Def Leppard Armageddon It (w/correct solo) cover - Kenyon Denning

[djrab1972]

that was great bud , good work.

[94Scottdawg]

Dude frickin' boss

[NoiseuxS]

Best def cover i've heard so far!!!! As a big fan I can tell....plus helps me through the notes i've hard time with hehe...thx a lot mate

[kdenn71]

@NoiseuxS Thanks :-)

[bechtold2008]

Wow... way to nail it! Steve Clark would be proud.

[TRx3me]

very good cover man ! very nice !

[jtm8536]

Nice job!

[1971player]

i want to know the one dislike i am kicking their ass.. DO NOT MESS WITH KENYON!

[mpoirier2323]

You make it look fun. I learned to play it watching you. it isn't that hard but very cool lick. How do these guitar gods come up with these great guitar licks?????

[Grayndle]

Lovin' that ending.

[vader8011]

Hey Kdenn, how bout Crazy Train? Some Randy Rhodes would sound great on that Les Paul!

[babblaX5]

Jesus Christ man...just incredible! Do you learn by ear or read and memorize the music?

[kdenn71]

@babblaX5 By ear mostly.

[pepp5150]

Bad ass!!! well done!!!!!!

[122cadet]

well this dude plays the solo better then viv.

[sk4257]

dude you should get a partner to play phils role in this song



[MyXeXMenu]

Best Cover i have heard

[MrToddyl]

Amazing! :D do you play it over a backing track or do you just play it over the normal song? :D Great vid!

[kdenn71]

@MrToddyl Thanks. Just over the studio recording.

[MrToddyl]

@kdenn71 Ahh right thanks, good job.

[guna1974]

Freakin' awesome dude. I've been watching all your guitar vids and I am VERY impressed. Hats off mate. Keep rockin'. You are my new guitar idol

[windyhillpatriot]

Duder, you're rockin' it out...THANKS!!

[hordi10]

Sick cover! Looks like Woody Harrelson is shreddin' some DL!

[owsleyforkmusic]

This cover was insanely good!! Great job brother, This song makes me want to raise pure hell!!! Keep it up dude!

[thesullman]

excellent job.

[bayley5150]

Excellent Job dude!!!!!!!!!

[toycollector10]

I'm flying across the Tasman Sea from New Zealand to see the boys in Melbourne in October. I'm a bit sick in that I'm hoping they get it down like Kenyon. Thanks mate!

[2525October]

Wow, you shot this quite well. You've even mastered Steve Clark's greatest shining moment. Well done.

Def Leppard for life!

[kdenn71]

@2525October Thanks! :-)

[bmg0079]

Nice cover. You look a little like woody harrelson, if he was retarded.

[2525October]

@bmg0079 Ha ha, that was funny.

[Alexfunz]

Man, you made the best DL's covers I've ever seen on youtube.

Keep rockin'!

How long did it take to learn this song?

[kdenn71]

@Alexfunz Thanks!! The bulk of the song was not too long. The correct solo took several weeks to figure out then learn how to play.

[whitedevil2]

fake. i think you're lip syncing the background vocals. kidding. great job

[kdenn71]

@whitedevil2 HAHAHA!!

[toycollector10]

I came back to this a few times. You look like you are in the groove. I like it, I like it a lot. I'm subscrib'in!

[kdenn71]

@toycollector10 Thanks I am glad you like it. :-)

[LetItRocK561]

i was having a crappy day and then I watched this again and now I can't stop smiling...thanks Kenyon!!!

[kdenn71]

@LetItRocK561 :-)

[jimboishere11]

You almost look like Phil!!! Hahaha..

[wahinesurfergirl]

Gods of War at the end. Lol!

[kdenn71]

@wahinesurfergirl ;-)

[wahinesurfergirl]

Do you have a video tutorial on Armageddon It? I would so much, LOVE to play the entire song, including the solo!

[kdenn71]

@wahinesurfergirl This video is meant as a tutorial. Is it not sufficient?

