Recreating The Black Album Guitar Tone - Mesa Mkv-25 + SM57 + Stomps

[@LambChopper678]

For those of you who don't see the description - Coming up to 30 years of the Black album and I've tried to replicate the tone with all my analogue gear. I never thought I'd ever get this close, it really excites me to try other albums and tones. No post processing was done to the recording - what you hear is what you get. Wishing you all the best in the new year so take care and I'll see you then.

[@AndyFairlie]

Great work mate! Keep it up, very interesting videos

[@StrangerE0ns]

You did a ridiculously good job at it too

[@stopglobalswarming]

Nailed it. I got goosebumps on MFTM

[@stevecaudron5991]

Ace moment

[@stevecaudron5991]

5 ni

[@DavidNwokoye]

Guys I'm telling you that parrot is crucial to his tone. 😂😂😂

[@adamjacobs9922]

Yes he’s so cute too it would not be a lamb chopper video with out him

[@456asd654]

parrot should do My friend of misery crowd harmonies

[@Emet.V]

No doubt

[@garyhundsrucker7771]

For this album he needed a raven or one of those big freaky vampire bats on the perch!The parrot would be great for covering Sponge Bob metal tones!

[@randomraisins7954]

True also why are you everywhere

[@Jeffmetal42]

Black Album is definitely one of the best mixing/engineering jobs I've ever heard. Probably my favorite analog recorded album of all time. It's so dense, heavy and all is mixed perfectly. That is an album that will never need a remaster or new mix. Perfection, not to mention the B-side has some killer songs.

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

You're talking about So What and Killing Time?

[@werdna_sir]

I agree. In my opinion, Bob Rock's magnum opus. Others can debate whether it was Metallica's.

[@ex_cathedra4237]

It's definitely one of the best sounding albums of all time. Audio engineering courses and live sound classes I took always referenced that album when talking about rock or metal music.

[@anahowana]

It's a sonic perfection ! No need for a remaster, that's for sure !

[@gfgranja]

GNR Use Your Illusion is another production masterpiece in my opinion, such a great sound. 1991 was a great year for production

[@Jacob-mo1io]

I think a lot of people don't realise how the black album tone isn't that far from that of justice, but the entire production of the black album is what really gives it that step up.

[@fixedgear37]

Amazing what happens when the bass is mastered in correctly

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Man the solo for Unforgiven was so beautiful and cleanly played.

[@MartianOrion]

All it took was the first strum of My friend of misery for me to know that you're spot on 😆

[@Touge_SR]

Bro I was thinking the same thing

[@ethanewing263]

Same bro, easily the most underrated song on the black album

[@HoldMeForever]

Ayyy, It's my favorite guitar duo on KZbin!

[@Hawkspring]

THE album from the early 90’s where so many incredible albums were produced. An era when the rock music industry was a money juggernaut. I agree with all your praise; even if metalheads prefer the songs from the previous M records, this album’s quality is undeniable and unmatched

[@veergujral6517]

Oh my god you actually did it you absolute legend. It sounds as identical as it possibly can be!

[@neozzickmixes3987]

I love Metallica, but your videos diving deep into recreating these tones is seriously inspiring to experiment further, beyond the tone itself. Amazing work, thank you

[@joseolmedo6528]

The bird is essential gear. 🤘🏼

[@BA99253]

Wow!! That’s the closest I’ve heard using a real amp. I love these tone videos.

[@KeithH02]

Your skill at playing Hetfields riffs is fantastic Sir, youre one tight, accurate rhythm player ! Not many are as good as His Majesty Sir James of Hetfield ! And your reproductions of the metallica album guitar sounds could be as close & perfect as any Ive heard ! Respect to you & Great channel my friend !! \m/

[@GarryParker]

This is one of those videos where I wish I could hit the like button 100 times. This album made me take up guitar and I've been enjoying playing it for almost 30 years. Your Unforgiven solo was killer. One of my favourite solos and you nailed it.

[@joshuacentille825]

Saw a reddit thread talking about the best engineered metal albums and The Black Album came up. What was absolutely hysterical was of course this one guy had to come in and say The Black Album wasn't a metal album. Funniest thing I had heard for weeks.

