Kyle Rasmussen - Vitriol - Fortin EVIL PUMPKIN - NAMM 2020 - Video 2

Kyle Rasmussen of death metal crushers Vitriol demos the Fortin EVIL PUMPKIN at NAMM 2020! Video 2 of 2.
Videography by Mel Torres. @MTorresProductions
Audio by Mel Torres and ‪@JockeSkog‬

[@ericwilliams7374]

Yes, this dude is definitely off the chains, and shreds like no other. If you are making fun of his playing, you are either too old or very narrow minded. The passion that this man, and the rest of his band puts into their playing definitely shows.

[@paulvaladao8873]

Pushing death metal forward!

[@crawlingamongthestars3736]

Lots of people can't appreciate atonality and dissonance, even within death metal, so it's not surprising that their music would see some pushback.

[@AnarchYAshAubrey]

@@crawlingamongthestars3736 Atonality and dissonance are one thing, but being sloppy as fuck just to look like you're playing fast is another. Everything from his tone to the way his riffs are structured are pure muddy shit and I along with a MAJORITY of the world, like MUSIC even with my death metal. They sound terrible live also, so I truly do not get the hype behind them other than feeling as a fan that you have found "Your Own" thing.....Sorry but these guys are GREAT players, but they sound like pure shit doing so.

[@crawlingamongthestars3736]

AnarchY Ash Aubrey I disagree with almost everything you said, so I'll just pretty much leave it at that, though yes, live their tone could be better, but that can be said about SO many extreme bands. I've seen Vitriol live twice, and lots of others, so I have an idea about what typical live sound is at a death/black metal concert.

[@bryanharrison3889]

@@AnarchYAshAubrey to call this muddy and pure shit is odd... the tone isnt bad, and live they sound great... there is alot of stuff going on in his playing that is purposeful. He trashes up certain riffs on purpose because they are meant to be... but when he needs it tight its tight. He is only doing the exact same thing hendrix and srv did. The difference here is the atonality and speed... its not something you care for and thats ok. But to not recognize that he plays loose at times on purpose and say its shit just because you dont care for the style is irresponsible. This guy approaches death metal songs with techniques often found in early second wave black metal, and as i said before srv and hendrix. Kyle embodies what extreme metal is all about. Its not SUPPOSED to have mass appeal. Its damn near anti-music. Chaotic, atonal, dissonant, blistering fast, and razor sharp when its called for. And to say you like a little music in your death metal is a disgrace to the genre, actually. Extreme metal, even at its mosr dissonant and atonal, IS music. Its just not music for mass consumption. And no offense to any player out there but i would take 100 kyles live to any musician that sists there perfectly still trying to play every note perfectly with no emotion or feeling. Rings of saturn and the like damn near killed extreme metal by sucking the humanity and life right out of the genre. Performances dont have to be perfect, but they do have to be good and entertaining and the music does habe to be well written, and thats wht theres so much hype behind vitriol. Because they are bringing extreme metal exactly what its been missing for almost a decade.

[@TheTrveMothlord]

Anyone who ever makes fun of Kyles expression while playing guitar has never written riffs that genuinely capture their own rage and anguish.

[@josephpyatt3685]

Lol. I honestly cant tell if hes good or not. Even on their albums you can barely hear him. The facial expressions are only cool if hes high on meth or crack. Otherwise they're lame.

[@techdeathhippie6319]

You have to make those faces to hit the notes

[@lobster272]

Tons of guitarists make faces they don't even know they're making. It takes an insane amount of concentration not to.

[@AndreLuis-oo6bf]

I freakin'agree with the comments above

[@ryanmacc4709]

Between his speed, clarity in his noting,and those menacing facial expressions= hands down to me hes the most fkn intense guitarist ever at this time

[@somaticspirituality]

people keep saying his playing isn’t clean but they have no idea what they’re talking about. It’s rough and aggressive and makes perfect sense for the style of music and who he is as a player and as a person, but his noting is definitely clear.

[@Aphextal93]

This dude is unreal.

