Keith Merrow- Abducted

[Anarnt13]

agile!!!!!!!!!

[MrOppi3]

@chuchietv esp's are cool, schcters suck horrbly, Ibanez is always badass but i dont know about agile, they seempretty awesome just bywatchin this video:)

[matt420740]

@MrOppi3

What a tool....

Schecter and ESP are owned by the same person. Both companies produce decent instruments for the price. You can't tell how good a guitar is going to play just by the name on the headstock. You also can't tell how good an instrument is just looking at a video..............

[MrOppi3]

@matt420740 wtf is ur problem? y get butthurt just because i gave him my OPINION, ive played ESP's and they are awesome, and schecters ar cool but their 7 strings and 8 strings are very bad compared to an ibanez seven string and 8 string, but just like i said....... ive never tried an AGILE so i didnt give an opinion on it. i just said it looked cool, why get pissed over that?

[matt420740]

@MrOppi3

When did I get pissed or butthurt? I simply stated facts in my reply. You gave an opinion, I replied with facts. Get over it.

[MrOppi3]

@matt420740 so then how bout u just shut the fuck up and stop replying?

[Chacoop]

@MrOppi3 I used to have a couple Schecter 7's (A Loomis NT model and a Hellraiser) and two ibanez 7's actually (a 1527 and a 7620) and they were all pretty good guitars. The Loomis was a really guitar, it felt really nice and was a solid player. I think it really just depends on the model and the price point for what you get. Ibanez has nice guitars, but my 1527 wasn't leaps and bounds better quality-wise than my Loomis or Hellraiser.

[Chacoop]

@Chacoop Also, the Loomis was a really good* guitar. D: For clarification

[Ablithealbino]

E.T PHONE HOME. Hilarious.

[Hezus3Christo]

man you do what i do when you get into a bitchen heavy song .... makes you feel like you cant sit still my friends are like how do you keep tempo like that im like i just do

[DeathPenguin1000]

Do you prefer maple fretboards?

[joeyjordisondu13]

Fucking amazing :O Have you got a tab please ?

[mclovinninja666]

HA!!!!!!! i have that same POD X3 Live pedal i see in the backround!! They are so amazing and can practically get any sound possible! Also Great music dude! definately subscribing and can't wait to hear more!!!!

[sanjinator17]

wheres the leak, mam

[JoelMeOff]

i can just see them now. theyre here!!!!!!

[kolektiv7]

@oilers1go1 word

[eyeflow9]

fuckin nice work.

[growupordie]

Eargasm !!

[TheModCon]

Riff at 0:56 is gooooooooood

[kolektiv7]

2 dislikes... Chimp Spanner and Drewsif Stalin.

[demonholocaust101]

2:23 rofl "UGH! this fill takes forever!!!!! *whips out phone and txts producer* do i really need to play this shit?! it's too easy for meeeee!"

[infamousstitch]

o and i want you to know, im buying an agile 7 string just because of the sound i hear YOU get out of it. yes i know guitars are more about the feel than the sound (in a way) but i already know i'm gonna enjoy that agile.

[infamousstitch]

keith...seriously...your riffs are fuckin godly...they're like 100% completely my style, and its totally unique and different, but it still slides right into all the genre's i love all put together. keep puttin these up cuz you got people who still drool over em. do you play for a band? or are you just a studio artist? cheers.

[mattsofatso7088]

orgasm in my ears

[bubonikus]

Nice leg playing

[sipinflames]

misha mansoor and michael keene's offspring ^^^^

[Fight4Anarchy]

i love that twangy boomy sound seven strings get..... 7 strings own... keep it up man... awesome stuff... so glad i bought your awaken the stone king album! BUY IT BITCHES!!!!!

[GameKid98]

If you mix Slipknot with Periphery with Mushroomhead (or something like that) here's what you get! Amazing! :D

[AxisOfHumanity]

@GameKid98 slipknot periphery and mushroomhead? wtf kid lol

[poiutar]

this is one chuggin ass song dude..mad props..cause of u i had to get a interceptor lol

[CTUKeyes]

Keith, you're a riff master. Keep it up and you'll go down in metal riff books along side the greatest riffers ever. Got a band? Or are you strictly solo at least for now?