[@charleskopievsky1245]

So many people decide to hate on Metallica for changing their sound - this album is metal asf on par with ride the lightning in terms of metal dude. Some people are so fucked in the head lol

[@firststep7750]

The "Black" album is sonic perfection.

[@pacovl46]

Did anyone else expect the bird to start headbanging at some point?! :-)

[@Alex-et1yn]

I appreciate the frequent posts mate. Keep it up.

[@randy94willimas]

I love this guy's excitement man. That's what it's about.

[@apocalypse3485]

Wow, it sounds amazing. Just like the black albun

[@tylerxgregory]

The tone was spot on especially wherever I may roam👍

[@ruman962]

Coming to think about it, TBA was released 30 years ago! Man it still seems like yesterday

[@stopglobalswarming]

I listened to AJFA on the bus bc coach mickey was a metal fan

[@thrash1337]

Give us some covers with this tone, we beg you!

[@stopglobalswarming]

And new content

[@shane1034]

Man I’ve always felt the same way. I always get shot down from more hardcore fans saying the black album wasn’t real Metallica. Too commercial or some crap. To me it represents the pinnacle of their tone and song writing. Great video!

[@thisen1146]

I would love hear this quad tracked

[@sebanapo]

Bro that's probably the closest I've ever heard to matching it!!! I agree with you.. other than far beyond driven "The Black" album is my favourite sonically produced album!! 👊🏼💯🏆

[@rogercardenas111]

You sir , you are the Tone Meister. You would be a great asset to any , amp,guitar ,or pedal manufacturer.

[@tallicaism]

Nice bird cam. I just lost my bird so it's fun to see another bird

[@newspeaker1769]

Close to 100k subs. The day will come.

[@jimmya3794]

Dude! I almost didn't even play this video until I seen your Eclectus. I used to have a male just like yours back in the 80s. Miss that bird.

[@two45triox]

The Mark 5 /Twenty Five is the best amp I've ever heard/owned.

[@fgmz727]

Need sad but true cover with this tone. That mesa sounds amazing. Should try to replicate it with the EVH!

[@ricwood7976]

You have a great ear for capturing famous tones.

[@superheavydeathmetal]

I love your videos. You really do nail these classic tones. That spectrum analyzer is awesome. I would LOVE to run that on Dimebag's tone on "Drag the Waters" to try to recreate it.

[@bobklindworth9440]

The Black Album tone is so thick and full of muscle. Loved it! I always thought the Diezel VH4 was the voice of that album. Great job replicating that sound!

[@JamieandPaula]

Diezel VH4 didn’t exist in 1990.

[@bobklindworth9440]

Well sure enough! You’re right.

[@PedroYippeekayaye]

The solo for The Unforgiven sounded awesome. Everything sounded pretty good.

[@krisberntzen]

Left, right and *thickener*!

[@Diggerdog2nd]

I've been skeptical about these small 20 watt amps sounding as good as there 50 & 100 watt counter parts but your videos have changed my mind.

[@progrob27]

The 'Whereever I may Roam' section in particular sounded really spot on

[@christrudell7966]

It's to me one of those albums that'll sound cool and undated years from now.

[@zandig666]

I saw this tour it was absolutely electric When they did ONE the explosions were melting my ears !!!!

[@mikecantin7760]

I see lambchopper, I click like. simple as that

[@clemp4639]

Great! Thanks for all yours videos

[@HP_J78]

Killer stuff, LambChopper! Thanks a lot!

[@DeanHerreraTHA]

I can't believe how close you get on these tones. The answer seems to always be Mark V + EMGS + 6 Band EQ. Great work!

[@philfrank5601]

Never knew you could use 4CM to clamp both the front end and the effects loop with the NS1...cool!

[@tommortlock5341]

This bird was an unexpected bonus I must say

[@je-2024_1]

love mic stand for cab

[@westernsellers9148]

My favorite album

[@DBSG1976]

Fascinating video...I agree, the guitar tone of that album is absolutely perfect!

