Paul Gilbert - “Holy Diver” | Live at Sweetwater

[@sweetwater]

Who would you like to hear deliver their instrumental take on some defining rock records? Let us know in the comments, and head over to Sweetwater to learn more about the gear used by Paul Gilbert, Nick D’Virgilio, Don Carr, Nick Bowcott, and Andy Rice! 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/PaulGilbertHolyDiver

[@marpsr]

Alex Lifeson

[@ChannelForty2]

Yes, more!!!! This is so good!!!

[@TheCyberMantis]

Michael Romeo

[@ryevick]

John Petrucci, Ace Frehley, Billy Strings...

[@dlmyrs]

Adam Jones

[@aragusea]

Relevant to my interests.

[@maurycyszmuc8645]

You play guitar? More importantly, do you shred? :DD

[@BigAL_9_9]

Why i season my fretboard

[@EbeJay1]

@@BigAL_9_9 LOL

[@RandyHanley]

He plays so darn clean on everything! Rest of the band killing it too, Nick!

[@RandyHanley]

@@hon8177 So true!

[@felipez7113]

I think Vivian Campbell was 17 when he wrote this solo.

[@RandyHanley]

that is amazing!@@felipez7113

[@RIPHenry]

Who's playing bass

[@javierduran3674]

Paul Gilbert once again proving that he is really the greatest

[@freepressright]

For a guy who built himself on being a warp speed shredder, these days you see him noodling a lot more blues based, soulful licks, then exploding into shredder phrases that surprise you, and are placed with taste and excellent choice. His musical maturity astounds me.

[@TomMcMahonMUSIC]

@@GeneralTHC”then exploding into shredder phrases that surprise you” I think they were noticing that for sure. The shredding is more impactful now because he’s just got such a balanced approach in the last 10 years as compared to his younger days

[@Oldcrack3r]

Ya, great phrasing for sure!!!

[@dirkdigler595]

Ralph Machio already won the duel against the devil. he beated the devil so bad that he became a spiritual guy, one of the most respected guitar virtuouso ever.

[@Electrichead64]

I saw Paul play with Racer X at Jezebels in Anaheim when he was about 18 years old, he was all the talk in the So Cal scene. But I think Mr. Big tempered him, and he took his cues from Eddie Van Halen who never did the incessant noodling himself.

[@guypaulthibault6320]

I think Paul just hears music differently than us meer mortals. To nail all those "in-between" and slightly out of tune micro tones to match the vocal is just beyond amazing. I've always been a fan, but this is like next level.

[@deathmetalmoccasins2412]

paul gilbert is the guitarists' guitarist, his approach to the way he plays is masterful and a true guitar hero. love you Paul!!!

[@ghostofjutland326]

One of the most hardworking and talented guitarists on earth paying homage to the greatest heavy metal vocalist of all time. Thank you so much Mr. Gilbert. I’ll never forget the first time I heard you play many years ago now and you’re still utterly awe inspiring to me! Thank you for everything.

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

Who's Rob Halford, Ian Gillan... then? DIO may have been the greatest to you, but given the sum of parts that make a good singer, DIO didn't have it all, nor in exactly the same way as others, and a portion of it is also subjective to the listener. He was great for sure, but I wouldn't call him the greatest, and there's no real way to narrow it down to just one "Greatest singer" anyhow. I can say that on "Sad wings of destiny" Rob Halford gives very many singers of varying styles a run for their money. He uses every technique in the book and then some on that album, and much of it is totally 🤯!

[@mariodario9033]

Him and Marty Friedman... guitarists blessed by Gods

[@SviatoslavKaverin]

* handworking

[@MAGAMAN]

Paul is far from the most talented guitarist out there. Very far. He plays fast and that is about it. All his best songs of his entire career can be counted on one hand.

[@2x2gaming]

​@@MAGAMANон один из лучших по технике и скорости. Музыка у него тоже отличная, но некоторым может показаться не такой интересной из-за того, что основана на классическом роке и блюзе, он не так часто использует необычные сочетания нот и гаммы, но это не делает его хуже. Многие гитаристы выделяются у чём-то, но они не всегда лучшие во всём

[@Ibaneddie76]

Paul's tone is phenomenal!

