Boots On The Ground

[@gila-clifffirewood5796]

Anyone else click LIKE before even listening because you already know Andy James is gonna shred???

[@rollacoastaride1937]

I did it afterwards, with a prophetic insight of knowing the dislike button does not exist

[@mgradiant]

⬅️ This guy right here

[@SHREADMETAL]

Duh!!! Lol

[@Learnguitartoday]

haha me

[@jeffdyrland2795]

Hahaha YUP

[@HarambeKojima]

First song in years that gives me goosebumps. I can't get enough.

[@vuk97]

Once again, the legend himself delights us with his godly presence.

[@jamesv7280]

Agreed..

[@kjzmusic]

This a great song! Heavy grooves and precision shredding! My favorite combination

[@Learnguitartoday]

definitely! \m/

[@jonspeidel]

Same bro🤟😈

[@davethesparrow]

I'm loving the straight, driving drums. That mid solo is righteous! Another killer song, brb gotta go practice guitar more.

[@BattlebornReapers]

How is the practice going?!

[@PiribauerJason]

The screams 5FDP. No wonder why he was chosen to replace Jason Hook. Love it!!!

[@jeffdyrland2795]

Pretty sure HE chose 5FDP. Not the other way around. Lol Not a fan of them at all but I’ll definitely listen to newer stuff now

[@jeffdyrland2795]

Exactly! FFDP are cover kings. Andy is leagues beyond that!

[@Missunderstood214]

No, they chose him. When Jason had to have emergency surgery and left them without a guitarist in the middle of their last tour, Zoltan requested this man specifically. They didn't even consider anyone else. That's a good thing because it shows that they know exactly who he is and what he's capable of and the last thing that they'd want would be to waste his talent. If anything, it's much more likely that the rest of them will up their game to prove that they're worthy of having him.

[@jeffdyrland2795]

@@Missunderstood214 I was being facetious. Implying that I personally wished he wouldn’t have gone with them. His writing, to me, is beautiful and I would rather see “Andy James and the Crotch Rockets” or anything other than him playing for FFDP.

[@Missunderstood214]

Jeff: He had his own band, Sacred Mother Tongue, but they didn't make it anywhere so they just broke up. And even his solo stuff just got him moderate attention within the guitar circle, but didn't exactly make him a household name (I've honestly never even heard of him until Death Punch picked him up), or anything. But then he got offered the chance of a lifetime by one the biggest bands in the world, who happen to be one of his favorite bands, so was he supposed to turn that down? I mean, I get the concern because, honestly, even though I've followed them for years and was only a fan of his for a few months, even I have to wonder if maybe they went a little too far out of their league with this one and I kind of worry that they're going to waste his talent (though I am quite impressed with "Broken World"). When someone expressed that concern to him on Instagram, though, he said that this is his dream gig and he feels lucky as fuck to have landed it so as long as he's happy, I'm happy for him.

[@robertjones9598]

Album IS A MONSTER. Wow. Love that rhythm, love that Satch harmonised tone, those intro chords for the solo are immense. And that sweep picking bit. And the chill section that didn't outstay it's welcome before leading into final chorus. These arrangements are perfect. Highly inspiring, thank you very much!

[@Gaio121]

2:27 Ok.

[@dustinmartin3097]

This is when you know that you have done something bog on the guitar.

[@k77stan27]

Watched Andy a couple of years ago on cold January night opening up for Gus G in a tiny London pub/club. He was awesome, just like Gus G was. Bought his album on the spot and had a picture taken. How times have changed. He fully deserves his new gig, no doubt about it. Blessed to have watched two phenomenal guitar players from a few feet one after another..covid sucks :-(

[@LordHereck]

This has such FFDP vibes I love it

[@drlly6876]

I was thinking the same thing

[@mehdiida5459]

True

[@anangrysack]

Ivan over this would sound so sick

[@thatcarlosguy3820]

He stood in as a guitarist for FFDP for their tour earlier this year. Probably got tons of inspiration playing their music

[@thatcarlosguy3820]

@@mikeangelo1836 what's that got to do with anything. He actually did stand in as a guitarist for FFDP. Gotta insert your anti-FFDP edgyness somewhere i guess eh?

