Keith Merrow- "Demisery" - Guitar tracking

[Geilization]

what pick ups are you using here?

[guitarshredking]

2:30 sounds so chuck schuldiner...

[TheFireball100]

When you record tracks, do you already have the song practiced and structured? I write songs as I go - I was wondering how you did it.

[TheFireball100]

Ohhhh i want a 7 so bad....

[munruthel1]

the vocalist sounds exactly like chuck schuldiner in his early years

[88DEATHwish08]

Hive Of Mutation is such a damn good album

[RyanPullin]

Man, this alone is really sparking my interest for death metal. You really do write some awesome guitar parts.

[james163163]

whats the name of this song?

[fatalspongebaths]

Yes!!!

[MrDunsparce]

intro... Dissection... Anyone else?... Where Dead Angels Lie?//////// please lol

[5h0u73r]

hey man this stuff is really awesome! you seem to have a really really tight and strong picking hand, do you have any special advice to reach that or is it just practicing for years? keep it on! ;)

[1jacobdarling]

you need to work on the drums a little they sound a little chicky. lqtm :P love the album

[21Fixxxer]

the world would be a much better place with a loomis/merrow album (especially if its a death metal album then it would be heaven!)

[mcFifo2007]

hey keith, i've been wondering how you record drums. i guess you use a software to create drum tracks. mind shedding some light and telling me which and how that is done at all? i haven't got a clue how to create good drums on the computer.

[Mrcabe]

Crazy ass riffs!

[Dkjyelnet]

you guys wouldnt happen to be making a guitar tablature booklet? or anything like that. cause i would definitively buy it.

[yuvalshnik]

Hey Keith. I'm really enjoying this album so far. I'd just like to ask, I checked your studio gear tour and didn't see that guitar anywhere. From this angle it looks really nice and I was wondering if you have any other pictures of this beast?

[diobolic5150]

@yuvalshnik Thanks man. It's a BRJ Jekyll 727, I have some pics of it on my Facebook page if you want to look me up on there.

[yummygrncrayonz]

Do you find your bernie rico pulling off better tone with that beard/goatee?

[MrFenzyBastard]

if it is truly keith merrow, may i have his rat race?

[revsharp777]

Damn man! That sounds great! Let's me know when this is available.

[diobolic5150]

@revsharp777 It's available right now through iTunes, or physical CDs and digital copies can be purchased through my website. I'll put the links in the info. Thanks!

[revsharp777]

@diobolic5150 Yep, just caught that. Awesome, AWESOME stuff & it definately brings me back to the old-school. Morbid Angel should've taken a nod from you. Demisery is what old-school DM should sound like.

[Andragon90]

Dat picking hand! .... :(

[ahmadalpha]

How many bernie rico guitars do you actually own?? Are you now using Vix guitars?? Since you have tried both brands can you plz tell me which brand is better in quality, tone, feel??

(I want to buy a custom guitar. Thx in advance)

[proggod876]

reminds me of behemoth....awsome!!!!

[ImaDjentleman]

@proggod876 ok im just gonna go ahead n ask it, HOW??

[proggod876]

@ImaDjentleman it just does, ok

[ImaDjentleman]

@proggod876 ok ok ill quit hatin, i know how it just clicks sometimes, but ya, behemoth is THE SHIT

[PSNDaSingh]

Your technique is soooo awesome. 

[kvncldrn]

holy. FUCK. O.o that's bad ass!

[Dkjyelnet]

whats the scale length and string size on this sexy beast?

[Dkjyelnet]

What the scale length on that sexy beast?

[diobolic5150]

@Dkjyelnet 26 3/16

[acoustechtony]

Just so happened to think about this stuff a day after album release. That's good timing in my opinion.

Downloading the album now. Looking forward to hearing it!

[metalbloodshed]

This is really creative I'm diggin it.

[joelrod18]

Fuck yeah! This was uploaded on my birthday! Perhaps the best birthday gift I've gotten. 

[MattismPL]

Ok dude, how did you get Chuck Schuldiner on vocals?

[CrazyEddi3]

@MattismPL You mean van drunen.

