Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold / Rick Beato Interview

[@cosmic-_1516]

Synyster Gates is legit the most incredible person I’ve ever heard of. The fact him and his father made a completely free online school just because they want more musicians out there is beyond respectful. I love Syn, he’s such a great person.

[@rosewild6876]

what incredible souls.

[@notacrew69]

not free anymore but yes still great value for money

[@artemisthegunslinger3956]

@Eduardo Ignacio Robles Sosa link please

[@jacobmiller3427]

I didnt know that what is it called? Link?

[@cosmic-_1516]

@@jacobmiller3427 Just look up Synyster’s Gate’s School, most of the lessons are done by Synyster’s dad, at least early on antway

[@aspirativemusicproduction2135]

Wow, I didn't see that coming. This dude is a legend.

[@cabotfamilydentistry871]

I can't get over how articulate Synyster is. So well-spoken and so well-versed in music history.

[@mathiashls]

I respect so much Syn and Avenged, and I believe both are so underrated at some point. I mean, they are famous, I know, but they don't get the deserved credit for all the awesome music they make.

[@snowblindburd]

I want that remastered Pinkly Smooth album so, so bad.

[@WillLeitner]

snowblindburd me too

[@wadecoonrad3384]

That would be amazing, fucking love that record.

[@ceilingfanatic]

Me too, man. Me too... At least a rerelease of the original so I can own it. Jeeze that's good stuff. The fact that it sounds like ass(production-wise, duh) and still manages to be one of my favorite albums says it all. Mezmer and Pixel & Nasal are my favorites.

[@lawnboyfreak]

I want to hear it remastered too! Gotta hear some McFly!

[@psuengineer84]

It's like a love letter to Mr Bungle. Very fun little album.

[@nikolakrastev8880]

The Synyster Gates School is actually really helpful(as you would expect).

[@slavesforging5361]

Wow! so glad i checked my emails and caught the last few minutes of this! my absolute favorite modern guitarist hanging out with the Beato! made my day seeing two amazing musicians hanging out together and sharing it. love hearing your influences and who's music inspires you to play. his story with his dad and country picking is great. i've got a similar experience (but no dad). i was at a little guitar store in small town North Carolina (outside my Marine Base), and i was ripping through Death's Crystal Mountain when this old guy came up with an acoustic and thought what i was playing was really cool. must have been 75 years old. so he sits down and asks me to show him the riff. (and i'm a pretty arrogant, young Marine Megadeth head at the time) i'm like there is no way this old guy's gonna be able to play this on that acoustic. so i show him the riff, and he shreds through this wild bluegrass version of the riff that completely blows my mind, is about twice as many notes, and was completely incomprehensible to me how he did it! it was insane. he definitely did that on purpose! it was probably the classiest thing that happened to me at a guitar store.

[@jonathanpeters9271]

Rick Beato and Synyster Gates on the same screen...i can die happy now

[@EricJaegerMusic]

john peters they’ve been before, watch their previous interview. Much longer too

[@ianrickey208]

What an awesome young man and soon-to-be-crowned guitar legend. Incredible.

[@skay1992]

Soon to be? He was crowned like a decade ago, in our hearts

[@rustycockering9925]

Syn's passion for guitar was just oozing out of every orifice. Awesome!

[@zamkowicz]

Ew

[@Zigarius1123]

Great episode. Mr Gates you have more of my respect and gratitude for giving more than just good music.

[@kebry1496]

Every time someone big mentions bungle, my day is made. They need all the exposure they can get. The fact that my favorite guitarist loves them completes my life.

[@pho2]

I have been waiting and hoping that Gipsy Jazz might be featured on here. Thank you Synyster Gates for forging the path on this great channel. I am hoping that Rick might pick up on this, and with so many great contemporary players to chose from; Bireli Lagrene, Angelo Debarre, Seb Giniaux, Adrien Moignard, Rocky Griset, Rosenberg family. No shortage of fine players, and I have only mentioned a few.

[@andras.89]

Somehow makes me feel good, that Synyster Gates mentioned John Petrucci :')

[@andrewaustin8135]

I'm not surprised he listed Petrucci. I've always noticed strong Petrucci influence in Gates' playing.

[@andras.89]

@@andrewaustin8135 Further more, I read somewehere that He' s influenced by Petrucci :) But heard him say it, somehow nice :)

[@78995]

Same here

[@OrigenisAdamantios]

Syn @ 8:20~ speaking about his parental nurturing and inspiration. ❤ an aware secure man. Such a blessing!!!

[@markgueren9633]

I could listen to these two for hours!! Syn is actually the one who got me into Ricks channel a couple years ago!!