[@barbamatteo]

Finally a talented player that doesn't seems to be bored while playing. Unique style indeed.

[@tietjen666]

This guy lives the sounds he is making.

[@tietjen666]

Like Jimi used to.

[@MTorresProductions]

Legit have never seen things get THIS lit at the NAMM show haha

[@daved2352]

I'm used to seeing demos by guys like Rob Chapman who for some reason can't play metal any heavier than iron maiden.

[@spacy417]

Exactly f the dumb s***

[@davidfuller581]

Something tells me the Vitriol guys really like Hate Eternal. Couldn't for the life of me tell you _why_ I think that....

[@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames]

Hmm, could it be the Rutan-riffing????? Mayhaps? Methinkso!

[@davidfuller581]

@@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames gee, couldn't _possibly_ be that!

[@MrDerekdef34]

Some nile influences as well.

[@camilojaramillo2830]

Nile and perhaps some Belphegor or behemoth thrown in there too

[@ZakkiLowe]

What does a modern viking berserker look like while playing guitar? See above. Freaking badass.

[@YankYldz]

That solo is insane.Kyle holds instrument of chaos in his own hands

[@soundzofnoize8603]

kyle is a super nice guy, people hear the music and say OMyGosh he must be really mean. nope not at all, very calm and easy going.

[@zomblification]

That's because their music is an outlet for all that aggression lol

[@soundzofnoize8603]

@@zomblification lol

[@EthanHGray]

It’s cause the dudes from Portland 🌹

[@chrismartinguitar]

Toured with these guys in 2019 and they’re all amazing human beings

[@jamesrowe2055]

At 30 seconds that is some drop dead serious headbanging💪👊

[@Nicmccu]

That solo is so good. Just the right amount of chaos, bends, phrasing, it all works. Sick

[@Suhdude13]

Dude. THE PAIN AND HATE this dude puts into his music is insane. He feels every fuckin note and KILLS IT. Brutal stuff man it’s so awesome.

[@KaldDodeGitarist]

What the ever-loving fuck? How have I never heard of these guys? Everything about this video was badass; the playing, the guitar, the amp, everything

[@jbasti227]

It's always interesting how possesed Kyle looks whenever he plays with all the neck twitching, mouth movements, and Undertaker eye rolls lol

[@tylerbrewer7415]

Kyle is my favorite player right now hands down. I had the pleasure of meeting him in Baltimore,and he graciously signed my guitar for me. Kyle was the most kind and accommodating to a fan of anyone I’ve gotten to meet in music . If you’re reading this Kyle, you really made my night , thank you

[@Nikeypoo2]

I met this cat at there show with goatwhore his pedal bored was huge it had more lights knobs buttons It had the way as much as his cabinet and had I was razzing him about it and he was a good sport. Had a good time chatting with him great guy, great band

[@derekwoodcock2510]

The amount of passion or possession this guy has is fucking incredible

[@diminishedgtr]

I respect the intensity...I feel like this band is reaching for something and they're almost there...great playing, getting hints of Trey Azagthoth \m/

[@michaeldaviddelrio749]

Bruh! That is the most intense shredding/riffing guitar work I have EVER heard. 👏👍

[@peterrovaniemi138]

Great to see that he really performs even when he is just there alone in a booth on a fair. Fing killer tone as well!

[@PARAMONARIOS]

Big ups to the people who produced this footage! Great production value!

[@thealchemist794]

I saw Vitriol in Manchester, England. Their debut is a masterpiece & Kyle can fuckin shred!!

[@daviddelossantos6075]

The frontiers of extreme metal are untamed as always!

[@alexjenkins12]

I DROWN NIGHTLY!!!!!

[@Mostunwelcomed]

Seen em in Richmond VA and they brought it big time.

[@jameshill5178]

I feel like watching this is improving my guitar playing and testosterone profile. INTENSITY. Highly Glorious.

[@exurosanctus]

How are these people just having a casual conversation in the background while this level of intensity is exploding behind them? And how can they even hear themselves talking?

