How To Make Amazing Metal Song Intros

[@NikNocturnal]

*Intros for you*

[@Doomerbolic]

9:27 9:28 I am laughing like a mad 😂

[@Nick-gu4pg]

I love intro meme 😂

[@delarkaBCN]

6:22 sombody sample it and made it to a breakdown please.

[@iamdaveandhaveaniceday2651]

Nik samples/noises was: 1. The sinner 2. You call that a knife? This is a knife! 3. The lines

[@DavidNwokoye]

I show in you context

[@ahuman9113]

"so yőr songs dont sound lik sudden *HCHKA* out of nowhere "

[@arielmatheu2230]

I read it with that distinctive russian accent

[@NikNocturnal]

Yes

[@qgloafhun]

>ő bojler eladó?

[@rehobalint1100]

qgloafhun XD

[@RavenRedwood]

sudden Ы

[@sneeringimperialist340]

Come on Nik, we all know the point of an intro is to trick the audience into thinking that your blackened-brutal-technical-death-metal track will be listenable by giving it a melodic piano introduction.

[@NikNocturnal]

Yes

[@squatplugenthusiast3667]

Sneering Imperialist like “Dying in Your Arms” by Trivium

[@bestboy897]

Im still wondering where Niks russian accent ends and his real accent starts

[@sean_mccadden]

fazeel ashraf Just watch his reaction videos. He’s actually Canadian

[@delarkaBCN]

like swedish on pew's

[@velinvansande5644]

What do you mean "accent"? This is his real voice, the Canadian one is him putting on an accent.

[@delarkaBCN]

@@velinvansande5644 slav is my spirit animal (ok, sorry, please, put down the ak47)

[@velinvansande5644]

@@delarkaBCN I will not put down the kalashnik, I will take my Lada and adidas tracksuit and squat on you

[@marcuscarviou6509]

Nik just made this video to show off his cool riff he wrote

[@NikNocturnal]

That's my whole youtube channel

[@TheKriegsman]

@@NikNocturnal i cant write a c# riff 😑

[@newton3784]

we came here from ula's how to write a metal riff 😂

[@NivanSharma]

I love that your videos are entertaining but educating at the same time. that’s what I call quality content

[@NikNocturnal]

Thanks Nivan!

[@bretbuck8173]

Haha best part is when you start losing your fake accent

[@FabulousKilljoy]

IKR 😂

[@NikNocturnal]

:O

[@abdullahalshatti3935]

Damn im high as fuck im going to check old videos right now all day! I just realized that. Thanks

[@heiswatching]

lmao always happens in these longer videos

[@ledinrangers]

He basically starts sounding like Slavic Shrek at times.

[@init1508]

your english is getting better

[@joshc.3918]

@Rob Smith woosh

[@joshc.3918]

@Rob Smith after editing your comment ahaha

[@joshc.3918]

@Rob Smith all goods brother aha

[@kariasaptra]

@Rob Smith wtf u write before?

[@kariasaptra]

@Rob Smith dude i so fckn sorry, i'm a new subscribers" so i dn't know what do you mean :)

[@zayin493]

Easier intro idea: "GIVE ME FUEL GIVE ME FIRE GIVE ME THAT WHICH I DESIRE"

[@kaysmith4016]

I love that song, awesome intro

[@davisthedaviskids2574]

GIMME FOO GIMME FAH GIMME DUBATIMASA

[@yakari_68]

HYÖRH

[@ZRisyad]

Fade In + Lo-fi Add killswitch at the end of the bars Boom

[@redhood4261]

Zainul Risyad or scratch the taint

[@danielgerard6775]

"Scratch the Taint" are playing tonight

[@andrewavenenti8716]

This is too on the nose

[@Mudamaza]

I wrote an awesome riff, i'm thinking "how can i make it stand out" check phone *notification, Nik Nocturnal released a new videos "How to make amazing metal song intros"* Your timing is just the best.

