Crowbar Sludge Guitar Lesson & TAB - The Lasting Dose - B Standard Tuning

[@ronnierazor4302]

"Sonic Excess in its purest form" is for me the purest Crowbar album!

[@DoesItDoom]

Incredible record.

[@89gt5.0]

As well as Odd fellows rest. Such perfect albums .plus they feature Sammy.🤘

[@jakeybball]

It’s actually crazy to me that The Lasting Dose, Thru the Ashes and Repulsive in its splendid beauty all came off of one album. Such absolute bangers.

[@quinetastic]

Yes! I agree...

[@dotChrollo]

@@89gt5.0 goddamn right brother! Just having Sammy and Kirk on the same track guarantees it's a banger

[@samuelmagnum6047]

Kirks most masterful, melodious and meaningful song. Almost too much to take in live.

[@DoesItDoom]

A beautiful tune for sure.

[@michaelnugent9758]

It’s nuts live. Shit, EVERY Crowbar tune is awesome live. Just grabs you by the balls right out the gate and the volume just pummels you in the chest. Damn, I miss going to shows

[@jeremyy22]

Agree, but ive gotta put planets collide a little higher. Killer songs

[@ziggylayneable]

I worked at a club in Philadelphia for awhile call the Trocadero(some of the really good performances on Killadelphia by Lamb of God were recorded in this club).I've had the pleasure of meeting a lot of different people in a lot of different bands.Some were ignorant assholes. Some were in different and just ignored other people. But sometimes a band would come in,early in the day doing their soundcheck and stuff like that. And they were friendly with the staff, they didn't have a "Rock Star Complex".Kirk Windstein is definitely one of those people. I had a short conversation with him he was very cordial and nice. Being the big crowbar fan that I am and knowing that they were going to be playing,I brought every single Crowbar album ever made with me.Kirk took the time to sign every single CD that I brought(and if you look at Crowbar's catalog,that's a lot of discs).From working in the music industry for such a long time I really don't get"starstruck"anymore. When I first started doing behavior ND the scenes work in the music industry,I had moments where I was starstruck.Philip Anselmo,Dimebag,Lynn Strait from"Snot"(R.I.P.Brother)Max and Igor Cavalera.Kerry king,Tom Araya,Jeff Hanneman, Dave Lombardo.They were a few of the people where I had a hard time keeping my composure,And not freaking out and acting like"super-fan",but I just treated them like they were another human being and they treated me the same way.After going through that a couple times I learned that these guys are just people.Remove the stardom & they're just regular dudes with a really cool job. To be honest they respect you more when you treat them that way.Pepper Keenan told me that to my face.He doesn't like it when people fall all over him.I miss working there,but I moved so far away it's just too far of a trip to go to work there.occasionally I will drive the distance to go to a show cuz I know I will get treated very well by the staff.Long live the Trocadero in Philadelphia Pennsylvania!!!!!!!!..... And much love for "Chinatown"

[@michaelnugent9758]

Loved reading this, dude! And yes, you are 100% correct on that. Kirk and the whole band AND crew are super cool! I’ve hung out with the guys at literally every Crowbar show I went to and shot the shit, had some drinks, hit up that jazz cabbage😆 As a HUGE Crowbar fan, it was amazing, honestly. The guys from Mastodon, Machine Head and Black Label Society we’re all just as you describe. Devin Townsend and John 5 really stand out as reeeeally cool, down to earth guys. Hell, when I hung out with Devin before the show we didn’t even talk about music at all.😆 AMAZING show too!

[@allenslager376]

I was the first person to ask Kirk for a lesson and kinda gave him to notion to start the lessons. They really are awesome and worth it. He taught me And Suffering As One. Rocker always is a great guy

[@austinb.willis5978]

Ive probably seen over 300 bands over the last 12 years. Seen Crowbar last week in a small club and was blown away.

[@yoshiobermeyer2867]

CROWBAR!! Kirk is one of THEE Riffmasters out there, saw him several times with Crowbar and it was always a huge Rifffest. Thanks for that one!