[Ulveren]

This is class Keith! I'll make sure to check out your music. It reminds me of Pestilence, especially the vocals, which are very reminiscient of Patrick Mameli, not too guttural, nor too high pitched. But fuck the comparisons, I really like what you've come up with! All the best!

[TheFashel12]

power of the beard !

[LunyAlex]

So I heard you're rolling with Chris Adler nowadays. Like a baws!

[akcabrera08]

The bit starting a 4:12 has a Nile feel to it, very cool. You should get Kollias to guest drum that one

[proguitargamer]

That's a brutal ass click track. tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick

[19wes87]

where can I find you albums

[TheSoundGuitarMag]

Nice playing!! The Sound Guitar Magazine

[slashsslayer97]

Those Vocals....

[cipher619]

I find myself watching this video multiple times each day, Keith. I seriously cannot wait for this album.

[berserker213]

Grim metal face @ 1:24

lol

[shybooz]

What pickups do you have in this guitar?

[diobolic5150]

@shybooz Bareknuckle Warpigs

[ghall0420]

so excited to hear the finished product!

[MrGara23]

Mr.Merrow and Mr Loomis should..no..MUST.. create an album together!

[jacks2axe]

ETA on the finished product? sounds fucking brutal and I will buy the album for sure, I'm a big fan. Vocals sound a bit gorguts in places \m/

[Prayfordarkness]

@jacks2axe Thanks man! Luc is actually one of my favorite DM vocalists! We're hoping to get the album done within a month or two... we just got a huge chunk of recording done last week! Getting close now...

[MinelabBob]

Im liking this.. Perhaps its a tad technical but almost all your songs are. and nothing wrong with that!

But Id like to see you write a song or two inspired by Bolt Throwers Honour, Valour Pride album. Something about that album is so simple yet so brutal.

The vocals are great on this too. Really Cannibal Corpse style.. My Vote (not that it matters) is WIN!!!

[mccask13]

I prefer your djenty works, but this is still great metal. Looking forward to your next release after ATSK. :)

[jddonegan]

This is so much better than the "djent" stuff you usually play. Fucking awesome.

[arsehole420]

sounding good. when can we expect to hear the post production tunes?

[someguyoketcetc]

Just when I think I'm improving you upload a video... Sounds absolutely killer. Tight, precise, with a wonderful air of menace. Look forward to hearing the finished product.

[sibzter]

can't wait to hear it complete! :D

[ILGustavo]

Crunchy! I like it!

[aquabot]

Excellent as usual, I'm looking forward to listening to this record.

[buzzxyx]

i'm not into death metal vocals myself but love the riffs. will there be an instrumental version?

[Jaksord]

you sure made the metronome to sweat :D

[queensofthestonage4]

THIS IS FUCKING KILLER PERIOD.

[MegaBeartrap]

2:03 to 2:28. They need a riff favorite button.

[zekeLindgren]

i get sad that death metal strays away from me so often lately, i love getting reminders of why its so damn good.

[sierramister123]

hahaha 6,665 views

[Psyshimmer]

Is that a new BRJ, Keith?

[r34perpwnz]

You are an incredibly groovy son of a bitch Keith.

[MetalMonster7267]

Absolutely sick, Keith! Can't wait to hear the finished product!!

[assfuck37]

god damnit, i wish i could play like that :/ i'm definitely buying this when it comes out! :D

[Obzenx]

Keith, I saw this on Metalsucks! Nice shirt too! I can't fucking wait for this. Are you going to have a guest solo on Jeff Loomis's solo album? Keep it up man!

[BoundByOrigins]

Deff some Black Dahlia Murder influence here!

[Andragon90]

Drips of Gojira and Merrow

[JoNyB0i]

Riffs for dayz.. love it, soo much groove too

[failguitarplay]

honestly im not a big fan of anything like deathmetal but this does sound fuckin emence :)

thank you

[Catrapazau]

everything seems so easily played with your hands!!!!!

[JesterJay423]

I am buying this for sure!!!!

[kurukq]

1:25 that shits amazing, cant wait to hear it all

[Yowzow]

Ive watched this video at least 7 times and you inspired me to pick up a guitar and knock out some sweet riffs. you are a musical genius and i would gladly pay you to get a hard copy of this, its much better than most of the modern "death metal" ive heard recently. keep it up mate

[NatsPotats]

ive been needing some new good death metal in my life



[NYYscorpio]

Awesome. That answers a question I have been wanting to ask you for a long time, which is if you are in a band. Turns out you are and I will definitely be buying the albums.

