Browsing all articles from June, 2011
Jun
17

The Ultimate David Lee Roth Karate Kick Compilation

Here’s a video compilation as absurd and original as the gigolo himself. Enjoy!

Jun
15

Kirk Hammett Vs Synyster Gates

Kirk Hammett Vs Synyster Gates

So here we have the heavy metal juggernaut of Metallica’s Kirk Hammett up against the thrashing and blazing speed of Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold.

While Kirk has a bigger body of work to review, the influence of each onto the genre can’t be underestimated. Where Hammett has been clearly established for quite some time, Gates represents the new generation of potential Guitar God whose playing delivers a nod of respect to the past players while also forging his own style into his solos.

Who is the better guitarist?
Who is more influential?

Kirk Hammett:

Jump to the 3:17 mark to hear his version of “Little Wing”

Synyster Gates:

Jun
10

2CELLOS (Sulic & Hauser) – Welcome To The Jungle


I am all about hearing updated versions of my favorite songs, and it’s always interesting to see how artists will interpret a song with their style of music.

If you read the comments for this video on YouTube, it says that even GNR has approved this version on their facebook page. The ONLY reason Axl would do this is an attempt to be relevant again.

My take on this? I think these guys are extremely talented. However, this particular performance is 100% pure suck. Rock is meant to be played a certain way and sorry, no matter how aggressive you play a cello, it’s never gonna sound intimidating AT ALL.

So, PLEASE NEVER, EVER cover another Guns N Roses song. It’s too iconic and stands the test of time in the original format.

Jun
3

Randy Rhoads Vs Zakk Wylde

Randy Rhoads Vs Zakk Wylde
While there is no doubt that these two are the best shredders to play for Ozzy, there is still the old debate on who is better. Rhoads has the advantage of being first and leaving a nearly impossible path to follow. Zakk has played the longest for Ozzy in his solo career, and has distinguished himself by his style and relentless output of material.

Both are clearly cemented in the Osbourne legacy – but who is the better guitarist?

Randy Rhoads:

Zakk Wylde:

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