Empire Queensryche Cover Using Axe Fx III Mk II Turbo 4K

I removed all original QR guitar tracks with the Moises app. All the guitar parts were played by me. There are overdubs and flubs. I'm using the Fractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx III Mk II Turbo for all guitars. I used the Pitch block for all harmony guitar parts. I really like this Queensryche band!!
I added some frosting (plugin grease) to the drums, bass and vocal tracks because they were lacking after Moises.
Sorry about the random autofocus going on, I forgot to turn that off.

[@prjgrudge]

Brings back many memories. Tone is spot on.

[@samhillband]

Thank you!

[@OrganicaShadows]

As someone who loves music and tries to get stable in life! You are a prime example of how important consistency and strength are important whenever you wanna do something in life! Sometime we rush through something because we love it but we would lose it because the timing is very important!

[@samhillband]

Thanks so much!

[@clumhain]

One of the best sounding albums ever! Great sound and playing as ever Mark! ...that guitar is beautiful. Keep at it!

[@samhillband]

I love this Les Paul! Thanks Joe!

[@seldonsinq]

Saw the Building Empire tour in 1991. Such a great show. This took me back!

[@samhillband]

:)

[@michael2685]

Damn Mark... 10 of 10. Effortless. You always make it look SO easy man!!!! Props to ya and continued good health. Cheers.

[@samhillband]

Thanks Michael!

[@Joop5000]

Hey Mark, Awesome as always! Hope you safe away from those wild fires up there, we got the smokey haziness here in the northeast USA for several days now, but it is worse south and west of us.

[@samhillband]

Thanks!! It was pretty horrible yesterday but much better today.

[@johnpierson8398]

You have a great talent for music. I have been amazed with your playing since I discovered you back in the day. You have the love of playing guitar that is life long. I have been playing guitar for 50 years, and I hope someday to be as good as you. Take care and keep your music in your heart and soul alive and progressing.

[@samhillband]

Thanks so much John!

[@ericjonas9652]

I can't f'ing belive this. I was just thinking about you today, Mark. I was like "I've been watching his videos for over a decade" but hadn't seen one in a while. It's official, Google is reading our minds now. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu****... And its one of my favorite bands. Thank you brother. Good to see you again.

[@Neelfy01]

Nice one Mark 👍 This song reminds me of the 1st time I went to The Monsters Of Rock Festival @ Castle Donnington in the UK in 1991 AC/DC, Metallica, Motley Crue, Queensryche, Black Crowes. Always great to see/hear a Mark Day video 🤘🤘

[@samhillband]

Thanks!!

[@artheriford]

Awesome as always, Mark

[@samhillband]

Thanks so much!

[@paulwebendorfer5627]

I love Queensryche but for some reason I have never learned any of their stuff. Thank you, Mark - you have inspired me! Great tone and playing, as always!

[@ducamuk]

Dang Mark, great tone! You nailed it. Fantastic job!👍

[@Ron_Padgett]

Wow! Excellent! Spot on perfect!

[@samhillband]

Thank You!!

[@johnz720]

Nailed it again Mark!! Outstanding as usual Brother!! I pray you are well!! 🙏👍🤘

[@samhillband]

Thanks John!

[@johnz720]

@@samhillband you're very welcome Mark! 👍😁

[@garyheller62]

Wow! You've really got a great guitar sound. It was always brilliant, but this is even better! Well done! Playing is great as usual.

[@samhillband]

Thanks Gary, much appreciated!

[@Jem7sk]

🤘You always make your playing look effortless.

[@samhillband]

:)

[@michaelphickey]

Mark, awesome job. Amazing playing, tone and vibrato. You are an inspiration to me!

[@samhillband]

Thanks for the kind words Michael!

[@SB-nt9fp]

Holy crap....wow! Dead on Mark. Freaking awesome. Would love to see you so some Def Leopard soon.

[@samhillband]

Thanks and Def Leppard sounds like a good idea!

[@renrie61]

Awsome cover, monster sound👍 Beautiful guitar, keep on rocking I love that album ❤

[@patrickbutler9744]

Terrific playing 👍🏻

[@samhillband]

Thanks Patrick!

[@marshallmel]

Your videos always make me miss the old HCAF days.

[@samhillband]

Funtimes!!

[@Brockstar5150]

So immense.🤘👍

[@samhillband]

Thanks!!

[@dougbryan1080]

KILLER TONE! Great job Mark!

[@samhillband]

Thanks Doug!

[@PJCobi]

Killer playing, Mark! Tone is perfect! 🤘

[@samhillband]

Thanks PJ!

[@myerzmedia839]

Nice!

[@darylburke4575]

Excellent cover, great tone

[@Mindcore777]

Flawless!

[@samhillband]

Thanks :)

[@ryman65]

Ton of fun to watch and listen to. It would be cool if you put a class on about how you build the tracks and production. Paytreon maybe?

[@carolgivogue7313]

Love it Mark!!

[@lundhamselv]

Great sound and playing as always Mark. Will try the preset. Hope you're fine.....and I won't mention....😂 Cheers Søren

[@samhillband]

Thanks Søren. I'm doing alright!

[@rsvette123]

Awesome Mark :) hope all is well

[@ChrisCorleyMusic]

Awesome Mark!

[@closer71]

Freaking awesome, dude! Love your guitar, too.

[@samhillband]

Thank you!

[@GeneSchmidt]

Outstanding!!!

[@samhillband]

Thanks Gene!

[@pawekozio9975]

Super..!!!

[@samhillband]

Thanks!!

[@jlbaxe]

Was the studio tracks sending midi messages for the AxeFX to change amp/effects? Did not look like you had a foot controller. awesome playing as usual. Thanks for the Queensyche songs 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻Another great album and Band for headphones. 🎧ATH50 time…again 🎧.

[@samhillband]

Yes I setup scene changes to be sent to the Axe-Fx III from Logic Pro. Worked like a charm.

[@jesterraj]

Damm Mark you got the tone...

[@LeeHouk]

Oh Yeah!

[@samhillband]

:)

[@mikeanonymous669]

Dude went all out and got a Les Paul with a Floyd !!!!

[@MadCanucker]

Five being perfect, you get six thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@samhillband]

Thanks so much Shawn, I really appreciate it!!

[@PaulLembo]

Loving it! Is this your Mesa preset tweaked to purpose?

[@samhillband]

I used the Big Hair amp type but basically the same preset. The preset is here: forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/queensryche-empire-cover-with-preset.194970/

[@PaulLembo]

@@samhillband Sweet. Thank you! I'll be downloading. Huge QR fan, so glad i saw them on the Empire tour back in the day. It opened my eyes to how well performed and orchestrated live shows could be.

[@javiercordoba2688]

can you post the patches! great job

[@JudgeFredd]

Mark rocks !

[@guitarghost1]

Great stuff as always Mark !! Hope all is well !! Any presets available ?

[@samhillband]

Thanks! Preset is here: forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/queensryche-empire-cover-with-preset.194970/

[@patrickstrain4577]

Fukn awesome

[@80sPhoenix]

What precise Gibson model is that with Floyd Rose?

[@Jbeland1]

Dude preset? You have the juiciest sounds I swear!!

[@myerzmedia839]

Where can we download that patch?

[@samhillband]

forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/queensryche-empire-cover-with-preset.194970/

[@brucedickinson8993]

hey post more videos please

[@shreddinjoe]

Wow...nasty saturation there bud....good playing Nevertheless