[@androdid9249]

Hello Andy. Guess how I know your name. I recently decided to find the perfect guitar pick. I spent hundreds of euros to buy a lot of picks from well know brands to obscure underground ones. From cheap to very expensive and in many shapes and material, including horn, titanium, stone, etc. The best of the best of all those picks is the Andy James signature pick from Dunlop. To design such a perfect tool, while everyone else was trying for decades means a lot about you. I'll take the time to listen to your music.

[@NØkturnaI]

Listening to this song while killing mosquitoes was very epic. Highly recommended.

[@Learnguitartoday]

hahaha i'll remember that

[@KYC_KnowYourCrypto]

🤣

[@PhilDrangus]

The one lead gives me some solid Killer Instinct vibes

[@mutt4537]

I thought this album sounded really close to 5FDP so I looked up writing credits. I was expecting to see Kevin Churko as producer but Andy did everything himself. Incredible sound, best album yet!

[@NKN82]

Yep, absolute cool album.

[@misledpoet]

Well he's now taken over Jason Hook as the guitarist for 5FDP

[@mattcarpenter6986]

I was listening to all the AJ albums on a long drive the other day and its quite amazing to hear how the sound quality/ production has improved with each album.

[@sharronhumphries6727]

His right hand technique is absolutely amazing !!!

[@DavidNwokoye]

I'd gladly march into battle with this playing 🤘🤘🤘

[@Cvweare]

I'm just trying to figure out how in the fuck Andy isn't everywhere.? He's so foolishly talented to be so under-appreciated.

[@Missunderstood214]

He's now in Five Finger Death Punch who are one of the biggest bands in the world so they'll make sure that he finally gets the recognition that he deserves m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppebq6eZqK97n9U

[@Missunderstood214]

He will be soon. He's now the new guitarist for Five Finger Death Punch and is even currently shooting scenes for the upcoming Horror movie The Retaliators that the band has a cameo in.

[@TheGuitarmageddon]

Even if you listen to this at 2x payback speed, it doesn't seem like its out of the realm of something he could play. Love this song, Andy - keep up the great work!

[@craftcrate6602]

Why such people are so underrated? This dude just kills it everytime I fricking love his guitar playing Keep up the good work man!!!

[@robertshafer8968]

Literally ever fuckin time.

[@twanahamawandi6546]

Now he is a 5fdp guitarist

[@craftcrate6602]

@@twanahamawandi6546 woah, never knew that, I'm not really a big fan of FFDP but they're good

[@twanahamawandi6546]

@@craftcrate6602 he just replaced jason hook as a lead guitarist listen to his solo in (broken worlds) it in the new 5fdp album (a decade of destruction) this guy fits right in

[@ashleylee5445]

Always click like before listening to Andy James. Know its going to be epic !!!

[@sharronhumphries6727]

Andy, for the love of god I hope FFDP will not restrict you in any way and i hope they will actually let you shine and show the world what you are capable of !!!.

[@marshahedgeman6889]

I'm using my sister n Law's phone but I gotta leave a comment. Andy James is hands down the best hard rock roots virtuoso in the history of hard rock roots. Biggest fan ever!!!!!!!!!!/

[@joshsmith-qr2sv]

Welcome to five finger death punch! I was sceptic about you joining my favorite band till i cane to your channel! Your fucking awesome! Rock on!! 🤘

[@cletusvandamme366]

Sick playing Andy! Tight technique combined with excellent melodies, the best of both worlds :) Keep on rockin' dude xD

[@liquid7315]

Could not help but reply to your comment , what you said is exactly why I like andy, love all his material. One of fav top 3 guitarist.

[@soumyachakraborty8183]

@@liquid7315 so who's the others?

[@mamadunlloh1173]

@@soumyachakraborty8183 Rusty Cooley And Angel Vivaldi 😀👍

[@emayfrit]

Get the new CSIL tab,, chunk and learn your favorite guitar parts sooner rather than later. Its highly enjoyable! The metronome is calling, out!

[@liquid7315]

@@soumyachakraborty8183 oh , just noticed your question ..it's really hard to pick only 3. In the instrumental guitar world though ; .would say I mostly listen , or come back to: Joe Satriani, he's my all time fav #1. Andy, angel vivaldi , I really like Rick graham as far as technicality. There are so many others . lately I've been listening to Plini, Distant Dream , a bit of polyphia , sammy boller, and jeff beck. In a general sense , I would go with Satriani, Andy james, and SRV. When I was a teen I really was amazed by kirk hammet, although many criticsize him, hes another fav.

