Speed Kills by Michael Angelo Batio

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

This takes me back!

[@achmadhayyunuski1682]

Wowww.. You are my inspiration 👍

[@SudipBishwakarma]

Ohh Michael!! Where are the keys to the Lamborghini?

[@gabrielim8731]

HOLY SHIT MAB HIMSELF

[@arnij2579]

Do the same, Michael :DDD pls

[@davidcarrancozepeda1041]

How long Is the path to the keys of the Lamborghini? ):

[@santiagocapobianco9724]

The only thing I can play from this video is the play button.

[@juanmelgar152]

HAHAHA

[@godzillapunisher9912]

Me too

[@DoggoWillink]

In all seriousness, I can sweep pick for whatever reason, but I legitimately can’t do even a single run he does with alternate picking.

[@caink2220]

Samesies

[@DarthVader-gz8gb]

Santiago Capobianco I would like but I don’t wanna ruin 123

[@bazoorian]

Everyone saying "only speed no soul" clearly didn't get the keys to their Lamborghini.

[@-Chromeozone]

I drive a Toyota yaris

[@hawshimagical]

3:15 sounds VERY soulful to my ears

[@biketrack7870]

Perfect

[@fattonyshow6254]

What colours your bughati

[@ReginaldAnteel]

No speed only soul

[@qautic_69]

Imagine waking up everyday knowing you can play guitar like this

[@tjhooker824]

You would struggling pulling your pants up with those massive balls

[@elionaidgranados1005]

Glorious Life!!!

[@tommyibanez3958]

I work for a store that has hosted Batio several times for clinics- I gotta say, he is one of the nicest dudes on the planet. After the clinics, he would answer every question, pose for every pic, sign absolutely everything. One time he was in store till about 1am, making sure he spent time with everyone there.

[@edwardx.winston5744]

My experience as well.

[@Metayounis]

*Still waiting for my Lamborghini.*

[@blur1355]

Were's my lamborghini?

[@guilhermehenrique-zj5tt]

Metayounis me too xD

[@sexyboyentertainment1949]

c mamo

[@robscallon]

I got it!

[@nothing-else-m23]

​@@robscallonThe new video is sick, nice collab!

[@BLOOindisguise]

18 years ago today this was uploaded. I remember watching this when i was 12 years old on youtube. Time flys.

[@jimnickels3751]

Yup brother

[@SmokeREEEMusic]

I remember telling myself back then that one day I could play guitar like this 15 years later and that day has yet to come

[@masonstorm-ir2tm]

For those that dont like his playing, he is actually really good. He chooses to play fast. That's what he likes. Like how some of you choose to be fat and watch videos all day. Same concept.

[@sunnysideup5826]

Bruh 😂

[@Dnserror88]

LOL

[@tokk3n-hj4xg]

🤣🤣

[@superchad3000]

Damn I wasn't expecting such a good response 💀

[@TheArtofGuitar]

I now possess the keys to the Lamborghini. :)

[@xxJingoxx999]

The-Art-of-Guitar love your videos man. They've helped me a lot :)

[@roshaanhyder484]

If you can play no boundaries, i would really appreciate if you could make a guitar lesson on it

[@imhavingaverygoodtimehere1221]

Give them back!

[@daniel_naaden]

as do i, good sir. i'm learning this song lol

[@nachfullbarertrank5230]

...but I don't know how to drive it. :P

[@thebadseed90]

“I’m going to give you the keys to the Lamborghini” *proceeds to drive it for you*

[@michaellaidler7143]

He signed my friend's wallet. He said 'beware, it'll make you spend faster'. He was the nicest chap you'll ever meet.

[@dachannel1877]

God dammit 🤣🤣

[@VancoldGH]

That sounds like mab would really say lol xD nice

[@michaellaidler7143]

@@VancoldGH He also said that the next song he would play would be number 2 on his album, and that 2 was divisible BY METAL.

[@amandaturner8312]

"I'm going to give you the keys to the lamborghini" proceeds to keep the keys

[@alejandropardo4891]

Hahahahah so trueee

[@edwardx.winston5744]

😂

[@JimmiHDX]

He goes to the Gold's Gym to train just his fingers, nothing else.

