Gus G (Ozzy / Firewind) Plays His Favorite Riffs

Guitarist #GusG sits down with #TheMusicExperience's Squiggy and plays his favorite riffs.
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[@TonberryGames]

"locked myself in my room and never went out until I had all this stuff mastered" thanks pandemic.

[@Metalwhore89]

Gus is the true definition of a modern day metal legend. His style is so effortless and clean. Definitely a rarity among a lot of newer recognized metal players.

[@toadman317]

Kiko Louirero? Syn?

[@V3ntilator]

Kiko too, but Michael Schenker at age of 70 still plays perfect and clean after 50 years.

[@ckmoore101]

Please, I am curious as to who these inferior "newer metal players' are that you are referencing? This is important for context.

[@wearealljustclowns]

The album Ozzy Scream is brutally underrated. Just a lethal album. Great artist. Firewind is awesome.

[@mikebrown627]

The man knows where his fingers are going without even looking, freaking awesome 🎸🙋

[@_Stroda]

Plenty of people who aren't technically that great can play without looking.

[@serjim1]

If you look at the fretboard while you are playing something is wrong.

[@Metalwhore89]

tagradh Except Gus is a very technical player, yet still doesn’t really look at the fretboard during his leads. That’s true talent

[@walodios1109]

It's called muscle memory. It's like doing a skateboard trick. Once you learn and mastered, you can do it without looking

[@remnant24]

​@@Metalwhore89 Only a non-guitar-player would find that impressive. It's just a natural by-product of practice, and level of technique is irrelevant.

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

I've never heard the nothing else matters solo played so spicy-ly

[@hinjurock]

And completely lacking in feel.

[@noobmaster-ot2zu]

@@hinjurock Who would knew that a solo without a backing track could sound sterile, maybe it's the fact that there is no harmonic reference.

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

@@hinjurock tf are you talking about

[@hakkin_d]

HinjuRock I can’t imagine Gus G sits at home and plays that solo all the time. That’s probably the first time he’s played it in a good while. Looked like he was going for more getting the notes out for the video purposes.

[@heresjohnny999]

@@hinjurock stfu

[@LimitlessPotential12]

I had the honor to meet this guy in Greece while at a BFMV concert in Thessaloniki. He passed by and we just said hi to each other. Still regret not taking a photo with the guy. Super cool and friendly.

[@deltanetrunner4146]

Gus used to live 100m from my house. I wish I knew that he would become the legend he is now. RESPECT!

[@vaggknot]

Δωστα ολα🔥🤘🏻

[@verysaptoaji]

His vibrato is amazing i can tell it.

[@gr00vinRuben]

That’s what she tells me \m/

[@NvidiaFanGamers]

He is absolutly guitar legend!

[@akis-gj5wk]

Είναι απίστευτο που αυτός ο άνθρωπος δεν είναι γνωστός στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό είναι καταξιωμένος. Εμείς κάνουμε γνωστούς τους snik και όλους τους αταλαντους.

[@philliprokkas195]

Tzamaikanos nai nai naiiiiiii

[@user-ri8ts1zx4d]

Ναι ρε πεστα

[@ILOVEGREECE423]

@@sonnycobain2064 Ούτε εγώ ακούω τραπ αλλά θέλοντας και μη τους ξέρω γιατί τους προβάλουν. Τον συγκεκριμένο γιατί δεν τον προβάλει κανείς;

[@ILOVEGREECE423]

@@sonnycobain2064 Αν κάτι σου αρέσει σου αρέσει άσχετα με το αν προωθείται ή όχι. Δεν ακούω τραπ όχι γιατί την προωθούν αλλά γιατί απλά δε μου αρέσει. Θα έπρεπε να προωθούνται κι άλλα είδη όχι μόνο τραπ και σκυλάδικα. Όσο για το ότι ούτε εκεί πλέον προωθείται είναι απλά μαλάκες.

[@kwstasgkizelis8213]

ela amou nte

[@PenguinzFTW]

This man had some of the filthiest and chunkier tones with Dream Evil, some amazing sounds on those records especially the book of heavy metal

[@keplerarpeggios3215]

PenguinzFTW one of the best riffs by The Silver Thinkers: The 17 million ! DAMN it's EPIC !

[@randyrhoads232]

I love Dream Evil but you never hear Gus mention them in any interviews. Makes me wonder why.

[@kanaziras]

Agreed, Dream Evil is by far the best stuff (and still is, even without Gus G) out of all stuff that Gus G did in his career! Firewind comes 2nd closest, Mystic Prophecy stuff is also not bad... It's actually pretty sad, considering he was like 20ish years old back then...

[@marcusfilipearnoni9999]

If you mean the song The Book of Heavy Metal, it's not Gus'. Actually it was composed by Snowy Shaw, which was the drummer at that time.

