Joe Stump - Battle Tested

[@androidgameplays4every13]

I always loved Stump, now that he's wearing a Malmsteen t-shirt I love him even more.

[@johnblend9791]

Yessssss respect

[@sisajtegabre]

YJM should were his t shirt to IMHO.

[@chocolatecookie8571]

@@sisajtegabre YM would only wear shirts of himself 😅

[@shaunkellison1761]

I've been saying this for the past decade... When digital Amps and effects start taking over, Single coiled guitars will be king. When you can simply add output and still retain the squealing, you have now created the greatest guitar tone in guitar history.

[@gotleibschepardson1065]

This song might be inspired by Yngwie's "krakatau", and the ending had Chris Impellitteri-ish shredding. Awesome, Joe is an amazing player.

[@vincehammond4081]

Joe is truly an Amazing guitarist! Compositionally, he left his peers in the dust a very long time ago. Every album is very well thought out, a Gem!!! He just keeps getting better every year. And he never sold-out to any pop BS, consistently producing great heavy, dark neo-classical albums you never get tired of listening to. Thank you, Joe! Keep it heavy brother! I'm really digging "Forever Moore" "Turn of the Wheel" and the new version of "Midnight Sun" I'll see you on tour very soon, Rock on!

[@jfutach]

Well said. I agree completely. He's awesome in all aspects but composition of his tunes is where he truly shines!

[@vincehammond4081]

@@jfutach Yeah, Joe is truly an amazing musician and composer! Everything he writes is quality material with serious, well thought-out substance. He's the only one that has stuck to his heavy, dark neoclassical style over the years while everyone else pussied-out!. The man is a breath of fresh air in a sea of fools! Unfortunately, all the neoclassical shredders of the 80's and 90's have either completely lost their ability to compose and perform or they're way-out in left field playing some newage jazz/fusion funk diarrhea heavy rock fans don't want to listen to. Joe deservers to be on the cover of every guitar magazine on the planet instead of these has-beens and wanabe's pretending to write great albums when all they produce is unlistenable crap! Clearly, Joe is far more intelligent than his peers because he's the only one that gets it! Write and perform what your fans want to listen to, That's Show Business 101!!! Thank you Joe! For never selling-out and keeping the Heavy in Heavy, Dark Neoclassical Metal! You are the "KING!" of Neoclassical Metal whether the critics want to admit it or not! Can't wait to buy the new Solo album "Diabolical Ferocity" , Alcatrazz V and Joe Stump's Tower of Babel. Rock on Brother!

[@jfutach]

@@vincehammond4081 Couldn't have said it better! And the best thing is you can see he really enjoys the music he makes. You cant pretend like that, its really genuine.

[@CuntyMcCuntface-vc4do]

ive been playing 30 years I just discovered joe. I had heard his name but never check him out. hes the most underrated player Ive ever encountered. amazing.

[@Metlupass2]

I now know of Joe Stump thanks to Spotify.

[@milandjordjevic7952]

i agree, similar case is with me. To be honest i kinda heard before or saw the name in some guitar magazine ala who need to learn to play like YJM. Also some unprofessional players told that he is a sort of YJM..when i finally got album wow, ok he plays neoclassical but mister Stump is unique in every way. For last few years i tried to buy as many as possible of JS albums and found 2 guitar schools which are 1st class.

[@theharvardyard2356]

That picking hand is hypnotizing. Smooth as butter!

[@BrothaManFromDa5thFl]

His sweeps are a thing of beauty. On top of that this is top-notch songwriting that captivates the listener from start to finish. Thanks Joe!!

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Have some of his old music from back in the day. His stamina and precision are not human! 😎😎😎😎😎😮😮😮😮😮

[@lejp57]

I love watching his left hand dancing on the fretboard so fast ! He has the total control of the sound and playing...

[@johnboforsyth5970]

that arpeggio section starting at 336 is amazing!

[@michaelmarquis1824]

That yngwie trick ! Land on a note one bridge pickup ans switch to neck position .sick ,,, Joe is a beast!

[@ray.a7343]

Stump is the man seen him many times awesome guy also very cool down to earth approachable great underrated virtuoso!!! 🤘😎💣

[@ernylanz4571]

Non ti conoscevo, ti scopro stasera. Sei un Mostro Joe Stump!!!

