Rabea Massaad - Grinding Gears [FULL EP]

[@RabeaMassaad]

Thank you all so much for the love and support guys! Mega appreciated. I case anyone didn’t see my video on this EP. It’s basically a result of multiple requests to compile the songs I’ve written for my gear demos. These are demos and as such I used my electric kit and superior drummer to play in the drums. I used Darkglass Electronics pedals for Bass, and I used a combination of guitar gear. All recorded with my TwoNotes Torpedo Studio and Universal Audio Apollo 8p It has to be said that the mixdown was pretty fast too, as I said these are demos, and I do plan to do a proper solo EP of songs and sounds. Although this is technically a solo record, it’s not the one I had in mind and personally I want to show you all what I can do with that goal in mind! In any case, I love you all, thanks for listening, purchasing this and supporting me! 👊❤️🙌🙏

[@gabekreider-letterman6528]

Awesome work! Your playing can do no wrong to my ears

[@Viajedelavida]

I can hear a bit of Flying in a Blue Dream in that first track. Great play Bea. You are musical maestro. Fly far.

[@anthonypintor1023]

Gotta hand it to ya Rabea, you’re a monster player and this ep is fantastic. Definitely one of my biggest inspirations in my own playing and a guitar hero of mine

[@DearCody]

Thank you Rabea for sharing your talent and personality with us, trough this awsome music! It makes me glad, and help to form my taste of music more colorful. I appreciate a lot!!!

[@sawdust6968]

AFRO!!! POWER!!!!BABY!!!!

[@PatrickOConnellmusic]

You probably have no idea, but you're such a MASSIVE influence to a lot of your fans who are guitarists themselves; it's unreal. I'm not lucky enough to speak to you in person, so i'll just say whatever here. This ain't news to you, but you're a revolutionary guitarist; I don't particularly know what your influences are but the way you play is so new and refreshing. You bring the conventionality to the unconventional; your riffage is outta this world and your chord choices shouldn't work but somehow they do, it's like you know the secret to the most insane chord progressions lmaoooo not to mention your shredding is way too godly to comprehend, and then there's your ambient clean stuff, straight from the heart, and i'm sure lots of others will agree with me that it touches us too. My fangirling is kinda intensifying so i'll stop here, but I consider you among the greats, even though you may yourself not consider yourself so highly, you seem like such a humble man. You've heard this thousands of times, but please keep doing what you do, it's absoluetely mind-blowing and you're a legend mate. Also, while I'm at it, I'm starving for new Toska material pls feed me and the rest of us :))) We all love you loads Rabea

[@bamagts]

You read my mind in a comment. 😁

[@hugorivault9942]

totally agree with you !

[@EdMeyer22]

Absolutely agree with this!

[@deniskvasnevsky4221]

that's true! Rabea is my favourite modern guitar hero!

[@robertdavies9957]

Straight from the heart indeed, so glad there are other folks out there that feel the same. After almost a decade of collecting dust this EP made me pick up my guitar again :)

[@pappsco54]

RABEA........ONE OF THE BEST GUITAR PLAYERS IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW......🤘✌

[@vinniesmyyth334]

One of the best metal players

[@SlyMan420]

What do you mean, "one of"?

[@vinniesmyyth334]

Sly-Sound well he's not THE best. It's all a matter of preference so nobody can ever really be the best at music

[@pappsco54]

John Snow name one better guitarist than bea....

[@SlyMan420]

John and Michael, I'm with both of you.

[@EricChesek]

6:53 THERE IT IS

[@nishanthreghunath8845]

Been listening to this EP for four years and the monstrosity i experience hasn't dropped even a bit.

[@BenMinal]

Smashed it man

[@her02]

So I'm killing time on KZbin and come across some guy named Leo Moracchioli. BOOM! I'm blown away and spent the next hour listening to his music. I'm thinking great find, then I come across Rabea Massaad and I just can't believe the talent on this guy. I had my whole office listening to Grinding Gears and it's just fantastic. Reminds me of old school Joe Satriani mixed with a little Dream Theater. Subscribe guys because this kind of talent doesn't come around too often.

[@JasonPrzybycien]

Very very good. The only thing better is watching the man play the music I am hearing. But I can't complain if I get to stream it free.

[@ajelltone7320]

Dig the riffs.. Leads are on point...The bass is thick which is killer too !! Go BEA !!!

[@christopherlafreniere7141]

I love the groove on Old Guard.

