Lamb of God's Mark Morton Royal Atlantic RA-100 Demo

Mark Morton from Lamb of God talks about his new rig for live and in the studio - his Royal Atlantic RA-100 head and 4x12 Traditional cab.
Mark Plays through new songs 'Ghost Walking' and 'Desolation' from Lamb of God's latest album Resolution.
Copyright Mesa/Boogie Ltd. All rights reserved.

[@cullen4847]

Never did I expect a guitarist from Lamb of God to sound like he should be doing a meditation podcast. Dude is way laid back when he speaks

[@RhinoTown]

Not pantera 👊🤘

[@royalmarine1011]

@@RhinoTown you mean the chill guys who drink a blacktooth with anyone ya not them..

[@robert.m4676]

Man I shoulda taken up guitar when I was a little rascle. Oh wait I did the moving people stole my guitar when I moved from New Yuck to Florida. I hope that guy burns in Hell because my pops wouldn’t it me a second one. I cried like a little sissy girl! But I got over it when o found out my new next door neighbor was fine as hell and my age! Oh happy days at 15❤️🥳😍🥰😘😛😵‍💫

[@RichardGarcia93]

That’s how us people from Richmond Virginia are 😊

[@jessegreeson8177]

Thats the the south brotha

[@MadNut321]

Such a calm and soothing voice

[@somerandomarmydude]

+MadNut321 Ikr?

[@youwingmantube]

Mark should write a blues album. That bit at the end was damn fine

[@Agent-nw3me]

He was working on a solo project, i was listening some his solo stuff is very cool!!

[@fedemarcel4141]

send here a link of his solo proyect please , greetings from argentina

[@richardbutkis]

Metal is blues

[@benmullins2443]

He has some heavy blues influenced stuff on his solo album

[@metallicdeath5414]

@@richardbutkis not with all this sweep picking bullshit lucas Mann or born of Osiris guitarist

[@joshgibson9732]

I always love seeing a metal guitarist play some clean dark bluesy type riffs like Mark does toward the end of this video.

[@InfinityBeard]

Andy Richter The Swedish-German Same. You can hear some of the blues influences too in his soloing, most notably in the intro for terror and hubris on the killadelphia live album. Makes you appreciate how interconnected different musical styles are and the history of it all.

[@thehellsinger345]

In the track, ‘Ashes of the Wake’ from the Ashes album, Mark’s last guitar solo has tasty blues embellishments. 🔥🎸🤘 Skip to 3:44 in the track to instantly hear it.

[@levilamperouge8917]

@@thehellsinger345 Pretty sure the guitarists of Megadeth and Testament does the solos on Ashes of the wake song.

[@ButBigger42]

I would watch hours of this. The Lamb of God guys are the most talented band touring today.

[@brousseaumayer]

Iiloo po

[@threadtapwhisperer5136]

For real man! Both them guitars get shredded and the riffs/licks always vary just enough to groove and keep ya ear dialed in. Also, cannot freaking wait for Omens to release, Nevermore is tickling my metalicals just like As the palaces burn used to do. So happy to have experienced Lamb of God in my life as well as several live shows. A word of silent praise for the bassist keeping up with these titans of groove-metal-new progressive-blues tinted vibing thrash. Yall boys keep making music that you dig, the fans will always be dedicated right back.

[@RcNerd]

I love Mark he is so genuine not like some fake ass bitches he appreciates his hardware and he loves his fans respect Mark

[@Haiasiriku]

^

[@wattosacrim]

+Rc-Nerd That's the whole band tbh

[@RcNerd]

Che Guevara I agree they are a brilliant band.

[@spamnegg.1798]

+Rc-Nerd Yeah, I never heard of him before but he has a very cool vibe and seems a really genuine nice guy:)

[@RcNerd]

Meet him live buddy he's mad I've got a set of his used strings.

[@Suelo82]

This dude is a virtuoso. His riffs and leads and creativity are all time greats level.

[@a.s.2426]

Strikes me that the opposite is the case.

[@jeremydavis2689]

He sounds like a super humble child describing his new toy on Christmas morning. I love it

[@jmcsquared18]

That clean tone at the end was stupid good. The low-end is tight but there's tons of it so it sounds very warm. Just pleasant to the ears.

