Mark Holcomb of Periphery on JamUp and BIAS by Positive Grid

Here's a short clip of me jamming through a couple riffs using a custom amp in BIAS, and running through several features in JamUp. The song list is:
1. Pale Aura
2. an untitled demo (which may or may not be used for Periphery)
3. Immaterial
Since I keep my Fractal AxeFx-II racked up in our touring rig when we're at home, my home jamming rig has been condensed to just an iPad and a powered cab. Not only are the tones as good as any other piece of gear I own but the portability of having both Positive Grid apps on iOS makes it ideal for travel.
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Video by Jeff Holcomb - / jeffecation
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[@plinimusic]

total riff guru. so good!

[@MarkusSigus]

you a really good to)

[@mrudul13]

you are a riff guru too...! You have inspired me so much..listening to cloudburst. cheers\m/

[@HauntedShoresDC]

thanks dude :)

[@KoalaMexicain]

Plini you should totally have a solo in a periphery song !

[@U-mann]

+Plini. I believe that's why Periphery will one day be considered one of the classic bands cause, Riff City.

[@TwinkSlayer3000]

5 years later and i still come back to listen to 2:13

[@leons.kennedy8885]

Same here!!

[@khatri8647]

What song is it??

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

Tabs on my channel

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

@@khatri8647 Tabs on my channel

[@khatri8647]

@@thetheoristtranscriptions Subscribed! Thank you so much!!

[@eugenemanakov3312]

8 years have passed… But i'm still here for the riff at 2:13

[@HGGTUKJN]

same here

[@peritito1]

Same!

[@NielsValgaerenGuitar]

Same brother

[@tanujcherian3911]

That riff has a sperate fan base

[@coreyballenger5600]

@@tanujcherian3911 right? 😂 I have hope it’ll be on P5, look how long they’ve been teasing the wildfire riffs

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

That fuckin' right hand man..I swear..

[@myself3209]

Its like hovering in some other dimension xD

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

Can we start some sort of 2:13 riff petition to get this filled out into a full song. This piece of music has more emotion coming from it than most bands have over the space of ten albums. It can’t be sidelined to a ten second clip in a KZbin advert. I won’t have it!

[@wasianwonderer]

Was really hoping to see it get fleshed out in P4...but P5's on the way now so fingers crossed 🤞

[@jooo2328]

@@wasianwonderer I think Misha said in one of his old livestreams that he also wants it to be on P5

[@gilernt]

@@jooo2328 unfortunately it has not made it as you probably already know

[@heardlessmusic]

@@gilernt :')

[@nikolagochev9]

​@@gilernt at least we got the Wax Wings riff, I still have hopes for this riff because of it.

[@coreyballenger5600]

The only way I can describe Mark's playing is euphoric. The way I feel hearing what he plays is unlike anything else, I can just feel all kinds of emotions running through me!

[@lalakuma9]

+Corey Ballenger Ugh I know, nearly shed tears on that second song. So anthemic, yet so complex. I think my teen years flashed before my eyes.

[@davedupras3770]

The riff at 2:11 INCREDIBLE

[@jackcafarella1309]

still mad that 9 years later the "BIAS riff" still hasn't been used. it's literally the best riff i've ever heard

[@Chrismagnu]

Mark is just amazing. He really takes periphery to a new level

[@cheefpoker]

Damn right! It's not "Misha's bedroom wonders" anymore haha

[@AugieSubsJrock]

Aaron Wright Yeah, the whole band contributes so much more now. Mark and Jake always contribute some of the amazing shit though

[@thomasoring]

Mark's riffs have always pushed all the right buttons for me. Perfect mix of rich melancholic harmonies and powerful, agressive riffs. To my ears there's a certain emotional depth to his sound that I rarely hear in guitarists. He's such a goosebump generator.

[@daymanfighterofthenightman1800]

That second unnamed song better be used in future Periphery or Haunted Shores work, its fucking beautiful.