[wahinesurfergirl]

@kdenn71 I meant like a step-by-step tutorial...I can't follow it, if it's being played too fast. If ever, I need to learn what notes to play, etc.? In this video, you're covering the whole song (w/c you're absolutely good at!) Do you have the tabs? I really would want to learn Armageddon It. :)

[kdenn71]

@wahinesurfergirl There is a tutorial I posted a while back. You can see it if you look down my list of videos

[hurricanejoe1971]

Man what I really dig about you, is you are the only one aside from myself,that I have seen play the Armageddon It solo correctly. All the tab books try to get you to do that open e string instead of the e note on the g string in the ninth fret, and that makes a big difference in the tonal sound. Outstanding brotha, Great job, Good tone too! Look foward to more videos from you!

[kdenn71]

@hurricanejoe1971 OH thanks!!! I would love to see someone else play it correctly. Post yours why don't you? :-)

[vader8011]

HEY Kdenn, I've been following this thread for a couple of months now. What is the verdict on the guitar study? As I said before I like the Les Paul but what all have you determined? Maybe try a Scorpions tune for more comparison too.

[kdenn71]

@vader8011 Hey Vader thanks for the comment. I typically do not supply a verdict on any of these studies, instead leaving it up to the audience. As far as what I have determined, I may start a blog in order to get into that. Since I did Hysteria I have been thinking of focusing on some other type of music for a while. We'll see what that is... :-)

[Patriotsfan3366]

I love that your gettin into it here! most covers on youtube are usually just a guy standin there playin. boring, this is something i wanted to watch!! Good job!! Keep rockin!!

[kdenn71]

@Patriotsfan3366 Thanks! Glad you liked it. :-)

[xmaddict]

I love the solo. I just usually solo on E Maj scale. lol

[xmaddict]

Only 43 likes!? What are people on crack! This guy is a freaking genius!

[Amakonda123]

You rock! Def Leppard is my favorite rock music band ^^.

[kdenn71]

@Amakonda123 Thanks!

[sarsuzbrie333]

What chord are you playing at 1:06? Me and my dad are watching your video on repeat trying to get this down pat! Thanks! :)

[xmaddict]

@sarsuzbrie333 At 1:03. It's based off the F# note as the root. But I've never seen it before. It has a major tonality.

[MrCjm21]

The best cover of this song on youtube! Ur amazing :)

[iplaybass00]

Kenyon, i tell you, you are so close to their sound its almost unbelievable, but then again i believe it!

[kdenn71]

@iplaybass00 Thanks. The sound and feel is as important as the technical play so I try my best to get that.

[iplaybass00]

@kdenn71 It works for you, you should heaven is, if you haven't already....

[skip4309wtf]

I've listened to this song about 20 times and cannot believe my ears...please tell me this is your most favorite DL song to play...just love the riffs (Steve) wrote. Please keep it coming...thanks again...

[kdenn71]

@skip4309wtf Thanks Skip!! My most favorite one to play?? That is a tough one... :-p

[ds2tcy]

man ur awesome ur the best i reallly love ur guitar playin i love hhahahahaa lol peace cya

[kdenn71]

@ds2tcy Thanks!!! :-)

[vader8011]

I've listened to this about a dozen times each. On the Les Paul it seems like everything flows very nice. On the strat it sounds like you have to force the notes a bit. It just doesn't seem to flow as nice as the LP. Also is the action on the strat not as smooth as the LP? I'll keep checking back for the VH. :-)

[kdenn71]

@vader8011 Good point on the differences. However I had a lot more practice on the Les Paul than on the Strat. As far as the VH cover... I'll keep looking for one that I could pay respect to. :-p

[defleppardbabe88]

@kdenn71 oh yeah now I know what you mean that flew right past me!!!

[defleppardbabe88]

@kdenn71 in the song Joe says cmon Steve get it so I revised it for the you!!

[kdenn71]

@defleppardbabe88 After that Joe says "HUH!" I was playing off your change because I loved your comment. :-)

[vader8011]

Since this is for academia, I would be very interested in your approach and hear your resources with..... A Van Halen study.