[@PenguinzFTW]

@@marcusfilipearnoni9999 no I mean the tone on the whole album, it's really heavy and punchy

[@KingJerbear]

I remember "The Fire and the Fury" was when I discovered Gus a few years back. Nice to see him still shredding it up!

[@elidasilva5558]

Gus G rules, so glad i saw him with Ozzy at Monsters of Rock

[@keplerarpeggios3215]

Eli Da silva one of the best riffs by The Silver Thinkers: The 17 million ! DAMN it's EPIC !

[@thomasgurchiek3301]

Gus G seems like an overall great person to sit down and chat with. Didn't seem at all hesitant to just rift away at will. Felt like a real humble laid back interview.

[@Skordaki]

it's bcs he is from Thessaloniki

[@Monkey_Jimis]

Ναι ρε Gus G

[@TheStarcraftJunkie]

I saw this guy playing with Dream Evil on their very first concert ever - opening up for Blind Guardian in Göteborg. Even that early, you could tell that Gus had some special musical talent.

[@yoheff988]

When you ask stupid questions, stupid answers are quick to follow

[@caulkein7534]

Gus G is one of my best guitarit idol

[@jigamac71]

Awesome interview!, Thanks!, Confirms my thought that practice makes perfect.😆 Love all the bands mentioned

[@spaceexpireaudio666]

I still think Iron Man is one of the coolest riffs ever, was super happy when finally nailed it🙃

[@MegaSwishersweet420]

I love his signature star. One of the greatest guitars I ever purchased hands down.

[@michael7v6]

Jesse Marck when a $3,500 guitar is just “one of the greatest” you have ever purchased. Hats off to you sir!

[@keplerarpeggios3215]

Jesse Marck one of the best riffs by The Silver Thinkers: The 17 million ! DAMN it's EPIC !

[@richardg5301]

@@michael7v6 Hard to tell which one this guy is talking about. Jackson makes "Gus G" models all the way down to the cheapest price points.

[@MegaSwishersweet420]

I got the x series model. The star is the shape I always wanted. I finally got one thanks to him.

[@hinjurock]

@@keplerarpeggios3215 Dude, why do you keep posting that under every comment? It's really lame and annoying.

[@punishmentthroughtime2904]

Φοβερός τύπος, Παιχταρας και προσωπικότητα!!

[@dubhorizon]

ΑΓΑΠΑΜΕ GUS!!!

[@fsantoz_9]

Gus G is a monster on guitars ! Greetings from Brazil

[@keplerarpeggios3215]

Felipe Santos one of the best riffs by The Silver Thinkers: The 17 million ! DAMN it's EPIC !

[@miguelgalicia9180]

Gus G is one of the coolest dudes, and I wish i could get my hand on that explorer in black with white binding 👀

[@bautistagarais488]

One of my favorite players. Great stlye !

[@Renzo8375867]

Yess! I knew he would pick “The fire and the fury” of course that’s his most representative riff

[@kanaziras]

He has like 50 better riffs!

[@kjzmusic]

Good stuff...Gus G killing it as usual.

[@maiden4greece572]

ΕΥΓΕ ρε Κωστακη μου...

[@acemccloud6309]

I love Gus g

[@josearalat]

"First solo was Metallica because it was so easy to play". Finally someone else says it.

[@vassilisxerikos3908]

Nothing else matters is easy, and it is one of the few Herfield’a solos.

[@renatorieche7754]

Wonderful!

[@jamesagwe2981]

The thumbnail actually made him look like a young OZZY

[@spirosbonis436]

Fire and the fire speaks from his heart

[@bobbysimpson5540]

Great Guitarists and Guy. Frampton Comes Alive is one all Metal Heads should check out.

[@ZodiakAsHell]

Excellent guitarist and great guy

[@ALEXANDERCRETA1]

Φοβερός ήχος έχω συνδέσει και sennheizer HD χαμός!

[@namename3139]

I like the verse riff of the thrill of the chase, and the rhythmm behind the solo of big city

[@idcanymore5287]

I love this guy a whole lot. That being said i'm going to go listen to Waylon Jennings now. God bless Gus. And Willie and the boys.

[@russell2890]

5:08 kinda disagree with Megadeth. Dave's rhythms are as complicated and impressive as other guitar players leads. Songs from countdown to extinction are easier than earlier songs. Maybe that's what he was thinking

[@keplerarpeggios3215]

Russel Keith one of the best riffs by The Silver Thinkers: The 17 million ! DAMN it's EPIC !

[@russell2890]

@@keplerarpeggios3215 I'm currently listening to the song you mentioned. Who are they by the way?