[@JeffB-hf9rb]

I've been able to get pretty close to the black album myself on a triple rec.

[@gentelmanjunkie542]

Thanks that Misery tone is brilliant

[@guitarsbymetaljay]

I really need to get a boogie again, sold my Road King and miss it terribly

[@slappyshouse]

Love the mic stand for the SM57. Great playing too!

[@cfg1991]

God damn it, I had just convinced myself I don’t need a Mesa amp and I come across this

[@jerefernandez4019]

Happy New Year to you M8! This year i've discovered your channel and it was one of the bests of all. Keep on the good work with your partner! Wishing you the best and see you next Year ;)

[@mikesgtrs1]

The black album tone is what I base my main distortion on for everything that I play . - I have a Boss GT1 and was able to replicate the sound pretty close to how it sounds without the need to purchasing a Mesa Boogie . I love the replication you did there Lamb , its very very close - awesome Job . Its good to see people appreciating the Black album they way that I do too, too many people claim its too simple and too commercial . to my ears the Black album is a masterpiece in guitar work, inspired harmonies and lyrics , just an overall sonic sound that even the mastering engineers when they listened to it ( these old guys ) were blown away not just as a metal album but in general a real masterpiece of any genre.

[@markk9175]

I love this series you're doing! Please do the St. Anger Drop C tuning next!

[@Vivi_9]

Love your videos mate, enjoy your playing and find the information you provide about gear very interesting, keep it up!

[@hiiambarney4489]

3:39 - This Parrot... It looks into my soul... He clearly has that Frontman energy to him.

[@katuzim.d.7888]

Wow man love your videos , the most detailed , even the mic sm ! Thanks a lot 💓💓

[@guitarforall]

Changing of the guard - EXODUS!!! i’d love to see you do a cover on that song , amazing videos by the way

[@sebastiancordero237]

when are you gonna do a parrot review?? We gotta know that cute birb!!

[@puffybuns2311]

Just subscribed mate That is a beautiful bird mate.

[@ppb1877]

Great video! Your channel is fantastic!

[@Juicexlx]

Fantastic tones!

[@Kristianfreknu]

Thanks for the video! Great content mate! Tried to go for this tone on my Marshall Mini Silver Jubilee with an EQ pedal in the FX loop, and I must say I got really close even though it is a Marshall. The EQ pedal does a fantastic job. Having an EQ pedal really opens up for a ton more tones. Never tried having my EQ pedal in the FX loop before I watched one of your videos where you compared pedals in front vs in FX loop.

[@redeyeddogproductions4222]

Great video man. Ive been trying to get those tones out of my dual rectifier. Keep up the awesome videos

[@SuHwanLee1]

You always awesome man

[@carloronaldo6431]

@0:00 : 🥱... here we go, another failed tone attempt video... @0:06 : 😦... 🙂... 😃... holy $#!!!T... 🤯🤘

[@MrGiulion]

May I foresee some awesome Black Album covers now?

[@AlexTheBatman1]

Sounds Awesome!!

[@albertosanchez7906]

Wow bro, amazing. So much support from Spain 🤘🤘

[@ianthompson7996]

Aye up fella, you proper know your shit pal, am always well blown away with not just your playing but the knowledge of your set ups with amps and pedals....love your channel immensely and it helps me with my playing too 🤘🤘👍👍

[@LambChopper678]

Ian Thompson Well thanks mate, all the best!

[@Peef_Spogdar]

Love this tone!

[@mrshaneyt43]

Definitely...keep playing away 🤘🤘👍👍

[@iChubbs_81]

Excellent

[@Tgfasoop]

Great sound!! Good... but im worrying about the noise from the view of that cute greeny Bird... is it OK with him?? kkkk...