[kdenn71]

@vader8011 Van Halen is a tough one. Interesting though. I will take a look and see if there is anything I could do technically.

[vader8011]

Great playing! I really like the sound of a Les Paul for whatever the academic portion is worth.

[kdenn71]

@vader8011 I agree there. Always loved 'em

[defleppardbabe88]

C'mon Kenyon get it!!!

[kdenn71]

@defleppardbabe88 HUH!

[flyingv1978]

Perfact　steve's sound!!!

How do you get this sound? which effecter do you use?

Thanks!!

[kdenn71]

@flyingv1978 Thanks!! Check my channel page for gear listing. :-)

[flyingv1978]

@kdenn71 Hi Kenyon! Could you post "Gods of war"? I would like to request this.

[kdenn71]

@flyingv1978 I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the request. :-)

[BeardyAirways]

@kdenn71 Kenyon, really lovin' the work on the Lep covers! Keep them comin'! That LP Custom is 1-2 steps away from a Steve Clark one - all you need is a Kahler and another pup! Of course not suggesting that you should butcher the beauty! It's just I know Gibbo used to trem quite a few of the models in the 80's, including a '78 (well technically 81's and '83) LPCs and pretty much most of their line of guitars!

[kdenn71]

@BeardyAirways Thanks for the comments. Steve's setup was pretty cool. :-)

[flyingv1978]

@kdenn71 Hi Kenyon! Could you post "Gods of war"? I would like to request this one.

[jome767]

Great! Sound line guitar of Steve n' Phil. 2 bcum 1.

[kdenn71]

@jome767 Thanks!

[hindflight]

That's great! Now pull off Run Riot! ;)

[kdenn71]

@hindflight Thanks I may get around to that. :-)

[hindflight]

@kdenn71 I think its safe to say that if you can play Run Riot, you're a DL meistro!

[eddievhfan1984]

Damn, you got great sound design here. You engineer along with playing?

[kdenn71]

@eddievhfan1984 Thanks man!! Sound of my guitar is one of my pet peeves. So kinda anal about it.

[eddievhfan1984]

@kdenn71 Oh, ditto, man. LOL Yeah, I do some of the same stuff, and I found it especially glad that you were willing to chorus your tone like Steve and Phil did, where as some of the covers I've seen skip it.

[kdenn71]

@eddievhfan1984 When are you gonna post something?

[eddievhfan1984]

@kdenn71 IDK. I'm not yet comfortable performing in front of the camera, nor do I feel prepared to deal with the inevitable trolls. LOL But I'll let you know when I do. \m/

[jimlorie]

I sent you a FB add...if you accept any new friends

[akilkalel]

Chuck Liddell plays guitar?!?!?!?!?!?

[kdenn71]

@akilkalel Hahahaha

[BeardyAirways]

@akilkalel I'd say you fella bear an uncanny resemblance to Jason Statham, you do! Fabulous rendition, me likey!

[Bigschwang]

This ones a killer man ! GREAT job :)

[kdenn71]

@Bigschwang Thank you!!!

[CRGRRR]

KICK ASS COVER!!!!

Great job

[kdenn71]

@CRGRRR Thanks!!!

[comsfan09]

I am addicted to watching you play, there is something about live music. Thanks for sharing man.

[kdenn71]

@comsfan09 Thanks!! I am happy you enjoy it. Been listening to DL myself for many years.

[jimlorie]

Excellent...pretty much sums it up!!!!

[kdenn71]

@jimlorie Thanks!!

[vanhalenrox78]

Dude this guy must have alot of really nice gear. To start just the Gibby LP Custom. But look in the backround. The real high ceilings, and large doors. Being a Painter this is just the dumb shit I come across. But this guy has got money, and doesnt just own nice gear cause he can, he owns it and can actually play.

[kdenn71]

@vanhalenrox78 I like your assessment. If only the part about having money and nice gear were true...

[vanhalenrox78]

@kdenn71 Lol, I hear ya man. Everyone in this economy is feeling it.