[@puneetmahadevnagrath4355]

Haaaaaaaa bodybuilder

[@okgoogle9047]

@@puneetmahadevnagrath4355 fingbuilder, if you know what I mean))

[@MIZutv24]

🤣😂🤣

[@JuanyCisco7891]

nailed it

[@AndreBigBoi]

and basicly his arm

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

He is just a beast, looks so unreal but he's hitting every note flawlessly

[@megajaredx9679]

Oh wow your out as far as here too?

[@rev9737]

@@megajaredx9679 this has 22 million views..

[@JBGoode-zx7pp]

Yes, but don’t give him any encouragement - he’ll be insufferable.

[@AndysBrickreviews]

Guitar elitists be like: "no feel" "no melody just fast" Number 1, there is a melody, some people are just too deaf to here it, number 2, this isn't meant to be a demonstration of him playing with "feel". It's meant to show us how fast he can play and the talent he has

[@poopoofuhqueue2389]

Seriously it's called SPEED KILLS not the David Gilmore Feel Hour.

[@boomstick1643]

The cleanest sweep picking I have ever seen!! Everything he does is accurate, clean, and articulate! Inhuman!

[@fabiotieri3155]

He's like a machine

[@MrCool_420]

This has gotta be the most 80s thing to ever exist

[@grenademaster8981]

The video was recorded in 1991....

[@TutorialesDANIPG]

3:18 I've been in love with that neoclassical melody for years

[@GoodKevin111]

It's some caprice by Paganini, probably the 9th as I've seen in the comments, I may be wrong tho.

[@TutorialesDANIPG]

@@GoodKevin111 from my point of view the best neoclassical melody of all is Steve vai's (eugene's trick bag) which is by paganini 5th caprice. without a doubt classical music and electric guitar is the perfect combination

[@exposingyoursong]

Since 2011 for me man.. i feel you!

[@athandh308]

One of the main reasons i practiced guitar everyday

[@devon5590]

Same. Always come back to this video for it. Super melodic!

[@Bogard2312]

This is one of those videos I have to watch every once in a while.

[@reckyevanm]

this is lesson one.

[@Martin1519]

LMAO

[@HumblyServingGod]

At least he’s taking it slow

[@loganashwin]

😂

[@Jdawg_357]

I don't care what anybody says about fast playing being unmusical...that was the fucking musically amazing :D

[@rafaguitar2000]

justin kenny I Agree with you! good comment!

[@ricardostark-muchao8323]

I'm still waiting for these fucking keys Michael

[@Jack-wd9go]

He gave you the keys...you're the one who has to drive!

[@segseraasders431]

Ty

[@slizeres]

Michael Angelo Batio. His music may be forgotten, but his hair will be remember forever.

[@zerocontent]

Those who say that Mab doesn't have a soul when playing guitar, try checking your ears first, this melody is very soulful, besides that there is Rain of Forest and Time Traveler, where is it not soulful, your ears are just damaged.. and you don't want to admit it, it is undeniable that Mab is the best guitarist in the world

[@jakechiasson6786]

ok boomer

[@IHurricane]

@@jakechiasson6786 didnt have to do bro like that

[@jalawto]

Michael Angelo-Batio is the height of wank shred guitar. I am a fan of Racer X, Yngwie Malmsteen, Cacophony, Vai, Buckethead but this dude is the bad side of this genre, it's so bad man.

[@LogHewer]

​@@jalawtoAnd to some of us, the guys you mentioned are the bad side. I love some MAB. 🤷

[@pecacaiyt8330]

​@@jakechiasson6786 what's your point buddy?

[@joeyb7408]

Im glad i watched this instructional video 14 years ago and again 14 years later to learn that I still cannot play like this.

[@Deadtide]

🤣

[@robertyoul]

I'm sorry but I don't believe this man has ever stepped foot inside Gold's Gym.

[@rea50]

Of course he did, fingers training only haha

[@DoctorPepper445]

Joshua Traffanstedt He's more ripped now though and he still plays just as well so I guess he had some time.

