Extreme | Cupid's Dead Cover | Rabea Massaad

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As requested from the Rest In Peace video I did, someone asked for me to do Cupid's Dead, so... here it is!!
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[@RobChappers]

I think this is actually the most flawless cover of anything I have ever seen anywhere....

[@aadityagoswami]

you guys need to do a sounds like for Nuno

[@matrixx29]

haha.. i just suggested that on the other nuno video Rabea did.

[@tomp2591]

Exceptional. I have been playing guitar for about 30 years. You can play Nuno's notes and learn his music but capturing his feel is entirely different. It takes a special talent. This is incredibly well done and this SOUNDS like Nuno. Saw your rest in peace cover as well. I hope you are writing your own music. Great talent!

[@andertons]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuckkkkkkk - you're good.

[@adksherm]

Hahahahahahahahah! Priceless! Who got ahold of the keyboard at Andertons.... Ahh thanks, I needed that laugh.

[@chotolatte]

III Sides to every story was such a great album!

[@pitpride1220]

Brother, your playing is impeccable. You nailed the feel, the attack and the tones. In pocket. Incredible! 10 years ago! You sound just like him, I don't think people realize how difficult this is. You have incredible skill and another level of mastery most don't.

[@RabeaMassaad]

i have it in Drop-B, i use 11-70 on it, and never have an issue with it, it keeps it's tuning and tension really well

[@unclepain]

Perfectly played- spot on and really got the funk feel of it. Dude, you could seriously get on stage with Extreme and people wouldn't notice the difference.

[@apessk8s88]

One of my favourite Nuno solos man. You've done it justice. Insane, tone and everything. Awesome job man :D

[@jasonbates2687]

What a surprise throwback, Rabea doing justice to my favorite Extreme song.

[@SIZZLEBIZZLE1982]

Great cover bro! My personal fave version of this is from Guitar Wars with Gilbert.

[@eamonnryan6602]

That was awesome Rabea, pretty flawless & everything else people said below in the comments. Nuno is a master riff & rhythm machine. No solo in this one, sheer catchy rhythm masterclass.

[@kaiying74]

Holy Fuck. Nailed it bro.

[@DarinStahlDPS]

I'm back in an Extreme fixation (Thanks, Rise!). Rabea, I'm glad to find this cover you did TEN years ago! Nice work! This is my favorite rock song Extreme has done. It looks like it would be a lot of fun to play. Not that I could approach your talent (or Nuno's). Thank you!

[@SlashGodfather110]

absolutely fucking incredible Rabea! you are so amazing as a player and its rare you see someone so technical be so passionate and non-robotic with their playing,

[@NebraskaPL]

Now, that's a complete guitarist - exceptional musicality, great playing and perfect tone. That's sick.

[@RabeaMassaad]

yeah man, this is the JVM dude. I love this amp, it's so versatile, just does the job for any genre really..

[@gunsalez119]

It's guys like you that need more recognition. Seriously dude you have a gift

[@cameronnorman291]

john calderon he's got his own signature guitar and an awesome channel dude

[@RenRivers]

Oh my god so awesome, perfect cover

[@kamiros9739]

Been a long time since you recorded this but man my palms are sweaty from listening to this good fucking job

[@RobChappers]

Awesome dude, you should do some of these with the new guitar you have coming soon ;-)

[@TheHeartTheUsed]

can't find a single flaw! fantastic!

[@rinaldipp36]

I've been following your work for almost an your now, and sir, I can surely say that you're one of the most amazing guitar players I've ever seen! Bea, you rock! Keep the good work man, cheers!

[@Wixy699]

Man BeeeeeeAAAA that absolutely blew me away!!! such a fan of your rhythm playing! serious chops!

[@RabeaMassaad]

wow thanks man, that is really cool man. Thank you for your kind words!

[@Yesidoplaytheguitar]

love your funk drive mate. IT really shines through in your playing. riDICKulous cover, great job

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

dude i knew you had an extreme sound to your riffs man pretty groovy! gary and nuno approve! i watched you in an andertons video for sounding like dorje for under 1k and man, the riffs you played at the begining were TOTALLY killer i hope you make that into a dorje song. Keep up the epic work man i know you will. And hey, get dorje to come to the USA ill def see you and ill get all my friends to see you guys if you come to New England area. Thanks man. Keep it heavy

[@spencerforman419]

love it! has to be one of my favorite if not my favorite extreme song

[@fredmaister]

Flawless with tons of groove. Gotsto love it. Great job, Rabea!

[@RabeaMassaad]

hahah cheers man, i really appreciate the positive feedback!!

[@Meekurabu]

Always been an Extreme fan and that I have to say is one hell of a representation of the original!

[@YarivChannel]

love this song and you have excellent technique! I wish I would have your technique!

[@ScottGailor]

How did I know this existed. Nailed it!

[@CoreyParkison]

That tone is so sick. Even with the camera audio. Nice work dewd!

[@MSStateBulldawg83]

Incredable! Thanks, Bea!

[@LolzNdolz]

This is really fantastic. Great work, you are truly skilled!

[@simonmorton]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@AlejandroAcostaS]

Wow just awesome. Flawless

[@LeandroFerreiraBass]

Amazing work!

[@SeanMillis]

i keep goin back to this vid Bea dam ur skills are epic man...

[@RabeaMassaad]

no this is the Alder relic N4, i have the padauk one as well

[@KennethKishandave]

Are you plugged into the JVM....?? I'm seriously considering it...the tones you pull out of that thing is insane....metal, hard rock, funk....damn son.....

[@RabeaMassaad]

@shinka92 hey man, it's just te actual album track, I just got the balance between my amp and the track right for the video, 65-70% guitar the rest track :-)

[@lukeyhkang]

you are a very big inspiration to me rabea, keep rockin!

