Humanity's Last Breath - "Earthless" (Guitar Playthrough by Buster Odeholm)

[@HLBofficial]

HLB uses Digitech Whammy pedals live to be able to perform these songs due to the tuning changing constantly. The whammy is midi controlled and automatically pitches either up or down for parts of riffs, entire riffs or entire songs. The pedal is included in the video to demonstrate how much it is actually doing. The tuning of the guitar is still 'E B E A Ab A' but it changes a lot. So anyone asking for tabs or tuning is still not going to be able to perform a lot of HLB songs I'm afraid.

[@philandchill6201]

We love you bois, so talented. Look forward to the upcoming album....and the vild album!

[@GreatBeardofWisdom]

Must help y'all be super tight as a band if you're running a system that changes depending on certain parts of a song. Half a second is enough to throw the timing way out. Man, props to you. This is killer.

[@Velakor9150]

still some of favourite guitar work out there! the whammy is insane, gotta look into one for sure. hopefully a tab will still pop up eventually :p definitely on my list to learn

[@barakahfactor]

I would still buy tabs just for learning and analyzing the composition. And I don't think anyone will try to do a live cover, but for someone doing a YT cover, it will be processed on the computer anyway (so the midi mappings aren't needed). Selling tabs is an extra income opportunity for the band, and it's up to them to determine if it's worth investing in.

[@jdwhodey]

This even makes you guys more fascinating to me. I love your guys music and your style. Would really love to get the chance to see you all live whenever this Covid-19 shit calms down. Hope you guys are all healthy and doing well.

[@stefanmccabe4705]

People in Australia be like 77VHL

[@alexnemtsov]

⅂⅂∀Hꓕ

[@ktakk1]

lmao THALL

[@LarryLooseman]

How did you do the upside down H?

[@poragburagohain87]

@@alexnemtsov illegal shit

[@littledittymusic]

77VHL UNDER

[@markhillan4038]

Rhumor has it that if you try to play this in standard with the guitar the right way round it's actually the tab for "bananas in pyjamas" ......

[@SelcraigClimbs]

They're coming down the fucking stairs sonnnnn

[@Muzzle801]

@@SelcraigClimbs going by the music video they're too busy self harming to chase any teddy bears though 👀

[@thesplitking6340]

POTASSIUM!!!!

[@FROFilmsIRE]

That’s exactly what I was hearing

[@andrew777spencer]

confirmed. but it only works on a strat

[@GreatBeardofWisdom]

Huh, I imagined the face of the person orchestrating the end of the world to have more anger, but no, here we are getting the focused face of utter destruction. How interesting.

[@DV-zv4ox]

THALL THALL THALL

[@boarderking133]

This is the most insane thing I've ever heard since the first time I listened to car bomb.

[@MadSonStudios]

man its insane the way your left handed plus u play the strings upside down.your awesome bro.

[@schecter7elite801]

Meh.

[@zakkforchilli]

he said thats how he learned, so wild tho!

[@madjentah]

You should check out Darko US, the drummer of Emmure plays there on the 9string the same way- left-handed upside down, the stuff is insane.

[@PERPowns]

The ol' Jimmy Hendrix method!

[@DeadInGrave]

probably not enough left-handed guitars in his learning years, so he as left-handed was forced to play on right-handed guitar, I assume

[@kirillzmurciuk8461]

I can't help but love how Buster is always so laid back and relaxed while doing all these HLB and Vildhjarta playthroughs. Like dude is almost yawning in-between the most crushing and face-melting riffs that vaporize bones and have a gravitational pull of their own. Legend!

[@sebastiengoossens5650]

I live for 3:42

[@matidfk5171]

the fucking bow wows

[@red240red2]

Sounds like a incoming nuclear bomb, just scarry haha

[@BrianKrahe]

Thall

[@NiallCallumGrant]

B000000ooo bup

[@CarlosRomeroAlvarado]

Metal is officially over, HLB won. Büüüüw*BŮB*

[@josephalthaus3210]

Even seeing it played in front of me, I struggle to comprehend this madness. HOW DO YOU MEMORIZE THIS STUFF? You guys are incredible

[@josephalthaus3210]

@Perpetual Havoc As far as you know. *cough* The Ritual Aura *cough*

[@babdabubda5266]

@Perpetual Havoc jesus man he's obviously just complimenting his playing, chill the fuck out

[@josephalthaus3210]

@Perpetual Havoc I enjoyed how technical and brutal this track was, despite having heard technically "more advanced" music than this. This is still impressive to me, what's to get confused about, dumbass?