[@johnnybgood774]

Wrist jerker

[@ishzarkklyon9590]

He can lift with those fingers

[@thiagorangel5484]

After 14 years, I am still driving a Ford Fiesta

[@cjfourie1560]

My dad use to drive one. Awesome cars👍

[@thiagorangel5484]

@@cjfourie1560 Yes mine is one 2014 titanium. I really love it, but cmon, it is not a Lamb xD

[@h214suiiii]

Thiago Rangel lmao fiesta for life 😂

[@fridasophia5356]

I'm still waiting on the keys too man.

[@h214suiiii]

Frida sophia same lmfao

[@R.Lennartz]

People watch this and think it's the only thing he's ever played and then judge him on that, while actually he's got a degree in musical theory and composition, and has played many different styles over the years, do some research before you make up your mind, and watch some of his acoustic work, it's beautiful.

[@jye_24]

i swear him and guthrie and the few dudes who can actually sound and recreate other guitarists playing, MAB is a god, his names literally Michael Angelo

[@arvincharles]

I came here after watching the Rob Scallon video of him visiting MAB's house and jamming. He's a monster player and a great personality.

[@johnnymoraes23]

There are many harmonies here from classical music, on his song. Clearly, he has studied a lot.

[@edwardedwards6785]

Let’s be honest we all secretly look up to this guy.

[@anthonymendez1015]

No one looks up to his hair though..

[@kenmasuda7696]

@@anthonymendez1015 lol! Looks better than bald with the wig off tho'. His pedals aren't bad to boot..

[@franciscoferragni84]

@Dick Trickle "It has no feel guy"has been spotted.

[@JBGoode-zx7pp]

Yes - if we ever told him he’d be insufferable. 🤫

[@edwardx.winston5744]

He is a great guy in person. Very down to earth and approachable.

[@migatron1]

Michael Angelo Batio: "I'm gonna give you the keys to the Lamborghini Me: Crashes Lamborghini into first tree on the street

[@giorgosk2884]

3:57 DEAR LORD!! His accuracy and speed through the fretboard is beyond human capabilities.. UNREAL

[@F2PMegaGod]

To the people saying "no feeling": no sh.t! Its a showcase of skill. Its to show how good someone can get. Its both a flex and a motivation, and if you've ever showed off or motivated someone you know it *feels* good. He's definitelly feeling it, if you arent, thats on the receiver's end

[@AndreFernandesMovies]

exactly, also just because he doesnt make ugly faces like most guitarists, doesnt mean he is not feeling it. people express their feelings in different ways.

[@watosmate8935]

Man his bends really hit the spot for me specially beginning of no boundaries need it my ringtone

[@sirspongadoodle]

@@TOPSTOPI yea.. imo you shouldnt talk shit unless you are capable of doing so.

[@megad0rk277]

0:42 “I’m going to give you, the keys to the Lamborghini” *Excessive shredding*

[@llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll]

LOL

[@progyandas9650]

That guitar along with the player should be preserved in a museum .

[@rafsoc1613]

If you play guitar you know how many hours of practice and sweat MAB must have spent. He’s got my respect,

[@JoseHenrique-xg1lp]

yet all he seems to play is exercises

[@JasTheGoose88]

@@JoseHenrique-xg1lp let me guess. you can't play for shit and wanna make fun of people who can? lol

[@jye_24]

This video will blow my mind for atleast another 10 years lol

[@gusanovgusan6215]

Не подскажите это какого года запись.

[@1349-o2m]

Why is noone talking about how his guitar has 30 frets

[@breakingthelaw7974]

13 49 actually 29 😂

[@pewpewjacob4980]

And it’s made from recycled airplanes or some shit haha

[@3badthebad]

because he’s fucking MAB, that’s why

[@glenclarkchidley3637]

For most of us, there is barely life after 22... and certainly nothing after 24.

[@God4445]

Your mom has 30 frets

[@ElDiabloGringo]

I just received my Lamborghini today. Thank you Michael Batio!

[@pyra1488]

wow best guitar lesson, he explained stuff so well

[@JBGoode-zx7pp]

Absolutely, what are all these simpletons talking about - I was playing these lead lines in the 4th grade.