[@evilryu10]

nailed it!! every aspect of it! respect!! cheers!

[@Microsoft_MCT]

I just subscribed to you dude with 1000% more respect because of your Nuno cover classic, love from Belfast , tell chapman you rock way more ;)

[@flogz23]

rabea dude you are the man!!! this is soooo good

[@chrisshort87]

YES! Sick tone and immense playing. Merry Christmas, fellow Nuno lover!

[@kellykettle4529]

Outstanding!!!

[@DannyPeel]

Such quality tone mate, awesome.

[@obstinator5645]

Yay ! 10 years ago but still aqesome !

[@Wixy699]

Dude your amazing..... could you tell me how you do the fast rythmical low string palm muting runs I have seen you do on your other videos... its sounds so great

[@franciscofonseca7236]

Hey, im 7 years late, but all you have to do is downstroke and upstroke on the 1st string fast, mute with the picking hand and slide your other hand around

[@GhostTaught]

Awesome stuff!!

[@cmrcs]

Great work Rabea!

[@RabeaMassaad]

@Wixy699 thanks man I really appreciate it. It's a case of practice, I teach on Skype if you need a one off lesson on this stuff,

[@bradleyhargreaves9307]

Duuuuuude! can you please do more extreme covers?? Or at least remake these two! Would be wicked if you could, man!

[@MattHarnettMusic]

Great job man, so funky.

[@maltekraft6186]

I´m glad I stumbled across this video. Your percussive play is just wonderful, especially these triplets on the low E string. What do you think about a recreation, or a different Extreme cover in your new studio environment and a recreation of Nunos sound? I would love to see that :)

[@freedomination2]

Excellent Bea

[@kpag3030]

Bea... This shit's sick, brother! Love your feel, man

[@Rando515]

Very nice performance. and I can hear the relentless cowbell from the backing track. So cool. Back in 92, this shit was so F'ng cool. But 3 sides didn't get the sales it should have.

[@stivan47]

Great cover! Man i love Nuno's funky riffs... And yours :D

[@phatmangoo]

Great video really enjoyed it.

[@IdigN1]

Great job, sir. This is one of those songs that as you pick up your guitar you just start playing and always enjoy. I've done some Extreme related videos myself if you want to check them out. Thanks for sharing this and love the fish eye lens. Keep spreading the Extreme gospel, sir. Peace.

[@markarolee]

Fantastic phrasing!

[@grigno97]

ahahah this n4 looks like a toy in your hands :) great cover, i'm learning those riff's too. I think that nuno writes the best hard rock/ funky riffs in the world.

[@KerteszHuba]

sick cover Bea!

[@bunki5150]

Nailed the tone man good job ,,,,,from the tone junkie .

[@RabeaMassaad]

thanks dude, i'm the biggest Nuno fan!!

[@DylanMurphyComposer]

Yeah this was really great , if I could make a request , the next extreme cover you do could be Get The Funk Out, please. Also your playing in the Dorje recordings are great and what I have heard in the acoustic recordings , its also going to be brilliant. Anyway g'luk and thanks for being an inspiration. Dylan

[@kommi1974]

Who in the hell dislikes this awesomeness? Jesus dude, that was SICK!

[@euanhmusic]

Ahhh I was gonna cover this! Good shit man, love this track.

[@kevinmiracle8233]

amazing dude!

[@joumannoe]

Brillant!!!

[@MMonstre]

🤟Great job 🤟

[@TobiasTheGiant]

OH LAWDY MY FAV EXTREME TRACK!

[@laurentdude2966]

Great track ! (what can be more funk-rock than "Cupid's dead" ?) Great demo Rabea ! :-)

[@rasputin47]

That my good sir was absolutely AMAZING!!

[@StephanGt]

Amaziiiing dude!!!

[@marviosantos]

You sir seriously f'ing ROCK! Better than that only Nuno himself!

[@andreasgha]

Your hair is so damn awesome. And ofc you and your band are awesome too

[@JANNOSPR]

Awesome cover!

[@floatleafmusic]

Started listening to extreme since the day I saw the ''rest in peace'' cover. AWESOME band. Any other bands you could recommend giving a listen to? Thanks!

[@ThibaultTrehinArisen]

Awesome stuff Bea :) love your videos !

[@WBlainePennington]

Brilliant, dude!

[@Bovara]

Love it NEED MORE plx

[@daphnewb5365]

instant boss status covering this....how bout a king's x cover?

[@RabeaMassaad]

hey man, i'm using my Iphone 4 with a wide angle lense on it

[@Nasosdag]

Insane!!!

[@okthanxbye]

ahh now we're talking. this is like the 20th Cupid's Dead cover i have viewed today with much frustration. stops after this one coz ima watch it for a while :d. GG

[@RabeaMassaad]

thanks man, i really appreciate it :-)

[@adakhochalai]

when bea was just another random dude!

[@amanaggarwal8576]

A random dude with insane guitar skills still lol. I love these old videos.

[@purplecow5150]

Awesome!

[@RabeaMassaad]

Thanks man!! :-)

[@GregoryPantin]

you've just created an extreme fan

[@byronh77]

Nice cover!

[@MilesHButler]

Hey Rabea, I love your hhair man. I would love to get an afro like yours. Is it natural and if not what did you do to get it? Love your playing too. I really like your chordal work!

[@Zhaggysfaction]

Love this song and how some parts of the solo breakdown could almost be from Meshuggah song. And it was played beautifully. How much re-learning was involved in these recordings. I assume you have learned these songs way back when but did you have to practice much for this time or did you know them so well that you could pull them off on the spot?

[@XcatisX]

My favorite Extreme song

[@silentstormstudios]

Smoked it! Every bit as good as the original. i see you’re playing your N4. What other gear did you use to get the tone?