped the low E string from the saddle in and even with that it sounded great. What a guitarist…
Yea saw it, kinda didnt realize that's what it was 👁️👁️
It happens... That's Gibson bridges for ya 😂
Yeah, I did a double take on that for sure.
paul, your riff is a masterpiece.
the harmonies you've created gave me goosebumps
i'm going to learn it immediatly
Paul - should you finish? YES!!!!!. THat riff is one of the most badass thing I've heard in ages. PLEASE follow it up and see where it goes. I (if I say so myself) have the voice to give it the heavy prog vocal (but not nearly the guitar chops) it deserves. Call me!! Kudos, my man.
Everybody's stuff was good. Great. But the harmonizing on top of the rhythmic stops and general badassery took the prize here. I can't wait to see where that goes.
Chris Buck remind me of southern/stoner/sludge metal. Black Sabbath, Kyuss, Bongzilla, Fu Manchu. Thick guitar tone, slow melody. Music to chill and think about important stuff going around and observe the world.
And Mick Taylor just rip my heart off with vibes of old school new wave of British heavy metal. Tank, Girlschool, Tigers of Pan Tang, Saxon, Angel Witch. Man, that's beautiful
Holy crap, Justin's riff was absolutely filthy. Made my face scrunch up instantly. I NEED that made into a song!!
Oh yes, I do too! That was my favorite song of this video
I’ve been working on a song with that riff. I won’t release it without 1st sending it to him.
@@chaos4316 awesome!!! I want to hear it if he okays it
I agree, very nasty riff
I think it would sound better in drop c for a metal track ( il try it )
Well, as a metal head, everyone of this riffs had its particular reference, all of the guitarist were pretty good, but the one that I enjoyed the most was the last one, you nailed it
Chris Buck’s entry sounded like he pulled it straight out of an Earthless song.
Blues guys are good at making stoner rock/metal. Paul’s was very prog metal though.
Exactly what I was thinking myself, they play stoner rock and less dropped D powerchords
Last string jumped during the riff
There was no such thing as stoner rock when black sabbath "invented" metal :P so... metal can also be heavy rock, or stoner, it started that way.
@@billovsky stop thinking in genres
isn't stoner just blues with more distortion tho
Justins riff was down right incredible. Everyone performed admirably. But Justins stood out exceptionally strongly to me.
Chris Buck's guitar solo was just something else man HOLY CRAP
Yeah, he’s an AMAZING soloist!
Look at his E string... During the riff... What did you notice... It went cool, although that happened...
Sent chills down my spine. Man. Wicked.
Never heard anything like that before. Kind of life changing.
As a lifelong Metal fan, I do have to congratulate everyone for going outside their norm. I really enjoyed hearing the thought processes behind the riffs, though to me they felt more hard rock than metal. I really like Justin's take- the groove had me thinking of Pantera and the dissonant bend at the start felt very Slayer.
Agree 100% though Sammy G was getting there.
Justin sounds nothing like hard rock though.
@@EbonyPope fair enough. That's just the kind of vibe I was getting, not a hard definition. What would you say it's closer to?
"I realized all those clichés are what a metal riff is." Says the blues guy.
Good point
This 👆
"I'm going to spend decades mastering my instrument and use my painstakingly acquired skills to bang out 12 bar blues in E Standard forever as though the last 60 years never happened..."
There isn’t a genre that is more wanky than blues. Just yuck.
@@jakem834 blues is amazing
I like a large portion of the blues, but yeah, I mean all the songs are a bit of the same. Great guitarists among the blues ranks- SRV, Jeff Healey, Clapton, BB King, etc.
But 12 bar blues gets boring quickly
Love the Samurai addition. Also, Paul's effort sounded very much like Metalocalypse/Brendon Small. Dig it.
Imagine if Chris Buck soloed over Paul’s track? My heavens!
Oooohhhh! That would be a killer combo! I would love to hear that.
that's a GREAT GREAT idea! they should do it!!!
MAKE THIS HAPPEN
I personally enjoyed Paul’s take as he articulated the chord changes so well with that impressive timing, it felt like Dillinger met John Petrucci, absolutely epic interpretation.
Paul’s was the best out of all of them lol.. he even chose Progressive as the metal subgenre as a bonus. Amazing!!
2 years on, and I still revisit this to hear Chris and Justin’s submissions.
Really liked this!
Personally: Justin came in so hard with that riff ... clear winner for me.