[@doughall7973]

I'm 52, been playing since I was 15. First EVH then Yngwie comes along and then Paul Gilbert. Listen to all shredders since then always trying to pick up this or that. Saw Yngwie front row here in Arizona during the Blue Lightning tour, ( and 15 other times in Atlanta since the 80's ). Last couple of years I've revisited Impellitteri and MAB, Vinnie Moore seeing what they're playing lately. Then I remembered from 15 years ago stumbling onto Joe Stump for the first time. Thought he was a mere Malmsteen clone and didn't really listen further. Then just weeks ago I accidentally hit on a Gramm Bonnett gig on KZbin and Joe was on guitar. Heck I said. Let's see about this. Well after that I checked out Joe's bio, saw some instructional stuff with him at Berkeley with one of the head music professors and what the hell happened? I've found another inspiration as to what and how I want to play. Joe " Mother F'n " Stump. Freakin badass. Shred rules supreme.

[@doughall7973]

" Berklee " Graham Bonnet " sp. correction.

[@jfutach]

Yeah, I've first heard of him like 20 years ago, loved The sorcerer's apprentice on the first listen. It did take some time to digest the enormous amounts of shred on some other tunes but I've been hooked ever since. The biggest inspiration, never gets boring and he's getting better and better with every album.

[@doughall7973]

@@jfutach Yep. I'm working very hard to incorporate Joe's playing with mine. I can't believe I can comprehend his style. I'm still a " Beginner " at playing it. Shred rules.

[@rickyjones7282]

Absolutely from another universe!!!!

[@emayfrit]

F-ing fantastic! Unapologeticly genius performance of one hell of a masterpiece composition!

[@suzannaandrea4306]

bright soul filling-excellence passion and intelligence-pureness of its own power-thedrug of choice-I adore-elegant hvy metal-clean

[@J1Z06]

I saw Joe for the first time last night at Bleachers in Bristol. Damn. The man has it all covered. Killer playing, great theatrics, and, speed. Lots of speed. Such clean, fast playing. 👍😎🎸🤘

[@jojodarosa2215]

We need a tab book man! This is insane, I can't work it all out myself. Please answer back about whether or not you might make a tab book in the forseeable future. It would be insane. Cheers!

[@emayfrit]

Reference "Demonic Trance" from Troy Grady interview the other day: Oh man!!! Joe, you are the wickedest guitar sorcerer in this solar system for sure, a SIC raptor-angel of demented melodies, who eats and craps demons for exlosive energy bursts, sent by a white bearded God in the clouds with a wrathful staff and hot poker for the humanity that sleeps and slumbers in lethargy in need a sober wake up call! A shear inspiration to those intrigued by the product force multiplier of applied dedication to craft combined with unmatched talent! Joe, I'm buying ten of your next f-ing album - keeping tapping into whatever the hell you are tuned into melodically! Love ya man! Sincerely, MF'er

[@doctorrocker5170]

Love this tune with its killer opening riff. Great job, Joe, as usual.

[@ChrisShredGuitar]

Hey Mr. Joe Stump I´ve seen you last weekend at the Cave with Alcatrazz, you´were totally on fire, just amazing!! I am that guy who asked you about picking, thanks again for takn time!

[@joestump1443]

Hey Chris, thanks a ton - happy to do it man , glad you enjoyed the the show

[@micpan_yt]

Hello Sir. I really like your play style specially your picking. Great guitar play.

[@xiangrongsun4493]

absolutely fantastic

[@gil84rs]

That part at 1:21!!! Nice, love the groove.

[@Fender308]

Master, Simply amazing!

[@MrPrairigh]

Amazing Performance.

[@vitalygolub9716]

Excellent Joe! Instantly recognizable sound now. Keep shredding!

[@joestump1443]

Thanks so much Vitaly I really appreciate it

[@rdog421]

Totally mind blowing as on the recording. Seeing is believing my friends.

[@chocolatecookie8571]

Virtuoso Joe Stump. Also I like his guitar with the reversed headstock

[@Chord_The_Seeker]

Damn, Joe, you're amazing. Your timing and speed are incredible.

[@kazu45rock]

Awesome! I want to play with you on MARCHING OUT new album!