[@corkomaster4837]

I mean Megadeth riffs are good for newbies as a way of practising and learning various technics. And feel rewarding as fuck when you do actually get to nail them which might give newbies confidence.

[@gravemike44]

I guess Devil's Island is pretty good to start playing chugging gallops

[@mitch5699]

Man some of Dave's riffs are borderline lead line's , the stamina? I think y'all done forgot where ya'll came from . I sit down once or twice a month and play '' Rust" all the way front to back " Dave's parts " sheet fukin tell me . Y'alls weed is to strong or some shit , im a forty year player when i get done w that album im cooked . Try it ¡¡¡¡

[@thejoeycage]

For me, knowing who Gus G was before Firewinds 2nd album will always be, Between Heaven and Hell.

[@lazaratedxoul852]

That tone be slapping 🥴

[@felipeaugustomartinsskug4582]

THE BEST ..GUITARRIST OF THE WORLD ...

[@5285edso]

I loved the pick sound.. so good

[@prabhuslegalhub]

Gus played the nothing else matters solo so gracefully in time... that's the difference between an amature and a professional

[@Wargasm644]

You’re an “Amateur “ at spelling.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Excellent metal guitarist! FIREWIND rocks!

[@idcanymore5287]

My first solo was back'n'black. And it was quite the challenge. But I got it.

[@williamdon3442]

Into the void, tornado of souls, the trooper. Three killer riffs

[@JakobStrand]

Right in the feels seeing he uses an EVH-amp and cab. RIP

[@LeoMessiGoat1986]

Met him at Bloodstock a few years ago, such a down to earth dude and in my opinion one of the best guitarists of the past 20 years

[@SaberToothGary]

Totally a cool guy... my band opened for his solo thing in a small club called The Looney Bin, in Bradley, IL. Capacity maybe 150. GOOD fuckin time!!

[@LeoMessiGoat1986]

Thrashsquatch Wow that’s awesome 😱 I can’t imagine what’s going through the supporting guitarist’s mind knowing that Gus is coming on afterwards! \m/

[@Malc664]

Maybe when closing the show , have the guitarist take us out with some playing as we don't get to hear much with the interviews taking up most of the time.

[@keplerarpeggios3215]

one of the best riffs by The Silver Thinkers: The 17 million ! DAMN it's EPIC !

[@DominicAirola]

Bruh are you spamming your band on every comment or what?

[@solidjimsnake8556]

I love this video, Gus g is fucking awesome!

[@InternetUser-d7s]

Get Jake E Lee to do this.

[@InternetUser-d7s]

@Mr. snickett Jake E Lee was also a guitarist for Ozzy, hence the link.

[@russell2890]

In my opinion, Jake E Lee is the 2nd best Ozzy guitarist only next to Randy

[@InternetUser-d7s]

@@russell2890 agree with you, bud. Ultimate Sin is highly underrated.

[@InternetUser-d7s]

@Manny Fragoza I understand why you say that, but I think it's more tha he simply has no interest in being flashy anymore. Listen to Red Dragon Cartel - same Jake E Lee, but only refined and stripped to a minimum.

[@hinjurock]

Jake E. Lee destroys this clown.

[@igunzOsick]

Smoke on the water, 7 nation army, stairway to heaven those are my three riffs every bigging guitar player should know

[@matooleyobrien2918]

#1 Most recognisable Riff of ALL TIME..... Satisfaction by the Stones.

[@paulajane9828]

Hell yeah rocker forever 🎸💯😎❤🤘

[@besteverepicmillennial5927]

HELLAS!

[@cowboybill.2433]

Best Ever Epic Millennial Kalimera from France,sir !

[@besteverepicmillennial5927]

@@cowboybill.2433 Kalimera, yasoo Bill!

[@cowboybill.2433]

Best Ever Epic Millennial efkhalisto for everything,my friend !sorry for my bad greek 😎😉

[@aeronomer8389]

The 'Gus G' riff for me is the first lead break in Insanity.

[@zisistsatsos2509]

Παμε ρε Κώστα!!!

[@BiggestKornFan1993]

My uncle won one of Gus G's guitars autographed back when he was playing with Ozzy but sadly sold it before I had a chance to say anything

[@99Nights100]

Was legit waiting for fire and the fury

[@glenmarzz4525]

Cool 💪

[@edwardboatman1643]

Hellyeah GusG

[@DavidCTFender]

Could you get Dark Tranquillity or Evergrey on this show?

[@gr00vinRuben]

Gus G is a real G for sure \m/

[@angelosvs4210]

Love this guy... Great Guitarist and such a humble man.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Gus G. is the MAN!

