SWOLA113 - METALLICA DRUMS FAKE?, MARK TREMONTI IS NOT AN ASSHOLE, MUSTAINE LIES PAUL,

[@Sound_Stable]

Many years ago, a close family friend who I grew up with as my cousin was a massive Creed fan, and he was dying of a horrific skin disease. At Creed's height of recording and touring, Mark took the time to befriend Brian and spend some time with him, even bringing him out to Florida with him. Brian was one of the biggest hearted people I've ever known and it was a huge deal to him, so I never miss an opportunity to share this story about them. Mark is the real deal.

[@mvyper]

That's really wholesome.

[@MrSneakyPants]

That's a cool story. He seems like a good guy in interviews.

[@VolatileDave]

I thought I was dead inside but what Mark Tremonti did there put a huge smile on my face.

[@davidf7485]

Hello.

[@stratmatt7775]

Oh crap!!! I had already started the autopsy!!! Are you okay?!

[@AidenCantrell]

Mark tremonti is the Keanu reeves of the metal music industry. Barely anyone hates him.

[@nikverschuren4291]

True true

[@thesteamycreamofdualjabbar6486]

Hard to hate him when he recorded a full album of Sinatra songs purely for charity

[@ambrooks5]

He’s just a genuinely good dude

[@charlesrocks]

Mark is great.

[@Metalbass1979]

I got to hang out with him years ago when he surprisingly showed up at a show that my old band was playing in Tampa. He then invited me and a few others to hang out the next day at Sam Ash. He was genuinely one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Zero ego at all.

[@prodigalbrock]

I saw metallica live last month. The WHOLE BAND is on point. They've all practiced a lot lately

[@dubjubs]

I'd love for them to come back to SLC. Seen them in 2018 and I was blown away

[@federicoinnocente]

yeah..but the drums on their new song are for sure fake or at least modified. lars cant play like that

[@OhLordyG]

@@federicoinnocente COPEnhagen

[@moonwalkerkop4479]

@@federicoinnocente One

[@Juhaliza]

About the album format. The main reason it's important to me is that an album give the songs a context. I know where the songs "belong" and where I can find them. There are tons of examples of amazing songs that I forget about because they were released on soundtracks, b-sides or just as single songs on Spotify. Examples: Alice in Chains - What the hell have I?, Megadeth - Angry again and Paradise Lost - Sweetness. Yes eventually they probably end up on some compilation the band releases. But that might be ten years after the song is released and personally I don't really care for compilations. So while releasing songs outside of an album might work fine upon release, the songs risk being forgotten as time goes on. This is off course my very biased opinion... but I still thinks it's damn relevant.

[@nissenilsson9158]

Agreed

[@Ottophil]

You’re old school. Now days kids just skateboard from nintendo to nintendo doing microtransactions

[@ambrooks5]

It use to be that an album told a story now it seems it’s just about money. Very sad

[@MrBazz420]

its true

[@daveshank1921]

Agree

[@KRayxKodessA]

Mark is the GOAT. Shreds ✅ writes incredible songs ✅ has a great singing voice ✅ just a good person... like, genuinely one of the nicest dudes I've ever met, and having met him a few times he's always the best. The world needs more people like Mark Tremonti.

[@rebel1980warrior]

Thank you Ola! you nailed it when you said Metallica's new song like Motorhead! my thoughts EXACTLY!

[@albertobenagli7622]

Man I was in Milan watching it all happen and it genuinely warmed my heart. Also the crowd was literally on fire when dude yelled he was gonna give away his guitar to the loudest fan. Again and again (see also his Sinatra Down Syndrome charity album) Tremonti proves to be the nicest and hugest-hearted guy around.

[@sb632]

Mark is well known for doing this regularly at shows. He is genuinely one of the best people on the planet let alone in music.

[@ikestoddard2458]

For 50 years, I have bought albums. I do not feel like changing to singles at this late date. Make more music, Ola!!!

[@Metalbass1979]

I totally agree! Screw singles. I want full albums.

[@Ottophil]

Bought lol!

[@joesatchton212]

@@Ottophil Yeah, bought. As in financially supporting bands. Not being a truly POS torrenting punk azz stealing stuff.

[@e_knees8816]

Singles are good for advertising.

[@joesatchton212]

@@e_knees8816 Perhaps, these days. But the tradeoff is obviously the reduced immediate impact for fully formed concept albums. Everything from Rush 2112 to Floyd's The Wall, Operation Mindrime from Queensryche, Dream Theater's Scenes From A Memory, The Who's Tommy...the list is huge. Hell, even the Beatles....We'd all be musically poorer without these. Pros and cons for everything.

[@metalplaylist]

I’m working for a french tour promoter, Mark is the kindest musician I met by now. 🤘🤘🤘

[@sandwichearl4979]

Off topic but I’d like to say thank you so much for putting out such great content. I literally every Sunday make my cup of coffee and watch swola’s to catch up on news, gear, and to just watch your funny awesome content. I’ve been playing since I was a kid but fell off the last few years due to work, life, ect. But you singly handedly reinvigorated my passion for metal and guitars. Your awesome Ola and keep up the great work! Got myself a chug pedal and next is a solar!