[@HardbrasH1]

It's funny that no one knows his band and songs, but every guitar player knows, who Batio is

[@Kindacutehuh]

That makes me laugh so hard.

[@search895]

He's in Manowar now. Sounds neat.

[@TleKluithai]

He looks like Ben Stiller

[@spanishflyevh9606]

Michael Scott after work

[@metalmopars]

Back then, but now he looks like Jerry Stiller.

[@thiagorangel5484]

Dude I was getting mad wondering who he was looking at 80's. You're right!

[@benjackinoff5583]

Looks like my lesbian auntie

[@vinnyhydeSWT]

Ben stiller in the pick of destiny though

[@UchihaZoSo]

MAB was really a freak of nature around this time. It's amazing how clear and articulate he stays while playing at these speeds

[@marshaltito7369]

@@O-es2zn Tone is not horrible, sounds just fine to me.

[@marshaltito7369]

@@O-es2zn It doesn't sound seriously scratchy and the delay doesn't make it so that you can't hear what notes he's articulating.

[@marshaltito7369]

@@O-es2zn If it really was that bad, people wouldn't able to hear the articulation and the notes he played, would they?

[@marshaltito7369]

@@O-es2zn I think you're too disliking of the tone, which sounds just fine, and letting it get to you more as opposed to the playing.

[@jims3666]

Attention to all haters! This guy is totally real. I saw him in the early 90's. He was in a band call Nitro. It was in a club in Cleveland, Peabody's I think, anyway you know the crowd, the first 30 rows of people all dudes standing there with the arms folded with the Im better than you attitude. Then this guy comes on and starts cutting heads, oh it was bloody, this guy killed everyone, I just stood there in amazement, this guy is a freak of a guitar player. Best live guitarist I've seen live. Period. BTW the bass player was also the best Ive seen live. His name is T.J. Racer and he should be known far and wide. Im a guitar player and I bought a black precision bass because of him.

[@Juggy113]

Dude you added more to his legend with that story.

[@GrantH]

Racer was a good bass player? I never would've guessed, he was totally buried on the first Nitro record, it's like he wasn't playing at all.

[@GrantH]

***** They were formed with the intention of being completely outrageous. Clearly the fact that the band was never meant to be taken that seriously passed over your head completely.

[@jims3666]

he sounded like someone was strangling a cat.....sorry, sorry, sorry I couldn't resist that. That's my standard answer about singers. Gillette was a monster. Prowled the stage tons of high range screams and badass singing in the normal ranges as well. The deal with these guys is they were all headcutters. I cant think of anyone I saw live who were better than these guys. It was an hour and a half of the most intense ass kicking music possible an onslaught of wizardry and bombast.

[@TheLightweaver777]

The vocalist for Nitro is/was a dude named Jim Gillette. His vocal training videos are also produced by Metal Method (or they used to be, and I can't be bothered verifying that at the moment), and his Halford-esque scream is amazing. Also, Jim's married to Lita Ford.

[@Martin1519]

I've seen this video a million times and it still blows my mind every time. this is one of the best all time guitar solos is HISTORY in my opinion!

[@brandonkreinhop359]

What a throwback to my youth. That opening guitar lick has been in my head for the last 15 years.

[@iqiyi1928]

Facts

[@roosolini7105]

They say that Michael made a deal with the devil. No one knows what Michael got out of it, but the devil got free guitar lessons.

[@goodpotato5589]

Maybe the devil died because speed kills

[@guitarist6494]

I came here for 0:42

[@Gene-up7bg]

you here?

[@Crystalll1990]

Its amaizing how pople stills watching this 16y later! Michael Angelo Batio is AMAIZING!!

[@mrinanis1976]

Great lesson easy to follow.

[@Ryukushinn]

lmao!

[@sayanorasonic]

What lesson? Where?

[@mr.mystery5387]

He looks like Steve Carrell disguised as Ben Stiller disguised as Michel Angelo

[@JHallDaBoss]

And Alice Cooper.