[@dawngentry5074]

What do you feel three riffs

[@AlexAlexanderLIVE]

His alternate picking technic is ultra insane good :O

[@davidstock2713]

Gus is near genious, he during a interview mentions un-nessesary finger movemenf". While still achieving stellar thorough results. I really like gus mindset" he also knows equipment very well. Pedals through amplification technics. Very knowledgeable gus"

[@St-ou5ol]

Κώστα είσαι μεγάλος 👌💣

[@jukesters123]

Gus G with ozzy show.He nailed everything.Victoria B.C.

[@badbat01]

Fire And The Fury is heavy than the gravition if our sun. Loaded with the pressure density of a neutron star. And the explosive power of a binary supernova. Firewind and GUS G. Have brought great stuff to all but my question is something or someone restricting the creative scopes and obvious repertoire

[@chingrimungrei]

Make the video longer guys

[@chechenwojak5671]

I don`t know if everything from Megadeth except Symphony of destruction is good for newbies :D

[@lhsailo]

Maybe Peace Sells rhythm part lol

[@danielhernandez2942]

THIS KID IS INCREDIBLE, SAW HIM PLAYED FOR OZZY 3-4YRS AGO AND JUST FUCKING SHREDDED EVERYTHING THAT OZZY HAD TO PERFORM WITH.......IF I'M CORRECT, HE WAS 18YRD OLD @ THE TIME I SAW HIM PERFORM WITH OZZY......FUCKING BAD ASS.......!!

[@III-jj8qk]

Finally a power metal guitarist.

[@DJCD92162095]

🤘

[@magicsinglez]

What is going on at 3:50? Amazing tone.

[@michalispap3]

Hardwired right?

[@stefanignatov511]

I predicted what would he ansler to the question for his first solo wow!!!

[@spyrosplarinos8584]

Έλα ρε τρελε κάνε μας περήφανους!

[@georgez5201]

Watched a documentary about Gus last night on Greek TV. Embarrassed to say first time i got to know who he is and how he got there. Big shout out loud to his wonderful parents. I was like him (and lots of other kids) jamming my keyboards for hours, but sometimes parents- as the know better - they had other plans for me. I love my parents and I don't hold any hard feelings for them, I am so lucky to have them. Parents out there, let your kids follow their dreams. Gus you are a top man.

[@mirkobob6611]

What are the 3 riffs you recommend most? GusG: Yes

[@keep-on-jamin7814]

Little Gus G.

[@Icedsymphony7]

God the economy of motion in the right hand is insane

[@TARKIJIP]

Gus and ESP guitars ?

[@MrRocknroIl]

Megadeth to start within on guitar? Yeah, right.

[@keplerarpeggios3215]

MrRocknroIl one of the best riffs by The Silver Thinkers: The 17 million ! DAMN it's EPIC !

[@Wolfoe-ex2jj]

There were some megadeth songs that I learned early on and they helped quite a bit. Obviously symphony is a good one, a classic yet simple one. But Holy Wars was great for learning how synchronize my hands, and hangar 18 built down picking stamina while teaching me some chord shapes. Definitely not total beginner stuff, but very useful learning tools after the total basics.

[@xurxo12]

Symphony, Wake up Dead, Trust... there you go, 3 “easy” megadeth riffs to begin with.

[@Rattlehead69]

@@xurxo12 Symphony and trust are easy. But, wake up dead??! Comeon..

[@celikgoksu]

1000 Times Goodbye is a easy song.

[@lukerangdan8557]

Gus G🤘🤘

[@zakkcovers18]

🤘🤘🎸

[@ThanassisBard]

3 best riffs to start... 1. Judas priest - Breaking the law 2. Black sabbath - Paranoid 3. Iron maiden - Running free In mho !

[@exodus2197]

I LOVEEE FIRE AND THE FURY

[@austinslawinski9152]

What guitar is that?

[@luchboxer]

I saw ozzy 2 times with zakk and 2 times with Gus. I love zakk, but when it comes to the sound of the guitar live, gus g was 100 times better for me. The guitar sounded crunchy but clean, the solos were played perfectly and you could hear every note clearly, and also, the pinch harmonics were very well used. Zakk on the other hand sounded awful both times with his tone and by the third song I was sick of the harmonics. Don't get me wrong, I love zakk, he's a beast. But I would have loved to see Gus a little longer in the band.

[@memeguy3779]

Πάμε ρε gus

[@ekgajaseni]

What is that guitar, the red one?

[@CameronCooper]

His Signature Jackson San Dimas

[@deathwood3308]

Gus g top!

[@Jacob_Elwood]

He's one of the best, and I'll post my cover of him on my channel A cover of him sitting down talking..

[@OtakuyaroDono]

Sounds like a thin pick he's using there

[@chriskrausesmovie]

yes it is...the pick would tear before you are able to finish a concert

[@dinida9838]

Okay