[@JonYadonJr]

That intro riffage was sooo awesome! Cheers Ola! :-)

[@joerobinson2538]

Our band got our equipment truck (full) in 2015. Through tips on Facebook we got everything back and intact. It wound up being someone who knew one of our band members. He did time for it since he was on probation for prior drug charges. We were one of the lucky bands --we got tip off info before the dude started selling everything. Whew

[@dirtybeard70_Alivein85]

Ola just want to say when sunday arrives you make my day. I wait all week for the OLA. Again thanx and Hail from Fort Worth Texas. PanterA 4LIFE

[@-Spence]

These really make starting a new week so much more enjoyable

[@MeTuLHeD]

"If that doesn't make you happy, you're dead inside." Truer words were never spoken.

[@mr.nervedamage7463]

Dave lied to Paul again? I figured Paul would have stopped believing Mustaine by now 😎😄.

[@mylogify]

:D

[@Rusli1659LPSoldier]

that comment just made my day! 😂

[@mr.nervedamage7463]

@@Rusli1659LPSoldier haha, nice : ).

[@robotmeister009]

He should have started believing a bit Les

[@mr.nervedamage7463]

@@robotmeister009 😄.

[@diesel_engaged6358]

So glad you played my favorite Pantera riff with that Washburn. The This Love bridge riff is just too fucking nasty, but doesn't get enough love it seems for just how epic it is

[@GonJilman]

There’s not a single thing you could hate about Mark Tremonti. You can just tell by that little girls face that she was about to faint with excitement. No one in the metal world is as humble and down to earth as Mark. Well I mean…. Of course there’s you Ola ;)

[@metalpuppet5798]

Hot take: I dont really enjoy his choice in guitar tones. But thats about it. :D

[@ZackSeifMusic]

1) Got my tickets to Metallica and am SUPER stoked. 2) Mark Tremonti is one of the most humble musicians ever. 3) SWOLA is the best part of the week.

[@OldMate666_]

19:39 gotta love the Testament! D.N.R is such a banger and the gathering album as a whole is full of bangers!

[@SvendleBerries]

Yeah, The Gathering was a great album that I always go back to. Down For Life and The Fall of Sipledome are my favorites.

[@OldMate666_]

@@SvendleBerries 3 days in darkness definitely takes the cake for me 🤘

[@SvendleBerries]

@@OldMate666_ Ooooh yeah \m/

[@OldMate666_]

@@SvendleBerries 🤘🤘🤘

[@mykeread]

Always gets me deep in the feelers when artists hand down guitars to kids.

[@nikverschuren4291]

Saw Alter Bridge last thursday in Amsterdam. They were All kind hearted, connected with the crowd. Mark is not an asshole indeed.

[@manfro1933]

Today i bought my first Solar guitar for my birthday.. im so exited ❤ love from Italy Ola!

[@Crimsoni1987]

It is kinda bittersweet to watch this video. Yesterday my house burnt down and I lost my A1.7BOP and A2.6LN. I loved those guitars so much.

[@OlaEnglund]

Damn that sucks man ! Sorry to hear 😥

[@Crimsoni1987]

Luckily no one was hurt and insurance will cover the rest. To look at the bright side, I now have a good excuse to buy the Vinter I have been dreaming about.

[@johnholly7520]

I watch this every Sunday at 5am when I wake up while I drink coffee and smoke cigs with my cat laying in my lap. It’s my Sunday ritual for the last couple years. And I like it. Ola, you are cool and I really look up to you.

[@Ottophil]

RIP

[@riffsfromtheabyss666]

"Ugly Babies In The Sky" we need this Ola Englund single!

[@denniskielton2447]

Ernie Ball Prodigy picks? I recognize the sound of the bounce haha

[@mesaseany]

James was using his Electra Flying V. (Has a blot on neck too) Crazy story... (maybe for some) my friend on FB who I bought a guitar from made the "Hetfield" truss rod cover for James' Electra Flying V. He also made the Papa H that James put under his bridge on his white Snakebyte. "Cool story Sean" :)

[@Brbbio]

Todays episode was extra good 🤘🏻 something about your energy and sense of humour made this episode even better than usual🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@MrSneakyPants]

I think this is just Coffee Ola...

[@HexxHenderson]

Never ever leave your shit unattended in a van or in a trailer. I’ve been touring for 46 years now and I don’t give a shit if I gotta carry my stuff up six flights of stairs to the hotel room I will not leave it in the parking lot or any place that I can’t keep an eye on it!

[@MrJonathanMarquis]

The intro music on this one is great man!