[@enricopersia4290]

Synyster Is so underrated here in Italy due to the "emo" thing around the Avenged Sevenfold, such a pity

[@EricJaegerMusic]

Music Pills yea it’s unfortunate. They haven’t been anything close to emo since like 2005. Metal community is a strange community in certain aspects

[@leinad2934]

Music Pills A7X's been getting quite a lot of hate in US due to the "emo" thing too. That said, any popular band will get certain amount of hate.

[@EricJaegerMusic]

@NoiseFeedMusic I dont like associating with emo, punk, etc. I like metal. But I discovered A7x before I saw their previous image. but honestly labels were pushing that image heavy in the early 2000s, and new bands getting signed onto labels are gonna listen so they can make money. trivium and avenged sevenfold both had that emo lookin era. they grew out of it, and now we got things like The Stage. When listening to their interviews they are just like us, or me at least. we love our traditional heavy metal, we grew up on thrash metal, maiden, metallica, megadeth etc. they arent screamo kids

[@melodica5407]

LOL Every mid 2000's band dress emo regardless of what music they play

[@leinad2934]

​Melodica ha, that's just not true

[@LouisvilleRenaissanc]

His dad must have been AMAZING to have played with Zappa.

[@matthewmayuiers]

Sam Alvey Brooks wackermans brother also played for frank zappa, also the Rev studied the crap out of zappa and Terry bozzio. The whole band is heavily influenced by him

[@cloudedleopardeffects5010]

That too at 17.

[@LouisvilleRenaissanc]

@@matthewmayuiers that's beautiful. Frank is probably my greatest influence and I've always loved what A7X does.

[@mikedrop4421]

His dad is now the "Guitar Guy" who opens for Jeff Dunham (ventriloquist/comedian) and plays with Jeff on stage.

[@LouisvilleRenaissanc]

@@mikedrop4421 then I know EXACTLY who he is lol and thank you... makes sense now.

[@XeviousGames]

synyster gates seems like the most chillback dude ever

[@mauriciom5555]

This is amazing, thanks Rick for interview the lead guitarist of my favorite band ever!!! I knew the jazz influence of Syn but, is interesting know names, and is great the Mr. Bugle stuff, I like too is insane!!!

[@AntonioKowatsch]

Gypsy jazz is awesome. I remember when I first started playing some of the Django Reinhardt pieces and all I could think was: _"how the hell did this guy play this stuff? With only 3 fingers?!!"_ Seriously, those are super-challenging pieces. They are no joke.

[@DavidAbbott]

2 fingers for fretting, 3 if you include the thumb...

[@rvheard]

What a joy to see this! Two of my favorite humans, right down the street from where I live. Brilliant!

[@shadabonea]

I love Syn’s playing and I gotta say... he looks way more handsome with the long hair!!! 💜🖤💗

[@h22s]

Sitting in Flagstaff AZ right now wondering where the underground Costa Mesa recording studio is.

[@kreykelly]

I think that was a joke and they are actually in California. Not really sure though.

[@h22s]

@@kreykelly hmmm

[@mightymouse742]

Sitting here with Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist: Christopher Walken, to ask him about his current projects. Not being a hater, Syn talks a good game but his rock playing is average shred material. I'll give him points for the gypsy jazz stuff. And actually he looks like a cross between a young Christopher Walken and James Spader.

[@michaldvorak1403]

@@mightymouse742 music no competition man. And If you judge guitarist just by his skills, how does it relate to music then? Isn't the melodies what it is all about? He makes super riffs. And he's great guitarist btw.

[@mightymouse742]

@@michaldvorak1403: No competition, you're right. Just an observation. As to not hurt people's feelings, which is the norm these days, let me rephrase what I said. He's not my cup of tea and I personally don't think he's a great guitar player. Good guitar player, yes, great, no. But other people feel differently. He's doing what he enjoys for a living, that's all that matters.

[@hansfranz8795]

Never really liked A7X (don't dislike them either, though), but he seems like a really cool and knowledgeable dude. Really glad I watched this

[@80sMeavyHetal]

Check out A Little Piece of Heaven, it's a masterpiece. I still only like that song from them though :P

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

That was so awesome...thanks, Rick and Syn!!!! 💗💗💗

[@dustinsosebee]

Another great interview Rick! Thanks

[@isaacraid9975]

4:21 explains now why Avenged covered Retrovertigo in 2017 :) lol

[@richasay9077]

+Rick Beato I’d call Elfman a Symphonic Punk as for genres - I always loved Oingo Boingo and the clash of new wave, punk, big band mashing brass sections with multi vocals and rock all combined. Great stuff translated to film.

[@tylerbrittan593]

I feel like the best way to describe the sound of Danny Elfman/Oingo Boingo and Mr. Bungle is "pleasantly uncomfortable". Lol.