[@NikNocturnal]

;)

[@tumaebacon2490]

Add a horror/porn movie sample and then shove your blast beats so hard in the listener's ears they'll have to bury it with them still inside

[@NikNocturnal]

Lmao

[@velinvansande5644]

Pray For Plagues 😂

[@OfficiallyMasky]

I've done that

[@robdobble6672]

Avenged Sevenfold is really good about this kind of thing especially on City of Evil

[@shaneleclaire6912]

DA MAN667 the stage and hail to the king

[@robdobble6672]

SoutherlyTag67 yeah :)

[@lordoflobsters7254]

pretty sure you can find every tip except the reverse snare hit in at least one of their songs lol

[@NikNocturnal]

Very true

[@feduwtc]

​@@lordoflobsters7254being honest, there's a lot of songs where a reverse snare or cymbal fits perfectly like ALPOH

[@johnbrockiii2]

I love how inconsistent the russian accent is.

[@NikNocturnal]

yes

[@devcor]

@@NikNocturnal you mean "da"?

[@mason3872]

@@devcor shit you got him there

[@Corzak_Hoekin]

As a complete novice at guitar I enjoy watching these videos

[@NikNocturnal]

Thanks Zack!

[@elisecode2212]

i don't play at all, plus his taste's a bit heavy for me, but i watch because he's obviously so good and entertaining.

[@matthewroman5520]

One of my all time favorite metal(core) intros is blessthefall - Hollow Bodies

[@iamdaveandhaveaniceday2651]

Yeah totally

[@NikNocturnal]

^^^

[@eclipse12121]

Wow. Just had a listen. It has everything going on. Crazy vibe.

[@felipepassoni4301]

Born of Osiris - Machine

[@SIGHTERify]

Monuments - Regenerate

[@Korndawg_V1]

“And as always, have nice day.” FPS russia

[@NikNocturnal]

I miss him

[@danielc9606]

Nik Nocturnal RIP 🙏🙏

[@Trollensky]

Nik Nocturnal Same man

[@b61_jaydeepsutar20]

I read fps Russia just the way he says it

[@fatal2urhealth36]

RIP😞😞

[@matasg7600]

I like the foreshadowing technique a lot, especially on records like Shogun by Trivium, where they start of the first song on the album (Kirisute Gomen) with the chorus melody of the last song (Shogun) cause then you get to see more than one song link into each other with their themes.

[@Darkdimensionrift]

You're a true Artist sir much RESPECT

[@jacobvriesema6633]

Forsaken by As I Lay Dying has a sweet intro with multiple “parts” before they DESTROY you with their killer riff. That and Tim’s scream leads you in nicely too. Song starts slow but kicks in gear over a minute or so.

[@user-wl2md5kz7k]

Hilarious video! Also if that riff you wrote isnt already one of your songs you should keep it its so badass!

[@NikNocturnal]

Thanks!

[@velhinho_91]

Its not fair. we're too hyped now. make this a FULL song please i want it in my life.

[@NikNocturnal]

Aha glad you liked it!

[@j-s8121]

Bedsheet metal sounds like a sick genre

[@NikNocturnal]

It's intense

[@kungfuman82]

Lol, it seems like all I can write are intros. I have ten's of unfinished songs because I lose all concept of where to go after the intro is set.

[@baraldobumpa3447]

Lol it happens to everyone homey, I usually get to about half of the song before I get writers block for a couple of days (or weeks)

[@fastfingerfredy]

Try starting with a verse riff and work that into the chorus. That's usually what i do. I focus on the meat and potatoes first lol. Then an intro, breakdown, fills and shit like that usually falls into place pretty easily.

[@NikNocturnal]

Just try to follow the theme your intro provides, play with what feels natural to your ears instead of thinking like a guitarist at some points

[@kungfuman82]

@@baraldobumpa3447 Lol, good to know!

[@kungfuman82]

@@fastfingerfredy Thanks man, I'll give it a go!

[@Wolfoe-ex2jj]

One of my favorite intro riffs is the creeping death intro, simple yet powerful. Really gets the audience going.

[@olafvangijzen4189]

I was waiting so long for the drums to go half-time. I was not disappointed.

[@daniellegeorgia5797]

fart noise+ reverb for intro?.... you're genius

[@etatSknalB]

Gopnik Nik gives the best memeful yet educational videos! As a producer trying to learn more about Metal song structures. These videos are absolutely perfect! will be putting this lesson to use right away!

[@NikNocturnal]

Thank you!

[@paytongifford5916]

Good Lord please tell me you're gunna make a full track from this.

