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5 Noteworthy Death Metal Solos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fbBZzUIlLU New analysis on death metal solos by Death, Cynic, Immolation, Cryptopsy, Necrophagist and the different approaches used.
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Sinoath – Portraits of Personal Darkness out now
We are proud to present to you Sinoath's latest album "Portraits of Personal Darkness", available on the 26th of this month. A loose combination of prog, heavy metal, jazz and…
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Why Transitions are Useless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILedSkGsk0o Nick dissects the false notion that metal relies on smooth transitions between riffs and digs into how abrupt changes are essential in metal. The following songs have been used…
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Hessian Scrum Special: Larry Barragán (Helstar, Santa Oscuridad)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkR0cyH1BFY Nick interviews legendary guitarist Larry Barragán from Helstar as well as upcomers Santa Oscuridad. Conversation revolves composition, lyrical themes and the ideas that were essential to making such powerful…
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HSS: Fabrice Loez (Supuration, S.U.P)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKAUgAxs06I&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by Fabrice Loez of legendary French death metal band Supuration and their progressive continuation S.U.P. Conversation revolves mainly on the elements and thoughts necessary for the…
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Hessian Scrum Special: Mike DiSalvo( Ex-Cryptopsy, Infestation, Arkurion, Skeletal Onslaught, Coma Cluster Void)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wckr22APq64&t=2931s&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by legendary vocalist Mike DiSalvo as the discussion centers around the role of vocals within Death metal, Mike's philosophy to lyricism, creating interesting rhythmic patterns and…
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Hessian Scrum: Chuck Keller (Ares kingdom, Order from Chaos, Vulpecula)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piH3xZaMFD8&t=5s&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by Chuck Keller to discuss his composition methodology, the evolution of his style, his solos and much more.
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Hessian Scrum 9: Philippe Langelier
Joining us today is a very unique guest, mostly known for this fun video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkMXV4zYiHM&ab_channel=antikriss Philippe also sings in the unique Growler's Choir which is like the name implies a…
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Hessian Scrum 8: Solemn Lament
Nick interviews up and coming Doom metal band Solemn Lament on the newest episode of the Hessian Scrum. The discussion revolves around the necessary notions for composing simple music, the…
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Hessian Scrum 6: Kim Gosselin (MetalGuitarscales, Blackguard, Profugus Mortis)
Nick interviews Kim Gosselin, the founder of metalguitarscales.com. A series of books designed to help the metal guitarist break out of their limits in regards to composition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrhEpICB0u4&ab_channel=HessianFirm