Mick was like the love child of Pantera and Helmet :) Awesome.
Chris Buck sounds like Chris Buck no matter what lol. His signature play style is undeniable.
Best compliment EVER for any artist!!!!!!! (I also agree with you 100%)
How about the 20 second melodic contest paul had? Chris has a very fine touch
Mr. Buck is by far my favorite guitar player on RUclips. It's definitely a compliment.
@@AnthonyChhan i honestly don’t know how he hasn’t joined a legit band yet his style would be HUGE like the bends he does are crazier than most of the stuff that’s on the air and it sounds better
@@AnthonyChhan like for all i know that’s just not his thing but good god that man needs a contract from a studio with full creative control he could probably get a song in top 100 in sales with his playing alone
I want a whole song, a whole album of Justin Guitar's riff!
Isn’t it funny when you see interviews with metal performers and they are the friendliest people on the planet.
Very inspired playing and refreshing when it comes from a different angle.
Loved it
Chris simply landed a fenomenous and unexpected guitar solo with that tasty bends at the end... Just beautiful.
Justin Guitar: Sounds like Black Sabbath decides to play Groove Metal influenced by Pantera
SammyG: Microtonal Metal sounds fukim awesome, I think he's onto something there, though his tone is left to be desired
Chris Buck: Phenomenal solo, though that's only it. Everything else is just okay
Mick Taylor: Cliché galore though unfortunately the weakest among the rest
Paul Davids: Prog is very evident, props for Drop C
Conclusion: They did their best and I am all for it.
I was about to write exactly that. Sammys sound was fitting for the riff in my opinion. Davids tone could have done with more gain. I think metal musicians have less issues with sacrificing clarity for more punch, but then again, you need less gain for openly played chords. If you want to chug, a guitar tone with too little gain will sound like coming from a toy guitar.
And Justin was just killer. Really loved all of it.
Funny how a man named ‘Mick Taylor’ is deemed the weakest guitarist
@@0w3n27 weakest metal guitarist*
@@jakob4083 *weakest riff among the riffs at the top in someone's opinion.
Totally agree! :)
Paul, yours was the closest to 'real metal', plus the one that I would really listen (hm, middle part nice variants but, bit weak song structure, more like lets throw this variant too), loved so many parts! Also, the solo Chris did (he is my favorite soloist of the newest guys. globally. 'nuff said) was w-o-w and interesting for a metal one, in the thin line of 'hell yes' and 'yes but not metal' haha. Rest of the others GREAT job, but, to a true metal fan, sound more like reminiscing of metal, than, real metal that you could listen, more like a fun game/experiment
Chris Buck continuing to prove that he’s the best soloist in the game right now. Well done, Chris. Absolutely brilliant.
Couldn't agree more. Such a talent!!
and knocked the low E (D) outta the saddle
@@guitrus I thought I was the only one that noticed..
Whaaaat?? You can't be listening to much then fanboy...😂
@@sollyharr Just my opinion, man! No harm no foul.
This video was even cooler than I expected. I thought it would be re-interpreting famous metal riffs in a non-meta style. The creativity on display here and technical discussions are indeed inspiring.
Paul listening to Chris shred a monstrous powerful metal solo:
*Sips from tiny cup while smiling*
Justin, holy crap, that riff was the sludgiest thing I've heard in a while.
Chris track was sick as well, if he could stretch it to about an hour I think it'd be on par with Dopesmoker.
I wish grunge weren't dead lol
i recently had a grunge rock video marathon watching session on youtube.
@@MindsDozer been on that train for about 7 years now 😅😂
All of you nailed it, man.
Justin: Very stoner and groovy. I liked it.
Samurai: So Thrashy. This is the one I liked the most.
Chris: What a face-melting solo. Want more.
Mick: This one is thrashy/groovy too. Wanted more tho.
Paul: Prog as it gets. Loved the constant beat change, but never missing the groove.
This was a cool experiment, learned a lot today.
Samurai seemed so unsure, but I think he actually excelled at this.
Hopefully he will release a full song from it.
This was one of my favorite videos that you’ve done. I think I liked your submission the best (perhaps setting up the challenge gave you an intrinsic edge over the competition), followed by Justin. He melted my face off, which is the ultimate goal.
So good!!!
I would love to see people like Jared dines and other metal people play and write blues licks. Almost the exact opposite of this video but with the same idea!
