Best Of Pat O’Brien Solo Compilation

A compilation of Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O’Brien and his most furious, gut wrenching, hammer smashing solos
Due to me only using solos that Pat Himself wrote, classic tracks such as Hammer Smashed Face don’t count, given that Pat didn’t join until Gallery Of Suicide
The combination of that combined with the fact that the Band usually plays songs live from their classic albums, combined with a few modern ones, some of which don’t even have any Pat solos
These factors make finding videos with Pat soloing in them a challenge, which is why the video is only 4 minutes as opposed to the usual 12 or so
Tried my best gathering as many of his solos as I could
Enjoy!

[@duallity2403]

Pat was so damn skinny when I took guitar lessons with him. Hard to tell from this video, but that man had the longest fucking fingers I've ever seen. I used to joke about it with my friends and tell them he could fret two F notes on the low E string without moving his hand (12 frets apart for you non guitar playing heathens). I ran into him at Machinotts on the day that Night Ranger's "You Can Still Rock In America" was first aired on the radio. He listened to it, played the solo after only hearing it once, then showed me how it should have been played. I swear that man could see, smell, feel, taste AND hear musical notes. I'm still playing almost 40 years later, so yeah, he had an impact on me.

[@sk4le10]

you took lessons from him? may i ask, how did you find him, or how much did it cost? I'd love to have a teacher like him one day

[@duallity2403]

@@sk4le10 I started playing guitar at 13. My first guitar teacher was some Ward Cleaver type that taught me the basics and songs like "Witchy Woman" by the Eagles. As a newly converted metal head, it wasn't what I wanted to learn (though I can still play the solo from Witchy Woman from memory) so I decided to try someone else. There was a music store a few miles farther down the road (I want to say it was called Buddy Rogers) so I went in there and set up some lessons and made it clear that I wanted to learn metal. The guy at the counter said we have a guy for that. When we came back a few days later, I told my mom how cool it would be if this guy could show me how to play Crazy Train. I show up at my first lesson and Pat comes walking out wearing a concert T and ripped jeans, hair halfway down his back and generally looking like all of the guitarists I idolized at the time. I thought my mom was going to march me right back out of the store. Thank God she didn't. We walked into the room and he asked me a few questions about my level of knowledge and who my influences were. I told him that Randy Rhoads was the greatest guitarist I'd ever heard and he said "Cool, wanna learn Crazy Train?" I'll never forget it. Only got to take a few lessons from him because he moved on, but man, did he ever leave an impression on me. I don't remember what it cost but was probably about $10 or $15 for half an hour. I almost bought a guitar from him. This thing was insane, something he Frankensteined himself. If I remember correctly it was a strat body and had 4 or five pickups. Some humbuckers and some single coil. Sounded wicked, but then everything he played sounded wicked so it might have been him more than the guitar. Wish I would have bought it now.

[@sk4le10]

@@duallity2403 thanks for the answer! damn that must've been such a cool experience. by the way, mind if i ask: do you know how thick picks did he use? i know that it's tortex sharps, but i don't know how thick. I want to order them (because of Pat), but can only in pack, and I'm curious about thickness he uses

[@duallity2403]

@@sk4le10 Sorry man, can't remember.

[@phantom213]

Thank you for sharing this story. Wow... You are so damn right - "everything he played sounded wicked". It was just perfect.

[@roscomichael6591]

Pat O'Brien the best ever .. sickest riffs .. cannot be replaced. Nothing can replace him .

[@phantom213]

True.

[@kevinkinnu341]

Truth

[@coffinfeeder7732]

Sadistic Embodiment has to be one of Pat’s best work from their whole discography.

[@phantom213]

Wicked through and through. Impeccable taste without whacky over-the-top style in soloing, which unfortunately can turn many, even most brutal songs, into a cheese fest during the solo segment (*cough* Rutan *cough*). Pat is sheer brutality, sick beauty and absolute precision. His style suited CC the best and nobody can replace him, imho. Not to mention, the fret work which is just out of this world. His extensive musical background, including classic guitar training, just feels immediately.

[@doncomuna378]

"Patt fazendo um solo" - Corpsegrinder: 🚁🚁🚁

[@TunerGuy_90]

Since Pat is having his legal troubles...and Slayer is no more. I wanna see him and Kerry King do a supergroup style band.

[@deathoftheendless001]

I agree

[@seanamos39]

Juan Carlos Santos I love Slayer, and Kerry King, but Kerry couldn’t hang with Pat... Jeff Hannamen maybe...