[@mr.mystery5387]

JHallDaBoss and Alice cooper for sure

[@jomngail6176]

Him: im going to give u the key to lambo My guitar : please no

[@BenjaminLemons]

Please yes

[@Neoreaver]

I bought the DVD when I was 19, and it absolutely helped. The hours and hours of practice are what did it, but I see this as the catalyst.

[@ImmortalReaver]

It's been 16 years and I still haven't received my keys to the Lamborghini.

[@godzillapunisher9912]

Same here. I think we've been doing it wrong.

[@Taylor___]

We're not worthyyyyyyyy ha

[@Oprah30]

I got keys but it was to a fisherprice car... lol I guess I am stuck playing tears in heaven and hotel California at the local guitar center.... lol followed by entersandman... intro only.

[@ibrahimkennedy317]

This is what you call hours and hours of practicing scales. Playing this fast takes much dedication and practice everyday. He is not my favorite guitarist. But I am not here to debate that. I am just here to enjoy a shred master do his thing

[@stuartalexander2657]

Totally agree, Ibrahim Kennedy. My all time favorite guitarist is and was the late, great Gary Moore (God rest his Irish soul), but I love watching MAB; I admire the skills, the melodic sense in the man. Truly a master of the instrument.

[@ZYGTropicals]

So right on!!!

[@kevn420]

There’s not even a lesson. He just trolled us to show off how good he is

[@PilgrimMinistry]

OMEGALUL

[@beams46fly69]

Sounds very guiwankery to me

[@derangedQuiver]

@@beams46fly69 sounds good when he moves it around the neck

[@JohnSmith-jj4jm]

Oh well he still gave me the keys to the Lambo jokes on him

[@david_4246]

Watch the whole dvd

[@-vb-1592]

It's understandable that his material isn't everyone's cup-of-tea, but there is no denying MAB's technical prowess. He is an absolute machine.

[@doctorbarber1]

In terms of pushing the electric guitar to its technical limits it's him and maybe a handful of others on earth imo. He leans into the cheese and is still incredibly passionate about teaching people how to play, and I can respect that.

[@Ymiraku]

Lol this guy practiced so much he forgot to eat!

[@leendt]

Reece Townsend he is fucking healthy now he came to my school last winter

[@nicksalvatore5717]

He honestly is in better shape now and he’s 61

[@magnetacyan5032]

Fucking LOL

[@MrLindalynn]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@xxBONGHUNTER420xx]

Fuck I’m old …17 years ago Damn I was in 9th grade when I saw this video on KZbin

[@Tr1uneGod]

He mastered what every speed obsessed guitarist in history has attempted: economy of motion. His muscle memory via repetition has likely never been equaled in the guitar discipline.

[@bstnlcge2662]

You really need to go check some technical death metal guitarists. Christian Muenzner for example. MAB is obviously a master of fast and clean playing with great economy of motion, but this is far less impressive nowadays than it was before. He's sadly always lacked the skill of creating great melodic lines.

[@mr.luicifer6343]

Last time i saw this video its was uploaded 2 years ago, now 16 years later it says 18 years ago

[@TheStar17DMC]

Last time you saw that video I had just been born, Michael Angelo Batios music will forever live on from generation to generation

[@Zaphida]

Funny that

[@ApexChrisHansen]

if my eyes dont deceive me that fuckin things got 29 frets on it

[@rachitjoshi23]

YUP

[@omjones7761]

Ikr, I was like what the fuck.

[@ApexChrisHansen]

om jones yeah man that thing must have one hell of a truss rod in it lol

[@thatsmobin1202]

Geez a guitar with 29 frets

[@Private-lw1td]

It's been more than a decade since I saw this video and until now i dont even have the keys to a freaking Toyota

[@pizzaprince]

He practiced so much he forgot to eat.

[@skinnykid8524]

His a known coke head.

[@ruck-a-tron]

@@skinnykid8524 Seems more like amphetamines to me...moving that damn fast 🤣

[@georgeclinton3229]

At least he has a T-shirt on to remind himself what he would look like, if he had spent all those hours in the gym instead of his guitar.

[@skinnykid8524]

@@ruck-a-tron They deleted my comment and All I said was coke head.

[@eyetoy-1px]

I cant get over how well articulated the entire piece is. It doesn't matter the 14.000 notes per second, you can hear every single one of them.