[@HauntedShoresDC]

sorry, didn't make the cut for Juggernaut :)

[@daymanfighterofthenightman1800]

Then I presume that everything on Juggernaut is better? High hopes now man ;)

[@blueskythinking4745]

Can you please still release it on soundcloud at some point? You can just tease us like that then say it's not coming out :(

[@dxiIlluminous]

Bulb said it'll be in a future Periphery release, that it didn't have the right vibe for Juggernaut. So there's hope!

[@XxTRIPPINGxxGUITARxX]

***** NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Are you talking about 2:11?

[@bilnovais]

2:13 It reminds me of childhood, so nostalgic. I love.

[@mokujin4279]

mark's style is just impeccable.

[@MattHarnettMusic]

Such a tight player.

[@HiramEscandon]

Probably the best jamup/BIAS demo on the internet

[@JustAGuy247]

That riff at 2:13 is just epic!

[@AntagonistInPhoenix]

Reminds me a lot of Mile Zero, just the general flow and some note choices.

[@XxTRIPPINGxxGUITARxX]

Mark said it didn't make the cut for Juggernaut in a recent comment :(

[@JustAGuy247]

I know, Misha said it as well. But Misha also said that he really likes the riff and that it will probably be on some other Periphery release in the future. :)

[@TheVashnessItself99]

UGH THAT RIF IS AN ORGASM I NEED IT IN PERIPHERY THINNNGGGSSSS

[@frangallagher8941]

2:12 - 2:39 That's the most beautiful song I've ever heard....

[@badlywornshoes]

Mark, the "Untitled Demo" at 2:18 is one of the most interesting, grooviest and beautiful progressions and riffs I've heard you write, so I seriously hope you use it for something. Until this video, ironically enough, I had no idea that one of the main things I've loved about Periphery and Haunted Shores so much was YOUR compositional voice. Stay fierce buddy.

[@mohitrao1904]

I've watched this video a hundred times just for the riff at 2:15

[@Za1n69]

Mark writes some of the best riffs of all time. Hands down.

[@rualmar]

Almost 6 years after and I keep breaking down and re-studying these riffs from time to time. As Plini said, not only Riff Guru, but also timeless

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

Tabs on my channel

[@capoman1]

Those Pale Aura riffs are so badass.

[@Achimski]

I am impressed - he has something - not only technique - but a wonderful stile!

[@CaseyWalle]

Oh my that pinch at 2:52 ...

[@FoiMal123]

Wow the second song is just........ O_o ! Use it for sure.

[@ryansiew1]

fuck yeah bro!

[@ThroughTheseLights]

One of my idols. Period.

[@TeslaNick2]

Mark, you're a genius man.... May Periphery be around for a very long time...

[@FUTA_KINTE]

4 years later and I still cant stop watching this ❤💙💜🧡💛💚

[@mikescanlan4653]

Awesome stuff man. All of you in Periphery have immense talent. Most bands usually only have one or two powerhouse players, but you all bring amazing skill and it really shows. Chris Broderick was absolutely right when he said you guys created an album well beyond your years. There are bands that have been out much much longer and have more experience yet cannot touch your stuff. Please keep it coming!

[@DecrepidMonkeyChild]

2:13 is one of the best riffs of all time. I'm deadly serious.

[@leons.kennedy8885]

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[@sid17391]

Agreed is this coming out anytime soon?????????? On a fucking periphery song!????

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

Tabs on my channel

[@tylerm8145]

@@leons.kennedy8885 almost kinda slightly close to accurate, also almost kinda slightly close to funny. If you're gonna make the 0 joke pick a good riff to do it on dude haha

[@mikeygarcia72]

Mad respect for sporting that Glass Cloud shirt

[@guitar4me17]

Hands down one of the best guitarist of our time. BET! Just too good!!