[@deathoftheendless001]

@@seanamos39 if kerry will be able to keep up with Pat's technical playing, it is possible

[@bartkocur5429]

How can You compare this two guys? Sorry i have big respect for Slayer but King is not even a Prince compare to Pat ;)

[@deathoftheendless001]

@Tushar Sharma idk maybe he is, I only based on the fact that I can nail most of slayer songs made by him, while I find it very difficult to play Cannibal Corpse songs, specially if it is made by Pat

[@vikingson9000]

Dude can shred no doubt !! he is missed and hope he comes back soon? thanks for posting!

[@smokingtrip]

He doesnt Come back :(

[@Vestu]

@@smokingtrip back to music in some form.

[@malditomestizo]

He's back with EXHORDER!

[@vikingson9000]

@@malditomestizo Thanks dude ! just checked it out Awesome !

[@malditomestizo]

@@vikingson9000 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4OmhKeGbayUd8U

[@nikposada0824]

Pat is my guitarist inspiration. I learned how to do solos just by listening to pats buttery squeling technique. When I play guitar, my playing is similar to pats I think.

[@mihaiabrass312]

What’s the buttery squealing technique lol

[@nikposada0824]

@@mihaiabrass312 The way he maneuvers his hands on the fretboard and then sequels the Floyd at the end. I love that sheet!

[@andrewvincent5472]

Pinch harmonics ....

[@nikposada0824]

@@andrewvincent5472 Hes beast with the harmonics bro, have you seen the video of him doing hammer smashed face!

[@ryanwalsh2674]

This man was built for Cannibal Corpse

[@crossroads2723]

He’s the perfect guitarist in my opinion! -luscious long hair brushed down in front of his face -shredding ability (tapping, whammy bar, wah, other technical stuff) -black Jackson v guitar -

[@amortuus_]

yeah, he's very talented and his guitar is great. his hair is beautiful too.

[@9hk38f]

Jackson? He plays a B.C. Rich. And there isn't really anything technical about using a wah.

[@crossroads2723]

@@9hk38f well I mean any black sharp pointy Flying V whether it’s from bc rich Jackson or ran. And he does use some wah when he’s using the whammy bar

[@9hk38f]

@@crossroads2723 I think you need to work on your English.

[@crossroads2723]

@@9hk38fsays the person with a shitty last name

[@desTroyeth999]

His percolating rising scales are explosive. Like, it feels like my brain could explode.

[@dannyalger6496]

such gnarly solos I miss him in the band but Erik Rutan still kicks ass though

[@santanajackson8829]

Has pat found a new home with a band ? He really is a great guitarist and nobody can come up with harder riffs than pat . I'm definitely a fan of this dude

[@elninobrown]

Exhorder

[@Astaroth_Belial]

He’s overqualified to be a permanent member of Exhorder.

[@nellsonstout7001]

@@Astaroth_Belialyet he is now. I met him and Kyle at an Exhorder show.

[@maximomartinez6843]

God bless Pat

[@guenaelfradet8905]

Pat , on stage, is unique... Miss him so much. Senn CC in Paris in march, miss this perfection and melody.

[@mattack6779]

There are many great guitarists in "Death Metal" but I would have to say Pat O'Brien is overall the best I have heard and seen. I mean no disrespect to Mr. Ryan, Mr. Schuldiner and other greats but between his classical training and the natural talent he has been blessed with Pat O'Brien is like the "Super Hero of Shredding"

[@phantom213]

100% agree

[@ms-06fzakuii53]

James Murphy

[@Jester_Kang]

Jeff Loomis is the best.

[@nellsonstout7001]

@@Jester_Kangyeah but outside of Conquering Dystopia, Jeff doesn’t ply death metal. Mind you they both played together in Nevermore. Jeff would probably say that Pat is up there on the list.

[@janneplanman6433]

I never actually thought who would be my favorite guitar player, but I must say that Pat's hands are quite priceless🏆Alex is most certainly my favorite bass player and CC is in my top 3 as a band😊 I shook hands with the guys at the beginning of 2000 when they had tour via Finland. Pat - I think- was quite new in the band at that time. I Will always remember how great they were. They started the gig with 'from skin to liquid' and when every bone was broken and the gig was over, they came down to croud to chat with people like we all were their buddies. That was so great!!! And I managed to pick their autograps to my new Gore obsessed album🤩These guys have from time I memoriam known what they can and want to do. And they do it well. I appreciate and salut you🥇Thank you for giving me kicks in the ass and banging my head!!!