[@limajohn7833]

Bro you're spot on cos i'd never imagined that he'd maintain the same tone watching him Paul on videos and KZbin until i'd got to see him and Mr. Big live in my state of NAGALAND India .

[@marcwillhite7967]

His intonation is spot on too through the slide playing, bends and harmonizing.

[@yoteslaya7296]

@@marcwillhite7967 lol you seriously telling me you can hear the accuracy of his intonation on a youtube video? Sorry but i have a hard time believing that

[@fistoftulkas7335]

I can't stand his tone from the last decade or so, too muddy, soft, no bite, doesn't work for his playing. His abilities are always on point and fantastic but i miss the sharp shred tone he used to have, the last time he sounded good was around 2010 when he was experimenting with single coils.

[@ADmytriiev]

@@yoteslaya7296LOL

[@fatihkucuktezcan4496]

One of the greatest guy in electric guitar world. Not just for his talent but also personality

[@darkages9507]

Paul Gilbert is the guitarist I would take to a duel with the devil. He possibly is the best shredder ever, and yet still a virtuoso in any genre you can think of.

[@CallousCoder]

Depends if the Devil demands odd note groupings I go with Eric Johnson though :P And it it needs to be stegatto only that he wanted to hear I'd call Yngwie :P But it it's stegatto and legatto than definitely Paul

[@aureliano-q3p]

After Tina S, a long time later, he could be considered a good performer Después de Tina S, un largo después, podría ser considerado un buen ejecutante

[@mudwiser1391]

Paul is one of those positive dudes. Such a gifted and dedicated player.

[@AlfredoZauberer]

He plays every single note, Dio sing in the song…amazing!

[@nomadgeofencer]

Absolute mastery. I have seen him live so many times and I don’t think he has ever missed a note

[@accuratealloys]

His wrong notes are even melodic and in the key.

[@larryc835]

Paul is a phenom.🥊

[@FunkAdelik]

He bends or slides his wrong notes into the right notes!

[@dlmyrs]

Long live Dio! Thanks for the album, Paul and thank you Sweetwater for having him here playing it.

[@dan62273]

PG just shredded the f out of that song... absolutely amazing!

[@rockcop222]

God, I miss Ronnie so much. He always treated me like family…and I will remember that about him forever. 🤘🏼🙏🏼

[@ВсадникАпокалипсиса-я9е]

treated YOU? had you been friends?

[@rockcop222]

Yes, I was friends with Ronnie and his band.

[@ВсадникАпокалипсиса-я9е]

@ wow, you are very lucky man, do you have interesting Dio stories then?

[@rockcop222]

@ just that he was very good to his fans and genuinely loved meeting everyone. He loved baseball too.

[@ВсадникАпокалипсиса-я9е]

@@rockcop222 you were his bodyguard?

[@Drimirin]

I can see where Buckethead learned his impeccable picking technique. Paul moves nothing but his wrist, forearm is completely still.

[@Ryan-Lehnertz]

Can we talk about how clean that removal of the slide was at 1:52????????

[@idrulidris6404]

his guitar got a slide holder..

[@ZubairHamed]

@@idrulidris6404 Neodymium magnet would suffice

[@markdasilva7860]

THis Comment right here 🤘🤘🤘

[@paddytguitar]

That’s honestly some of the best playing I’ve heard him do. Everybody in the room nailed it 🤘

[@SNAFU56]

True that good sir, true that

[@anthonyjohnson4734]

That was clean as usual. That Ibanez is probably one of best looking PG models I have ever seen. I like yellow, my 1st car was yellow.

[@robertvennard763]

Superb. Again how great was Vivian Campbell who came up with these classic songs on guitar. 🎸

[@EarthAltar]

The solo on I Speed At Night still blows my mind.

[@SEPTEMBERMAN]

real great.

[@brittscott4673]

Actually all the songs were written before Vivian joined Dio he just played solos over the songs which were great tasteful solos.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

Another great guy who can play anything! Met him and had a few mins with him at a Guitar Expo in about '89, very nice guy!