[@jordanfreeman4170]

Thanks again for the retirement ceremony! I appreciate you taking the time to talk metal with me while you were there and I'm glad a guitar hero played my guitar. I've successfully watched half of the videos on your channel and I am determined to learn one of your songs as a token of my appreciation.keep up the good work !

[@gustavoatanes4688]

Non stop listening over and over again. The best ever metal song!!! You absolutely rock!!! 🤘💪🤘💪🤘💪

[@eljarvel1570]

Brutal 🤘🏾 i think that Andy Is the beat guitarist of the World

[@carlosdejesus6732]

Naaa.. is good.. but no the best

[@NKN82]

One of the best for sure.

[@bigpickles]

Yep def one of the best players of our generation

[@adrenalizetv9432]

one of the best for sure ;)

[@cjbee3839]

Watch Tosin Abasi or Guthrie Govan and then come back

[@robertocordero8748]

The melody man . He knows how to make his guitar sing,cry and scream with vengeance!

[@marciomoises8638]

Me transporto pr outro mundo.

[@sunglassesfromparis1063]

Very, very interesting track since we can feel you become more and more who you are or rather the artist you should be: if we compare to your first songs, there are more variations, breaks (1:20 great kick!), rhythm parts without soloing guitar, short chords (1:35), sweeping parts (2:29) and... what intensity on your bending notes!!! (1:49) Great, great job. Superb.

[@zaz4667]

Ballistic! Love the multiple camera angle action for the video!

[@Mike-vu7em]

2:29 and a half seconds how the hell did you do that? Your the best guitarist in the world man I think it has to be you. That’s the fastest smoothest playing I’ve ever seen holy hell

[@itzkungfuchan4928]

Andy James awakens the soul of legend! I'm a writer and when I write, that's the music II listen to. Man, you may not be aware of what you are to us, my friends and I, but you are legend.

[@zalezmetal5150]

like this guitar!!!!!. amazing guitar medium tone.

[@abdurrahmanvural9268]

1:33 - 1:37 Great to hear that rock sound 😎🤘

[@bradjohnson4140]

He's the new guitarist for ffdp

[@kambion]

Hes also way better than that trash band. Make that money Andy.

[@bigpickles]

@@kambion that band kicks ass. Your taste must be in your bum

[@MUZIXHAV3R]

@@kambion dude just because you don't like a certain band doesn't make them "trash". The sales speak for them self.

[@crossup13]

@@MUZIXHAV3R lol justin bieber had high sales too, sales don't mean shit. FFDP is for alcoholic step dads who get in fights with the refs at little league games, Andy IS way better than that trash band

[@MrVi9rus]

@@crossup13 tbh their last guitarist only shined on leads so it left WAAAAAy to much room for the rest of the band to fill, if andy is part of the writing process on the next album, its going to kick.

[@bennicholson4223]

Absolutely love the little chromatic details in the soloing. Fits and blends perfectly; haven’t heard anyone do that before.

[@noerdienchanel]

You are the best my friend...👍

[@crossup13]

Every guitar this man has is absolutely beautiful. The fading of the color on the Kiesels is just fantastic

[@gila-clifffirewood5796]

May God bless all our soldiers! And get them all home safely!

[@markslater6220]

From where

[@efowble]

Absolutely love this...also Burning Blade...my 2 new favorites I play over and over. Thanks Andy for liberating us with these sweet notes 👍🏼

[@gustavoatanes4688]

Agree!

[@matthewdrake9699]

What a great sound! And great playing

[@smokeyfrog210]

This was freaking sick dude. Make a track with John Petrucci that would be mind blowing. Great work my man.

[@00Dusty]

Andy was at jps guitar school as an instructor a few years back I think jp would do it 🤘🏻

[@niccareymusic3910]

That would be amazing

[@ahmadmohamad6764]

This is way better than Petrucci's album

[@smokeyfrog210]

@@ahmadmohamad6764 maybe in your opinion but this isn't a competition. I just want two great guitarists to jam together and make some amazing tracks. What's wrong with that? Why do people always have to say someone is better than someone else, why can't we just enjoy music?