[@gunscotthdgaming69420]

*This inspired me to stop playing guitar*

[@patrickwoo6067]

Because I shame after watching this...!!!!

[@rc121crx]

lmao

[@gabrielahaw1479]

Feeling humiliated also because my guitar skills is sucks🤣🤣🤣

[@connerkerrison2579]

Inspires me to play to be honest.

[@nigelgucciboy2431]

yeah imagine go 1v1 to legend michael😂😂😂😂........ imean dont stop from being guitarist just hide your talent dont show it to everyone if your shy

[@shitheadthegolem845]

I listened to the whole thing. I'm still sitting in the bus, where's my lambo ?

[@reynaerd9741]

the keys are all you get XD

[@slash4216]

He owes 20 million people keys to a Lamborghini...

[@KevynBretones]

It’s been 18 yrs, I’m still waiting for them keys Michael

[@rachidhemolytica4898]

2:56 when you try to move a very hot food from the microwave without gloves

[@xasthurhead]

"I paid for the whole fretboard so im damn well gonna use it!"

[@MoonGables]

the algorithm wants us all to see this shred lol

[@songokulul]

They want to give you the keys to the Lamborghini

[@Luginiguitars]

I bet all the haters played or Tried playing some of his stuff to say negative comments about him, MAB is so complex and very hard to at least play some of his licks. one of the greatest, the very best at what he does, and Yes he does offer the keys to the Lambo....

[@burgcarli929]

Everyone says he's too technical. Orchestra's are technical, so what. Appreciate the skill.

[@lindablaire5449]

This is my favourite video and I've been telling people about it for 15 years. Hence the 23 million views. LoL

[@CPAMJIO]

nice work! you have so many aquaintance

[@peanutbutterisfu]

Michael is a well known musician don’t get me wrong but he doesn’t get the credit he deserves. People have no idea how many hours you have to put in every day for many years to play this fast cleanly and on time. We’re talking 8 hours a day for 15 years and all the other time free time you have is studying music theory. When I was really practicing guitar and in bands I spent an average of 4 hours per day for a few years and I never got anywhere near his playing. Even though I practiced 4 hours per day it was amazing how long it still took to get better at any one thing. I put in hours each day for months trying to get my sweep picking skills up I did get much better but I couldn’t get the speed up fast enough it wasn’t until I learned a better technique from some random guy on KZbin who doesn’t even have many views and within a week I doubled my speed. I spent tons of hours going through youtube watching sweep picking videos and taking lessons from different teachers but non of them taught this and I think it’s because most people don’t even realize they do this. All it was is after you sweep one string you don’t take your finger off that string you just take some pressure off it’s just like rolling your finger on one fret to pick 3 different notes and that’s what the trick to playing fast and clean. The only reason I say this is the amount of time and dedication it takes. Rock on Michael

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

MAB has a degree in music theory.

[@mrmacfuc]

Shred sure is a form of art - play smart, not necessarily as hard. Self-awareness saves some time yet experience is always welcome. As you said, many of the pros can't necessarily convey their skills to the masses proficiently enough as they just "do their thing". Mike said someplace that he had his picking figured out in "couple of" years at the age of 15 or so (ball park). Undisputable though that it takes hard practice and "talent". What counts most of the phrases here is the economic (efficient) motion of your picking hand and awareness of the pick position. Left hand stuff is important as well but most people are limited by their picking hand as they can play decent legato. To conclude, yeah, this is definitely extreme level of brute force picking, and I do appreciate the sound of it over legato. Comes to preference. Mike sure is a living legend as you stated! Rock on, dude!

[@peanutbutterisfu]

@@mrmacfuc well said.

[@alcesarloqueesdelcesar1236]

ta bien

[@lt7114]

This is absolutely not true. I mean, yes you have to practice diligently, but with persistence you could probably learn how to shred fairly well over the summer. Really, MAB is mostly about picking speed and fairly easy sweeping technique - not that difficult to learn. Someone like Michael Romeo or Jason Becker style of playing, that's going to be a lot more effort and finesse. Music theory? What's that? No, you don't need to know jack shit about music theory. Just pick up and play and after a while you should be able to figure most stuff out by ear.