[HuberttXXX17]

oh my god! great playing :) So much of Opeth and Nevermore influence :) Really cool

[frontsideflipem]

i think its funny that these have floyd rose trems but nobody really uses them..... its usually this exotic riffing masterpiece with neato chord progressions and stretches and hammers... in crazy places... why even put a floyd rose trem on these beasts? lol

[DennChooch]

@frontsideflipem i love floyds but i block mine... i just like the feel and stability they give the guitar... and it looks pretty badass too!

[frontsideflipem]

@DennChooch yeah i was playing an ibanez presteige yesterday... it was an 8 string and had a lookalike FR trem for a bridge... it was cool.

[DennChooch]

@frontsideflipem i have an ibanez RG, and i really like the Floyd Roses that come with Ibanez. might even prefer them over OFR.

[dimeowns100]

Is that the line 6 x3 live i see there? :D

[devvilboyy676767]

dude, how did you make those weird and creepy noises in the beginning of the song?

[imoshwithwillywonka]

This is amazing. Perfect blend of Meshuggah and Lamb Of God. I'd kill ot be able to write stuff like that. Love it. Props.

[egmaverikc84]

some of your newer guitars look like jef loomis sig guitars but thats ok. your guitars look very nice

[poopsinhispans]

what r u playing thru?

[wowrazzor]

Fucking brutal.

[ICBM07006]

1 person was abducted

[ILYLan]

Hi man ! Tell what system you you use on Agile 7 strings particularly in a song "Abducted"?

[Adrian92Smith]

Is that Line 6 POD X3 live behind you? :D

[nicksram4x4]

the spastic left knee is awesome... it is rockin' out on its own!!

[HillaryHitler]

NEVERMORE should ask you to join!

[maylandchastity]

I FUCKING LOVE YOU !!!!!!! im hoping to get an Agile soon, from what ive seen on them they are pretty badass, just wanna let you know your good at what you do and keep it up man !!!! we both have about the same style of music maybe here soon i can send you some vids and you can tell me what you think

[pr0llyn0t]

It would be really awesome to play in a band with you, awesome guitar player! Peace

[Langtw]

Dude, I can HEAR vocals for this song. A good mix of the Low Growling double tracked with low melodic singing and shit. Going along with the theme of an alien abduction. I can't help but have lyrics pop into my head.

[MegaOshit]

Good shit for real, getting a schecter ( or agile ) 8 string, gotta love extended range guitars! The low end you get is so ballzy. What dru

[BenSession]

Ah this is beautiful...your playing AND the guitar. thumbs up good sir (Y) 

[6XstringXsamurai]

I went to your website and downloaded your whole album!! seriously amazing! I have over an hour (1 way) to drive to school and back 3 times a week....definitely makes the drive less grueling.

[UACDOOM]

beasting rhythms and great drum programing

[CONNOREXPLOSION]

fucking sick! I'd join you!

[HappyFacemetal]

badass!!!!

[Thomasskater90210020]

I hear Necrophagist influences.

[hahawzz]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FuneralFragz]

songs beast..., cant believe you did a fade out at the end.

[clovengoatlord]

What kind of metal do you use for your frets? lol, kidding. Really great playing and composition bud. it's got that staccato off time feel of meshuggah, but a more dynamic melody to it. I really enjoyed it.

[beerzelbub]

Awesome riffing!Cool song.Massive sound!

[pedrobobby]

MA FAVORITE SONG OF TH 2 ALBUNS !

[IdRatherbeDeaddd]

im trying to learn this song right now. but i cant help but jizz everytime. blah xD

did you have that problem. hope not.

<3

[cuteface114]

From an aspiring artist to a professional:

Where did you get the money to afford all of this gear? o.O

Because I know from experience that the music industry is one pretty penny.

I'm about to pick up a second job just so I can upgrade from this Ibanez 4-string bass to a 5-string Warwick Corvette and somehow afford an amp with enough wattage to even be heard at a show. All of that alone is at least a grand out of my own pocket. I'm envious ser! Your tips would be greatly appreciated <3

[eleph4nt]

wow thats some serious riffing you got going on, nice stuff dude

[boomerson123]

What do you do for drums,im looking for a good program?

[zevadrows]

shitting bricks right now

[LuVs2SpOoGe19827364]

hey bro, what tuning is your guitar in? i know its a seven string but what tuning is it? i have a six string and im trying to learn this song and a few others by you because your fuckin great man, and i love your sound.