[Schpudd]

this is fucking brutal. i can't express in words how epic this album is going to be. replace the click track with cowbell, call it mixed and we're set mr merrow

[bluefAng]

hey keith, are you mixing this album? it sounds fantastic

[diobolic5150]

@bluefAng Indeed I am, thanks! 

[MrFenzyBastard]

@diobolic5150 i don't know a lot of things about youtube, all i know is keith merrow inspire me so fuckin bad and i am writting to keith, cheers man, cause you post awesome tabs, and we are sure to have yours. excuse my english i am french anyway, keep going on you are to me, a metal martial artist, the guy who apears like an illusionist your songs turns my life in motivation !! sorry....my english

[alterfuckive]

death merrow

[Warriorboss14]

This is the Shit!

[Sickness796]

4:27 reminds me of asesino!

[ZaphodBeeblebrox65]

Mmmmmm, br00tz, love it Keith, can't wait! ^_^

[oilkills]

HEAVY AS ALL HELL!!!!!!

[SwampAshSpecial]

This is fucking sick... you're a brilliant player dude!

[SavageDisembowelment]

Yeeeeea boi!!

[WoodenAshtray]

That is an epic beard you've gotten yourself

[WOOKIESareREAL]

fatty tone fo sho'

[XxNecrofreak13]

Even though I'm not the biggest fan of death metal vocals, those guitar tracks are really f***ing cool \m/

[Hmantooth]

Sweet jesus. Thats fucking immense!

[spawnsc]

axe-fx? btw haven't see you on the metal guitarist forums in awhile :P

[keeper006]

I thought you were a good guitarist watching your "djent", but I've been listening to death metal almost 30 yrs, now that I know you play this, I'm a fan.

[sierramister123]

Dude this is going to be awesome the only "djent" i'm a fan of is your songs but this is right up my alley i can't wait for this to come out, keep rockin'

[MetalShin0bi]

This definitely has a old school death metal sound. Love it so far, Keith. You surprise me to no end \m/

[gravnaes]

Brilliant!

[vlasyuk]

Ask James Murphy to do guest solo ;) would fit perfectly

[diobolic5150]

@vlasyuk I did, actually. He never replied. Haha!

[iamrobzero]

@diobolic5150 probably he heard your killer riffing, and is still recovering :P

[Digideus]

@diobolic5150 What about Ol Drake from Evile? Hes a musical Whore. He'll probably do it if youre looking for someone to collaborate with

[AaronWelchMusic]

I Look forward to this coming out SO Much :)

[ditoway]

I really don't like metal but this gutair is raw as fuck.

[AlphaDee]

Dude, that's tight.

[Apothis]

Make music, not babies

[TheOrangeFondler]

As much as I enjoy your instrumental stuff, this sounds like it's going to be crazzzyyy

[Deizelcore]

That metronome thing. It's runing 1/8th notes right? Well that's unorthodox. Keeps you're playing nice and tight!

[exp1ode]

epic.

[Phoenix90000]

Very nice sir!!!!!!!!!!!!! \m/

[Elysianwarrior]

this is DEATH METAL! THUMPS UP:D

[Sphereal]

Tight-ass playing. Excellent

[wintershadows]

That is some wicked riffing!

[ScreamingBloodyGore]

SOOOOO awesome. Everything you touch turns to gold, Keith.

[JohnCornnells]

Any particular tuning used for this?

[danpluso]

I actually like this style better than your usual style of playing.. Death Metal rules \m/ \m/ This is some of the best shit I have ever heard you play. I would love to record a cover song of one of these songs when they are finished. If you would allow me that is :D

[metalforever345]

Is that a beard coming in?

[Sickness796]

i love your death metal style more then your basic style!

[wormytxx69]

No more agiles Keith? Why so, and btw fuck yea. Did not know you were into Death and obituary fuck yes \m/. And this sounds awesome man, keep it old school

[diobolic5150]

@wormytxx69 I've been with BRJ guitars for almost 2 years man. Thanks for the kind words!