[@kirkterek2370]

Much love for pat. Idk if what he went through was a psychotic episode; I've experienced stuff like that before. It's so great to hear that pat and his fans are getting past it and moving on. I'm excited over the news of his newest career move as a member of the band exhorder. I feel relieved for him, happy for him. I'm gonna be listening to a lot more of exhorder. Hope to see them live, any time. Good for pat! What a legend

[@jeskach192]

Pat O'Brien the best ever!

[@user-lb1bh4df6b]

I miss Pat 😢

[@JuliaEpe-u5n]

He's so cool 😍

[@fuardfuarder547]

BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joelwilnierak3361]

The Ice pick Lobotomy solo is fucking beautiful

[@basquecheetah5989]

I wish he is fine and comes back some day to the band!

[@mpmassacre91]

it be so nice to see him back. I hope he is doing well.

[@hbc431]

hes been back for a while but not with CC he's with exhorder now

[@ayeyafukinayeassageorge1178]

Pat never gave a damn that he was awsome

[@sabrinalaurence9864]

pat is genius

[@blinkforme5726]

genius ? for what his solos are piece of shit

[@alecstone4637]

@@blinkforme5726 and just asking, who can do better

[@blinkforme5726]

@@alecstone4637 ı dont get any emotion from his solos they are like chromatic runs alot of guys can make better solos for example muhammed suiçmez he also fan of this group

[@alecstone4637]

@@blinkforme5726 yeah you do Have a point, but I think his technique when it comes to speed is fantastic but yeah I do say they would be better with emotion

[@blinkforme5726]

@@alecstone4637 youre right ı have same opinion with you he has very fast technique

[@FreddyV666]

Pats My Hero as well..My main guitar is the B.C. RICH ICON Pat Obrian signature series. I havent seen a better guitar since i bought it in 2010.Pats Amazing!!!!

[@guyonthecouch136]

I adore the solo in infinite misery! It sounds like he's pulling the guitar apart with his bare (bear) hands!!

[@Unitedfruitco]

I love that he’s with Exhorder on their new album

[@dmcalister4505]

GOAT

[@TheIceMan998]

Make them suffer live is just unbelievable

[@earllozano2930]

Guitarist: doing solo Vocalist: here it comes again..

[@woodchippedfish]

Jack Owen is playing the compelled to lacerate solo. Not Pat. Jack played a 7 string in his later days with cannibal

[@thet740]

Had to come watch this again after seeing some recent vid's of CC live with Erik doing the leads. Erik is a God-like player. However, I prefer Pat's lead style better for the old songs.

[@toddflaherty5428]

The only thing to say is he's the G.O.A.T

[@phantom213]

This.

[@277878277878]

One of the the solos is Jack Owen's and he is also the one playing it, just doesn't show his face. Compelled to Lacerate.

[@fatboyphl]

Just so you know, the one you have labeled as Unleashing the Bloodthirsty is actually Make Them Suffer.

[@demi12342002]

Dude is my hero!

[@zer0reaction313]

Disfigured solo(the Global Evisceration one) is the most evil sounding one I've ever heard

[@mermas_6773]

What a badass

[@peterbilt63]

He makes it looks so easy I feel like I could do it. But I can barely spell my name.

[@rkromkolla8332]

Best guitarist of death metal for me ! My favourite !one love pat ,you fucking monster sickguitar ! actually news of pat ?

[@LeoM-zt3pl]

1:29 compelled to lacerate is Jack Owen, not Pat O'Brien. Killer compilation video 🤘 📹

[@danhiara]

my god

[@thet740]

1:30 is actually Jack Owen playing the solo for Compelled to Lacerate. You can tell from the guitar and the lack of long ass hair lol.

[@Astaroth_Belial]

Erik Rutan replacing Pat is like Zakk Waylde replacing Dimebag; they’re good players but not top-tier like their predecessors. Pat O’Brien plays the most punishing riffs and murderous solos in the death metal genre.

[@kevinkinnu341]

Well said

[@lyfodinson6053]

I like his musical taste, hardly any bluesy shit happens in his solos.

[@RedFlyRuledByTheRiff]

James Murphy and Pat should start something.

[@heavymetal9749]

Just imagine Slayer but it's too intense

[@fredbernier1972]

SCOURGE OF IRON...RENDING FLESH...

[@radkeryder2281]

Will Pat come back????? 😭

[@DC33879]

No, unfortunately. Erik Rutan has been named his official replacement. It really makes me wonder what is going on with Pat...