[@DoesItDoom]

One of the greatest of all time for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@Vannoxhxc]

I love this song beyond words

[@DoesItDoom]

I share that sentiment.

[@soulfare333]

Embracing Emptiness and Through a Wall of Tears are my two favorite crowbar songs. This is awesome. Thank you.

[@DoesItDoom]

So good! Thanks for watching--glad you liked it.

[@michaelnugent9758]

Embracing Emptiness is one of my favorites, for sure. Fits me and my life experiences perfectly. Kirk is the fucking man. SUPER cool/nice guy too! They’re all super cool. ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CROWBAR! “WE’RE FROM NAWLINS AND WE’RE HERE TO KICK YOUR FUCKIN ASS!” Best intro ever 😆🤘🏻

[@krysvalkyrion8252]

Time Heals Nothing was always my favourite album, killer stuff

[@DoesItDoom]

So good!

[@rob550]

02:22 that part was messing me up while learning by ear and your tutorial helped me figure it out. Thanks dude.

[@DoesItDoom]

Kirk calls that shape “the crowbar chord”. I meant to mention that and unfortunately forgot-he uses it often.

[@diabeticmonkey]

If you watch live videos, Kirk plays the fourth chord, and the other guitarist does your standard C power chord. It sounds so thick

[@ferox965]

Absolutely love this song. Saw Crowbar live-this song is an incredibly moving experience live.

[@DoesItDoom]

My favorite Crowbar tune!

[@ferox965]

@@DoesItDoom Same. The show was here in Ottawa, Ontario. Prong opened. Prong was killer too. Kirk was an absolutely chill dude-gave me his setlist. He liked the fact I was wearing an Obsessed shirt.

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Beautiful sg

[@DoesItDoom]

Epiphone did a great job with that one.

[@jakubstrzelczyk4171]

Crowbar is a band without week album in my opinion. But "Sonic..." and "Odd fellows..." have that something. For next record I recommend "Planeta Colide" or "and suffer as one"🤘🤘🤘

[@DoesItDoom]

Totally feel the same way. Those two have always had a little something special and are the two I’ve listened to the most over the years for sure.

[@serfillustrated4018]

Sammy from Acid Bath contributes to why those albums are so great.. imo They are my favorites too.

[@DoesItDoom]

SerfIllustrated definitly agree.

[@jmwasp]

Crowbar has one of my favorite guitar tones

[@DoesItDoom]

For sure.

[@bobbyblair6862]

Man, you're doing such a great thing. Im really stoked for all the young folks that get to benefit from all your knowledge/effort. Joining your patreon today to help out.

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks, Bobby. Really glad you like the content and appreciate the support!

[@malakai.2025]

yep. I'm 15 years old and so glad I was born in a time where I could experience all of this music from just about any time period

[@bobbyblair6862]

@@malakai.2025 hell yeah man. We're indeed living in some great times🤟

[@michaelnugent9758]

You guys don’t realize how lucky you really are to live in “the internet age” (so to speak) from birth. You can find any information in seconds. Pretty damn cool

[@puddynuts]

"Sometimes I neeed the fuuuelll, I drain from yoou!" Fucking so heavy

[@crackedsystem2158]

What a gem!

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks so much!

[@thombrannan2589]

Aw, man. I saw the MT2 in the video thumbnail and was all like, "YES, gonna get me a good fuzz tone for the Metal Zone?!" but no. Damn it, man!

[@DoesItDoom]

Boost mode. Checkout Acid Bath for the best example of the MT2 used as a distortion for sludge. Here’s a lesson I did on How to Play Venus Blue kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnixfZ9mh8eJbKs

[@paulspector8220]

It pours from me is an essential lesson

[@DoesItDoom]

Been thinking about doing another Crowbar lesson soon.

[@grindpsycho]

been spending a lot of time learning a lot of sludge, cracked a lot of Kirk's riff's by learning his tuning and watching his technique, one song I can't seem to crack is Angels Wings, well one of many, nut the one I'd like to see is that one for now

[@Therealbackslabbath]

Love your vibrato dude, you shake that guitar like it owes you money!