[@frederiquejeannot8108]

very good guitarist and the song is amazing also , big bravo

[@jfutach]

Hell yeah! Been waiting for this one, it's great to see it done live so well.. Now Staring into the abyss and Tortured soul and I hope the new album will come soon.... :D

[@danielstavarache6368]

Me encanta como tocas , un verdadero maestro , un saludo

[@thetugisthedrugfishing3434]

That parts with the bends was really cool at 3:23

[@zeljko4189]

Incredible music!!

[@Bancheis]

Excellent music as always. A pleasure to see that a metal virtuoso such as yourself in this day and age can has not lost the true meaning of metal. I love all of your songs, and look forward to see what other impressive works of art you will produce. Doing my part to spread word to my gaming community of your talents. Will continue to send them your way.

[@markhenson1427]

i got the new joe stump,he rocks

[@medievalknievel]

hell yes stay metal , proud tribal member!!!

[@claytonhannah5826]

Absolutely incredible! Why do Blackmore fans always end up sounding so f-ing awesome? I've watched many thousands of hours of shredders and played my own tally of millions of notes in my pursuit (please watch if you like) - and I must say - Your pedal notes are the best I've heard. Nobody else can move around while keeping the rhythm clean... and like always staggering a sequence to stay ahead of the beat like a slingshot.

[@dharmaoficial3106]

Master!!! you are my inspiration. Greetings from Spain.

[@shysingh]

That’s got to be the Best YJM ‘type’ guitar out there .. 22 frets and locking tuners on a Reverse with no trees finally

[@Joe-kq6kd]

Joe...you are the shit! Beyond inspiring!

[@jarednd]

3:22 gods be praised.

[@dimebrad2760]

Freaky shredding! I need to slow time down to play that fast. Maybe for Joe time is warped.

[@JustinMcNabbIreland]

Amazing

[@kugelschreiberzusammenbaue3585]

love that dogchain on his wrist :)

[@lazri2064]

Waw....Lv it...ure awesome

[@EVEROSFP1]

Great playing and nice ESP.

[@therealawakener7]

Joe's smokin' that fret board so hard that the pick-up's have terminal cancer.

[@Velocity4000fps]

Badass as always!!

[@pacoriveraperalta8144]

great work joe

[@joaofranciscopintolucas]

great song

[@Azertylolz]

Maestro.

[@EvilDegen]

What a Beast

[@suzannaandrea4306]

so pure

[@jonathanmagingodoy4439]

Tremendo maestro

[@joestump1443]

Thanks Jonathan very cool of you man I appreciate it

[@loveguitars]

Love it, Joe!!

[@Sativa989]

5+ years not sure if you do these anymore consider a Cadenza Diablo run would love to hear it.

[@chrischoir3594]

Thanks Joe

[@Brokephi316]

Please do "The Witching Hour", that one is Badass too!

[@rockinyouallnight]

Professor Stump for the win!

[@the_art_of_displeases8160]

the best company in quarantine

[@danigarcia9172]

the fucking guitar beast!

[@ReignOfMagic]

Awesome!

[@vitalygolub9716]

Joe, please do In the Master's house playthrough

[@markbraxton1289]

Great picking hand..economy motion at its best..

[@spivakserge]

Hello from Russia! Awesome music!

[@tstrike1]

That is awesome ! When are you playing out again?

[@francisturgeon3333]

WOW !!!!! YOUR MY NEWS GOD MERCI beaucoup :)

[@mingli6538]

好听！

[@joeevander2686]

Master!!!! \m/

[@nas8990]

The God guitar🙏

[@robertomoreno8996]

Great song, it reminds me of three first Yngwie Malmsteen's albums.

[@joestump1443]

thanks Roberto the early Yngwie records are some of my favorites

[@Ichaboddddd]

Joe you are scary good

[@joestump1443]

thanks aton Clayton I really appreciate it

[@Ichaboddddd]

@@joestump1443 I just bought your guitar sweep picking & arpeggios book, let’s fucking goooooooo!!!!!!

[@bolloxmagee4409]

I'd love if you were my noisy neighbour. You would get absolutely no noise complaints, I'd fucken love it 😂

[@MrWhite-cn1ms]

Stump shredds God's!