[@yoteslaya7296]

I liked Vivian more in whitesnake

[@ADR.Hi-Gain]

Paul: You are on fire!!! Soo tastey. . . .. I have been enjoying your incredible playing since "Street Lethal".

[@theSilentCutter]

Dio would have loved this!!! i saw dio back in the day and a Giant mechanical spider came out of the rafters and had a lazer fight with the guitar player during the solo.

[@RingOfRae]

My goodness, you are made for this girl! Please do the whole album, like a tribute! That line up was a huge promise, and it’s a shame it didn’t last enough. A lot of potential here…

[@ironblud]

He did do a an entire tribute album.

[@ziadramman]

What a combo! Paul and Nick in the same video!

[@cyface]

Is Paul the most huggable shredder out there?

[@alexcorona]

Do not hug people you don’t know, that’s how pandemics start 😂

[@willowtree4450]

I’ve gotten a hug from the man himself so yes very huggable haha

[@shredaintdead9323]

He sure is!!!

[@lordmatthewlukeobrien]

@@alexcorona Based on your screenname I figure you would know 😂

[@Excalibur2112]

Yes, especially now that EVH passed away, unfortunately.

[@samzach2057]

Paul Gilbert is probably the best guitarist alive!!!! Terribly underrated!!!

[@cognitive-disonance]

Ain't no probably about it

[@cybergnetwork588]

Underrated? Are you joking? 😂

[@cognitive-disonance]

@cybergnetwork588 no. Pretty sure that's not a joke. But fact

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

lol................pls investigate meaning of 'underrated" fml

[@arda5444]

he is not underrated at all. lol

[@ctam79]

Paul Gilbert and Nuno Bettencourt need to team up on an album together.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

GREAT! Both humble and virtuoso players, and seem to be great guys who know their history and respect their peers and craft with minimal ego.

[@levisalvini4110]

That would be EPIC❤

[@briansilver786]

Very cool interpretation of a classic Dio song. Paul is obviously one of the greats..I still get goosebumps from Vivian Campbell’s playing on Dio’s first 2 solo records. His tone and touch are incredible..not to mention it’s difficult to copy his unique voice and phrasing. Viv is often overlooked in the discussion of all time greatest rock/metal guitarists but he’s right up there in my book!

[@XMassMisfitX]

very heavily influenced by the Killswitch Engage cover

[@ImanJRocksOfficial]

Mr Paul Gilbert always inspiring..

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

My god!!! they sounded like a band that had been together for years. I think it's time to start talking a 'TOUR! '

[@rioace3953]

^this^

[@tomblundelli]

So good - still one of the most inspirational guitarists!

[@Moucheron1990]

That last lick blew my face off 🤯 So good.

[@codychapman1368]

the sound was tight and timing was killer! you guys have to do another DIO cover ASAP.

[@ienveymyself]

he did a whole dio album

[@abefernandez6546]

I remember watching a video of Paul Guilbert back then and it made me drop the electric. I was so discouraged that I switch to acoustic and classical. Luckily, nowadays I am back to playing electric and more encourage to practice when I watch vids of him and other shredders.

[@Greg_In_SoCal]

Paul Gilbert is one of the finest ever. No question. But shout out to Nick D'Virgilio who just crushes everything he plays. Nick for the win!

[@pjstamm2112]

Paul's album of Dio covers is great!

[@arustydodge2111]

WOW!!!! This was AMAZING!!!! Nick BOWCOTT, and Don CARR adding to the shred fest! Face melting Rock and Roll being served up HOT! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️SWEETWATER⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@illitero]

Every time the shot changed to the drummer, my mind kept jokingly saying it was John Lovitz 😅

[@imrann8322]

legends still got it.. always love paul style and sound..

[@nonombre7159]

Been a fan since Racer X. Vastly underrated but Paul is one of the greats.

