SHREDDERS OF METAL - Episode 2: Speed Kills with Alex Skolnick

[@SgtBotBot]

I love how brutally honest Alex's face is when he's listening.

[@rsaldivar8]

SgtBotBot his face when the girl was playing lmao. Then his words, " thats not youre type of lick" 🤣. She couldve been a humungous fan .

[@zebes2694]

Lmao he´s trying to hold inside what he's thinking but doesn't say it, what nice guy while the dude next to him just puts on a fake smile

[@crimsonmccloud2564]

His face says it all XD

[@IrLosin]

Yeah that face of disgust when someone hits a wrong note.

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

SgtBotBot Facts.

[@tomtanaka841]

This Alex dude that played first is gonna go far!

[@mlewis3871]

He should join a band.

[@weregretohio7728]

It will be a testament to his abilities as a guitarist.

[@Malkav65]

Stupid Google Fuck yeah, I didn’t come here for metal dad jokes but I’m glad I found one

[@akarshshekhar5233]

He really practices what he preaches.

[@XiLeGaming360]

He’s really gonna leave behind quite The Legacy, I bet

[@Akherousia502]

Ah, yes, the contestants face the guitarist's natural predator: the metronome!

[@georgecolby7488]

Akherousia502 best advice I ever heard from Kerry King was to practice with a metronome, or at least practice tapping your feet while practicing. Solid advice, strong sense of rhythm is crucial, even for soloing.

[@Akherousia502]

I think the biggest issue is that most guitarists don't see the relationship between the two. Rhythm is present in leads, obviously, I mean I don't have to explain that because of course leads abide by the same rules of music theory and notation as anything else, but people seem to somehow see leads as being free-flow and ignoring the rules of notation and figure metronome related advice is either simply to prepare them for the studio, or solely for rhythm chops. If you want to be a consistent player, however, then regardless of your preference, the metronome's going to be your best friend. Sadly, players prefer to make it their enemy instead. It's not a coincidence that nearly every professional guitarist cites using a metronome as one of their most important tips, though.

[@LOLAP95]

Akherousia502 drummers*

[@Akherousia502]

*People who play instruments but aren't quite musicians yet* There, is that all-encompassing enough for you? :P

[@JonRattlehead]

Akherousia502 AHAHAHA! Well said sir, well said indeed.

[@granto425]

The real challenge: Bring Marty Friedman on to judge people playing the full Tornado of Souls solo

[@daveywiles6412]

Grant Bowen yeah and marty

[@ridleysomeliana-lauer5814]

That's just fucked up

[@magnuslikestanks6044]

That's just mean

[@gamesgearnthrash5338]

That would be really mean. No way could anyone play it on the spot.

[@Swampster70]

@@gamesgearnthrash5338 You don't need to do the entire solo. Just a one note bend with vibrato would cull most people from the challenge.

[@Oilid]

Every Alex Skolnick listening faces could be an EPIC MEME!!! 😂😂😂

[@fupamastah9331]

Jesus Christ Alex Skolnick is a beast, also Frankie C is winning I am calling it. Great job banger!

[@vvilllopez]

I'm with you on Frankie winning. HE HAS TO. Dude rips.

[@fupamastah9331]

Will He also appears to be very humble and down to earth

[@evanarcher7083]

Fupa Mastah yep.

[@joemom2671]

Evan Archer Hello there!

[@filipvasicek1341]

Better than mainstream talent shows.

[@tallmantactics66]

Lmao NO ITS NOT. I love metal more than anything and this FUCKING SUCKS.

[@germanandreagiri3079]

@@tallmantactics66 Totally agree. As a metal fan this is really hard to watch.

[@kkarx]

@@germanandreagiri3079 I don't get it though, some of those guys who could not play this lick in tempo could play really well their own stuff.

[@scorpions1965]

@@kkarx their “own” stuff took 3 days to edit probably

[@Malkav65]

It’s so cute how nice everyone is to each other. As violent as our music is, most metalheads don’t even know how to be mean

[@BangerTV]

Have you met Canadians? :-)

[@DecayingReverie]

We get all our aggression out in our music so we don't have to be mean to each other. Yet another benefit of loving metal.

[@garnetk3751]

its a community, let the rest of the world die killing each other.