[@dan8402]

In music theory the "reverse" is called inversion, which was used by Bach a lot. It can also be used at a lead break to change things up. you can also use retrograde, or retrograde inversion as well to keep the listener tuned in.

[@pickles23401]

When you said reverse first thing I thought was Blackened

[@Antony13sixx]

always thought people that said this were lying, but the intro made my Coca Cola come out my nose...

[@AntonioFly]

Dude I really like that chord you played at 2:00

[@asdrofllmao]

Nik, seriously, you have so many great tips in there. Thanks for sharing these. Subscribed to your patreon, 100% worth supporting you.

[@ivanazaroffmusic]

All of them combined actually sounds FUCKN SICK!!!!!

[@NikNocturnal]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@way2sh0rt07grad]

One of the best guitars I’ve ever played. If none of you have tried a majesty , your missing out. Awesome video!

[@MilitantMe]

Slavic tutorial Nik is my favorite Nik. This video is awesome man

[@fragrooster375]

"Before they know they're about to get destroyed" This is great Nik :P "Because they're knowing what is about to happening!" LOL I missed that the first time

[@JoseCruz-dk3fi]

7/8 rating, not enough water bottles

[@daoyang223]

Just take note from Shogun by Trivium. That record has intro riffs galore.

[@NikNocturnal]

^^

[@jeanlucacanomontiel4824]

This

[@javierolvera4190]

Yasssss 🤘

[@jorge0358]

Kirisute Gomen and Torn Between Scylla and Charybdis are some of the best examples

[@DreMeesto09]

The intro for Kirisute Gonen is basically the Vocal melody for the track Shogun's chorus

[@jonnyb2020]

Omega - Periphery because it’s an overarching album theme and sets you up to be smacked by the main riff!

[@paulholroyd95]

Not gona lie that riff is amazing!!

[@brushot]

This video is really helpful. Will consider using some of these for my intros in the future. Loved that epic intro at the end.

[@NikNocturnal]

Thank you!

[@zacharymosley1523]

There's also the one where you just start out with your chorus, or an acoustic or piano version of it and put in the beginning before the riff.

[@jaybones151]

This riff with the fade in/low fi is on point

[@JeremyBoxerman]

I'd love to be like "yeah I didn't write a chorus for this yet" and then instantly come up with something sick right away. Quality video as always my dude!!

[@NikNocturnal]

Aha thank you!

[@TrevorTDK]

Younger nik has some banger content

[@future_doctor_sam]

I want a full song. The combined intro sounded absolutely sick!

[@Termina713]

Nik is getting higher and higher throughout the video

[@mikhailmihaltses2651]

the foreshadowing part reminds me of thy art is murder

[@nostalcholy]

Useful, fun and straight forward. Thanks Nik!

[@fracturebeats1273]

“Hypes them up before they get destroyed”

[@DarkestofTimes]

The intro to brother by dark new day pieces is also pretty sick sounding, the bad thing by periphery is a pretty simple intro but it sounds pretty effective, even something like the diary of Jane is a really good example of a good intro, tourniquet off of breaking benjamins new album has a really sick intro

[@gerfin2709]

Im still waiting tabs for the "maka me cry" from metal intros (2018 year)

[@japhethmoses5185]

GerfIN ikrrrrrr

[@2k13Ghost]

Bruh that was also in my mind just now that intro was sick

[@drkstrnd]

Just look at his damn fingers, you are blessed with eyesight

[@NikNocturnal]

Maybe one day my friends

[@geekymetalhead5112]

Nik, your sudden *HCHKA* is perfect intro!

[@NikNocturnal]

Thank

[@geekymetalhead5112]

@@NikNocturnal Dah!

[@sourpatch_daddy]

If you here a bird go caca 😂 I’m weak

[@Sebastian-ci8zb]

5:54 Solway Firth vibes!! \M/

[@starrk7158]

Officially one of my favourite videos in terms of how informative of it. Needs more comrade though.

[@NikNocturnal]

Thanks Lucas!

[@starrk7158]

@@NikNocturnal you're welcome dude. Long time fan of yours :)

[@pierredeslandes9896]

Best imitation on internet of "reverse hitting a snare" ;-) Very useful tips and explanations as usual !

[@eclipse12121]

My favorite intro in recent times is "Where The World Ends" by Betraying The Martyrs. It builds the tension so well.