[@AleArzMusic]

😮 now this is a heavy performance 🤘🤘🤘 awesome!

[@TriInfinity]

Besides the incredible talent from Kyle, what I love most about that clip is the fact that a seasoned musical genius like Jocke Skog can´t get the grin off his face when watching him ... speaks for both of them without a word.

[@inkednblood87]

Always gives 200% no matter what the situation. Insane dood!

[@TEED5150]

Fucking epic, epic dude, epic band!!!🤘

[@SlinkyT82]

🔥👊🔥 Ripping! The expressions from the Novak folk in these vids cracks me up. "You whipper snappers and your loud music!" 😂

[@FortinAmps]

haha! They were super cool to us. We really enjoyed being neighbors, but yeah, very different styles!

[@rickmoranis82]

Im a drummer, and i dont listen to too much vitriol, but this is my favorite guitarist, dude is a fuckin animal.

[@Timetofly8888]

Wow, Im 47m i HATED Old School Death Metal in my late teen and early 20 being into "Big4" type bands. I found this guy a few months ago and *faaaarqnL* !!! , LOVE his passion, the Riffs and watching him play. Now an avid Vitriol Fan and put my 16yo son on to, whos laping it up too ! Crazy thing is, having met him, he's one of the three most humble and nicest Guys anyone can talk to. Hes interested in talking to you and happy to answer the same questions from you, he's probably been asked 5000+ times. A true Patriot of this country too.

[@mtlgtr-q6k]

Severely underrated. This guy is the best extreme metal guitarist since Jon Levassuer.

[@None888.]

Love this guy

[@moonloop6]

I love these riffs.

[@skyedrawz8305]

brutal. That tremolo on the solo

[@willbl6185]

Best death metal on earth currently. Those hate eternal/morbid angel vibes...

[@paladiskleimanmusic]

That guitar 😮🔥

[@bryancolvin8333]

Kyle is amazing!!!!!

[@SlipperyDucky]

Kyle representing WestCoast Guitars East Van🤘

[@mattz0rr]

DUDE WHAT A MONSTER... CANT WAIT TO CHECK YOU GUYS OUT AT TEMPLE YEG!!

[@candytodash228]

So Brutal. Kyle is an animal. The guy in the background knows he is slaying it. That solo, and that tremolo dive is crazy.

[@jasonwells4670]

Just legend , best fucking guitarist ever .

[@hubbyhub2050]

purty darn good

[@impactisimminent8509]

Absolute Shredder. Brutality at it's finest.

[@EricEyetooth]

This guy has a really unique style. He makes those strings his bitches.

[@JediCrackSmoke]

This dude definitely loved Dimebag.

[@Twazuhsmalvenner]

Kyle is so fucking sick I aspire to play like him for sure one day

[@fromthesky1050]

How's the progress Lord Drip?

[@Twazuhsmalvenner]

@@fromthesky1050 lot of b.s since then went to jail lost gutair all types of fuckery from me

[@fromthesky1050]

@@Twazuhsmalvenner get yourself a nice king v and start grinding every day. eight hour days \m/

[@danrdey]

Now that what i call a Passion !

[@vladtepes9614]

Dude is in the zone.

[@therisendead7]

Gotta love Kyle... I mean, come on 🤘

[@aeroxR46]

Aggressor... So true und real! I know this kind of Energy and how Fun it could be to let this Beast come out an play. 😬👌👌👌

[@martyjackson180]

wow he plays the guitar as well as he skis

[@alexsharp3481]

SEE YOU IN DALLAS ON FEB 8TH VITRIOL!

[@paladiskleimanmusic]

What guitar maker is that?

[@deathklok1990]

i really hope these guys come out with another album!

[@deathklok1990]

And they did!

[@christianeasley767]

FUTURE OF DEATH METAL!!!!! HELL YESSSSSSS!!!!! ❤️🙏🤘🤘🤘🤘🥃🥃🇺🇸😘😘😘😘

[@simpleman6052]

No words , amazing

[@anthonydevito1298]

I know Kyle's been using ENGL on the road, I hope to see him using this come March! Cheers you glorious fucking bastards

[@FortinAmps]

Hope he'll be adding a Fortin amp to that soon:-)

[@tdogg1281]

Kyle us intense af and an amazing player

[@jesuschristfromnazareth3271]

Amen Kyle !