Jazz liccs
Yes jazz be more interesting as rock and metal utilize a lot of blues element already
@@AlexSMarie I have 0 knowledge of mental playing but I would’ve thought it’d take more from jazz theory wise
Ola Englund should be interesting!
I saw Zakk Wylde and Andreas Kisser on an interveiw show here in Brazil once, and they did some kind of blues jam... Zakk disappointed me so much. Kisser was amazing tho.
Chris rocked so hard that his low E string came off the bridge saddle. Honestly a first for me!!
Your not a guitarist maybe 🤪
@@HctudYT I am, just haven't experienced that or witnessed that before on the low E string. Could just be a dodgy saddle on the bridge perhaps.
@@HctudYT stop
@@ROAMZ101 Happened to me before. Some fixed bridges don't hold up very well.
I've had it come off the nut because i restringed it like a beginner... because i was a beginner... but never the bridge! that's crazy
I can't believe there's not more love here for what SammyG gave us.. that was terrific!
imo he had the metalest one. but even though everyone did cool stuff, none of them truly "get" it.
His stood out the most to me tbh
My favorite riff was his
@@cheezyridr Idk man, I think Chris got it pretty well
@@perryborn2777 here's the thing... like all forms of music, if it's not in your heart, it's like a child who mimics the action of a parent. the actions might be close, or even correct by accepted standards. however, they aren't real. all of those guys are talented. in their chosen genre, they obviously excel. i don't knock their efforts at all. music won't move people if it's not created by the movement of the artists heart. it has to be genuine. as cool as all these guys are, none of them are metal heads. this was an exercise for them.
As a metal head, Sammy G and Paul delivered the best riffage.
But Mick’s solo? Unreal. So impressed. He would sound right at home on a great metal song with the emotional bends and shred chops like that.
extra point for Chris for knocking that low E string out of its saddle
Notice that too...
Yeah, and then keeping on at it like it didn't matter. Which, apparently, it didn't lol!
As someone who does appreciate metal, I can say all this was ranging from good to totally awesome. I really appreciated Mick with his slayer-esque in between step thingies and his performing attitude :).
Paul himself stole the show for me, the complex rhythm changes getting you on the wrong foot is something I enjoy from recent and current bands. Everyone put a ton of work into these and the result shows!
Chris Buck had genuinely the greatest solos I've heard in a very long time. Given I dont listen to Metal as much as I used to but the skill is Sooo there.
it sounded like srvs metal submission
These collabs were a brilliant idea paul ,creates a great sense of community
Great stuff mate, I really love these cross-genre videos. Chris is the clear winner for me, but all were great. What I like is that everybody didn't immediately go for the most gain, the lowest dropped tuning, the most chunk... I mean, there is more to Metal than djent and death metal. It's not about the amount of noise. Nobody ever goes for the light but lightning fast riffs of Power Metal or the airy but rocking licks of Glam of the neck wrecking palm muted bonanza of Thrash. So yeah, wonderful to hear the guys here not falling into the djent trap :D.
Metal is a sensation, a spirit - Chris Buck got it in one. I'd buy his track.
His solo gave me huge Opeth vibes, when they covered Bridge of sighs. The solo on there has a very similar feel, with these amazing bends
He is an exceptional musician
@@muenchhausenmusic That song is the original almost note for note, not knocking it but it sounds as though you haven't heard the original version.
@@neilsherer1766 I have, only one year ago I realized that this was a cover. I listened to the original and liked it a lot. Actually, I was pretty blown away by how this guy, whom I had never heard of before made such great music. I forgot his name. I remember listening to the album that Bridge of sighs is off and also liked it
@@muenchhausenmusic Robin Trower
For me Samurai Guitarists riff sounded the most metal of them all (and it sounded fucking sick - great stuff). The rest was more rock or prog rock than metal.
I personally disagree, I think they were all metal, but okay
Yes the samurai and paul was the most metal the other was like rock or something betwen
His riff was sick!
I thought the different styles of rock infusion made the riffs much more metal in the sense of expanding on what metal can be.
@@mysticmagicsmurfdarklord6844 I think it really depends on your taste and what you've grown up too. Personally I wouldn't put f.e. Black Sabbath in the Metal Genre but I can definitely see, why people might do so.
Chris Buck needs to start a fucking metal band, and I need to find a microtonal guitar. That Samurai riff was sick.
Paul, yours was the "djenty-est" of them all. So glad you tuned to Drop C. I have HB LP that I keep in Drop C. You all definitely need to make full songs out of these.