[@eclipse12121]

...and the pay off when the chaos kicks in is so good!

[@sfish2684]

The innovative process is often overlooked but it is the most important part... these innovative tools are thank you. Call it intro shit Professor NiK

[@agustiarfalahi7285]

Damn that combined version (unlike the other one; how to make good metal chorus etc.) is the first time i clap my hands bcs it is soooooo goooooddddd

[@brxndonthorne]

"Somebody taking shit, water explode.. all of that" 😂😂😂

[@AlaaImam]

Damn, the combined one really kicked ass! Great video as always!

[@siavash1310]

tank you very much.lessons were pure gold pieces.

[@stefankozovski257]

epic. I needed you in my life

[@reineriruiz9539]

Wowhoho man I love that reverse intro with the snare sound 💪

[@pavlinrusev7087]

When he was talking about the Lofi, I learned more about EQ than I did in my second year at college

[@undying6162]

That's some top notch playing!

[@christianpaulyao4300]

metal artist + rapper artist = nic

[@antson02]

Dude your new earnie ball looks dope!

[@charlesoliphant4825]

I like the way you teach, easy for me to soak in

[@Billd0z3r]

Tri Poloski like true slav. Proud of you, fellow Adidas man

[@Gabo__]

Nik:"*I SHOW YOU IN CONTEXT*"

[@Blackeye1987]

nik nocturnal explaining reverse is the funniest shit ever

[@delarkaBCN]

2:30 you're trying to teach dynamics to metalheads. good luck :) really good vid. babushka aproves.

[@diecast4556]

Awesome stuff nik

[@jeolmmum]

"It's still 1 to 2 seconds that you are giving your listener in advance before they know they are about to get destrrrroyed"

[@sickpuppets]

"That way they know they're about to get destroyed" 🤣🤣

[@Chomiqu]

That's was actually quite useful - thank you !

[@themoviefan6948]

I don't even know how to play a guitar, I'm just getting entertained by your videos. :D

[@sean_mccadden]

Seriously need to turn this into a full on song! So good 😍

[@JoeDirtsCreativeLab]

Absolutly helpfull! Noises, Samples, Instruments, fade in/frequency cuts i allready use. But with every of your videos you give some new ideas&inspiration and motivation! Thanks a lot! 🤘😎👍

[@mikepollackguitar]

Damn that is a sick riff!

[@Al6ert6]

Sounds of rain or ocean or sea and breakdown make every intro classic lol

[@vitormartins3773]

Nik went so slav that I was actually expecting to see an Adidas' track suit before the end of the video

[@devinwiles4527]

Fuckin awesome Nik! You got me geekin all the while you droppin knowledge! Smash the SHIT out of the reverbbbb 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@carlosjurado6579]

BRO I DIED WHEN YOU SAID TAKE YOUR SHITTY RIFF 😭😭😭😭

[@rickydiablo5556]

You are an amazing metal music teacher my brotha🤘

[@WithinSight]

I'm gonna try the bedsheet into!

[@zakillor4182]

Your english is getting better everyday!!

[@arthursimonneau1080]

Nobody : Nik in every "how to" video : I'll show you on context 😎

[@ticklestick93]

Thanks for this Nik

[@krata420]

how many effect do you want? nik: yes

[@Voidaram]

I was waiting for this video

[@ThaBeatConductor]

Enemy Within by Archenemy I've always felt was one of the best short but sweet intros to an album/song. It's borderline perfect I think.

[@hamadalmansourr]

*I show you in context*

[@imthemetalguy1]

For the samples/noises, I remember adding a nasty wet fart sound, reversed it, put delay and reverb with a flanger effect, and basically created some sort of mating call at the beginning

[@xdaiblack7824]

I guess nik uses one day to produce the video and the remaining 6 days to remember patrons

[@walkerwilliam2596]

Glad i found your channel, freind your a great teacher, you explain things very well, then actually show what your teaching, i had a stroke a couple years ago and i lost most of the use of my left arm and hand, guitar is my life, and i have to teach my self new ways to chord things, fingers will not do what i want them anymore..lol... If you have any suggestions i would be very thankful, again thanks for the video, im glad i subscribed to your channel, i think your the one to teach how to play again....i have asked ola England, all the top channel's but never any response....