[@Malkav65]

BANGERTV - All Metal Hey now, Alex Skolnick is American. Politeness may define Canadians, but y’all don’t own it 😉

[@garnetk3751]

I'm 48 yrs old and have been a metal-head since 14, the only people who "pretended" were called posers and we had nothing to do with them, metal is a life choice not a style my friend. there are many villains and cut throats in the community as well. maybe more so in the past, but I'm sure they are some old schoolers out there still true to their credo

[@EastyyBlogspot]

Aww that was funny watching them geek out when Alex played

[@ritalovesthebeatles]

It's so cute

[@AfroMan5900]

Alex Skolnick is a national treasure

[@tomtanaka841]

Blayne is awesome as the host, the perfect choice for the job!

[@AnEvolvingApe]

sophisticated Blayne made me LOL "don't be gross."

[@HarambeKojima]

Blayne is awesome!

[@zlakkzabbath5982]

Anyone that Said yesterday the guitarists needed a backing track to shred to .......Mr Skolnick just blew that theory outta the park. Awesome amazing the man is a guitar god..!!

[@leonelcastanarez8324]

Slack Babbath One of the best and also one of the most underrated

[@LOLAP95]

No. Just no. So much ignorance in these comments

[@metalbobted]

Wouldn’t it make more sense to play with no backing track covering your ass if/when you screw up?

[@Melodeath00]

It sounded kinda shit tbh. Solos are written with their underlying chords in mind. If you take away the chords, the naked solo on top just doesn't sound that interesting.

[@jimjambananaslam3596]

@@Melodeath00 Exactly. Some solos sound better on their own than others, this one in particular is rough without anything backing it.

[@metfan4l]

Alex is the man!

[@gabbyjones7319]

wheres there instagram age ? o yeah they deleted it when i told eole about them stealing my lyrics and using my arents faces andshit , like you metllica most of you need to be sued for what you do

[@addisonlewis723]

Gabby jones ? What?

[@gabbyjones7319]

TESTAMENT, what is a testament , well in short it is evidince of a specific fact or relavince to somthing in short the band sported albums about my likfe if you dont beleive me then well your blind, they no longer have a instagram page my friend.

[@robertfalse9063]

@@gabbyjones7319 What?

[@OldNick00]

WTF are you talking about???

[@comment.highlighted]

Dude!!! I just saw one of my favorite guitar solos played live and clear by the man himself. What a great day 😁

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

IMO Alex Skolnick is the best thrash/speed metal guitarist ever.

[@mercedese5507]

Not even close!

[@sodica81]

​@@mercedese5507who is?

[@chandley1976]

I’ve only just noticed that Alex’s signature guitar’s colour scheme ties in with his hair! Genius 🙌🏻

[@laynevlogz4922]

Practice What You Preach is one of the greatest thrash albums of all time!

[@franciscoorellana4938]

Absouly

[@sodica81]

new order is better

[@Mr.H0LLYW00D]

Practice what you preach is good, but Testament's first 2 albums are true classics

[@alfredocanas6802]

this new show is amazing, congratulations BANGERTV.

[@murillolemos2735]

this show's been so light yet so good to watch. amateurs guys doing their best in name of metal, with such great people judging in a human way. way to go. long live heavy metal

[@allenellsworth6634]

Not sure how amateur they are. Some of them might be in bands and make killer music.

[@johnk7093]

Alex is my guitar god. Been a fan since the first album!!!

[@JCridford]

It must be great having someone like Alex give you a compliment, and give fair and constructive criticism in Bri's case. Great stuff! Frankie C is my favourite so far, though I love Alex Z's tone.

[@Malkav65]

Babylon Star I really like Alex Zubair. He was far and away the best in that first round

[@joshlauze1944]

My money is on Frankie C. Guy is hardly even phased when he’s up there

[@Ironmaiden654]

Wise choice. He was my guitar teacher, and he's just keeps getting better and better.

[@theMAN3554]

Yeah, dude has same sick skills

[@jaime_abad]

Precisely

[@benmiddleton9984]

Josh Lauze dude is amazing

[@jasonren666]

ya dude is clean as hell

[@DBSG1976]

I had the pleasure of seeing Testament in 1992 and Alex absolutely owned that stage!