[@zachgelner2]

You guys should smooch eachother.

[@calebafile4306]

@Perpetual Havoc Bruh, you're just being a dick for no reason.

[@s6y6t6y]

You are easily the best metal multi instrumentalist from Sweden.

[@DV-zv4ox]

The breakdown at 2:49 is one the heaviest things I have ever heard 😱

[@johnarchibald6]

It honestly might be my favorite part of any metal song ever. It's so heavy and dark man.

[@nickshv8727]

absolutely agree

[@Jorgetime]

The whammy pedal tuning changes are insane, how the hell did he make it sound so cohesive?

[@completionofanexorcism1195]

There definitely needs to be a tutorial of Buster showing us how to modulate the midi whammy through live sequences. I WANT to do that multiple Tuning change during realtime and not just programming it in afterwards for playback.

[@KeepTheGates]

@@completionofanexorcism1195 midi input to control it.

[@TheArgail79]

Maybe he changed its mode from True Bypass to DSP Bypass. Ill try it today, cause glitching when switiching is very annoying with defaul True Bypass.

[@tfwnoyandere]

@@completionofanexorcism1195 he's programming it

[@Mr.krabz2182]

They have a midi input so you can perform quick changes

[@growlandroll]

03:28 I was waiting to see this part played, awesome track

[@treewisemenllc7281]

One thing I love about this track, and a lot of material from HLB is that, musically alone, it's disturbing sounding. It takes you on a chaotic ride of fright/boarder line horror.

[@Cairah2013]

yep

[@chrisf.685]

Groundbreaking axework and studio magic. Seeing how the sounds are created is mesmerizing. Regarding new sounds it´s almost like watching a darker, meaner, more evil Tom Morello perform for the first time ever.

[@myauramusic]

Being a LEFT HANDED player who has played countless right handed guitars upside down i feel i have the authority to crown you a LEFT HANDED GUITAR JEDI MASTER. Man that is some serious dexterity skills

[@ericcantdance]

That's fucking incredible how the whammy does so much. It literally comes on for one note in some parts. That's incredible

[@ilovedropf]

2:49 my god

[@666XuluX666]

Lol I like how after every section he takes this big exhale and breath like "whew that was a workout! All those heavy riffs weigh a ton!" Lmao he does it 3 times

[@DevinMarkovichMetal]

Bruh people out here asking for tabs, I am sitting watching this like what is even happening. The patience it would take to learn this, in itself, is enough 😅😂

[@kokejcm]

3:08 I really did the same face

[@SatanicDesolation]

I dig this unique signature sound. It just grabs your attention and imprints in your mind instantly. Personally, when I consider if a band is good or not - I compare it if it's worth giving a listen instead of relistening HLB another time.

[@Leperinoo]

[Depression intensifies]

[@hyperfine3633]

You can tell he's a drummer from how physical he is with the guitar. If there's any music where you should look mad at the instrument you're playing it on, though, this is it.

[@user-gu3ie]

2:48 god i wish this groove was longer..its so fucking good

[@Muzzle801]

You don't listen to this. You fight your way into it and hope you make it out alive 🤘

[@jeejeelamagie]

One of the most inspired musician i have ever heard. Maybe the most.

[@rondecaro]

Dude I don't care how you tune or what gear you use because the end product speaks for its self. This shit is just disgusting in every way and I mean this as a heartfelt compliment. The production on this track is absolutely fantastic and everything you put out consistently improves. Thank you for leaning away from the flange vocals. Can't wait for more of this stuff. P.S. would love to work on gore FX for future projects. Just goggle me.

[@silverprismband]

buster has become enhanced

[@jdwhodey]

You guys have quickly become one of my favorite bands. There isn't too much unique music in the metal genre but you guys have such a signature sound. I fucking love it and can't wait to hear the next album!

[@thekongstocks]

I guess you never heard of Megadeth, Metallica & Motley Crue - 10x heavier than this crap

[@muro4796]

@@thekongstocks LMFAO

[@benjamincoggins6568]

@@thekongstocks Hahahahahahahahahaha. Thanks man. I needed a good laugh!