[@jayboy6895]

Dude I used to watch you many years ago after I packed in guitar. In the last few months I got that itch again 15 years or so later. Low on behold you turn up on Metal Head Hippies show. Insane. I love what that guy is doing and obviously I have a bucket load of catching up Mr 69 fingers!!! Awesome 🤘

[@clumhain]

Serving melody always and flawless technique, Really enjoyed that Andy thanks!

[@iacouccifranck1082]

One of the best guitarists of the moment! I love !

[@adamspringer2442]

Badass jam as ALWAYS! Thank you again Andy! My favorite part starts at 2:41!

[@shreddnsteve]

As usual, a perfect blend of heavy riffs, memorable melodies and exciting shred.

[@brachcooper4203]

Yup... I still love you... Your solo stuff is the best of your work by far.... Good job man... God Bless you

[@scottdawson8844]

Well played tune Andy James... :))

[@yabo2424]

Brilliant on so many levels. !!! So melodic and so proficient ..

[@tonytony6945]

FFDP!!!! bro your skills and energy + that band= INSANITY

[@garryeldred7501]

Awesome as always! Some day I will buy my son a Kiesel!

[@harleymiller21]

Hands down great guitarist. Listen to your music like it’s a religion.🤘🏻

[@dauzx6503]

Incredible James, another badass piece

[@quantumenigma1869]

Absolutely fresh and just killing them leads. Never boring never repetitive. Gotta love this guys playing.

[@rmanor5508]

My personal fave is Cut me open, hoping for a play through on that track 🙏🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉

[@cellphonemusiciansmusicmad3644]

I can't wait to hear the new album with Andy.

[@jametalboy]

Andy james rock, The whole song is fucking awesome but my fav parts 1) 0:04 Intro riff with the sequential drums 2) 0:13 The heavy guitar with Heavy drum beats 3) 0:53 to 1:09 The melodic solo just gets you 4) 01:33 to 01:38 The diminished sound 5) 02:28 WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT, The cleanest and fastest sweep I have ever seen 6) 02:39 The way he picks the note and takes it to the skies F**ing nice

[@vivokea8334]

Just love it.....lm always amazed with musician's like yourself....who bring out the best in a instrument....

[@JarGuitarOfficial]

Always an inspirer man. Since I listened "In the wake of chaos" for the first time felt so connected whit your music. As always say, you were the reason why and my impulse to release my first album on 2015. I wouldn't be where I am now and I wouldn't have my other releases if I hadn't felt that magic.

[@Syc0raX]

The power of andy with his melodies is impressive, it is a shock of power to the soul

[@saudeequalidadedevida9875]

Your fan here in Brazil, you are the greatest guitarist today congratulations.n

[@efowble]

I thank God for you Andy James

[@gracyvuna7848]

This must be a video game song!!!! Great Andy James!!!!

[@danilodeaquino4027]

Andy James já tem sua marca no mundo, creio eu que se fecharmos os olhos e tocarem 10 solos diferentes, saberíamos distinguir qual seria o do Andy!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@beeker014]

One of the better, deeper sweep picks I’ve heard in a long time.

[@AirGreekDespotas]

A.James videos must the only ones which i give a thumbs up before even pushing the play option

[@jone7015]

So good. Thank you for sharing your skill. Lock'd and Loaded next!! Been listening to virtuosos for 20yrs and you have the best style and sound

[@LegaMega-i2c]

Ввосхищен! Очень захватывающе!!! То как Вы играете - это талант и дарование... Лайк)

[@simonize251]

The most listenable ear pleasing shredder on the planet

[@guimello_silva]

I just found this man on my timeline. Pardon my ignorance folks. I immediately liked your approach and vibe on songs. Really impressive! What I'm doing now is listening to all your videos. Keep the good work!

[@jazznotes3802]

Beautiful guitar and awesome playing

[@tzp7277]

BEAST!!!

[@klxnam]

beautiful

[@andrewr5980]

great sound and killer looking guitar !!

[@emayfrit]

Burn it Down themes A1 into B2, measures 37 -64 sounds like a roaring inferno, working on an ensemble at 75 percent clean goal. As improved as CSIL is, classic AJ will remain as timeless classics!!! Thank you too much for your service!!!