[@DoesItDoom]

Haha. Thanks man. 🐐🐐

[@grindpsycho]

Fav Band of all fav bands out of NOLA! obviously theres a ton, Acid Bath, Soilent Green, Ghoatwhore, blah blah, thanks man!

[@garylarzelere2167]

Bought the mt2 for my RG8Oes, nothing but smiles! Sounds killer.

[@DoesItDoom]

The perfect combination. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@dennismoes7281]

My favorite non OFR track. Goosebumbs when i hear it live

[@DoesItDoom]

The best.

[@adamturner1563]

THAT EVERLASTING GLOW !! ...

[@DoesItDoom]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Their new song Chemical Gods and Dream in Motion brought me here. Great lesson. Needed that Crowbar tuning.

[@rickycompton2610]

Hell yeah steve another great one brother keep them coming.

[@DoesItDoom]

I appreciate that, Ricky. Thanks for watching bro!

[@OrlandoHxC]

Crushing song. My fave of theirs. Just a perfect example of crushing guitars

[@DoesItDoom]

Same. So good.

[@MrLambo0905]

My favorite Crowbar tune! Awesome thanks!

[@DoesItDoom]

Mine too!! Glad you liked the lesson.

[@ruination775]

Another Stella Lesson Steve. You rule man...

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks, Luke! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ruination775]

@@DoesItDoom I always enjoy your Video Lessons man 🤘🤘🤘

[@steveschu]

Crowbar for life!

[@ABoyd1852]

I bet that 65 feels like a coax cable. Another great vid/lesson.

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks Andy!

[@HarrowingShadows]

The line of dust under metal zone knobs is more iconic than the pedal itself

[@westernfilet]

Nailed the tone! And great lesson as always!

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks, Chris.

[@szabolcsrapp4279]

Steve, superb content, as always, thanks a million for this! would love to see any of these songs covered later on: High Rate Extinction, Conquering, Planets Collide or Walk With Knowledge Wisely...

[@DoesItDoom]

All great suggestions. Drop some requests on the list at www.doesitdoom.com/requests

[@nathanphillips3628]

Killer lesson.

[@DoesItDoom]

Glad you liked it!

[@darthmuki2674]

Yesss, mighty B standard jams, love crowbar, greetins from Italy steve

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks for watching brother!

[@joshuataft5541]

Thanx you just turned me on to a new band .no I can explore and experience the new world. Man this harmony's are awsome

[@walkingdirt138]

Yessss! One of the best and heaviest songs ever from the Riff Lord!🤘🏼🤘🏼🔥⚜️⚜️

[@DoesItDoom]

Definitely! 🐐🐐🐐

[@motordrum7749]

The Mighty Kirk! Sludge Metal Riff Lord

[@DoesItDoom]

The goat! 🐐🐐

[@user-cf7vl8eb3s]

Awesome video, man, as always. Maybe Stoned Jesus next?

[@DoesItDoom]

Maybe! Drop a specific song request on the list at www.doesitdoom.com/requests

[@jeremyandrewfain]

Huge crowbar fan, thanks for the video

[@DoesItDoom]

Same here! Glad you liked it, Jeremy.

[@GEORGNEYMEFISTOFULUS]

I'll just sit here and enjoy the riffs. Would be wonderful to see some other FAT stuff from Crowbar and Down. P.S. still waiting for your opinion on Boris - Huge

[@SamLibman]

Yes yes yes! Huge by Boris!!!

[@alexg2090]

Yes please! Would so much love to see and hear some of the Boris stuff!

[@roachboy97]

My favorite style of guitar to study!! There so few things put there about doom and stoner metal makes ya feel like a pioneer lol

[@DoesItDoom]

🧙🏻‍♂️🧙🏻‍♂️

[@roachboy97]

@@DoesItDoom that's right you the wiz with it lol

[@shaolinkin]

I love the THou cover of this. I'd love to see a good demo on a few thou songs/riffs.