[@johnm3152]

Weirdo music meets polyrhythms and complexity

[@ollyrogers1714]

feels like you get violated, but also enjoy it 😂

[@tylerbrittan593]

Olly Rogers It’s like “I’m kind of creeped out, but that’s okay.” 😂

[@ollyrogers1714]

@@tylerbrittan593 yep, tbh i fckn love mr bungle, theyre in my top 10 bands

[@tylerbrittan593]

Olly Rogers Right on. I gotta listen to some more of them. I love Oingo Boingo though!

[@chillsvsz3124]

The hail to the king riff was the frist thing I learned on guitar still been playin for 3 years

[@justinbowen1183]

I checked his school out when it was first launched and his first economy picking video is now my warmup exercise everytime I play. I went through every video and took it all in with a grain of salt, wonderfully helpful.

[@goopah]

Well, this was certainly a treat! The first thought I had when this video popped up was, "OMG awesome! But 22 minutes will never be enough. I hope the next video is much longer. I could do with say 2 hours...minimum.

[@jingitbaby]

The love that Mr Bungle is getting is awesome :)

[@marleymason3986]

Yeah, yeah, yeahhhhh

[@slorr55]

U need to interview mike patton asap, talk about recording, vocals, and his range please

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

I LOVE Danny Elfman and I describe his music as "whimsical" and that's why I love it so much.

[@grethi8110]

"my late great best friend"

[@danielsnyder832]

as a guitar player, this guy is only one since DIMEBAG who is truly blessed, COOL GUY. I DON'T THINK DIMEBAG WILL EVER BE REPLACED, HE WAS LOVED AND RESPECTED BY HIS FRIENDS AND PEERS AND FAN'S, AND THE TALENT AND PERSONNA!!!!!!! A7X!!!

[@LetsGoEvan]

4:58 Never before have I heard the term "martial arts" referring to a style of music lmao

[@benjaminsmall8446]

Very cool interview happy to hear about mr bungle as a influence

[@Lukkern]

Interesting, One of gates favorite albums is mr bungles debut album.. One of mine is Avenged sevenfolds debut album (Sounding The Seventh Trumpet

[@Lukkern]

feargm yeah i know, feel like i am one of the only ones who love that album..

[@TheToecutter69]

STST is their best album!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Lukkern]

The Toecutter heeeell yes it is! Either stst or waking the fallen is their best album Imo

[@WillLeitner]

only album of theirs i haven’t really gotten into. have to try again.

[@isaacraid9975]

STST is amazing, however in my opinion, it's not their best for 2 major points. 1. No Synny Synny me No likey likey lol and 2. Waking the Fallen is like a better longer version of STST with better qaulity AND Synyster Gates Genesis album was WTF.

[@danieljwillen1993]

You can deffinently see papa Gates in syn when you see him smile. I love it

[@aquilarossa5191]

Something about that kid reminds me of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Super chill demeanor just like Stevie and loves music and guitars.

[@wooferdevlin3571]

just checked out some gypsy jazz clips. great stuff. that "pump" rhythm reminded me of some Tom Waits stuff. Tom has a whimsical bent to his tunes and what I've heard from Elfman and Patton have the same thing. real cool, too, is Mr. Gates mentoring kids. that and keeping the old stuff alive, current, and vital. BTW, when I heard "Hail" I ran out and bought the album. super heavy but kind of understated, I thought- really makes the crescendos jump out. nice mix, great work. kudos. Ü ♥ ♫

[@ronfigg1]

Pinkly Smooth!!! RIP REV!

[@TheSIGHTREADINGProject]

Hi! Missed this live! Watching after school run with a coffee

[@bobzmuda3940]

I remember watching this when it came out, i cant believe its been two years

[@JordanT.Zacharias]

Most surprising guest I’d ever seen on your channel. I Love Syn personally EDIT: He’s already been on the channel but this is the first I’ve seen him on here

[@firemonkey1015]

2:03 Awesome hearing that, I can’t alternate pick well at all and just economy pick.

[@RegionalRadioShackManager]

What?!!! this is the collab I didn’t think I needed and wanted !!!!!!

[@DiablitoKawaii]

Those eureka moments are so fuck up i feel them as a miracle i almost feel like.the first man who discover fire

[@laureanoalfaro9351]

Rick, I dunno if you're going to read this, but tell Synister and do yoruself a gift and hear some Oscar Aleman...incredible guitar player

[@judecarpenter2990]

What a nice guy. I mean Rick is pretty well known. But probably not as much as Syn. Especially the youngins. But that's so cool he'd do this. So humble so nice and genuine

[@Pokechon]

I always enjoyed the folk, jazz and country vibes in a7x. Who inspired those genre shifts and can we expect any more?

[@Metalton95]

Maybe he listens to Ayreon in his spare time? :P

[@audiorage82407]

The band has said that they listen to a lot of different genres and this often makes its way into their music. It'll probably continue to happen as long as they find inspiration in it

He is such a great guy. Thanks, man!