[missmajon]

perfect. absolutly perfect.

[schecter26guitarist]

Do you track the drums yourself using software, or are there real drums that you mic?

Your songs are amazing by the way, I think I've listened to every one of them...

[TomJoadsGhost1]

Bro You rock Hard... Yes Spastik Ink/Blotted Science... But more listenable!!!!!

[ibbyfan350]

This song is total brutal domination. I love your music and your videos have far beyond inspired me to buy an Agile 7 string. Also, thank you for giving your music to the public at a price even a poor fool like myself could afford so even I could enjoy it day and night on my iPod. ;D

[VeeDubbChad]

is this agile have a jet black finish? the others have like a green and purple quilt looking one, was this a special model you were using?

[theeholygoalie]

You are good and the guitar is sweet. Would you recommend an Agile?

[Andrewsonfire]

I notice you keep bouncing your legs.. if you ever get a band on the go you should sit down and play guitar and help the drummer with QUAD bass drums. think about it. 2 times the brutal.

[freakguitar1]

@Andrewsonfire ahahahahahaha what a fucking FREAK comment! :D i laughed hard, good one! :D

[mynameisDavid92]

@Andrewsonfire Haha every guitarist I know does that :P

[secondsonn]

@Andrewsonfire He's not the only one bouncing to this ;-D

[Blitzzkreigg]

@Andrewsonfire He bounces his leg for the same reason as I do, it helps you a bit with tempo 'cause the leg acts as a metronome.

[AnnihalationonaStick]

badass.

[lavatorymaster]

Your videos are awesome man, hey what tuning do you use? I have a 7 string schecter, what strings do you use for your 7?

[Slayer7666COF]

WOW the essence of Epic! this is like blotted science on a really respectable level! it also reminds me of a song i found on the net called octapus from some GP5 site... like the choice of riffing has such a structure... i can't stop listening to this song! it is as good as getting the next Behemoth or Dimmu Borgir album! like i need it playing every where, games, t.v. any thing i can play music aside! playing a YT video constantly in background in a game kinda sucks and takes lots of power...

[diobolic5150]

@Slayer7666COF Haha, thanks man!

[indianakornfed]

@Slayer7666COF Dood this is way better than behemoth or dimmu borgir

[Grunge00125]

his albums are free to download off his myspace...have you tried that?

[SweepCreep]

not quite as good as blotted science lol ron jarzombek is just on a whole nother level. no offense to keith in anyway, youre stuff is awesome i love it dude. just blotted science is untouchable lol.

[stonefosho]

@Slayer7666COF hahaha were you high when you typed this?! anyhow i totally agree haha

[RachetX12]

@Slayer7666COF

The only difference is that, unlike Dimmu Borgir, this ain't gey even one bit. Yay for Keith! Buu for Scandinavian-Polish alliance! ;P

[bobsagget6666]

tits man these songs are awesome!

[vendo1267]

you are AWESOME...just dont need anything more to say. wish i would have your right hand... :) See ya!

[motabaco]

so you installed an original flod rose on it? or did it come like that?

[diobolic5150]

@motabaco It's an LFR, not an original. It just came that way. Same as any Interceptor as far as I know.

[Geetarfrik]

@diobolic5150 the Interceptor Pro has an OFR, i think. like the ones with the ebony boards.

[diobolic5150]

@Geetarfrik This is an Interceptor pro, and it doesn't have an OFR. None of them do. They are all LFR trems.

[Roflzmahwoflz]

@diobolic5150 Some have KAHlers

[motabaco]

dude in the part where the image turns "negative" would be the best way to describe it.. right before it goes back to actual image.. I saw some writing on the tremolo.. does it by chance say "SCHALLER" or "FLOYD ROSE"? and Keith dude.. when are we gonna see some vids of you with a Rico Jr??

[diobolic5150]

@motabaco the trem is a Floyd, so yeah, that's what it says on it. As for the Rico Jr vide... soon :)

[tranquilled]

hey dude, I really enjoy listening to all you are doing!!! keep it up.

have some a question for you:

i noticed you use some agile guitars with passive PUs (I guess stock) and actives. So how do you like the passive stock PUs? what does sound better in your opinion - 707s or passives?

[elguebon23]

Well My friend! You nailed it once again. This just rocks!!!