[@DoesItDoom]

For sure. Drop some specific requests on the list at www.doesitdoom.com/requests

[@PapaRikkiBalls]

You know things just got real when you bust out the metalzone

[@DoesItDoom]

😂🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@PapaRikkiBalls]

@@DoesItDoom seriously though I have never heard a Metal Zone sound so good, what settings did you use?

[@chrisrinehart4008]

Been a while but I couldn't pass on a Crowbar lesson! Never knew that Kirk used an HM2 as a boost. Almost makes me want to build a tribute boost pedal based on the HM2

[@DoesItDoom]

It’s actually the MT-2 Metal Zone. 🤘🏻

[@chrisrinehart4008]

@@DoesItDoom ha shows how much I pay attention.

[@TheFoxcrusher]

that sounds so good

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks man.

[@jnam13]

Awesome!! Please do a lesson on To carry the load and planets collide! Thanks

[@DoesItDoom]

Both so good. Have the TAB ready for Planets Collide, just need to shoot a lesson: www.patreon.com/posts/49519920

[@MelissaEvila]

Thanks for this video, I learned how to do those Kirk chords! Awesome channel 🎸🤘

[@DoesItDoom]

Glad you found the lesson helpful!

[@jimey666]

love this channel, its always so awesome content! keep it up!!!

[@jimey666]

no boring blahblah and so on, just really a great channel

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks, man. I do my best to include the necessary info while keeping things moving along.

[@eljinete666]

I was waiting for this video,thx a lot

[@DoesItDoom]

Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Damn, that sounds killer!

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks man. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kennyjohnson336]

The Epiphone stock pickups seem to have come a long way from years ago. This sounds great

[@DoesItDoom]

They’ve made great strides over the past 3-4 years.

[@DaLawn]

I have a cheap Epi LP (stock pups) that people laugh at until they hear it, then they beg to buy it. SUFFER!

[@pedrodepaula8234]

Too Build a Moutain next!!!! Love your vid

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks Pedro! Drop it on the official request list at the link in the description.

[@demonslayer0364]

You should do All I had I Gave and Planets Collide.

[@DoesItDoom]

Two of the very best.

[@remilambert959]

Fuck yeah !!! Some Crowbar !!

[@DoesItDoom]

Such a great tune.

[@mrdemczak]

Great lesson! I hope your leg is healing well \m/

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks, Michal. It’s coming along. 8 more days in this cast!

[@wayne4168]

Ohh brother, I love this song

[@DoesItDoom]

My favorite Crowbar tune!

[@elmershiflett8154]

Hey Steve what's up? Man I love your videos, just started really playing doom metal, crowbar is fantastic, could you do a lesson on to build a mountain please, I'm currently working on this song, I would appreciate it man

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks man. Do me a favor and drop it on the request list at doesitdoom.com/requests

[@valkyriesaddlebreds2806]

Dude, love your videos. Thanks for pointing me towards Fuzzlord, AKA Sleep in a Box. Could you please do a lesson on “Devoid of Light” by Uada?

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks so much. Jason does incredible work. Put a specific song request on the list at www.doesitdoom.com/requests

[@OldManDoom]

A Conan hayseed-style hat? Man, Steve’s hayseed-style hat collection is so much better than mine

[@holterdipolter2388]

Please make a Lesson about Crowbar "Holding nothing"

[@maxnorton4893]

Awesome guide, Steve! Love this tune. Do we still have any Acid Bath on the menu?

[@DoesItDoom]

I’ve got a couple complete Acid Bath transcriptions up on the site. Hopefully will teach them at some point. www.patreon.com/posts/35141920

[@DoesItDoom]

www.patreon.com/posts/34989671

[@scottkane4516]

great channel ! appreciate all the detail! how bout some Warning?

[@DoesItDoom]

That’s a tough one there. Throw it on the official list at www.doesitdoom.com/requests

[@SamLibman]

That’s a fat fucking tone!! Peace brother.