[@Brutaltronics]

so... Blayne broke his arm in my country.... i'm so proud.

[@mindsetoverhaul]

Brutaltronics that's some diluted pride

[@akarshshekhar5233]

Don't you have the glorious Inca civilization to be proud of? Why does a Canadian Stoner's misfortune mean so much in the land of the Incas?

[@madmaxx4178]

Akarsh duhh its metal pride \m/

[@petecanthropus9947]

Was it you ? Do Peruvian people hate comedians or something ? (Saludos de un uruguayo, y que viva el Perú).

[@eanalbe3525]

you should proud hahahaha

[@gregwest2028]

Alex's opening statement about speed is spot on...He's a true musicians, musicians...Lately hes about jazz fusion

[@tarkus1056]

That Frankie C guy is miles above all the other ones. He even played the lick cleaner than Skolnick.

[@hermanodejesus7264]

7:48

[@ald12]

Sim also played it quite clean

[@charlieboudreau5172]

Understood but dude, he didn't play cleaner than Skolnick.....GTFO with that nonsense

[@nebularvoid4669]

Charlie Boudreau He’s just over exaggerating because Alex had more gain on his lead tone.

[@christianesposito7453]

Right

[@fernandofranco9952]

Oh my, you guys are doing just a great job with this show! Very nice. Hugs from Brazil.

[@Slayerrrrrr]

I met Alex last week! Such a sick and humble human being

[@TheRumbles13]

When I was a child I emailed Alex Skolnik and he actually emailed me back. Ill never forget it

[@markrosenquist8259]

Very cool!

[@fadetoal]

I absolutely love this challenge and this show! Awesome! I would live to see a show like this for musicians on TV, not just vocalists. I'm a huge fan is this only my 2nd visit!

[@ahhhhmazing1]

I'm really loving this series. It's unique, and I'm excited for more! Any chance of branching into drummers of metal? Bassists of metal? Triangle players of metal?

[@BangerTV]

Cowbells too! We hope this pilot is just the beginning.

[@papabillydeth4723]

Do a bassist, rhythm, drums, and vocals challenge. Then make a band out of the winners of each

[@Kevinacharles]

It s a really good show, however, I don't like to rag on the guitarists, because it took balls to do what they did, but there are certainly much better guitarists out there. What this show highlights is what it takes to make it as a lead guitarist in metal. Just playing super fast will not cut it. The reason why Skolnick is such an amazing guitarist is he's melodic and not just a shred head.

[@RobertTempleton64]

Thank Satch for that! ;)

[@jimihendrixx11]

BANGERTV - All Metal more cowbell.

[@Traynoramp08]

Holy!! I honestly don't watch any mainstream t.v show at all... since the first survivor t.v show. I don't watch any talents show at all. But this. Is what it must be on. This is what I am has been looking for ! Now I found it. I am hook to this.. Bravo! 👏👏👏👏

[@zaetav7924]

Curious to how much time the contestant had to prepare the riff before they peformed it.

[@smitapawah4236]

Zaeta V they had like a week. Frankie was asked the same thing when he was interviewed after winning. He said that they were informed about the challenges a week before the first episode

[@kkarx]

@@smitapawah4236 They had a week? Omg, they really sucked then.

[@darthvader4339]

@@kkarx Not really if you really know your way around the fretboard and you’ve played for years.

[@KickflipGnasty]

So sick. Love Alex's playing. That opening lick in the solo sounds very Blackmore inspired!

[@BrandonRuss73]

Alex was fantastic and the only "Shredder" on display here. Title should be "Beginner Guitar Students of Metal".

[@Freedo0m239]

Brandon Russ you’re high if you think Frankie doesn’t have skill.

[@BrandonRuss73]

Matt Murdock He does have skill. I just don't think any of the contestants here are "Shredder" level. To me they seem to be beginner to intermediate level metal guitarists, maybe two to three years in. "Shredder" is a term generally applied to a seasoned metal player or a prodigy. I just don't see any of that here.

[@Thijscube]

@@BrandonRuss73 Have you seen Frankie play in the final? No offense but if you think that's really 2 or 3 years in its quite a dumb statement

[@TebiCr]

I could almost listen to the riffs and the drums in my head when Alex played that Practice what you Preach solo, just fucking amazing

[@ryanbazail]

I'm a simple shredder I see Alex Skolnick I click

[@setifaast]

Just makes me happy I was into into gymnastics and spend all my time on composition

[@danielbrown1724]

Always loved Alex. A lot of folk forget Joe Satriani taught him.