[@hannes1734]

@@thekongstocks The Jokester

[@bobolo9978]

ASHEN, ANYONE?😂

[@majkl9978]

Wait a second, he plays a guitar too? RESPECT

[@tylerdurden5593]

legendary, HLB and Vildhjarta, which galaxy are you from and why do you bring us such great music? Anyhow, biggest thanks!

[@ELECTRICSCARS]

This is a new Level of Riffing, insane and amazing ❤

[@hellbiohazard]

Awesome work guys! this song is just epic! your music is so different and refreshing! i love the middle finger you make to mainstream music! cheers from France! see you on April in Paris ;)

[@mariokarthotwheels]

I love each of your songs. You're the band I most listen to these times. Can't wait to hear the next album 🤩😉🤘

[@coolpisces7346]

Pioneer in metal.......Buster is bad ass!

[@IJH-Music]

"So anyone asking for tabs or tuning is still not going to be able to perform a lot of HLB songs I'm afraid" Challenge Accepted!

[@koanikal]

Pretty much one of my favorite songs at the moment. I've been playing death metal guitar for 30 years now (mid tempo lately and death/doom), but am just now discovering thall. It has already had an influence on my songwriting and overall approach to playing, and guitar tone, in just the last few months. Love this band. Also, thanks to a tutorial from Buster, I now know the benefits of throwing in an EQ before the amp in the signal chain. Never thought of that before. Makes a HUGE difference in clarity. I really need to know how that first riff in Vittring is done though. I can't figure it out. That backwards sounding palm mute effect is SICK AF. Is it studio magic? Or a strange technique?

[@mattcarey9398]

most likely studio trick. in logic at least, there's an option to reverse audio in the region inspector, i'm sure other daws have this feature too. I would play a palm mute, cut it where you want the reverse to start, copy/paste it right after and reverse. And probs crossfade if you get a click/pop sound

[@belcarra]

I guess you could do some volume knob shenanigans to try and do that live but yeah it's a studio effect

[@DemonizedTX]

Bro this is insane! I've never seen anyone play left-handed upside-down like this O_O The sound and song is absolutely brutal!

[@sawomirwojciechowski7926]

F...ing amazing!!! Just beautiful! Greetings from Poland!

[@Ishyraya]

Please, do more thally part like this end breakdown. And the bowwows, we love them !

[@tai-bere3500]

Watching that Digitech change lighting is the most interesting thing. Mentally it’s hard to put the midi tuning changes in reference

[@NateSmith87]

Thank you, Meshuggah, Opeth & Fear Factoty.

[@BoomBamSmash]

THALL ❤️

[@ThomasCremier]

Always brutal and nasty !! Best sounding guitar !

[@jurestajduhar4136]

That picking is insane

[@miroslavblagojevic2402]

Nice, I like it. It sounds like Neurosis 🔥👍🏻

[@hajlajfftw]

Absolutely thank mr Buster

[@P.dripps92]

This is the only thing getting me through 2020. Plus, who knew Jimi Hendrix reincarnated would play metal

[@henrikswanstrom9218]

Nice playthrough. Now I'll try....

[@randomshxt2099]

God bless that Digitech

[@faronhemlock]

I knew I've seen him do this before yrs ago. I saw it with one of Vildhjarta's songs. He was showing someone how to play it or something. Tripped me out then, still amazes me now.

[@ZeddyAndijani]

I think having a Q&A video as a lefty playing a right handed guitar would be great content!

[@slash196]

MoonNeon does this same thing on bass, it's a wild idea but makes sense because you can easily mute your lower strings with your fretting hand.

[@irodallah]

Is he alien guitarist? It's perfect! I've noticed that Darko US's guitarist use the same way of playing. Official Music Video is unreal cool!!!

[@ËSHAHWANDA]

Thank you for this playthriugh! It really helps me appreciate the workmanship and talent behind the sound, and also thanks for the instrumental version! Hope to purchase it one day!

[@ËSHAHWANDA]

Also noticed the “rampant” choir !

[@whereismysonicantfindhim1816]

I've seen you in every comment section since like 2016

[@TheRubenFuentes]

Can’t wait for the new album, all your guys’ music fucking slaps harder than my step dad

[@aaronhachez9927]

The breakdown filth from hell..I can barely wrap my head around this

[@jamiefitzpatrick3377]

Is there any way we could get a playthrough like this for "Dehumanize"? Would love to see that played, that main drop riff is up there with the middle riff from "Animal" in terms of how crushingly groovy it is, damn

[@coltontoth2382]

I’d love to see that riff too man..