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks brother. All Kirks settings. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@eyedestroyeverything9953]

DOPETHRONE !!!!!!!!’ PLEASE !!!!!! Thank you for all you do

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks brother! Put a specific song request on the list at www.doesitdoom.com/requests

[@-GRAVESITE-]

“Crowbar is Crobent” -Pantera Vulger Video 1993

[@jacobbaldwin9707]

Yes!!!!

[@SAZABI009]

Awesome video! Can you do more Sludge and Southern stuff?

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks brother! Put a specific song request on the list at www.doesitdoom.com/requests

[@isolateddemon9438]

Great tone on this one dude.Could you do some burning witch? Keep it up.

[@DoesItDoom]

Maybe! Put a specific song request on the list at www.doesitdoom.com/requests

[@maxcarr6266]

Very Cool!!! Sammy's the SH#@!!!! Love ACID BATH & Crowbar!!!! Thx a Mint!!

[@DoesItDoom]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@maxcarr6266]

Any AB song tutorials on your list?

[@DoesItDoom]

Have full TABS transcriptions for The Blue and Bleed Me An Ocean up on Patreon but haven’t taught them yet. Might get around to one of them at some point. www.patreon.com/posts/34989671

[@DoesItDoom]

www.patreon.com/posts/35141920

[@maxcarr6266]

@@DoesItDoom Thx for doing YOU for all us Sludgeheads!!!! You're the SH#@!!!! My brother!!!

[@kimmop9460]

Deadly !

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks Kimmo! ⚔️⚔️

[@stunart]

Seer by Witch, Icon/Audhumbla by Monolord 🤙

[@DoesItDoom]

Definitely. You can find Audhumbla here: www.patreon.com/posts/33335261

[@danielemella1758]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!.... HAIL DI'AUL!!!!!!!!!!!!HAIL DOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.... ...!

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks for watching Daniele.

[@vg4917]

cool harmony in thirds i know what it sounds like now to figure out what you mean...

[@DirtyDemos]

Does Kirk use Randalls again or is he still using Orange CR120s?

[@DoesItDoom]

Randalls. We discussed his rig in detail in the podcast a couple months back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF7LiX6DeLKio7c

[@mxaxe5591]

That was awesome! Thanks so much!

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks, Bob. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@poopynoopers7873]

Can you do its all in the gravity in future videos ?

[@DoesItDoom]

Great tune! Get it on the official request list at www.doesitdoom.com/requests

[@sweatyswinger8818]

Reckon you could do a tutorial on I am forever by crowbar?

[@DoesItDoom]

Such a great tune! A personal favorite. Drop another vote for it on the official list at www.doesitdoom.com/requests

[@paulinho706]

HOLY ,. SHIT THAT SOUND IS FUCKING

[@davehall6270]

Sweet!

[@DoesItDoom]

Thanks Dave!

[@daultonwurst77]

What are the amp settings, and would they also work with the orange terror stamp.

[@MNoble95]

Rip tony

[@elmershiflett8154]

Hey Steve, what's up, it's Rusty, hey man what are the amp settings you are using, gain, treble mids and bass etc... I'm also playing through the Metal zone through a orange crush 35rt, what settings you think I ought to set mine at to achieve this tone, I appreciate your reply on this man, thanks

[@jamesschmidt5813]

Is there a "Planets Collide" lesson?

[@DoesItDoom]

Not yet but will be the next crowbar lesson when I get around to it.

[@thewrenchwoman]

Hi, darling. Thanks for video. What string brand and sizes does Kirk use? I'm having a hard time finding this info. I am specifically looking for a very warm, heavy sounding string. And something easy to play because I'm a chic and really suck at guitar. TIA!

[@DoesItDoom]

You can find his exact gauges in my tuning guide doesitdoom.com/tuningguide not sure on brand.

[@serfillustrated4018]

Acid Bath please!!