[@richardguitar2997]

Best living rock and metal guitarist is Paul Gilbert - the articulation of what he is doing is incredible. I was a big fan of him shredding but he evolved into what looks like the best 🙏. With Eddie, Randy, Dimebag gone , now Paul Gilbert holds the torch 🙏.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Did Marty Friedman die? 🤔

[@darkages9507]

@@DANTHETUBEMAN Marty is good, but certainly no match for Paul.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

@@darkages9507 right, where is Paul's RUST AT N PEACE level work? 🤔 he ant got it. 😁

[@darkages9507]

​@@DANTHETUBEMAN I assume they are friends. Anyways, both are good human beings and guitarists. BUT, there is an old japanese TV music show video, where Paul is Martys guest. There is some sort of an improvisation challenge there. Paul literally obliterates Marty.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

@@darkages9507 that's your opinion. Marty made a solo album within the last 5 years I think it was, anyways, find it and listen, some of those tracks have the best lead solos ever played. 💥

[@Ooops-e2n]

I saw Paul during a G3 tour. One of the great shredders. Super fast on that fret board

[@michaelcard9382]

I saw G3 too with Satch Vai and Eric Johnson ,So good 😎

[@ronaldcoleman9370]

Alright, Awesome Guys!!!! Let's do some more videos like this!!!! Absolutely loved it!!!

[@TheCyberMantis]

Paul playing Ronnie's vocal melodies, that was really cool. The band was solid too! Great performance!

[@BillHillard]

Mr. Gilbert is the best. His technique is just amazing.

[@sir.shreddington]

Mr. Gilbert really is such a pleasure to watch and listen to. 🤘

[@endgame7716]

0:08 That's the single sweetest BEND ever!!!

[@ChristopherGilson-mn1rf]

Live in Bristol at the fleece, Bristol, UK about 5 years.. Was an amazing little gig. Please. Come Back there!!!

[@place_desjardins]

Nice cover. I know everyone sounded great and it is a showcase of Paul Gilbert's playing skills and his new signature model Ibanez guitar, but the sound engineers did a great job on miking the toms and snare so the final mix-down of all the drums and cymbals sounded great.

[@owenbruce4120]

So true...loved the tasteful precision

[@higeki3232]

Paul Gilbert is the Guitar God you want as a Dad 🙌

[@autk]

Paul reminding those that may have forgotten, can gunsling with the best of them as he always has from thr beginning. Shout out to Nick and the Amazing Don Carr ... ridiculously good job fellas!

[@테드옹]

0:08 this bending is just pure class! slow ascend and perfect vibrato. Hats off

[@redfishking401]

Ok that did it. I am a new PG fan. Amazing tribute.

[@semilog643]

Absolutely ridiculous that something this good is on the promo channel of an online gear retailer. Kudos.

[@debabratadas1257]

Will definitely see you in Shillong, India, on 14/02/25. ( To be with you )

[@johnkilpatient1509]

My favorite guitarist and favorite Sweetwater team members crushing it! ❤

[@designerdye8055]

This whole band is a group of badasses.

[@artemorbid]

A true legend, no one can make the guitar sing as he can!

[@captainconvulsion]

Brandon Ellis would like a word.

[@EricCPOP]

Amazing playing. A testament to how great a composer and shredder Mr. Vivian Campbell is.

[@thestratinez3430]

PG is just amazing ! I listen PG since 1988 and til I die ^^

[@nevermanishere]

What a fitting tribute from one legend to another. R.I.P. Ronny James Dio I saw Paul Gilbert play for Mr. Big at the now extinct "Rocket Club" in Tampa. There were about 20 people. As a bass player it was fantastic being with my best friend from high school, also a bassist, standing about 6 feet away, just watching Billy Sheehan's fingers, trying to figure it all out.

[@rockingguitarlessons]

i love paul gilbert.hands down one of my favorites...i wish he would have stuck closer to vivs solo but i get it

[@BRANFED]

same

[@joerectifier]

When Paul plays, you know it is going to be good. I enjoyed this and the pocket of the groove was very very enjoyable. Excellent drumming.

[@eugenehavens]

Yes, the groove takes this phenomenal playing to another level.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Paul and Nick playing together makes me very happy. Racer Reaper? Grim X? 😉

[@duanetersan1975]

Nick's with Mr Big now ...