[@doylebros9]

never realized how good of a guitar player he was. long live LOG!

[@rockyevans1584]

Mark has written some super acrobatic riffs, man's a savage under that calm demeanor

[@indrawirawan8452]

He is a nice guy. I can see it in his eyes

[@robertlaughman8297]

Couldn't help but scream over the guitar. Fantastic riffs.

[@somerandomarmydude]

A very soothing voice.

[@momocitoes]

Listen to other member of the band as well. They all have calm and soothinv voice execpt maybe Randy.

[@johnmccready4779]

love how after playing a song Mark looks up like "was that okay??" LOL such a humble and kind soul! Good guy Mark!

[@betantinos007]

here is why i think metal people are more chill than you think.... they release there power, energy, anger into the songs they play all day. they really cant be all the time in the edge so they are most of the time chill.. i dont know if im explaining this correctly, but its like when you are angry and you smash something, then you feel more relax? you feal a relief? Metal people release all of their power and anger into their songs so they are more relax in general. its when you wanna stretch and you go and play guitar so you can feel relief? i think thats the case. feel free to correct me or tell me your opinion. (english is not my native language so its hard to explain things)

[@LONEWOLF-um6tp]

Bettas Kalfas That sounds about right. I never thought of it that way. But it makes sense.

[@johnhotine4196]

Spot on bro.

[@pejmanebrahimyan1721]

Totally agree. I used to listen to metal about 3 hours and play drums for half an hour daily for more than 8 years. I was relaxed and never got angry easily. But it's almost 2 yrs that I don't listen this much music and I get angry evey day.

[@brandonortiz2692]

This is what research shows

[@chillymcfreeze3168]

@@brandonortiz2692 its called catharsis

[@DustinPlatt]

2:18 the face I get when trying to play smoke on the water.

[@L.K.S.R.]

So soft spoken yet a beast on stage. 🤘🤘

[@slipknota7x826]

couldn't help but smile throughout this video.

[@raysmetaltracks6782]

I've had this amp for about 5 years now and did a review on it a couple years ago. One of my favorites, very versatile, super easy to dial in. You really cant get a bad tone. Lots of features as well, such as power soak, 6L6/EL34 swap, and fans built in to keep things cool. It does weigh in at a metric ton. This thing is a beast.

[@83MTHO]

How can you dislike this guy ??

[@donniey.8891]

I saw Lamb of God a few years ago at the Mayhem Fest in Burgettestown PA. Badass show.

[@sixstringfretter]

Man, he's working hard on that riff! That is one badass amp. Love the guitar too! They have one of these hanging in my local shop that I have played many times.

[@JT_Grogan]

I want Mark to start a blues side project

[@AhavaRabboh]

His gallop is so precise, great coordination, god... And that blues at the end..

[@AbhiBass96]

He sounds 23 years old but rips through the guitar like he's been playing it for 2000 years

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

2:19 when beard itches

[@HiThere-zd1fn]

You guys are amazing I've been listening since I can't remember. My brother was brought to know you guys and loved you too very much from my stand point. Chris, however inspired him to play drums again which was amazing. My brother passed away on 8/5/17 but he always wanted to hear Lamb of God in the hospital before he went to bed. Thank you for giving him a good way to go out. You guys are truly outstanding!

[@tripxez8478]

This man became even more of a legend in 2019.

[@XMetalChefX]

All metal players take note of his CONSTANT alternate picking.

[@SpectrumAudiophile]

PSMTCHEF - Oh yeah. I was spoiled to the Hetfield style downpicking. Now with more punk and blues inspiration, I branched out and added more and more picking techniques. Then I go and learn Desolation and my right arm feels like its been lit on fire

[@raaycommunications8254]

How is your arm on fire doing 1/2 the work it used to? LOL.

[@chrismassaro6947]

FUCK YOU I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME

[@theabsolute23]

I dont know how constant alternate picking is supposed to be hard to people, i cant hetfield buzzsaw/thrash downpick for shit but I could probably consistently alt pick at like 240 bpm.