DUDE! How these guys aren’t “metal” is beyond me. The challenge is opening a little door in their minds. Awesome.🤘🏻
As a huge metal fan, there are aspects of each that really hold their own in the metal world. When Justin guitar hit that part at 2:45, yess! Overall a cool project, good with a guitar clearly translates across the spectrum of music.
If the idea were riffs, then Justin takes the win here! Great great riff. I would want to hear the rest of that song for sure. Chris did an amazing solo ( I'm sure he even does them while getting his tea ready or something, that is how good he is...) as always. Samurai did something that I am still trying to understand. And that makes me want more! Very very cool. Mick went cliche and Paul all prog. Nice job everyone, but Justin just nailed it here!
As a metalhead this was very entertaining to watch! All of you guys definitely did a great job for non-metalheads!
Dudes!!! Paul that was killer!!! I'm a pinky-challenged guitarist. I have played metal most of my life. That was both educational and entertaining!! Thank you all so much!!!🎶
Absolutely heard Geezer Butler’s influence as Chris Buck’s riff began.
Face: melted. Makes me want to see Joey Landreth join The Sword.
Justin is incredible. He taught me everything I know, and he's always killing it. He's so attuned to music, such an elegant player...
I´m subbed to his channel since... uff... The beginning of time it feels like.. Still watching his lessons even if it´s stuff I already know.
He has just a nice way to teach and he´s a blues brother by heart :)
Me too, my first online guitar teacher. Thanks justin..
8:48 went wild, I could listen to that on repeat 🤘🏻
Justin's is so swampy - utterly awesome - need to see where that can go. And Paul - your riff is joyful - Sci Fi - and could be so interesting if developed fully.
Agree!! 100.
I came back to watch Paul again...that needs to be a full track.
Justin's definitely got a a solid sound with a groove to it. My favorite out of all of them.
@@LifelinkTV Agreed, in terms of the riff I actually liked the most.....Justin totally wins.
They all did a solid job, but Justin killed it.
I love how it almost has an Alice in Chains feel to it....given the slightly bluesy feel mixed with the semi-tone dissonance and bent low notes. Very Jerry Cantrell at times....
With a dirtier sound and slow pace it would be a very interesting base for a stoner/doom track.
The Chris Buck solo was absolutely disgusting oh my god. Would love to hear a full version
Have you notice his last string... It jumped...
😂
@@RONALD-mr6ov Yes! @9:00 minutes LOL! Awsome!
I loved Chris’ solo and your riff (with the rhythmic illusion), Paul.
Everyone was great! Great idea, this.
Chris Buck's take is absolutely a m a z i n g. Yours as well, the change of direction when the band comes in...lovely.
Heard a little bit of prog metal almost in Paul's riff, had the energy and feel of a dream theater song. Lots of good things going on without becoming cluttered. Well done!
Paul, if you, Samurai Guitarist and Chris Buck released a metal album, I would 100% buy a copy.
Paul’s was the best. OMG it was so technically sound. Also enjoyed Chris. It’s amazing how his touch is always there. You can always tell it’s him playing.
Justins reminded me so much of clutch if clutch had been a new band in 2024, and im.here for it, sounded awesome seriously.
OMG!! Justin’s riff was so good! If he said he was a metal artist I would believe Him.. That riff was literally the best metal riff I’ve ever heard; nice job….
I liked them all, but Justin just nailed it like he's done it all his life. He even channeled his inner Rob with the Uke Bass. The little bit of nastiness in the chords immediately made my face scrunch up and my head start bangin'. Can't wait to hear the rest of the album lol
The middle riff from Paul’s section was actually very good. Reminded me of Leprous a bit, but just a more standard note choice than they would use
Does have that Leprous feel, if not for the generic drumming
It reminded me of on the back of Angeles
Add AaaAaaAa and you got a real leprous song
Your proggy stuff was so much better than expected. Love it!
As a bass player I love that the uke bass has the biggest sound.
yeah ... that´s really nice
Paul, Your piece was just epic. As a long term metal head i must say, I would love to hear the whole track. Its amazing to hear such a harmonic genius play metal, it is possibly just the best thing ive heard among the proggressive stuff in years. Thanks
I love when you do these collab challenges. All the riffs were pretty beefy and I love the groove everyone put into their tracks. But Paul, seriously.... Viewers' submissions for follow up videos would be awesome
Justin Guitar is a legend! I've been watching his RUclips guitar tutorials for over a decade.