So fuggin what is he doesn't play it 'EXACTLY' as Alex Skolnik?! If so, ya may as well record the solo & just air-band it on you-tube, & say it's you! lol! Better yet just watch Testament! A good cover isn't only about how accurately it's played? It is your own personal interpretation of the song. Staying true to the song's hooks and phrases that 'define' the song, along with timing and key; so it will be recognized for the song it is yet have your style blended in, making it your own cover.
AWESOME! All the really hard parts are perfect, I mean, the feel, the way you play. TO HELL to those saying it's not DEAD ON. The vibe and the tricky parts are amazing. I've been playing for 24 years. Always listened to Alex, Eric and James Murphy. I played in several, tons of bands. I wish I had a sideman (lead player) like you. YOU ROCK.
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it isnt too hard of a solo. the hard sounding parts are just tapping. the sweeps are slow but still MOST sweeps are hard and thats a six string sweep making it hard no matter how fast you play it.
No that is not sweeping. While the technique played may be an arpeggio, it is not a sweep arpeggio. The notes are alternately picked in this case, not "swept." Alternate picking is not the correct technique for this solo as when Alex Scholnick plays it, however alternate picking these notes is actually more technically difficult.
hahaha "looks easy im goin to go learn it" that guy probably just started playing like a month ago and wanted to sound cool or something lol nice solo tho man sounds fuckin great
Killer solo man!!! A+!!!
purseonal2010 4 months ago
So fuggin what is he doesn't play it 'EXACTLY' as Alex Skolnik?! If so, ya may as well record the solo & just air-band it on you-tube, & say it's you! lol! Better yet just watch Testament! A good cover isn't only about how accurately it's played? It is your own personal interpretation of the song. Staying true to the song's hooks and phrases that 'define' the song, along with timing and key; so it will be recognized for the song it is yet have your style blended in, making it your own cover.
mourningforest 10 months ago
excelente 100 % accuracy xD
DioLegacy 1 year ago
how long it takes to learn
heavymetal148 1 year ago
Oh fuck yeah!!! One of the best solos ever!
FreakinAwesomeVideos 1 year ago
That's good.
LeoMMCursedFate 1 year ago
i agree with ValoSGonzalez it is definately meant to be alternate picked
older bands like this play it harder cas they are cool XD
mironola 1 year ago
dude where'd you get the tab for this, thought mine was alrite but after seeing that I'm not so sure!
Relievingdeath 1 year ago
O.O WTF!!!!!!
666davidmetal 1 year ago
SICK!!!!!
Saw them 5x's in Tampa
completelywoundPRO 2 years ago
is that a dean guitar thats pretty sick
mackdude4 2 years ago
no i think its a gibson explorer.
MattReinertsennn 2 years ago
its a dean ml
Serathin21 2 years ago
Awesome dude! Someone who actually didn't ruin it by blasting the original is the background!
razorslice17 2 years ago
nice one :) but why do you play these arpeggios with alternate picking?
Metalotr 2 years ago
haha because he's bad-ass
valor93 2 years ago
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wtf.play the whole solo dude..
dieharddimebagfan 2 years ago
that is the whole solo bud
SkootSucksAtLife 2 years ago 7
you have fast fingers!
great job
plewy110 2 years ago
perfect.
bbutrinnt 2 years ago
AWESOME! All the really hard parts are perfect, I mean, the feel, the way you play. TO HELL to those saying it's not DEAD ON. The vibe and the tricky parts are amazing. I've been playing for 24 years. Always listened to Alex, Eric and James Murphy. I played in several, tons of bands. I wish I had a sideman (lead player) like you. YOU ROCK.
RYamaga 3 years ago
fantastic....my mouth canot close...your the best
streetwarrior31 3 years ago
wat tuning is this normal or down a hole step
BlackPantherTUNA 3 years ago
this is my favortie solo of all time
METALxHEAD164 3 years ago
Loved it:)
Pjumetal 3 years ago
Awesome!!
metalmachine69 3 years ago
how long have u been playing dude??
soadrokr7 3 years ago
5000 out of fucking 5. That was 1st class man.
KingRickTheBastard 3 years ago
buena cholooo!
SHLAVION 3 years ago
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it isnt too hard of a solo. the hard sounding parts are just tapping. the sweeps are slow but still MOST sweeps are hard and thats a six string sweep making it hard no matter how fast you play it.
i rate this solo:
difficulty six/ten
sound one hundred/ten
ZurcBlackstarr 4 years ago
i gota disagree... difficulty 8 or 9... maybe i just suk but hey :p hahaha... im lerning :p
HeavyMetalVagabond 3 years ago
actually... now ive had a go at learning it... i think ur rite :)
HeavyMetalVagabond 3 years ago
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There isn't one single sweep in that solo. You're clearly talking out of your ass.
apathywebcomics 3 years ago
are you stupid? what do you think the beginning is SWEEPING you are surely a hell of a genius
ZurcBlackstarr 3 years ago 5
@ZurcBlackstarr
No that is not sweeping. While the technique played may be an arpeggio, it is not a sweep arpeggio. The notes are alternately picked in this case, not "swept." Alternate picking is not the correct technique for this solo as when Alex Scholnick plays it, however alternate picking these notes is actually more technically difficult.
ValoSGonzalez 1 year ago
@ZurcBlackstarr Wh are you mad at him?
Tombking2 10 months ago
Right on bro
gmetal44 4 years ago
SWEEET!
themetalmistress 4 years ago
haha fuck macgyver man, sweet all round like...and the set up too. top notch.
junkhead2007 4 years ago
A+ Nicely done.
Saf70rd 4 years ago
holy shiiiiiit!!
masterofmorphine92 4 years ago
That was pretty damn good man. I just learned that solo too, and watching this helps quite a bit. How long have you been playing?
Gelufinteraf 4 years ago
hahaha "looks easy im goin to go learn it" that guy probably just started playing like a month ago and wanted to sound cool or something lol nice solo tho man sounds fuckin great
kickassaxelzuggin 4 years ago
"looks easy"? when someone says that, you mustve nailed it. very well played. one of Alex's best solos, imo
idpmofo 4 years ago
good job man. it sounds hard when you listen to it but it actualy looks kinda easy im gonna learn it now.
Tb0neZ5 4 years ago
real good
blackone91 4 years ago
Awesome solo, man! Do you have the tabs? :P
Metalsystem666 4 years ago
Shit!! I just want to play like that!!
Metalsystem666 4 years ago
kick ass
surfsydney 4 years ago
That was fucking awesome, man.
planeshift 4 years ago
awesome job dude.. with a better guitar sound would sounds perfect!!!
gianluk1986 4 years ago
Shweet, awesome job!
Undying23 4 years ago