[@michaelnoneofyabusiness9566]

We need stuff like this on mainstream TV. I agree 100% speed is like salt. SPRINKLE IT ON TOP.

[@alumiodyuo4076]

When Alex plays it's just a different league

[@iainmackenzie6379]

Mr Skolnik's work on electric crown literally got me into metal.

[@burritobronson2680]

I just want blayme to cuddle up with me at night and whisper "I'm sorry but you've been shredded" into my ear

[@darkChristian]

very nice lick from Alex Skolnick, I like that run through very nice at the last, he mastered it pretty fast.

[@KaoswareMetal]

that's a pretty good show guys!! I'm looking forward to the next episodes when you will really focus on the good remaining contestants !!

[@Slashhead1]

the Chinese is still left, he has no idea what the task is about and what he's doing half the time. hes doesnt know what metronome is. he just plays at 1 tempo.

[@KaoswareMetal]

oh yeah is definitely the next to go, then things will start to be more interesting

[@Slashhead1]

Kaosware haha yeah. Though who's gonna win is quite obvious. Not a long enough show where these guys will actually improve over the length of the show and surprise us.

[@RiffisKing]

Alex is just a metal god at what he does on the guitar. He was early on taking metal soloing to the next level alongside Marty Friedman imo. I tip my hat to the guitar legend mr. Alex Skolnick. And he's a great guy too on top of being a super performer \m/ Rock on Alex!!

[@npumphrey7585]

Little sad to see Bri go, she was my favorite from the first episode cause she played a piece so different than everyone else and it was beautiful. But u definitely get it with the struggle she had here. Maybe one day, once you've had enough seasons you can bring back past contestants to see how they've improved and grown over the time.

[@BangerTV]

That would be great we hope to see these shredders again!

[@ripwhoozwah]

Good episode, I am eager for the next challenges. Next year give us a bio episode of the shredders so we can be more invested. Great show idea.

[@snarf4058]

I'm not that big into Testament outside of seeing them at festivals over the years, so when Alex played the solo - i was like 'Hmm so which part of this is actually in the song, and which is just him going for it?' Quick youtube later....needs me some Testament cds!

[@snarf4058]

PS Frankie C nailed it!

[@Metalton95]

Dude, his solos in general are quality, but Apocalyptic City, Over the Wall, First Strike is Deadly, Return to Serenity and Throne of Thorns are a few of the absolute must-hear solos from Skolnick! If you have’nt heard them before, I hope you’ll do it soon!

[@papabillydeth4723]

MetalForTheMasses and True American Hate and Neptune’s Spear

[@jeremycubs8331]

To me it doesn't matter how fast a player can shred, the solo on Electric crown is epic and arguably the greatest solo ever composed as far as metal is concerned.

[@aname9969]

Love this series

[@AndreaMaccianti]

Alex!!! One of my favs ever! 💪🤘

[@rmp3648]

This just in: Alex Skolnick is good at guitar.

[@oldguyjammin9732]

Hope this show develops and continues for a long time, really fun!

[@mwheeler138]

"I think you know you missing some notes there".lol. Ouch.

[@funocean7326]

I like how all of the contestants did that look of “if I even think of looking at my fretboard or blink I will fail” face

[@gabrielbarblay8120]

"speed is essential for heavy metal" oh boy..... You could not be more wrong.... But still, at the same time, quite right

[@midwestzed]

Enjoying this series!!!!! Thanks for the great content everyone at Banger.

[@brettwodon5896]

i don’t know why they kept the girl the first time around. She was terrible from the start

[@arbitraryify]

The guy that was voted out was also bad - and while I agree that she was bad, I also felt she showed a bit more promise than the two that stood on the block last time around.

[@UltraPvnk]

Brett Wodon political correctness

[@Jamie.Laszlo]

All you have to be is a bit better than the worst person.

[@simongunkel7457]

In the first round I had her around the middle - her gate killed a lot of what she was playing, but if you've managed to gate too much (and I certainly have done so before), you can kinda hear what she was playing before the gate cut the sustain and some of the quiter notes. And what she was playing round 1 was pretty solid - though none of it was that fast.