[@temu_keepitrealreal1016]

Alternate is easier but needs timing practice for sure but if u wana compare fast down picking versus alternate papa hetfielddd is a Godd ! Fats down pickss mann friess ut arm out likeeee fuckkk !’ Hahah

[@aazri29]

He have a beautiful hair. I gotta admit. I looks so smooth and soft😂

[@sketchwish5982]

Love the sound! and Mark's playing makes it all perfect :)

[@kaseycarling1739]

he seems like such a sweetheart

[@Cinis16]

Comments like these are what make KZbin a better place. Good job sir

[@johntuss802]

HOW DID U AND WILLIE GET SO DAM GOOD .LOVE U GUYS KEEP KILLING IT

[@Zolier]

Good cover of some Lamb of God

[@Jonathan-L]

That Jackson guitar looks really good!

[@Lotrfan99]

This man is so articulate and he uses vivid adjectives to describe his sound-- love it. I've also met him. Swell ass dude.

[@josephmadden5371]

zach galifinakis can shred

[@nicklausbooks1593]

Joseph Madden Gack Zalifinakis

[@Airtrooper719]

Jack Galafiniakkjdinakadknsadkasdksinins

[@keithmiller4174]

idiot!

[@spacegoat_3d801]

😂😂

[@keithmorgan2492]

ha ha ha ha ha ha haha

[@shteppa]

His playing is so near technically flawless in this, rhythm, tempo, accuracy. He can probably even play better. guitar is in his blood, all genres

[@Ramul]

Gotta love Mark! such an awesome musician/person all around! much respect! :)

[@Achocolypse]

Sometimes it's hard to believe this very sweet and quiet man homeless looking man is an insanely talented metal guitarist in one of my fave bands.

[@miki_the_little198]

its funny how after playing a riff he makes poses like if he was watching a porn video a moment ago and he got caught right in the middle of it so he had to turn the video off and pretend that nothing happened

[@matthewdavis2703]

arcykaplanhehe hahahaha I was thinking the same thing!!!!

[@danielwheeler6208]

Is this not porn?!

[@slayersieg89]

for those that don't know mark loves playing blues and a lot of the riffs and rhythms of lamb of gods songs are bluesy with heavy distortion on them, Pure American Metal at its core.

[@egaliterrevolt]

That Riff, that sound.. hellyeah

[@stevedoobster3400]

i love the way his frets look

[@the_swoletariat1621]

WeAlmostDied I think they meant the inlays.

[@dhika388]

0:43 quite simply fell in love with it

[@kevinmotti1155]

this man is fucking GOOD, when he plays that clean blues.. man..

[@HiThere-zd1fn]

Please mark play more!!!! I wish I had your talent!!!

[@87licorice]

This guy is a beast on that axe

[@apri13hernandez94]

Thanks for sharing mort.🤘🇵🇭

[@nikposada0824]

I need to learn how to play desolation on my guitar. Such a fun looking song to play

dont really love this band's music but this dude seems like a cool dude and this demo sold me on the RA. nice work

[@simospapadopoulos1001]

Such an amazing tone!

[@sinkingzero08]

2:20 such an amazing face

[@simospapadopoulos1001]

oh yes :D !

[@heero7yui]

The jam room background adds to it as well.

[@methodinsane]

That clean sound is wonderful.

[@joshuabrooks8931]

mike is such a great guy, and absolutely phenomenal guitarist, one of the great guitarist to pick up the instrument and make a new style, that being said, i love that he has his unique style, in my opinion though if youre going to have such a thick aggressive muddy tone it needs to be played constantly fast to sound great. this works with mr. mortons style since they are known for theyre relentlessly punchy riffs that are fast, sharp, and powerful. with slower tempod metal in my opinion it must have balanced ranges and sharper, more clear distortion.

[@felinekaiju4517]

This is perfect for the Stoner Rock/Metal I'm getting into. Definitely selling my Invective 120 now!.

[@gigalyrics]

god damn you mark. playwise, near perfect.