[@christianauerbach9845]

The man is the MAN . Ancient Metal Guy .

[@recurrencetheorem4264]

One of the BEST! Thanks for jamming to DIO!

[@KellyBergerDeusVult]

I had to listen to it a few times over. I can definitely see this guy's potential. I hope he sticks with it. You know a few more lessons and he could probably pass for proficient. Jesus Christ. Paul Gilbert remains one of the most skilled , fun, and enjoyable musicians to listen to. The look on his face is awesome.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Thank you Sweetwater. What a way to start the weekend. Stoked🎉🎉🎉

[@CBadger]

No idea who this Big guy is, but I think he might have a promising future as a musician and guitarist.

[@ykant7]

Paul is amazing again, as usual. The Dio Album rocks!

[@j.boogie1646]

Awesome !!!! Paul never ceases to amaze me ,

[@j.boogie1646]

Thanks for the heart .. You should send me a guitar like the one Mr Gilbert played in this video 😉

[@justfine77777]

The 🐐! He’d cut your favorite guitarists head off! 🤘🏽

[@ytm7757]

Just Wow. Beautiful tribute.

[@shovelthumbs78]

Top player and the best personality, champion of the industry

[@OthonasDrums]

wow! The sound is amazing! The playing is amazing

[@nigelbirchmore3145]

Wow Wow and more Wow what a brilliant rendition of this great song. Paul Gilbert doing what he's good at (being absolutely brilliant!!) with a great bunch of guys reproducing a rock classic. I think I'll spend the rest of the evening watching it over and over again.

[@shaunbooval9223]

Pauls playing is so clean the dust from my house disappeared.

[@jryer1]

PG doing it yet again, like no other. We are blessed to hear such amazing talent and creativity!

[@xotx4291]

A Living Legend... this man!

[@Robert-hm1ob]

Over the years understanding the bend has comfortably made its way into a Master shredders way, making it even more intense love it dude! SIK GUITARIST

[@intermauro]

This is art in a piece of art. Fantastic.

[@roughboy2956]

There are guitarists, then you have the great Paul Gilbert! BEAST!

[@ryevick]

That harmonic run at 0:51🤘

[@genaroarellanoarriola6794]

what pedal is?

[@letthatsinkin7879]

Sweetwater is absolutely killing it.

[@RSchmidt720]

Andy Rice playing and sounding great!!

[@ericstearns170]

That's my rep on bass!!!! And as a boy from Southern Illinois, that's my homie on lead.

[@DavidBrown-zs1ic]

I saw Paul Gilbert and Mr big at Cal Expo Amphitheater back in the 80s awesome the guy is incredible

[@marpsr]

Ronnie James Dio the GOAT RIP

[@baDWolf_75]

Thank you for that. AWESOME.

[@owenbruce4120]

Playing phrases and notes that express and emphasize...so powerful...no mindless flurries here 🔈🎶✌

[@mcathawk1490]

He’s so clean dude. So perfect.

[@jrzellers]

🤘 Paul Gilbert + Dio 🎸 The perfect combination.

[@gregdrmax]

Wouldn't it be so awesome, to be able to play anything, everytime...without mistakes? Thank you Paul G! Love you man.

[@TheArkhatron]

What an undeniable giant of a musical genius! Rock on! 🔥🤘💀🤘🔥

[@georgioskaratsoris7350]

I humbly bow to this master guitarist! One of my favourite guitarists of all time!

[@riffraff_0075]

An absolute guitar legend The Maestro Paul Gilbert ❤🤘🏻

[@devolve42]

Paul Gilbert is an inspiration to me because like me he has hearing problems but continues to play.

[@reys.6156]

6 hours since the video was posted and only 40 comments. It's an insult to the genius of Paul Gilbert!

[@MistyMusicStudio]

How is Paul Gilbert so awesome all the time 🤩 The bands sounds fantastic too! How have I not seen a capo magnet for guitar before? That is too clever 😂

[@syfman6]

For the slide? Paul came up with that sweet idea...💚🎸

[@JohnWiku]

These guys finally discovered that fridge magnets exist 😂😂