[kurukq]

I havent read all the comments but abducted, from the arrival? sounds a bit too much like hypocrisy, but anyway great stuff, was lookin to buy an agile, and your vidoes sealed the deal

[diobolic5150]

@kurukq Yeah stuff like that happens from time to time I guess. Never listened to Hypocrisy though, so I don't really know if this sounds like them or not. I don't get hung up on song names. I just write a song and call it whatever was in my head at the time. Good luck with your new guitar.

[jackass311]

@diobolic5150 that's how i do it too man! why spend time thinking of song titles when a spur of the moment/ random idea is probably gonna be better anyway?! hahaha

[kurukq]

@diobolic5150 haha, well your sound is not like theirs, but the song names i suppose haha, anyway you're stuff is sick keep it up, ps my new guitar is awesome

[oscar5684]

awesome

[antd2010]

this made me want a 7 string even more

[guitarwilly81]

Keith, Do you play your X3 live through an amp or monitors or a powered speaker cab?

[diobolic5150]

Monitors

[MasterSheep999]

Damn that rocks oo

So many songs and every single one is a masterpiece!

[pinky101ist]

hey can you tell me what kind of guitars you use because your guitars have a cruseing trune dudue and love the vidoes to(:(:

[pinescentedwoodsmoke]

they're guitars from the brand agile.

[Mush0Art]

Man, you're such in inspiration your songs are just structured so well! My band plays sevens actually! I really enjoy what we've come up with, but if we had half the talent you do we wouldn't be playing local shows! Big Props man!

[diobolic5150]

Thanks friend! I'm glad it inspires you. That's really cool to hear! Good luck with your band.

[theremembering]

so the Bd tuning.. that means the e other 6 strings are sharp right?

[diobolic5150]

Yep, that's right.

[theremembering]

ok. thanks.

[diobolic5150]

@theremembering yep

[YounGrasshopper]

This is exactly what I've been looking to listen to. You, sir, are amazing and very inspirational to my writing. Thanks a bunch.

[gheoss]

@DarthSalazar, thank you, i bought the 7 string purple one, i will get it on monday, cant wait!

[guitaristman23]

fuck that guitar looks and sounds awsome

[CasDKK]

Whats with the pigish sound Keith?? xD hahah! Ive listenened to it a few times!

[VhMetalx]

YOU SIR

are a beast. i give you +100 points

so you enjoy blackout mroe than EMG? can you give me some tips on what gear you use to get tone? and what tuning? im going to be buying new p'ups and whatnot soon after xmas. and starting a band soon so any tip could help!

[eddieboy1234]

wow sd blackouts and you= Brutal!

[gheoss]

Hello, veery nice music, and i just discovered these Agile guitars, do you have any good site to buy them from?

Thank you!

[DarthSalazar]

@gheoss rondomusic . com is the website to find Agiles.

[monroe0328]

sickest song been jammin your albums all week i think i blew a speaker in my car yesterday

[risingsyn]

Lol I can watch this over and over again...

You should send me some Drum tracks!

[EskilRask]

things song reminds me a lot of psycroptic man. and its awesome!

[t67111]

nevermind, I figured it out...

[LycanthropicArt]

Awesome as always! Great stuff man.

And I love your collection of Agiles. I just got an Intrepid 828.

- Wulf

[ConveyTheKing]

Keith, you're awesome! I've been looking at Douglas and Agile guitars now for about 2 months and I'm still deciding on which 7 string guitar I should get. I've never played a 7 string before and I want to buy the Douglas SR 370. On the other hand, I want to spend a little more cash and get an Agile. If I want an Agile, should I get a Septor 727 or the Purple Interceptor 727 which EMGs? Just want your expert input! Thanks, stay metal!

[diobolic5150]

That's a tough choice man, I own both the Septor and Interceptor.. I like them both!

[ConveyTheKing]

Egggh!!! =(

I see you like both from all the videos. I want to get the EMG Interceptor 727 cause its only $500, but its purple! The Green Septor is beautiful, has a string through body and from what it sounds like great humbuckers.

[StromboliKicks]

wow... you rule man.. great job and nice agile.

[angrygoldfish]

Awesome, Keith! I'm downloading your new EP next week. I'll donate this time.

Love the new "synth" feel. The guitar isn't so out there. The kick drum sounds a little too high in the mix for my tastes, but that's just me.