[@Furens]

Nah, the guy who went out first was definitely the worst though probably he would have played this particular challenge better than her.

[@Stfugb2s]

If this is the type of content we can expect on top of reviews, debates and live streams...my small Patreon contribution is well worth it.

[@beyzabayr6165]

Alex killed it!

[@MetalHeart8787]

wow that's awesome when I watched the first episode I was thinking if I was on their id tell Alex that was one of my Favorite Guitar solos, and I bought practice what you preach on Tape when it came out in 1989.

[@KusanagiMotoko100]

shredders don't practice with a metronome, confirmed.

[@FionnMcc]

KusanagiMotoko100 good ones do!!!

[@slavesforging5361]

I'm not sure the one fella knew what tempo was. he played it almost the exact same speed for every single bpm. i thoroughly enjoyed it. still appreciate the effort, and i bet it was a fun experience anyway you slice it.

[@playloud247]

Metronomes are boring AF though. I'd rather have a drum machine with a chord progression to practice over.

[@JohnsJustSaiyan]

Guitarists that aren’t practicing with metronomes and chunk shredding technique are truly setting themselves back. As well as practicing and writing in multiple Time Signatures.

[@kkarx]

​@@JohnsJustSaiyan Only that last guy played it cleanly. The question is if they just let them hear how Skolnick plays it or if they gave them the lick. Skolnick himself plays it very messy.

[@torgnyelgstrandmusic]

This is why i'm a Patreon. Thanks for coming Alex!

[@garnetk3751]

love this shred-o-tition if you guys don't do this with drums, bass and singing you're all whackadoo.

[@SirJamalong]

Alex The Master! All other guitar players looking for the Exit Door

[@hydraglyphics]

Jesus Christ Frankie annihilated this one

[@aryinc]

what an boss alex scolnick. nice series,i'm getting into it fresh.

[@Oilid]

Aaaaaaaand that's why I don't use Marshall anymore!!!! Damn' all those tones are awfull!! Poor contestants... ☹️

[@bluejeans5456]

They're all pretty different.

[@zDialecticChaos]

Lets see the videos of you being such an amazing guitar god

[@johnnnapalm9700]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!, JOURNEY OF METALHEAD!!

[@grimbelfix2648]

It took 2 episodes for me to get the shredder-pun

[@BangerTV]

Ha! Glad you're up to speed!

[@grimbelfix2648]

BANGERTV - All Metal im guessing that the speed-pun was intentional? :D

[@JMatthewTurner]

You could've just axed.

[@VerteidigungF]

These are awesome! I can’t wait to see more videos like this!!

[@rayh7046]

This show is cool but where did these contestants come from? Horrendous at best.

[@chadmorral1326]

rayze 101 I think most of them are from around where the show is shot in Toronto.

[@Atte093]

I think the show is more intresting this way.

[@marcusmccabe7712]

They sent in clips i believe

[@VBshredder]

The guy that nailed this section is not horrendous, so far been damn good

[@adeemnazeem8817]

rayze 101 Did you even see Frankie? That guy is amazing

[@gabet5247]

This is the best thing I have ever stumbled upon in youtube!

[@Orangeokie7]

Blayne, you need to be more dramatic in the name reveal. You've got to build up the suspense. Love the insurance policy joke hahaha

[@paulturner2192]

Really liking this new show. I hope it can grow to cover other aspects of playing metal (e.g. different instruments, composition skills, vocalists, ect.)

[@kapriizais8278]

It was so obvious who was gona get eliminated 😂

[@adrianwalsh9528]

Wow 👌 dude!!! I just love that song!!!ALEX Your such a exciting player I'm still a testament fan

[@amedeoriggi7240]

Herman Li who? Skolnick is way more creative and complete

[@Bob_Shy_132]

I never get tired of listening to TestAmenT.

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

Lol, Alex looks weird with straightened hair xD

[@jester2963]

nah,he looks bad

[@KarlNeuman]

Hahaha Alex playing the tapping and Dekay mimicking it: THAT represents every 15 metalhead fan in his/her room listening to metal.