[@bakerXderek]

This is all kinds of beast dude.

[@theturkishrider]

Cheaah, can you please not be in a KZbin video where I am visiting? Every single video i click on, there is your comment!

[@Rabidshore]

Cheeeeeaaaaa

[@Troligyerek]

you have the same taste then

[@regularfather4708]

So I was minding my own business, listening to some synthwave, and then my buddy sent me this link, so I am listening to metal now. This is an acceptable transition.

[@tramlad2]

Brilliant guitarist and not a bad drummer, and a hell of a nice guy to boot, i'm a big fan

[@hadriewyn]

I'm glad you uploaded it here so I can comment on it. I usually get VERY TIRED VERY FAST with this style of music... Kind of progressive instrumental metal it's not my type, but I gave it a try because I know amazing you are at playing guitar. I was SHOCKED to find how much I love this. I can't stop listening to it. I believe it has to do with the lenght of the songs. When guitar instrumentals get lenghty I check out, but here, the songs are just the perfect lenght to convey every idea, I'm really in awe with how good the songwriting is. I didn't expect to like it as much as I do, but I'm really really glad there are guitar players as good at both playing and creating songs.

[@Loonaticx]

Tomás Cullen I'm some dude you don't even know, but we connect a bit here in this idea. Live it up brother 👊

[@benjaminherbst811]

amazing ep cant wait for new toska and dorje to come out

[@Paulie-Wallie]

the hint of blues that lays over the top of this is fucking unreal, you're a legend man

[@danielsaturnino5715]

I cant get enough of this. Thanks afro man.

[@josefrancisco6969]

The homie Rabea killing it with the tasty riffs.

[@ramiroarreola6870]

Keep it up. my 18 year old son who started playing guitar about two years ago turned me on to Dorje, Toska and Karnivool. I'm 52 and still rocking.

[@zibidjent_hard_heavy7658]

Awesome music !!!

[@bskitchenriffs6522]

Rabea, great tone and phrasing. The songs don't fatigue the ears. Just enough flash without over doing it. Awesome!

[@Emi4Rock]

It's groovy, dirty, heavy... One of the best EP Ever. I love your music.

[@wtfdelicious]

I freaking love this. so badass. killer riffs. rhythmic af. no ballads no bullshit. please, more stuff like that!!

[@cemofluoglu659]

Those unique chords are insane.. Just brutal

[@TheAdammoss]

Nice one Rabea. Pure class. Would like to see you with a major record deal (and a vocalist). The world is waiting...

[@theshipoffools]

It's like the best parts of Revocation and Animals as Leaders mixed with sludgey stonerish styles like Sleep, Down, Corrosion of Conformity....like, there's so much going on with this EP is mindblowing. In other words, I like it a whoooollllleeee lot.

[@evanbrown728]

I just heard you on a BRUTAL ASSAULT set w/ TOSKA tonight for the first time & you have to be 1 of the most tasteful & excllent musicians,all of you are mind numbingly wonderful bands.no screaming.don't get me wrong I love vocals death metal,punk. whatever.but sometimes it totally drowns out what the music is trying to communicate & the band fails & gets some s creamer to fuck it all up.you don't need a thousand wacky FX to make your instruments sound incredible as well.your live set was great.just floored right now. thank you.

[@Oilid]

I think you're a GREAT composer!

[@TraneFrancks]

Had to buy this. Love the Strat tones in Old Guard.

[@joeljones5613]

Bea is a Beast!....One of the most creative versatile Guitarist period. Glad him and Leo hooked up. They compliment each other so well. Gotta have more.

[@Achilleion]

Awesome production and musicianship!

[@iamvengeance5324]

Feelings of Blackwater Park. I can envision Mikael Åkerfeldt singing to this. Very enjoyable indeed. Very well done, Rabea.

[@kickassboardride]

Dude, it's incredible how your music/riff writing makes me want to pick up my guitar and leave it on the wall for dust to permanently settle on at the same time. I can imagine companies are lining up for you to demo their gear. Awesome tunes and playing as always.

[@kickassboardride]

Also, tip: ALT-135 for ç (c-cedilla) in "ça". ALT-128 for the capital version.

king of Metal solo

[@korearus7291]

Very talent and excelent taste! So angry and melodic at the same time

[@JustSomeSound]

True inspiration!

[@lerriezane]

Rabea is on another level! 🍃

[@Steevo-rj4hv]

How are you not world famous man. This is smashing it Bea, 24k bad ass rage.