[kdenn71]

@vanhalenrox78 I like your assessment. If only the part about having money and a lot of nice gear were true...

[ThebigredViking]

This is one of your best videos. Very nice work. brew CHEERS!

[kdenn71]

@ThebigredViking Thank you very much!!

[pandav24]

I see that you really enjoy playing :D !! Very nice cover :D

[darthinfurnus]

Dude, you're holding my favorite type of Les Paul, a cherry sunburst custom ala

Ace Frehley!

What year is it from?

[kdenn71]

@darthinfurnus 1978

[cliffthelightning]

Just got an les paul 3 pickups steve clark style

[coltong400]

@cliffthelightning Does it have the kahler too???

[cliffthelightning]

@coltong400 Not yet , kahlers from the 80's are getting rare , my pickups are slighty different too , mine has covers on them , i'll try to pick up a kahler though i think i'll get it from an old HM strat

cheers

[coltong400]

@cliffthelightning Yeah i know what you mean. Those are the only good ones too, that can stay in tune. I want to get a les paul custom and mod it to steve's specs with a kahler and all. I bet it sounds good!!

[coltong400]

@cliffthelightning Actually now that i think about it back in the 80's some came with a factory kahler so that would probably be easier. lol

[kdenn71]

@wesopeso Humbuckers

[coltong400]

@kdenn71 Any advice for 3:19-3:24? Much appreciated. 

[kdenn71]

@coltong400 Bro that one was a beast for me. I looped it at like 45% speed until I got it then just sped it up until I could play at regular speed. I could appreciate Steve not playing the studio version live after learning it. I think Vivian should play it live though cause if I could then he could easily. Good luck!!

[swampthing20]

This is college '88 all over again, and its great! Brilliant guitar playing mate, along with your other Lepps stuff.

[kdenn71]

@swampthing20 Thanks!!

[coltong400]

@kdenn71 At 0:17 it should actuall go with with your A and D string at the second fret instead of D at second, G at fourth and B at fifth. I've noticed thats how phil's always played it.

[kdenn71]

@coltong400 I toyed around with several different fingering on that part and I ended up playing what I thought sounded closest. I am striking the strings you mentioned as well as the ones you say are incorrect because I wanted to get as full a sound as I could out of that one chord thus the redundant strings. There is always a way to get a closer sound though. :-)

[coltong400]

Very nice work. When i get ready to post videos you will be my inspiration.

[kdenn71]

@coltong400 Thanks man!!

[coltong400]

@kdenn71 No problem!!! I dont think there is anyone else on the internet who can cover a def lepp song quite as well as you do fine sir!

[zachOSX]

do u noe the tab for verse 1?

[kdenn71]

@zachOSX This is done by ear.

[enjoytheshake]

I think the subtext becomes obvious at 3:50 :) Love it!

[122cadet]

dead on with steves solo and sound.nice job:)

[zachOSX]

k thnks

[kdenn71]

@zachOSX It was a local music store that closed down many years ago. :-p

[TheToneMasters]

Nice job Kenyon, I do enjoy the quality of you videos very much,, not to mention your chops dude? Can you sing?

[kdenn71]

@TheToneMasters Haha thanks Man!! Yeah I can sing a bit. :-p

[RasputinsVision]

@kdenn71 Awesome man, maybe we can collab one day...Cheers. Rasputin.

[zachOSX]

where did u get that strap? -

[kdenn71]

@zachOSX Wagstaff Music.

[206Bruce]

I was going to write on your previous version that your solo was fine because even Steve doesn't play the album version live. You did awesome here.

This is my favorite Phil outro too and you actually played it. Nice. Your videos are good and not just because of the playing but also for all the parts you try to cover.

Shoot, might as well unload all the complements here. You have one of the better ears on Youtube. I don't think this aspect gets enough recognition for musicians.

[kdenn71]

@206Bruce Thank you very much Bruce!

I am having a lot of fun doing these videos and comments like yours are very much appreciated. A "good ear" can be a curse you know.