[@Michael-lp9tt]

he's such a cool riff writer

[@JansherAquib]

that song in the back when he's talking. amazing !! 1:14

[@owainrichards1985]

My the Man - Haunted Shores.

[@JansherAquib]

yah i kinda figured it out :-P. thanks

[@ochiebiryani]

2021 and im still going back to that 2nd riff @2:13! Whose with me?

[@cpsk-bz7jz]

same :( i just want this in the upcoming periphery album

[@oic_g0han]

Same. we need it badly still.

[@littleredguitars2]

playing this makes me want to pick up my guitar and put it away at the same time...

[@Scias]

littleredguitars2 lol the expression in your profile pic is exactly what I expect you look like during this confusion lol

[@maxupp]

Man. Learning your riffs just keeps expanding my musical horizon.

[@kaiser6594]

2:13 Periphery VI 100% Source: 2

[@vicibanzio]

source 2 ? what is it... tell me

[@DAVEomqqqq]

two of the coolest riffiest riffs ever written by mrak :)

[@stijnbos7614]

Love the riffing style as always man, very unique!

[@renanchady]

Man, I love the way you create your music, thanks for spreading your beautiful melodies and incredible riffs, the world needs it! from a Brazilian fan!

[@Scias]

The quality of the tones you get out of this thing are unbelievable

[@tailtaptailtap]

Will never get sick of Mark's playing!

[@omthapliyal5082]

Why is this 9 years old riff giving me huge 'THANKS NOBUO' vibes

[@tailtaptailtap]

I love Mark. He's so pro. Proper muso. Humble as, slays most other musos. Kudos

[@101stCentury]

Mark, your writing blows my mind.

[@antnybeard69]

that riff at 2:13 is amazing!

[@johnnyvim8284]

The most beautiful technical riff I have ever heard!

[@RyanCogar]

I pray for a day where Mark and John Browne of monuments write/release a song together, I can't imagine the epicness that would be.

[@hiddansyah6925]

2021 me, comeback for the 2:13

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

Tabs for this on my channel

[@0bsy96]

My replay button broke in 2:13

[@leons.kennedy8885]

Diego Parra I've been replaying this shit since I first watched it. Mine still works lol

[@marceausimon4478]

guy good news this riff will be on the new album of periphery at the end of the this year ;)

[@Seadr4gon.]

@@marceausimon4478 jsjsjs fuck

[@Seadr4gon.]

@@marceausimon4478 F

[@marceausimon4478]

@@Seadr4gon. i was wronggggg wronggggg ongggg

[@myself3209]

The pale aura riff... goosebumps.. o.o

[@myself3209]

5 Years later and I still love it haha

[@steviechivo]

My god that riff on the untitled demo, OH MY GODDDDD!!!

[@veshijr101]

Briefly met you when you guys were in London. Thank you for being the nice metal guy :)

[@will4282]

Another Periphery album. Another BIAS riff-less release. Thought for sure it would be in Thanks Nobuo. We'll get 'em next time.

[@Irzancoolo]

The way he plays just gives me a an unusual vibe in a good way.

[@Professional.Bro.777]

April 2023 here, this riff will probably be mark's legacy after his retirement

[@KamalGupta]

I'm so pumped for the new material!

[@stijnbos7614]

Who else comes back to this video just to hear that riff at 2:13? Unfortunately it hasn't made it into a real song, it's apparently considered a throw-away riff...

[@virra98]

a moment of silence

[@shaunwise1609]

I hope they somehow get reminded of this riff next time theyre in the studio. Might have new ideas to go with it now its been so long. But my god they still need to use it!

[@joshstead6078]

You may already know, but it's appeared in the recording of the new album, so it looks like it's gonna be a new song!

[@adamrolt6157]

@@joshstead6078 Where did you see this?

[@joshstead6078]

@@adamrolt6157 On Misha's channel they've got a long video with lots of clips of them working on songs, it's in that video somewhere

[@synysternl]

I could watch this dude play for hours.