[@DoesItDoom]

Got a couple full TAB transcriptions together on Patreon. Hope to teach them at some point! www.patreon.com/posts/35141920

[@DoesItDoom]

And this one www.patreon.com/posts/34989671

[@BSIII]

I have a request if you're taking any, Steve aka Mr. Dopethrone Bong Devil. Pentagram's - Deathrow. The intro alone is the epitome of doom. Victor completely embodied Iommi's style. Even his soloing is 9.5 on the Iommic scale. Lol Btw, wish I could grow a does it doom? beard lol my long hair makes up for my baby face.

[@DoesItDoom]

Yeah, Victor’s leads are very Iommic! Send in some specific requests to www.doesitdoom.com/requests to get them on the official list! My hair is longer than it’s been in a while...maybe I should grow it back out? Lol.

[@BSIII]

@@DoesItDoom thanks man! Appreciate you! Haha let the hair hang! I only grew mine out when i started learning guitar so I could headbang lol feels better for some reason. I miss the long hair bands in the 70s.

[@porkins93]

What strings do you use when playing in B standard? Nvm found it in the description lol

[@DoesItDoom]

I typically use 12-56 for B but this guitar has 13-65.

[@codyhansonbass]

@@DoesItDoom why heavier strings in this instance?

[@DoesItDoom]

Cody Hanson this guitar is setup for A standard. I just tuned it up a step to do this lesson.

[@porkins93]

@@DoesItDoom *all the Codys have entered the chat*

[@DoesItDoom]

Cody Smock 😂

[@grimpickins4291]

Amp settings?

[@Morbidous]

Have you tried out thee Boss-Hyper Metal?, sounds closer to a Fuzz and works well for doom in my opinion.

[@DoesItDoom]

Have not.

[@veyuslavic2590]

Hey Steve...did the nut on that Epi need re-filing for the heavier gauge strings? I assume, since the scale length is 24.75 inches, the nut wasn’t setup for that heavy of a gauge.

[@DoesItDoom]

Yeah, it had to be re-filed.

[@pauliezx5134]

Is that sg for sale? Where can I get same one?

[@DoesItDoom]

They were a limited run in 2016. ‘61 Reissue G400 Pro. The did them in Gold, Red, and Silverburst. Hard to find. The later models didn’t have neck binding and had lighter fingerboards.

[@vsdln]

Perhaps it's a really stupid question, but on this type of music, do you usually use bridge or neck pickup?

[@DoesItDoom]

You can use either. Traditionally it’s more bridge pickup I would say. But not always. Some bands use the neck pickup exclusively.

[@vinsaneinthemembrainnnn]

Are those the strings he uses or just what your using? Want to learn some crowbar tunes myself. I know the gauge I prefer for the tuning but just curious as to what hes used since I've seen little to no info online.

[@DoesItDoom]

Check my tuning guide. His strings are in there. doesitdoom.com/tuningguide

[@vinsaneinthemembrainnnn]

@@DoesItDoom thanks dude! Great videos btw👍🏻

[@DoesItDoom]

@@vinsaneinthemembrainnnn thanks for watching bro. 🙏🏻🤘🏻

[@AdolfFauci]

Does what doom?

[@MatheusSantos-iz1ip]

Hi steve! I started watching you channel some days ago,do you have some recommedation of bands for a beginner in the stoner/doom metal scene?

[@DoesItDoom]

Sleep, Electric Wizard, Kyuss, Windhand, Monolord, Acid King, and Conan all come to mind when I think modern stoner/doom specifically.

[@MatheusSantos-iz1ip]

@@DoesItDoom thanks bro!.

[@DoesItDoom]

Matheus Santos sure thing! If you search through the channel videos you’ll find many more as well.

[@sorrowrecords2145]

Awesome lesson ! I really started listening to Crowbar after this lesson. I was wondering if it is okay to play doom metal on neck pickup because you get thicker sound and i dont have any fuzz pedals and that is only way for me to get little more fuzzier sound ? Cheers !

[@DoesItDoom]

Hey Yan, if that works for you go for it! There are no rules.

[@Seebu]

If you enjoy the sound, go for it!

[@iii2187]

I want to use my metal zone when im playing stoner doom, what setup should i put on the pedal??

[@DoesItDoom]

I typically use it as a boost, as shown in this video.