[@portuguesebeer5069]

I Love the black album tone, more than the album itself. Also love the MB MK amps! You did an awesome job! I have 2 questions for you: 1. Could you do a similar tone with your Marshall or EVH? 2. Instead of real pedals, did you try to play with your amps in 4cm with a device like Boss GT-1000 or Helix? Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘🇵🇹🎄

[@robinpare5155]

I would also like to know how close he could get with the Marshall DSL

[@azzazelo]

Ima have to get a tone bird now

[@ddrrr3799]

Hi! Could you try to recreate The prodigy their law guitar tone, please. I can't find any information about the equipment used to record this track anywhere.

[@jamesestrada82]

You nailed the Justice Album tone, but you’ve got a little ways to go in order to replicate the Black Album imho. That said, excellent work thus far and I’m sure you’ll dial it in sooner rather than later 🤘🏼

[@dio1474]

What's the setting of the parrot?

[@Cam_1776]

Even tho I’m not a huge fan of the black album compared to the first 4 albums I’ve always thought that meaty guitar tone was the best tone they ever had

[@Patrick-857]

Bit like Tool's 10000 Days album. Not everyone likes the creative direction they went in, and the more mainstream focus of that album, but God are those some sick tones, and the production is insane. I've been saying for a long time that was Tool's Black Album. In both cases it was a band that had already made it, and had reached their peak at around that time, and in both cases they had the budget, the studio access and the expertise of a brilliant engineer at the top of his game, and they both created an absolute masterpiece that will never be forgotten. And then they couldn't top it or even come close to it again. Bands have a half life sadly. Some bands smash it on their first album and never replicate it again, but that's rare, Usually it's the second or third album that they peak at, the really outstanding bands keep getting better and take until the 4th or 5th album to get to their peak. But the result is aways the same, you always know when they have done their best work and are declining. It's all downhill after that peak. There are also the rare freaks who can just pump out high quality work for decades, releasing 20+ albums, but even then there is a lot of work in there that gets forgotten, and some gems that stand out. Creativity is a terrible thing when you need to rely on it to pay the bills, because it's almost impossible to control.

[@fjoesnisse]

Sounds great

[@mikefromohio6489]

Great tone I thought the bird was fake until I saw it move lol

[@hisvorpalsword]

"Sheila, so nice to see you." "eeyah!" "Come on in, would you like a drink? "Ee-yah!" "So how's Dave?" "OOOH-YAYYY-AAHH!!!" "Polly, enough!!!"

[@YourBrother84]

Hey, Lamb, i'd love to see your take on some sort of Randy Rhoads tone considering your MXR pedals, Marshall, and Rhoads V in the back....im sure you'd crush it!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Damn that sounds amazing, your a great player as well...love your channel. The mesa amps are pretty solid amps...I have a 100 watt dual rec head with the matching 4x12 cab woth the uk made v30s.....it sounds pretty good...I have a mxr 10 band eq thru the loop and a boss waza sd1 in the front. ...metallica is the band I grew up listening to and it is awesome and a humble privilege to have a similar sound. Although I played thru a deziel dmoll a few weeks ago, it was on a different level of its own. That is a truly amazing amp....you should try to play one if you can.....

[@zandig666]

This bird is is awesome !!!!

[@christopherblair6636]

just excellent !

[@hyhtgfddxhjbhhgfrfg]

I think james uses the clon centaur in the black album to boost his mesa.....the deep of this od pedal is a big part of his sound....

[@dg1234ify]

Love the bird...

[@kingdiamondgod5824]

That bird keeps watching me. 👀🤪 Great video

[@Rangotz]

MAN I JUST WANNA PET THE PARROT GODDAMIT

[@romanshredz]

Cool video 🤘 just got a Badlander 25 and loving that amp to pull some tight Metallica chugs 🤘 cheers 🍻

[@veilard3469]

Wherever I May Roam cover with this tone. pls

[@bobbyosborne2375]

Boy, bob rock knew how to mic and mix a mesa coliseum. He gave john sykes tips for getting good tone for the whitesnake album. In the still of the night has a very similar tone to the black album. Roll back the reverb and delay, and there ya go. Black album

[@etherlords88]

I'm here for the Parrot first, black 2nd! 😅

[@CPUrafael]

Perfect tone Congratulations Keep it up brother What is the name of the parrot?

[@LambChopper678]

Ollie