[@illwillpress11]

So fucking Epic!!!!!!!! love lamb of god

[@kaldesjarlais375]

+KidwithCheeks he aint no vito bratta- or vinnie moore-but the kids havin fun

[@cuzzybro8202]

Fukn killer riffs dude. Not to mention that tone. Keep up the good work broseph

[@mikesgtrs1]

Mark is an amazing guitar player ,

[@Zanetis666]

As I see Mark in action, I immediately want a guitar in hand \m/

[@eduardoandrebajanacarreno8198]

oh my fucking god ...the king

[@boynamedlen]

Mark fell a bit under the my radar because of all the other music I've been listening to lately, but this reminded me how much I idolize his playing.

[@dickblackbeard5752]

I fucking love Mesa.

[@EmgNFLD]

You can tell he loves it from the way he just wants to stop talking to play and by what he says. I love this amp in my opinion after playing it the best head Mesa have ever made

[@eetfukouijaaa]

He looks like a beast and a bad ass but sounds like such a nice and humble guy.

[@wolfwalker_]

Because Mark is a Lamb of God!

[@blackmetalbreadstick]

I love my Dominion but I really wish it had the white binding like the US version here. Guitar is so beautiful

[@pocketman5510]

The man can riff

[@LordDathka]

That Jackson Dominion is Gorgeous! I want one badly

[@theway1031]

This amp is a beast I got the head and I love it.

[@codingstrong]

Awesome sound and playing

[@kaldesjarlais375]

+bastard231 he aint no vito bratta- or vinnie moore-but the kids havin fun

[@sungerbob1786]

most interesting dude in todays heavy metal..

[@HalfLifeAMD]

if mesa boogie sent me an amp for free id fall in love with it too..

[@moos3m4st3r96]

Honestly this is probably the best amp I have ever heard. I'm not much of a metalhead, but lamb of god is hard not to love. Plus this amp sounds like it would be perfect for any style of music. Mesa, you really hit a home run on this amp, congrats and please continue making them so I can buy one someday:).

[@markdemars7366]

Boy I miss jamming in VA

[@jay-ci3lc]

He very talented and a chill dude I really hate when people say that heavy metal is just noise or all the band member are terrible people but we are not you know

[@freakgurung8299]

Dear mesa boogie, Your amps are too damn expensive than I can't even own a small combo amp but I love your amps sound and looks.

[@jeffreygraham7049]

Love the Jackson signature

[@HarryWrinkledsack]

I bet that guitar needed a cigarette after that.

[@chrishowell8990]

I wish I could afford this amp, been playing for many many years, just can't afford it. I dream of owning this!!

[@CARAMELH0H0B0Y]

Oh god, I would buy that in a heartbeat!

[@justincurtis7921]

Clean boost and a small bit more mids for my taste and beast sounding

[@ChargetheGateNOVA]

facial expression @2:19

[@Consural]

2:15-2:19 is pretty much how my face looks like while playing any Lamb of God riff, it's nice to see even Mark makes the same faces.

[@jeyloureiro]

I just want to have a carpet like that

[@zzsql]

He went to my high school, Lafayette, HS in Williamsburg, VA. We actually played together once at his house. He was very patient with me, lol.

[@soundgrained]

Such a clean player

[@Chessdrummer83]

ahh that bluesy stuff at the end. my heart melted. and the rest was just pure fuck yeah

[@DustinAndNatasha]

Love the outro!

[@heero7yui]

I really like your 'little jam room', Jesus! O.O

[@mitchellkotas]

stop at 2:20 and tell me that isn't the most hilarious expression ever

[@kaldesjarlais375]

when he made that face he basically thought------"i cant believe i touched the D string"

[@Haiasiriku]

+kal Desjarlais xD

[@minlunmane7632]

The guy A Legend and he Looks like Jesus..😎

[@stefanstojanovic7901]

master at work

[@syfman6]

Those are great amps!! 💚🎸

[@Antilevitation]

how man, those cleans at the end. nice

[@SOBRANTE409]

Love it!! I'm a devoted mesa player who uses a dual recto/Mk III combo. I'm also diggin' those Morton Virginia blues @ the end ;)

[@prithwirajdwimary6183]

You kill it mark✊👍🤘

[@daleprobst]

talent is an understatement

[@thebigpupster]

along with willie easily 2 of the best guitarists ever in metal