[eddieboy1234]

omfg dude u made me fucking jizz on my guitar with that tone! wow sick dude! i want the blackouts now without a doubt.

[holierthan]

These are EMGs. :)

[diobolic5150]

Actually, this guitar has a SD Blackout in the bridge position. :)

[ehjay16]

Do you drum too, or do you sample beats.

[diobolic5150]

They are sequenced drums.

[NatsPotats]

mind = blown

[t67111]

Uhm, How did you put those dots on the fretboard? :o

[diobolic5150]

hole punch and a black vinyl bumper sticker =P

[t67111]

WOAH, how did you take of your fretboard to hole punch it, without  the frets falling off!?

[joekiernan]

I believe he punched holes in the black vinyl bumper sticker, not the fretboard :)

[diobolic5150]

LMAO... yeah I didn't hole punch the actual fretboard... hahaha.

[t67111]

wait, then how did you get them in the fretboard?

[Cjrizzle]

Your fans have come to expect a lot out of you and you do not disappoint. Every time Youtube tells me you have a new video up, i get so excited! You inspire me to be a better guitarist and think out of the box. Keep up the good stuff bro (5/5)

[diobolic5150]

Thank you for that dude, really. That made my night.

[manchiscap]

You are one of my favorite bands....well one man band...u r insane man...keep it up.

[yummygrncrayonz]

rockin an x3 live now?

[diobolic5150]

yeah

[skinnyjeans987]

i like your videos.

alot

[espec1000]

man, you're fucking relentless with the music eh. hats off to you good sir :) sounds great!

[OneisneO]

Amazing song as usual, you're an awesome player, but sound/production wise I preferred your earlier stuff, heavy as fuck but being enough clearly at the same time, and without the boomines on the low bass, just to give some feedback, anyway it's fucking brutal, hope you could make a living out of these. Peace.

[diobolic5150]

This one turned out really boomy in the YouTube audio. The album version doesn't have a low end rumble like you hear in the video. You heard it>?

[OneisneO]

I'm on it right now, A/B'ing between both cds. The synths parts are uber clean but when the 'metal stuff' enters it's just not the same, something like a curtain effect or kinda boxy, I'm not gonna enter into technicalities/causalities... it's just what my ears say. (Kinda sucks saying all these, but supposed you'd like to know...)

By the way, the new songs are superb, really like where you're going, you have like this weird syndrome some people have that they cannot compose bad stuff XD.

[diobolic5150]

Haha, I think the sound you're hearing is a guy with shitty recording gear trying to reach beyond the limitations of what it can provide. Either way, thanks for the input!

[OneisneO]

Just wondering, did u use the same equipment on both cds, monitors in particular??

[diobolic5150]

Some of the equipment is different, but the monitors are the same.

[col33145]

cool shit man awesome sound

[rutledge123]

nice, its reminds me heavily of the periphery/sybreed/etna style with the 7 string guitar and the blast beat drums, i wish i had the ability to write like that

[drook666]

Ridiculous ass kicking, once again.

[RossWildish]

Love the new EP man, you're a god damned genius.

[ppgato]

Metal prog and UFO themes!!

it can't get better than this

great work Keith!

[lightzor]

Those look like some light gauge strings. What kind are they? =]

Btw you are a rhythmic guitar genius.

[stc423]

I have the same phone as you! XD

The new stuff is amazing man. Keep it up!!!

[tehkseven]

Awesome Keith!

Keep up the amazing work XD

I was so excited when I saw that you made some new vids!

[Firider]

DUDE THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!!

[castout85]

you put me back in my place with every new video. awesome stuff man

[JerichBlakk]

tasty Keith.....now add solos all over this man....or I WILL!!! hahah!!!

[Xiphos68]

Dude you use a Pod?

[burnthairturd]

As always...AWESOME!!!!! 6/5*

[riddler667]

w00t? new EP out - fuck yeah!

[kennosen1]

Amazing!

[disorganism]

Absolutely outstanding Keith. As someone else said, you are very inspiring! And because nobody else mentioned it yet, your drum programming is just as amazing as your guitar composition!

[diobolic5150]

Thanks! The drum tracks are a lot of work, so it's nice to hear that.

[rasse]

oh my god... this is amazing. your EP and this new CD are really one of the best releases this year! keep it up

[antiglobalist]

amazing dude

[t67111]

Keith which guitar is that? Is it the interceptor you got on accident?