[@Strato13]

Beautiful!!!!! Awesome! Pickup switching is tough enough, but this adds so much accent and dynamics to your tone. Loving it! Are you using a line 6 pod ii? I have one, along with a B-52 100ATT head with no working reverb, tri-recto (copy of a MB) using my Peavey USA 212 Transtube Special as the cab (Has 2x12 Sheffield Speakers). What settings are you using? I can get this sound with just the Peavey by itself since it has more features to shape the tone, and with a working reverb but it still Solid State. Btw, I was going to change my pickups to the Dimarzio YJM copies (The SD Furies suck imo because they're too harsh) but decided that the original factory Fender ones seem to sound more and more beautiful like early Yngwie's tone. Anyways, keep up the great music and playing!

[@bingefeller]

I read a while ago that Joe uses a POD into a Crate amp with a DOD 250 in front. It may have changed though, but his tone is very consistent. I bet he's using one of the Marshall models.

[@emayfrit]

tuning up an Eb players' music audio file sharp by 18 cents on Riff Station is interesting, same as A4 432 conversion to standard tuning. Eb players are possibly more perceptive to this striking difference. Its closer to a more geometrically perfect form, mathematically than A4 440 tuning. Anyone with a valid counter argument theoretically speaking, this question has been bugging me lately, give it your best quick shot.

[@MarcDelalande]

hahaha nice tshirt :) And you... just... Ho Master !

[@JeffWizniak]

Effortless. I enjoyed watching. The audio quality gets muddy in some busy sections because of how you recorded this video. Though I appreciate it being played in real time to show it's not just 100 takes comped together!

[@joestump1443]

yeah Jeff it`s just a live performance done with a zoom camera , all played in one take , obviously someone could just listen to the record if they wanted a studio quality version of the track , thanks man

[@sisajtegabre]

That is what i like even more, i can hear some small details, even pick etc and his playing is crazy good. But as you told it shows that it is made from 100 times, would like to see other who are more popular or glorified guitar heroes or new peers to try to do it. In my book this is the best.

[@TheKcufttub]

i wonder if he listens to yngwie

[@spivakserge]

Take a look at his t-shirt )))

[@JohnGalt539]

Yngwie who?

[@evalex71]

Nah ...

[@sonnyseabury4051]

TheKcufttub 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jarednd]

Lol naaaaaaa

[@billpayne13]

You are still the best guitarist in my book!!

[@yusmalmsteen77]

paginini revenge pls master joe stump

[@AbonAbon-r8t]

Defrend type and sound but same influnce ❤

[@YaoEspirito]

Mic'd kind of badly. The p.u. selector switch is louder than the signal.

[@joestump1443]

It's a live take with a zoom camera you want high fidelity buy the record

[@HGnaJr]

ShredLord!!!!!

[@tylersouthworth3144]

Arpeggios are the best.

[@suzannaandrea4306]

sweet

[@kitkras]

3:36 - 3:49 !!!!

[@cyruss3813]

Joe you need to seriously make either a guitar tab sheet music book or a downloadable pdf file. Come on man, i cant find any good guitar tabs for your songs. Your missing out on some serious mucho dinero!! I found one website that would transcribe your music, but it would cost between $15 to $40 for each minute of the song. Im not paying that much. Your guitar excercise dvds arent going to cut it. Please please make guitar transcriptions of your music. Im begging you!!

[@yellowlightingbolt]

5:57 - 6:02 what is the name of that technique? Thanks

[@yellowlightingbolt]

@Ra L Thanks, actually didn't see he was playing with the knob

[@Matecrash]

Volumen swells * i think*

[@SkilsawDoctor]

Strictly business!

[@FranciscoMeza]

Dude, you're gonna break your damn guitar! This guy has a serious smoking problem. Did you see smoke rising off his fretboard?

[@xedgerenegade6666]

well it's an Esp look like Strat...what's the name of this guitar ?

[@joestump1443]

It`s an ESP vintage plus SC a guitar they produced modeled after one of my custom shop strats

[@enrikasbrezinskas4334]

cool

[@MrWhite-cn1ms]

🤘😏🤘

[@mikeraia2605]

Ok!

[@ayoubmatloub9726]

I'm a simple man i see joe i hit like !

[@Zakariah1971]

Yngwie v Stump shred-off now -Mile Varney

[@300PercentFlyingV]

Baaaddd-Assss!