[@00_JK_00]

Listen up kiddies - Mr. Bungle - their influence is fucking EVERYWHERE.

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Agree with him on Mr Bungle completely!

[@SyncJr]

Hearing this after listening to Life Is But A Dream… I can definitely tell the Mr Bungle influences

[@michaellandrumguitar]

really awesome rick love your show avenge is a favorite band of mine

[@TheJML1975]

Well going by reviews for the new album, the whole band love Mr Bungle!

[@vze2gsgr]

Rick - have you done an episode on Vulfpeck? If you're not familiar with them, check of the video for their song "Dean Town." It restored my faith in indie rock music.

[@longtrang5706]

Oingo boingo what makes this song great?

[@johnm3152]

Only a Lad

[@RokDAWG1]

Oh snap!

[@splashesin8]

Thanks Synyster and Rick, 😃

[@dartawnasailo4449]

Syn being such a music nerd...and i love it

[@dudsguitarist]

Thanks for being.

[@simonfivez2947]

Today, I ordered your boo, and it is amazing! :D Awesome Channel and content. Knew about you for a long time, but recently started binge watching all of your videos. Keep it up! Greets from Belgium

[@DbagfoREVer]

Looking so much like his dad HOLY COW!!

[@a_storm_inside7026]

Man if only i could have a weeks worth of tutoring from syn..

[@daidiary4748]

Who else was inspired to play guitar by Syn?

[@wood666wood]

Hi Rick - Thx for the interview! Can you either mic the off camera person or repeat the question in these situations in the future?

[@kahn5636]

Man this is so weird, before this came out I was listening to Pinkly Smooth and kept saying to myself "I wonder if they'll ever remaster this album" and then this happens. I hope this comes out.

[@musicmann1967]

That was interesting! Thanks guys!

[@nox-gameguitar7988]

Great job! thank you

[@pzdipuing]

Rick and syn they look alike both great musician,cute and .......

[@SyncJr]

Syn is the coolest person in metal music.

[@Syny_syn_syn]

3:44 he put his guitar down or 4-5 years because of the chicas 😂

[@powiwaui3740]

Avenged Sevenfold is the reason why I found Mr Bungle/FNM (I’m 24, so I’m young) thank you A7x for that.

[@stonehillproductions129]

OMG I FUCKING LOVE SYN!!!!! how did you get to meet him?? that's amazing

[@izzychago]

Glad to see this. A7x is Epic Syn is Epic

[@rafaelgonzalez987]

The greatest lead guitarist ever!!!! Woooooo!

[@chippchipp1]

How bout "Whimsical Horror" to describe Mr. Bungle and Danny Elfman's music?

[@kichyyoung3991]

2 handsome 😍

[@ukaszwillner53]

How good is this Thanks Rick!

[@webdca123]

I love your life Rick!

[@astrolabellc7195]

Mega inspiring

[@JohnGatesIII]

From one son of a musician named Gates, to another....hello

[@shawnschiebrel]

HIs dad is Brian Haner, (Synysters real name is Brian Haner Jr. actually)

[@nuhabdullah5972]

Rick, may I suggest you to see a finger style guitarist named ALIP BA TA. He has youtube channel named also Alip_Ba_Ta. He made some cover including Avenged Sevenfold : Bured Alive and Dear God. This guy is phenomenal guitar player. I'm sure you will agree with me if you see some of his Cover. All the best Rick

[@JakeRoy96]

So glad I subscribed

[@andyracksthecams]

What a guy. I'd heard his name and thought he was a rapper so avoided but I had to watch as it is one of your videos. I am blinker visioned. Great video.

[@shreddykrueger2408]

synester why are you 2 guys the best musicians ever ?

[@joshmanning3865]

Now this is the type of crossover I like to see

[@מאעי]

He very good in guitar in the band especially in solo

[@scatdaddy3790]

Easily one of the best new lead guitarists. Aweome

[@mistral2706]

Danny Elfman or Oingo boings is power pop or power punk. Lot of movie scores

[@joshwalter5009]

while there is no secrets there are certain riffs that are easier (or even stuff u know every note too, stuff youve heard a million times in highschool or whatever) but help you develop those shred techniques. when i first started thunderstruck really helped for my hammer/pulloffs . and now hail to the king is really helping me with those but also adding moving your hand a bit. and also zack wylde solos are great beginner shredder techniques. also i do minor and pentatonic scales every day . no i dea what notes but thyere getting me faster up and down

[@solarwinds5114]

Rick has just stepped right into my dream

[@matthewroberts3125]

This is really cool

[@anarchic_ramblings]

I love Mr Bungle!

[@clydekaila123]

How I JUST found out about this video is beyond me..🤦🏾 Rick and Gates..my two best friends..without..actually..👀..being..👀..my..👀..Best..👀..Friends..👀