[@mikemiller2518]

After listening over and over again I’ve learned every note and lick.... my air guitar game is flawless! Thanks for the epic tune! 🔥🔥🔥👍🏻

[@EdytaJaroslawska-yy3ep]

Super ,extra ale fajnie .🎸😀⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Bardzo ładnie .

[@Math-cn3gr]

You masterfully combine explosive heavy rhythm parts with incredibly melodic, skillful and pleasing solos. I honestly look up to your skill aswell as to your taste in making music. I am glad I found you.

[@bradduncan8962]

As always, Andy delivers another great tune!!!! just frkn sick as all hell well done Andy, get your butt to the states and tour......you frkn beast!!! lol love ya bro

[@DeathByFishing]

Nice to hear some solid jamming with insane soloing throughout. Always great to hear from Mr. James.

[@matthewhall7548]

Amazing....top favorite guitar player...keep shredding bro

[@ahmadmohamad6764]

As impossible as it sounds, there's not one bad song on this album. Amazing.

[@thatcarlosguy3820]

Can definitely hear some FFDP inspired licks/riffs in here. Loving it.

[@GarethFerguson]

Andy your guitar designs are always fucking amazing!!

[@rassb3427]

Actually arrived...waiting for a new song of Andy James works..Excellent

[@georgeramos2176]

He released a whole new album in august

[@wesleytrott6397]

Everytime I watch one of your playthroughs, I get pumped up and want to go grab my guitar and shred. I love it! Great stuff Andy!

[@LockerAlfonso]

Nice.. I love looking at your finger 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@BazonBlades]

Ok, 30 seconds in and I am loving the picking pattern on the main riff.

[@AlemaizHarema]

Brilliant as always

[@okioki1131]

Five Finger Andy Punch. This is sick

[@noxious-5202]

Always sick uploads from Andy James

[@shakeyourguitartutorials]

blasting !what a playing!! awsome heavy riffages ! and this guitar is beautifull!

[@moribnd]

beautiful guitar, nice sound.

[@besnikrexhepi]

The flying fingers 🤘

[@Orrow]

its like a punch to the face with these drums ! Really nice song

[@emayfrit]

!🔥! Andy, hahahaha, you are one hell of a brother from another mother, massive inspiration here! I always loved Ever After, watching you play it made me love that song even more...the passion in the music is to live and die for, Nothing Else Matters...!!🔥!! I Read You Loud and Clear...BAN COMPROMISE, JAM DEFINITIVELY!🔥🎸🔥!😎!

[@emayfrit]

!👻! If a writer, especially from the 1800's, or ever is incorrect, it is necessarily incumbent on the reader to use discernment, with or without judgement. The titles were, Lack of Comprehension, Empty Words, Symbolic, In Human Form, Aggressive Serenity, Destiny followed my literary musical reference, meaningless maybe or maybe not...find where all the puzzle pieces fit, then there was talk of Shadows Fall, it dovetails with Jung, I will find the chapters if you wish to save you time, oh yeah, I included Yngwie on the spell, I forgot, he mentioned manic depression after I asked him if I could butcher his music, so I pointed out Eternal Bliss, not going to lie, but it took a year for me to figure out. The Philosopher...JAM ONNN!💥!

[@emayfrit]

!💥! The spell was in Thrown Into the Fire between the lines, it was HTW heal the world...Yngwie has been Spellbound, which his wife helped him with and Relentless memoir which I sensed could also be a white magik spell, spells coalesce, but I just chop wood and carry water, as in the Miracle Club by Mitch Horowitz!👻!

[@emayfrit]

!👻!I mean I recommended the book, he read it and found the words Eternal Bliss, which was in an awesome section toward the end!👻!

[@emayfrit]

!💥! Yesterday after doing days of Heartwork, I casted another white magik spell. WM FF, which was a singularity of synchronous systems, white magik friends and family...a little hocus pocus never hurt, so it is done....JAM ON!💥! Heartwork Nothing Else Matters !💥!

[@emayfrit]

!!

[@417powerhouse3]

I definitely heard some five finger tones and runs a it absolutely insane! Love all of this! I wish could learn it!

[@sarahhurst701]

Phenomenal!👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️