[@crossroads2723]

@@DC33879 😭😭😭😭😭

[@Tyrant_King666]

@@crossroads2723 hope pat and cannibal!camp get healed and into good times again1\m/from din mok\m/

[@luis_6507]

@@DC33879 A few weeks ago, his sentencing was released. Hes got 5 years probation and a very expensive fine. I don't think he'll rejoin Cannibal, or any band. His actions were horrible, his career is ruined.

[@curdledmayonnaise]

@@DC33879 he's playing with exhorder now

[@Ontariosound]

Was hoping he work spark some fire in the latest Exhorder album.

[@ryanwalsh2674]

Get this guy back in Cannibal Corpse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emanuelkallety613]

*Best Of Pat O’Brien is himself...i hope i can see him in CC again or in Nile with Karl*

[@hbc431]

he's with exhorder now

[@kiamaximilan1818]

nice job.\m/

[@baba8397]

God in physical form

[@Tropicsca]

0:25 to 0:31 he goes full randy rhoads

[@vitalymustaine9610]

1:24 this is solo of Jack Owen

[@jonasdeoliveira965]

You news pat obrain?

[@woodchippedfish]

Usually rob plays the solos on the songs he writes but there are a few rob songs with pat playing leads. And pat just plays all the leads on his songs. Alex picks who plays leads on his songs I think

[@gizmothehusky7676]

And then the rapture came 😂

[@НиколайПупков-х1ю]

1:30 this is Jack Owen

[@domsguitargeartricksandtip9901]

4:18 is that you rob halford?

[@chrisrozens1125]

They are the same.

[@crossroads2723]

What types of scales is he using on make them suffer?

[@hbc431]

diminished and phyrgian dominant with alot of chromatics, so brutal n fast

[@crossroads2723]

@@hbc431 thx

[@taurus-0114]

2:48

[@rosco92]

He's got the best riffs better than slayer

[@charliestreetdrummer4147]

Puro marito mortadela

[@dimifisher]

Pat should go back to Cannibal, Rutan is ruining them

[@phantom213]

Yep, unfortunately.

[@dimifisher]

@@phantom213 Rutan seems to have no clue about it, he is just happy playing with them, i m really wondering if he is stupid after all

[@phantom213]

@@dimifisher Rutan said it's an honour to step into "Pat's shoes" and play with them. I think he is genuinely invested and brings his vision into CC. I just don't think his style fits in as organically, it's different. Opinions vary on this among fans.

[@dimifisher]

@@phantom213 technically speaking is way far behind compared to Pat, he drags cannibal down to his level, not sure even if the band realizes that

[@specialedyay]

Search out some live youtube clips of Eric playing the solo to Evisceration Plague, for example. I'm sorry to say it sounds amateurish. If Eric had anywhere near Pat's ability and musical sensibility, his take on Pat's solos could possibly be considered, "just as good but different", but it's just not happening. To me, this is the second time in CC's history that they've downgraded in the guitar department. The first time was going from Owen to Barrett when Owen left. @@dimifisher

[@rosco92]

Pat O'Brian turns out was better than slayer

[@albertorincon3686]

Todos sus solos son iguales las mismas escalas improvisadas jaja no aprendió a tocar ?

[@charrua18]

slayeresque

[@nellsonstout7001]

charrua18 he’s only about 5 levels above them. Dude played with Jeff Loomis in Nevermore

[@charrua18]

@@nellsonstout7001 maybe so, but there is a definite slayer influence there, at least to my ears.

[@JG31392]

He actually played a few shows with Slayer back in April 2011

[@bultronlagore4932]

Slayer and Cannibal Corpse sound nothing alike. Both are awesome bands but completely different sound on every instrument and vocals.

[@charrua18]

@@bultronlagore4932 in these solo sections i can definitely hear a likeness to slayer.

[@blinkforme5726]

what kind of soloing is this these solos are very very bad ı cant get any emotion the strange part is muhammed suiçmez's favoruite band is cannibal corpse ı quess

[@blubbermammoth8426]

No emotion? Uhhh aggression? Just because it’s not a happy or soothing emotion doesn’t mean there’s no emotion

[@blinkforme5726]

@@blubbermammoth8426 write down your favourite solo of pat and ı am gonna talk about it

[@blubbermammoth8426]

@@blinkforme5726 scourge of iron, sadistic embodiment, followed home than killed They’re just really aggressive and powerful. Fills me with energy. Love the feeling of them

[@curdledmayonnaise]

@@blubbermammoth8426 can't forget about wretched spawn and make them suffer

[@paulbaglio6295]

So fucking underrated