[@thematrixwillfindyou]

3:15 , that part from “no boundaries” is absolutely genius, sounds so classical and well arranged .

[@mattmoves5920]

"I give you the keys to the Lamborghini...but they are locked inside a safe, hanging on a lake of fire, surrounded by dragons, with hundreds of snipers all around the lake. Good luck in taking them."

[@AlexanderTheGreek]

Ha ha , nice

[@Madman6505]

Haha! He might give you the keys to the Lambo, but you still have to pay for it! With a bazillion hours of practice, that is. Dude is amazing.

[@IanWitonsky2023StateChampion]

3:57 just puts a smile on my face

[@amirpers]

To all the people that say that he doesn't play with any feeling or there is no point in being this fast, you are probably not musically trained. If you are used to listening to fast music you are actually able to distinguish the notes that he is playing even in his fast mode. Not only he is incredibly fast but also there is subtlety and sophistication in the melody and the notes he plays. The passages themselves are extremely diverse and span different styles. Most people cannot distinguish between notes at that speed so they just deem it without feel. I mean it is okay to not understand this style or like it but when you put your subjective opinion as an objective fact and criticize nonsensically, you are just making a fool of yourself

[@jerbear97]

i also like to use big words

[@amirpers]

@@jerbear97 I like the fact that the only thing you payed attention to was the choice of my words and not the actual meaning of what I said. It is exactly like listening to this music and only noting on the fact that it was fast without paying attention to the melody

[@jerbear97]

@@amirpers so much words. i'm impressed

[@amirpers]

@@jerbear97 so *many words. And I didn't even use that many words so yeah, I'm actually pretty disappointed in humanity

[@saintjoseph886]

It's like listening to a midi.

[@bacongl]

Dude is a beast. His double neck V guitar stuff is nuts. Loved him in "Shock Em Dead".

[@viccypress6292]

Batio gave all of us the keys to the Lamborghini, but most of us don't know how to drive the fckn thing..lol

[@StackBundle]

I click on this video everytime it comes up just to hear the Lamborghini line.

[@springbloom5940]

Ive been waiting 25 years for my keys.

[@moonsmonsters]

Ten years later, I still don't have the keys to the Lamborghini

[@jamesharden8033]

Great example of someone who’s mastered their instrument. Awesome playing!

[@frozendivots1564]

The most talented guitarist ever. Plus, he’s a great person.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

I got to meet him at a guitar clinic back in the early 90's and yeah-super funny and kind guy wuith zero ego. He loves to teach and encourage people, too. He spent more time asking people to come up and play and helping them with their technique than he did showing off his stuff. Just a really good dude.

[@noboru5138]

Most metal guitarist are very chill especially syn for me

[@sparrowhawk81]

I honestly don't care for this style of guitar playing but this man is a really good guitarist and seems like a hell of a nice guy. He still makes videos and teaches people techniques. I wanted to learn to pick faster and watched some of his more recent videos and they helped a lot.

[@strat458796]

Exactly how it is for me. This is like “Classical metal” but his demeanor and how he’s willing to teach people to how to play this without wanting money for it is way cool

[@bassprofishe1549]

I watched this vid in like early 07 for the first time. And I just noticed today that guitar has 29 god dam frets

[@TheSaintberzerker]

just made me spit my coffee bro

[@bassprofishe1549]

@@TheSaintberzerker Just finished mine before reading your comment so im lucky there xD

[@The_Black_Vegeta]

its been 15 years since i first saw this. It still blows my mind. and, I still suck at guitar

[@DougMarks]

As Michael says... practice, practice, practice.

[@moonsmonsters]

Speed Kills, But Who's Dying?

[@MrMetalhorse]

moonsmonsters BRILLIANT

[@apex2584]

Unfortunately, Dave mustain?

[@ivoupsilon]

Women he fingers.

[@bigboytv7210]

lol I'm done 😂😂😂

[@hriatt9991]

Viewers

[@shredwithdignity1378]

Does anybody know where this guy lives? Back in 98, he stole the keys to my Lamborghini

[@RadiantDawn]

That was very helpful. Like 1,2,3, now I know how to speed pick and scale that guitar like never before.