[@Josh-it6uy]

i like the rock and roll man :)

[@Tommynator666xxx]

This goes so hard.

[@l.-._.-._.-._.-._.-.l]

What company makes that axe?

[@tarkenton3895]

Daemoness guitars. Think this is the only one of this model they've made specifically for Kyle. They do some sick builds though

[@a.g.z.3904]

Kyle is THE BEAST! 🔥

[@Metalthrashingdad]

Such a beast!

[@NordicMeatShield]

This is what i sound like messing about 🤣

[@tromboneman4517]

What is the name of this beast of a song?

[@MB-rc8ie]

I drown nightly

[@Moodster93]

hes so fucking badass

[@guillermominguela2920]

Es interesante y coloca

[@sumoneuno]

I fucking truly appreciate the passion this band puts into their music. You can tell by the way he masters (plays) his guitar that their is passion in every strum. *caveat, I’m not a guitarist so I hope I didn’t butcher any technical terms.

[@Supreme_Pain]

You can literally feel his anger!

[@Adam666...]

Just wait until he gets all the infinity stones

[@mikedixon8830]

Jocke!

[@Astaroth_Belial]

EMG’s are still the king of hi gain active pick ups.

[@janezpungartnik3149]

The fucking riffs bro...

[@hsutton99_]

Tuning ?

[@venom07786]

Roar.

[@sammybowker7823]

VITRIOL FUCKIN RIPS!!!!

[@HarmonicGray]

Anyone know what song this is? Is it Vitriol or is he just jamming some solo material or something?

[@FortinAmps]

It's Vitriol. I Drown Nightly!

[@HarmonicGray]

@@FortinAmps Thanks

[@Tenshin66]

Century push these guys more

[@inhumanitytv3495]

Fucking Brutal.

[@Crowliflower88]

Yo is Kyle like "singing" along while he plays or something?

[@andrewrenz1378]

I believe so. Mouthing the words cuz he also does some vocals so im sure its automatic

[@bogsy_us]

I've seen mouth the words as well as the movements of the guitar was well.

[@zekeescra5791]

Hes for sure displaying a muscle memory type thing. Helps him stay in the groove

[@lobster272]

I'm sure he gets so used to playing and doing vocals that it just sticks with him and almost acts as a cue for his playing. I know I, and many others, make involuntary faces when playing.

[@treewisemenllc7281]

It becomes natural after composing, rehursing, jamming, performing, and recording it. I'm sure it'd be difficult, not to mouth the words as he's plays. It's muscle memory at this point.

[@theshogos]

I hear Trey Azagthoth

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

How does his right arm not fall off after all that?

[@FortinAmps]

Tones of bicep and forearm curls at high speed.

[@jesuschristfromnazareth3271]

Amen Kyle !☠️⚰️

[@smokejc]

Badass.

[@ephraimsb2277]

what guitar is he playing?

[@rhazel21011]

That guitar is a custom guitar he won from the devil after winning a shred battle.

[@FortinAmps]

Daemoness!

[@cella6495]

Its so beautiful in its brutality.

[@gtuxgtux]

Why does it sound so muffled??

[@josephpyatt3685]

This is actually the least muffled I've heard him play. On their album and other playthroughs you cant even hear the guitar.

[@evolagenda]

Legit legit legit legit

[@mbrighton1802]

What guitar is this?

[@smokejc]

think it's custom made.

[@AUM_-po9sc]

Daemoness. British Custom Builder.

[@curtisgiesbrecht8325]

Confusing, heavy, aggressive. That's how it be.

[@hugoflores8090]

This guy absolutely r*pes his guitar

[@Джи-Джи]

Крассавчик Каил🤘🤘🤘🤘👍💥

[@tanky666hate]

This Is the shit.

[@alvinamores6900]

Technical