[@arkved]

blayne and alex save this show

[@1032patrick]

I need more people like the judges in my life

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Alex: The only real musician on the panel. Sorry guys, but speed does kill, it kills anyone's brain who thinks that's what's most important, regardless of genre. Tonality comes first, then feel, then precision, then tone, then _lastly_ comes speed (is anyone gonna say Black Sabbath isn't metal? Never heard a really fast Sabbath song. Metal may be generally played faster than other genres, _but metal is still music,_ and the ability to play fast is not what makes something musical or not. I suppose you could argue my other points if you want to be silly, but without tonality, it can't even be considered music, period.

[@allenellsworth6634]

I think all of those things are equally important. No speed isn't everything.

[@image30p]

Blayne at the end. Reminds me of the comedians that got booed off the stage at the Apollo (?). Anyway, that was awesome! Cruel challenge. That's the old Paul Gilbert alternate picking lick. Brutal! Great show! It was fun watching Alex play it unaccompanied. :)

[@bellmeisterful]

think the girl might be gone! Unless they let her stay..for being a girl. Update: I was right lol

[@metalcrushingmadness3020]

Really enjoying this. Was a nice surprise discovering this yesterday. Especially like the short time format. Hope you guys have something similar for bassists and drummers!

[@NMGardening]

Haha "it's nice to see you play the full piece and not the first few notes" The judges need to be not so scared to be honest. These guys have gotten as sloppy as they are cause of yes men. They need honesty to get better...

[@victorruiz3877]

Great, great show, guys! I would love to see a drum version in the future!

[@lakabaka]

Honestly i have not played electric guitar serious in almost 10 years but i can play that better than most there. wtf And i really dont mean to be rude. But nice show !

[@lakabaka]

well sorry dont mean to offend anyone. and i live in eu

[@ballbreaker96]

Yes I see what you mean. If you wanna check some kick ass shredders all you have to do is look for them in Brazil. Search for Gustavo Guerra or Ozielzinho, just to name a few. Of course y'all might know that Kiko is in Megadeth. This show had great potential but now I'm very disappointed. I'm only watching it because of Alex, all of the contestants suck.

[@theardortraveler7920]

Awesome episode! Alex's solo made my day! And again, Frankie C kills it again.

[@Sir_Catnip]

Why did they even have that chick there?? She was terrible

[@nomarpaolobalboa1807]

Yeah...maybe she can lick other's fret.

[@PC_HardwareTechUnboxing_1]

Never realized he was that good...sounds much better here than on the album.

[@oyepvokadub6522]

Omg such a cringe fest man.

[@crimsonmccloud2564]

FOR REALS. But still a great show concept!

[@iDealMedley]

This is fking lame

[@RobertTempleton64]

You can always go back to DWTS!!!!

[@MrMetalhorse]

When that girl played I cringed so hard hahaha. It's painful to watch

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Your comment is cringe.

[@mhayes848]

That was pure gold!!! Thank-you Alex😀

[@MFKR696]

If you wanted this to be a true test, you should have only let them hear the metronome for the count-down and then make it only audible to the judges. Any schmuck can play in time with a metronome. What makes a great musician is keeping time when the metronome goes away.

[@finggafuuckurh3889]

Your right feel and time are essential and exist together.

[@MaverickMustaine]

They couldn’t even play with the audible metronome, imagine without it.

[@MFKR696]

Matt Tempest You've got a good point there.

[@jcspaziano]

Much better than the first epi! Bravo! Frankie C KILLED it!

[@benjaminvasquez5826]

There is so many great guitar players out there, but these guys are really bad. That girl is really really bad, sorry.

[@OscarWithC]

I mean shes probobly not that experienced as a guitar player, but that does not mean shes a bad guitar player, shes was just not up for that lead stuff yet, she needs a couple of months more of practicing and so does some of the other player here.

[@slavesforging5361]

i actually really enjoyed her solo on the episode. thought it contained by far the most original style and actual musical qualities, albeit nervous execution. (and i made allowances for the horrific sound coming out of that amps speakers- that would throw any player off). it didn't surprise me though that the most original guitarist was also the worst at imitation and playing someone else's stuff. usually how it goes. bummer to see her go, but it made sense.

[@georgecolby7488]

My new favorite show! Alex Skolnick is a god!