[@hubblebublumbubwub5215]

the dude wants everyone to stop playing guitar

[@sebastianxxx3351]

+Radiant Dawn nah I don't think that he wants anyone to stop playing the guitar. He feels cool being able to play guitar like this and showing us, of course he does. But I don't think that he is THAT ego driven in general like it may seem or like you say.

[@raulperez2308]

+Radiant Dawn You can also try to find and buy the whole lesson, not just a demonstration :)

[@hubblebublumbubwub5215]

Sebastian Xxx twas a jest

[@sebastianxxx3351]

Wulbulbul Lubbubwublub oh ooops sorry then :D Regarding so many crappy comments I thought he was serious.

[@gweschuck]

Having seen this clip many times over the decades and just now realizing that is a 29 fret guitar. I guess I was too mesmerized by the insane speed. Its hard to see the details when the lambo is going by at 280bpm.

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

Everyone loves a guitar that has two octaves on the fretboard that you have to intonate for. What an asswhip that would be to tune, intonate at 12, and intonate at 24. I’m guessing that he doesn’t even give half a shit about intonation between 24 and 29 because no one would ever be able to tell it’s not since he does 34 notes per string every half second.

[@zedddddful]

The bit where he goes "bllublawidililywidllywiddlyblublluwidllywiddlywiddlywahwahwah waaaahhh" i felt that in my soul.

[@walterdavid8170]

3:46

[@TikTok-zv8bg]

Pro guitarist : hours of dedicated practice for years Guy who can't sit and practice with a metronome : It has no feel

[@rutvikrs]

Yeah being MAB is every pro guitarist's dream. 😂😂

[@Kaspen82]

Lots of pro guitarists who are great agree with the latter sentiment

[@phenixreturns]

@Peter Quill pro guitarists work work work work work work and play play play :) their are nice, humble, they are not all the time every day in guitar groups they don't say critics about the world famous guitarists for 50 years but they are exceptions , some boring no talent french people which will never have a big success except as teachers but their soul is not beautiful because they don't like themselves

[@Crunchifyable2]

Damn KZbin video that's 16 years old. Pretty soon it'll be old enough to drive

[@kenjicarlos8402]

It is 😭

[@johnnorcross6256]

It may have been uploaded to YT 16 years ago, but the original video came out in 1991... it's about to go through a midlife crisis...

[@ClassofEighty2]

I come back to this every now and then just to marvel at the technique. Great stereo tone as well. 23M views and counting. MAB is no joke.

[@kommandantt5420]

3:05 bro is doing side quests now

[@buffalojoe78]

Wife: “Oh my god, where’d you learn to do that thing I like?” Me: 2:56

[@Metalhead-4life]

Yeah this dude could flick the bean like a madman

[@ivoupsilon]

*Yngwie Malmsteen:* - "God sent me to earth to teach humans how to play the guitar" *Michael Angelo Batio:* - "I don't remember sending anyone..."

[@ChildovGhad]

@@Dan0dandan1 I don't know if he said it or not, but everybody knows he has an ego the size of Jupiter. I suppose he kinda can, since he's that good at what he does. Still, Batio blows him and pretty much anyone else away in terms of sheer technical prowess in metal guitar.

[@alexandredasilva5843]

100%,correct

[@alexandredasilva5843]

@@Dan0dandan1 he is way better than Malmsteen

[@Dan0dandan1]

@@ChildovGhad True

[@Dan0dandan1]

@@alexandredasilva5843 Facts

[@Brian-ti7xm]

I remember watching this as a entry level guitarist at 13 years old and i immediately said "i dont think i want to play guitar anymore." Not realizing this guy dedicated his life to playing, was extremely talented, very intelligent with music, and he also isnt credited for making a single song thats iconic meanwhile guitarists who are considered to be significantly more simple gave the world drastically iconic songs. That, gave me inspiration again. Realizing there was levels. Its also incredible to think that theres significantly more talented artists around today, but this old stuff, deserves respect. Its still impressive. Very 1980s heavy metal.