[@bobbyphillips7594]

Sick!!! The Guitar and Bass sound crushing!

[@modelcitizen1977]

This is so great. It's like Paul Gilbert's Fuzz Universe but with more balls.

[@MightyDa]

Damn,its impossible to listen to this EP without headbanging! Sunset is my favorite one! Well done Rabea!

[@pcporto856]

RABEA........ONE OF THE BEST GUITAR PLAYERS IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW....

[@maxbevan8457]

Best tone in the game. The clarity is immense. Your work has changed the way I play, the gear I use and my direction with music. Thanks for what you do!

[@elflare9633]

This blows my mind

[@coertzenjfs]

OMG! That first song! The Riff is just INSANE!

[@vgotnofingers]

Son of the gun. Just WOW.

[@kimr45]

Awesome tracks Bea, listened to it all in one sitting.

[@desaoaraujo]

Man, you're a monster. Amazing work!

[@wesworach7441]

Prog Riffomaniac ! Kickass stuff , Rabea ! ...

[@joshcarr2603]

damn son, you are a true djentleman for making this!

[@DrNietsoj]

Wow! How did I not discover this before now? 😮 Simply outstanding. Thanks for sharing, Rabea.

[@brannonrice2034]

This is amazingly orchestrated!

[@tippydripbumskeetr1745]

LUV IT !!!!- will be played at my skate ramp parties...uhh - daily....lol

[@MateNako]

Heavy AF, love it

[@lukegage9547]

Absolutely next level!

[@MrDmadness]

How did I miss this? 2018 like wtf... anyways better late than never... this is excellent, getting a copy today = priority #1

[@darmo63]

absolutely the best riffs ever...salute to rabea 🤘🏽🤘🏽👌🏻👌🏻

[@ossiostborn5841]

one of the best instrumental prog metal releases

[@RandyJohnson777]

Fresh, Alive, Thanks

[@Nomanspie]

Only now really discovering your solo stuff after watching your videos for a while. I'm hearing Mastodon vibes mixed with Djent phrases, classic rock and your own spin on heavy. Highly impressive stuff man. So impressed I picked up a Chapman Baritone. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@EnricoCicilloni]

This is dope! So many powerful, rich and colorful riffs! How it's even possible to be so creative? And the sound it's just... massive!

[@charlesanderson6959]

That riff at 14:38🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love all your stuff brother

[@alextodd429]

Vai-esque licks, Djent, Blues, Hard Rock Metal exhibition. Pretty much boils everything I love to hear on guitar into one EP.

[@jasoncrump1886]

Great tones as well man. Keep the music coming Rabea.

[@xthexadvantagex]

Who can forget the early days of KZbin when xhappers would be playing and suddenly the shy chubby guy would come out and tentatively play a little. Always cool stuff. Modern stuff. Stuff I like. Obviously bea is talented but it goes to show what a couple years and dedication can bring you. Not just chops but the tastiest taste. Good man Rabea. Feel happy to see you grow through the years and always look forward to the next venture

[@Arkham_UK]

Best album of 2018

[@yarbgreat1]

What a beast.

[@troymirza3102]

This is some good music to listen to while riding the train after work.

[@hogblockula9335]

Rabea single handedly puts a lot of big band to shame with his songwriting skills. Holy fuck, the riffs man.

[@Phantheman90]

truly a musical genious

[@MurkyDregs]

Dude...there ain't much I can add to the already voluminous and vociferous exclamations of the aural excellence THIS IS!

[@rkabrx2722]

Rebea, If I may be so bold to use your first name, I found your KZbin channel & discovered the release of "Grinding Gears". It blew me away! It wasn't guitar masterbation it was bold & heedful of the structure of each song. It was a joy to listen to. I've been listening to metal since 1980 & it's rare for me to hear something new from an artist I'm not familiar with & love it of the bat! I've already downloaded it from Apple Music & have listened to it straight through, twice. Well done! I'll keep an ear out for future releases. Again, thank you! Something fresh was just what I needed!

[@jimpleace7488]

Bea, you are amazing. Keep it coming!

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

Monstrous, tasty, beyond the regular crap, love it. DUDE you are awesome, keep releasing albums

[@ihorhrynyk9439]

sooo awesome... just in love with it

[@molliemicrobe]

I've been lusting after Siggy Pop since the video of you playing your signature baritone came out. Such an epic song. I've been learning it on my bari jazzmaster, so wonderfully dynamic. Thanks for being such an amazing influence! I'm sad I missed your performance at NAMM, I'll have to catch it next year. Can't wait!