[DragonSuushi]

@diobolic5150 Holy shit its been almost 2 years already? TIme fuckin flys -.- i remember when i first saw your vids before arrival was even out >.>

[thekalamalkakid]

@wormytxx69 It's because he's endorsed by Bernie Rico Jr. Quite possibly some of the highest quality hand made guitars available.

[wormytxx69]

@thekalamalkakid Im gonna have to check them out, thanks man!

[Metaljonus4020]

Sounds pretty kick ass! \m/

[Goth3m3]

This is crazy. It's like if Slayer grew up in Norway, and wore corpse-paint.

[prodigy179]

I catch a Thrashy vibe in some of the riffs. I like it.

[ShredCorpse]

Can't wait to hear more

[jaba06]

1:22 THE SCOWL OF DEATH

[diobolic5150]

@jaba06 Grim and Frostbitten would be proud.

[xenochrist13]

love your playing style man, awesome straight up death metal sound as well

[noizfx]

Love your personal music, love this too!

[drook666]

There are some sick riffs in there! You never fail to impress me!

[thishanw]

:O

[cipher619]

Holy Hell, Keith... I can't wait for this album. It sounds absolutely fucking awesome

[Digideus]

Vocally it reminds me of Dismember or Unleashed, but the guitar work is far more Technical. Looking forward to this one!

[antman95]

I don't even like death metal and that sounds fuckin' bad ass!

[TheBlackDahlia815]

omg! the shit sounds fucken awesome

[Tori965]

Which exercises helped you to develop a correct timing?

[cjrizzle93]

@Tori965 play everything to a metronome, its the only way to develop proper timing.

[diobolic5150]

@Tori965 That annoying clicking noise that plays through the entire video? That's how. Haha

[Tori965]

@diobolic5150 So any idea of how many hours you practice with metronome every day?

[CTUKeyes]

Great stuff. As I've come to expect from you amazing riffs! On the line

"There's no core, no prog, no "djent", this is a 100% Death Metal album."

You so prog like its a bad thing. Hell even late death had heavy prog influences. Nothing wrong with that. But anyway I'm very excited and can't wait to buy this album!

[video452]

Great, Cant wait bro. this is going to be so kewl.

[mkstreets]

i wanna hear moooore

[coolioisafoolio]

Love this style of death metal! Sounds sick man. 

[eigeoiegf45]

Nice tremolo picking style metal. wooo.

[rockr500]

@diobolic5150 You guys should do one song similar to Daath where the solo is clean (tone) and very complex and fast but also extremely jazz influenced. I know its not typical death metal but it adds variety to an album and sounds epic. Day of Endless Light by Daath is a good example of it. In fact when my band played that song since none of were good enough to play the solo we had the bassist play Mary had a little lamb as the solo as a joke.

[hellion786]

What amp do you reccomend for getting this kind of tone and general EQ tips?

[Gonjir]

definetly extremely talented :)

[ilikeheadcrabs]

the best thing is that you can just about see the standard death metal grimace with which he is playing, fucking awesome \m/

[sciomancy6]

More cowbell

[donbehatin]

Fuck yes!

[cjanz]

This is brilliant stuff, man. Straight up death metal, as you said, for sure. Can't wait to hear it!

[Sickness796]

holy fuck these riffs are sick!

[Claggy]

Sound great!

[dahudge14]

Is this your new ViK guitar?

[90fourninety]

@dahudge14 Bernie Rico Jr. I think

[Ultimus]

Pure fucking metal, definitely looking forward to hearing more from this project.

[dahudge14]

I really like your old stuff, but I do not mind new venues of talent :)

[OTATre]

is that... mister merrow plus beard? O:

[deathcore1239]

damn you keith with your awesome tone and your BRJ guitars! im too scared to play one in fear that ill like it more than my ibanez (because i know ill never be able to afford more than one BRJ haha)

great tone and great playing dude!

[Wookieboner]

fuck yes

[FrancisJulien418]

Power rotative picking GO !!!!!!!!! ;)

[YSiLvErY]

death metal is finally reborn!!!!!!!!

[ZebIsSporadic]

Oh I want this now.