[@cosmicsea89]

These riffs are contagious

[@thecharvelshredder]

Your playing never ceases to amaze me Mark. :3

[@brianserotta9514]

Your awesome Mark!!!! Definitely one of my favorite guitarists!

[@BenGSimon]

Nice "Ass Cloud" shirt. Bahaha :P Awesome video! I look forward for more!

[@diego5262]

Damn! I should have looked down the comments, just said the same damn thing! haha

[@BenGSimon]

***** Ahaha, sorry man! :P

[@Amvienttz]

Mark's style of playing is pretty inspiring I have to say!

[@AshtonFitness]

Its a crime that, 10 years later, the riff at 2:13 hasn't been used

[@RyanUpward]

I love your playing so much Mark! I'm gonna try see periphery on tour! Rock on man! :-) \m/

[@Portalofsanity]

This is really amazing and it sounds like I'm in heaven. Awesome

[@jamesgerth4471]

This man is my inspiration to get this good!

[@potatoescanbesweet]

you there yet? :)

[@gingerleyham]

The finish n that headstock is beautiful!

[@Dbrad93]

Love the glass cloud shirt

[@PaulDeMaio]

killer stuff, Mark!

[@kornbread5359]

Amazing. Need more technical guides like this

[@philpe5414]

Hey @Mark Holcomb! Mabuhay! Great to sewe somebody born and raised in the PI doing big! Love that 2:12 riff! I'm going to call it Lamb of Rush! Bummed that it didn't make the cut! I could get away with not having Catch Fire and Remain indoors and replace them with just that groovy riff on a loop for ten minutes! =D

[@domobrien4575]

You play guitar and my brain melts. Seriously awesome

[@acosmicflamingo]

That technique though...you make it look so easy! I tense up too much. What an inspiration indeed :)

[@ThisIsMarino]

Hope that demo makes the cut! Awesome.

[@timothymariani2183]

Wow Mark you have been such an inspiration on the way I play music ever since Haunted Shores. And you still jamming out some awesome riffs. Keep it up man.

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Jesus, this guy is amazing! And how is it that I JUST found out about him today? God......

[@luqmanrahardjo1327]

I hope that second to last song will be on the next Periphery album. It's soo good.

[@3rddude]

2023 still here for riff at 2:13

[@vicibanzio]

2024 and still no answer

[@Chr4s.]

Omg! I love that second rifft!

[@Ericmanifesto]

nice shirt! and always a pleasure hearing your skills.

[@Oh_its_Mike]

Man, Pale Aura is underrated. Such a "Periphery"- sounding song.

[@Prestige091291]

The Mozart of Metal: Mark Holcomb!

[@ereni5752]

Ron Jarzombek

[@KeannuReevezzz03]

riff for days!!!!

[@nova495]

LOVE THEM RIFFS!

[@nategrady]

Mark you're the coolest dude awesome video now I must look into this

[@byclownpics5640]

Mark, you're really sick dude !!!

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

Awesome job man!

[@ANTHONYFERNANDO]

what a phenomenal player

[@speedbird997]

2:13 should be the outro for the last song in the next album, it's just too epic

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

Tabs on my channel

[@driftsamurai29]

Mark you are a beast. So good

[@motormouth_35]

I could just listen to Mark play guitar all day... seriously

[@DayOfMyEntombment]

mark is the only reason i listen to periphery lol...well him and misha

[@tongarr]

"Dude, dis recorder!" Awesome playing Mark!

[@tearzofthefallen6586]

I'm so glad I came here. Decided to learn how to play this. I play the 9th fret with my pinky, but the slide goes into a chord thats suits the ring finger. So I just wanted to make sure it was right.

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

Tabs on my channel

[@CarlosQuezadaDrums]

He posted the riff from 2:13 on his Instagram yesterday!!! Let us pray to Kami that it’s on P4.

[@DannyZabolotny]

A big part of why I'm switching back to an iPhone is amazing apps like this.