[@MrScrofulous]

Hi Rabea, I spoke to you briefly at NAMM while you were trying out a new Chapman, but I didn't go all fanbois on you, kinda wish I had now to show my appreciation. You are always inspiring, and I take so much away from everything you do. You are not, however, kind to my wallet. Naughty Rabea !!

[@jendi56]

This is pure awesomeness. I Love it!

[@justinroark6534]

Biggest Inspiration on Guitar Rabea Massaad!!!

[@francisskundaliny1295]

beautifull! Rockn rolly,Rabea!

[@guillaumejay7010]

kicking asses! this is perfect !

[@graemenewman7311]

I understand that a happy 30th is in order today Bea! Happy Birthday

[@nisarahmed4727]

deep … dark... and awesome … Rabea is flawless …

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I recently went down the KZbin metal musicians rabbit hole (you, Rob Scallon, Jared Dines, Pete Cotrell, etc), and I stumbled on to this on Spotify a couple of weeks ago. Since then, I've had it on repeat. I absolutely love your sound and your style, and I'm looking forward to the next EP!

[@JDODify]

I bought this when it came out - listen to it all the time at work and when I'm out running.

[@benedekszabo8946]

Hey man! Thats amazing, maybe the best riffs I ever heard! There is a lot of creativity and soul in your music! You get a new fan! Brutal!

[@Marc_Dehning]

Damn Rabea, this is absolutely awesome. Thank you!!

[@HermacleezTrismagasm]

The heavy driving metal interspersed with epic hooks that touch gentle jocularity-infused positive-emotion inducing rifts, then back to heavy driving metal, all in a unique sequence I can tell is simply flowing through you, Rabea, as you enjoy the sheer bliss of your creation process. The whole vibe is a great one I want more of. Thank for doing what you love and sharing it with us, Bro. Much love.

[@rdelainey6383]

I've added Rabea to my list of favorite guitarists, e.g. Stevie Ray Vaugn, George Lynch, Prince and Alex Lifeson. \m/

[@deanwalker3710]

R Delainey George Lynch is my favourite. That Vibrato is something else!

[@ChrisTompkins-Music-And-Gear]

DUDE! This is soooo gawdamn good!! I've not heard such an enjoyable instrumental collection like this, since passion and warfare.. or Plaid (Blues Saraceno). Seriously. I LOVE this EP. It will be in regular rotation. More please.

[@Icepacalapse]

Many of us will remember this moment of discovery. Thank you to all involved as well as Captain and Chappers who brought this immense talent his initial visibility.

[@xScreamToRisex]

So awesome!!!! Greetings from Colombia dude, you got a big fan in south america.

[@dlood]

I get tired of instrumental music pretty fast, but this masterpiece has been playing almost non-stop for 3 weeks now. Keep up the good work, Rabea! Also, setting 20:18 as a reminder. That part's heavy.

[@Hoojo]

Good god Rabea, I love your style so much. This is fantastic music!

[@ivarmarkusson382]

always nice to stumble on a pure bad assery 24min long instrumental riff song.. no wait.. why isnt this a thing? mooar please!

[@Loonaticx]

If I'm not mistaken, all of these songs are from his demo riffs whilst testing certain equipment. Beautiful nonetheless

[@Duckvan79]

❤ Siggy Pop the Vai is strong with this one! Amazing

[@danielsoriano3739]

Man, if you read this... Seriously, that songs, riffs and chord progressions sound really really good. I can find many influencies here and in my opinion all of them are really succesfull. I've been playing guitar for years with my successes and failures and I've been looking for your evolution since 3 years ago. Honestly... you are the kind of guitar player I would like to be in the future, with that huge sound, the funky and groovie touch, shrredy but really tasty. All success comes from your effort and I'm sure you must have worked a lot. Congrats man. You may not be a rockstar but rocking doesnt mean expensive cars, bitches and cocaine. You are a true rocker. Keep on offering us your talent and art.

[@Airave]

Great work! Thank you for sharing.

[@thevintagesoundga]

I have been jamming this EP on repeat ever since you released it! Excellent work Rabea!

[@marcbedard8165]

Really really good. You ring the ton of brick. I am very impressed with your sound