[@elijahpinkerton]

That setup. The fortin. The whammy. The HAPAS. too much power

[@saitenhexera]

cali seemed dead though :D

[@elijahpinkerton]

@@saitenhexera just admiring all that gear, in use or not lol

[@matthewmeserve73]

So sick. Very cool including the Whammy pedal in the video to show what its actually doing. More of these videos please!!! \m/

[@Digitalxknife]

I really enjoy your music.

[@shadowbeneaththecrown9993]

yesss this is good

[@COLLAPSEDCROC]

Thanx Buster!

[@ThrashXCV]

i think at this point the whammy pedal is as much of an instrument as the guitar is.

[@MegaLaban12345]

Terrible take

[@FormaAlert]

@@MegaLaban12345It's a pretty good take, and it isn't an insult. He's not just good because he's a good guitarist, he's good because he's a great songwriter. Writing parts that go beyond what even guitars can do, and then programming the MIDI for them is an entirely separate art, and he's pretty much invented and mastered it.

[@jishnudutta9270]

look at all that gear

[@zulejko]

Wow

[@kevbo3908]

Always love watching this guy play

[@eversleeperband-josh9909]

That tuning 🤪

[@justus4684]

3:28

[@JeffS.Gulapa]

unique

[@aftertheendtimes]

I am Blowed away by the creativity,...Thanks a lot for inspiration,...awesome playing,.. am subbin` love cheers from Västergötland ;)

[@Sprnklrmn]

Interesting for sure. 🤘

[@triciawhiting4634]

Fantastic!

[@wakingthydemonwakingthydem6447]

Начал подумывать о маткотрансплантации. Спасибо, но уже стоит на тебя) охуенно концептуальненько все выходит и идеально подготавливаете к следующему треку

[@StasBurkin]

Bro, you best!!! Thanks

[@Exsitt]

that's awesome cool as hell man

[@alexkopteev]

Damn...heavy stuff and awesome perfomance

[@facepalmjesus1608]

i bet you will appreciate Vai's new technique joint bending! ;)

[@darioflores6176]

progressive metal and experimental 🤘

[@TheAntarcticaProject]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Thatpotatopotats]

Someone help me out, how to get that error background noise, it's just amazing.

[@tdogg1281]

So sick, awesome riffs

[@demoriaeprice6764]

You playing left handed and on reverse reminds me of Rurouni Kenshin and his reverse blade katana. Sick

[@myistuhjones]

Nigga WHAT 😳🥴 HOLY SHIT this is insanity. The discipline to palm mute backwards - imagine palm muting the high e all the time - is bonkers not to mention the riffs themselves. Wow. My brain is melting out of my ears.

[@aaron5222]

Dam i have more appreciation of all of this now

[@97Mizzo]

So this is thall.....I LOVE IT

[@ihazhedont]

And here many said Black metal was dead. At first I thought these guys were some kind of a djent rip off band, but the last album proved how wrong I was. So many good black metal vibes, weird rhythms, awesome music production.

[@dripkingwavelord987]

This isn't black. This is beyond black. This is dark.

[@bmhyakiri]

This is in no way close to black metal.... it's good music but it is definitely not black metal.

[@kimeklund8880]

Awsome ... u are amazing Buster 👊🏼🤘

[@celestialiris9291]

1:36 OK! IM FINE!!!

[@devonkrueger2137]

I usually use the fortin nts suite, I had no idea they made actual amps lol

[@samirgolchha]

it actually was that good they made a real amp out of it

[@firmamentofficial]

Sick!!

[@aronfelkins]

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu crying out loud, that's heavy

[@coopersnacks]

THALL, BABY

[@rotshepherd3817]

I have no idea how to play guitar,but in my eyes he's playing more notes than i hear in the actual song,what do i miss?

[@petrbart7965]

You must realize,that they have second guitar so you can hear it too

[@justus4684]

How do I get a tone this guitar and bass tone🙀

[@Djentfan420]

nueral dsp

[@tfwnoyandere]

be scandinavian

[@tfwnoyandere]

1:03 tf is happening right here

[@gnunard]

Såg er på srf. Så jävla bra! Men ni spelade för lite på rythm. Kanke ha mer lyse att spela med er

[@TheOrangeRiff]

I must be the only person to realise this guys playing the guitar upside down? surely not.

[@gorbzzz]

How do you like th Hapas? Just ordered one!