[@jeffkellogg76]

I recently bought a Washburn Dime Slime like the one you have. Hopefully yours came with a case as mine didn’t but I did score a gig bag from Washburn for the 333 style guitar bodies

[@vikingmetaliscool]

Ola was extra bouncy in this episode. He must be having a good day 😊

[@torontotonto6189]

he is talking about tommy lee jizzing all over his house, thats why :D

[@mylogify]

@@torontotonto6189 HAHAHAHAHAHA 😂🤣

[@daveshank1921]

Coffee with Ola

[@PingeMusic]

Thanks for a fun video as always have become a tradition for my sunday. Be safe and skilful. Pinge

[@denislitisha7136]

I bought the E2.6 in 2019 when it had a Swamp Ash body. Love it to death sounds fantastic. I am looking a a Second Solar now to add to my fleet.

[@Lazette639]

Usually don't comment but I had to say the bit about Tommy Lee's house had me in tears! Hadn't laughed that hard in a long time. Thank you. Great show, great guitars keep up the excellent work.

[@bufordteejustice1119]

I'll be driving up to New Jersey from Baltimore to see Pantera. I saw them a bunch of times back in the day and look forward to this tribute.

[@Mobi666]

YES! I listen to full albums and I still buy albums... but then again I'm 43 and I see the youth of today does not buy albums anymore indeed...

[@perpetualgrimace]

I was about to chime in with a "but I still buy albums" but I'm 35 😂

[@82Bjarni]

Im 40 and only buy CDs

[@zacharyzane1638]

Happy 113 Ola! Any chances of getting a t series FR in pink with no pick gaurd?l And I suggest you check out Kayla Kent Zakkbag solo.

[@gitarmats]

I just had to deal with an app for some LED lights and I had that exact same experience.

[@TheShields420]

Ola!! I watch all your vids. Maybe consider getting one of those “glass chair mats” I think it would really look great @ your desk w/ the lights & carpet. Do it!!

[@Quetzalcoatl999]

What a weird complaint "the kick drum sounds in time". Why the heck would anyone record and release a studio recording with out of time drums?

[@MrSneakyPants]

It's not that the kick is in time, it's that it wreaks of snapping every hit to the grid. It is lifeless. In other words, it's TOO in time. Why not just let a robot play the drums instead.

[@donaldstiles397]

I ordered stargazer last week, can't wait til it get here in batavia ohio,will take a few weeks since being shipped from Sweden. I await in anticipation ola,love all your stuff.

[@Slyness64209]

About the pickup position on the DimeSlime, I think it's not necessarily a bad thing that it's slightly farther away from the bridge since these Dime pickups are VERY high end oriented most of the time, could bring more balance to the tone maybe haha

[@DarrenWaters75]

That Friedman amp can get real low endy and has way more low mids than a Randall as well.

[@Jjsssssss]

What non-drummers need to understand is that the tempo at which you play double bass is what determines the difficulty. Lux Aeterna is played at what George Kollias would label “level 2”, which is the most simple tempo range. At this range your feet are alternating in an extremely comfortable way which makes it easy to play. When you increase the tempo and start getting into the 170 BPM+ range is when the difficulty increases exponentially as your technique has to change to accommodate the higher speeds. I am certain that the drums on this song are largely quantised and fixed because honestly it sounds like it fits to a grid and Lars isn’t known for being the hardest worker, but that aside, playing double bass at the tempo required in this song is not difficult at all.

[@HenritheHorse]

Yeah, I've tried double pedal maybe 5 times and played better than Lars. I'm not even a drummer, just play sometimes.

[@littledittymusic]

@@HenritheHorse Sure you play

[@HenritheHorse]

@@littledittymusic Easily, if you can feel the beat. Lars sucks at that. They've had to edit his parts since the black album heavily. Also I'm still young and don't do coke or drink.

[@robert-michaeloneill186]

@@HenritheHorse You’re extremely naive aren’t you. Goofball.

[@HenritheHorse]

@@robert-michaeloneill186 How so? I think you are naive.

[@mattsonrobbins281]

one of my first impressions upon hearing the new metallica song was that it does sound like old guys playing music (not saying that's a bad thing), but i definitely wasn't willing to even acknowledge that - so thank you for speaking out what must be spoken lmao

[@fasteddie777666]

Ola, I just saw the Offspring in concert 2 weeks ago in Windsor Ontario Canada.....Those guys are one of the best in concert right now....Noodles and Dexter are a riot and the stage show and props were top notch !!!!....I'm sure that some songs that are new are being played on the radio already and they are pretty good,....''Let the bad times roll "" is one of the hit songs !!!...They Rock !!!

[@khaaaaaaaaaannn]

"maybe Lars practiced" You almost had me there 😂

[@MykeOwns]

Not fake, just heavily, heavily edited (And sample augmented too of course) like Metallica always does; each section super quantized and copy pasted so it sounds a little too good.

[@mylogify]

I've been told from audience, Lars uses fake drum sticks, they are toy, made of plastic, it's inside is empty, very thin plastic, it bends if you hit hard...

[@gergonikk]

@@mylogify that's the dumbest thing I've heard in a while

[@mylogify]

@@gergonikk Hahahahha Joking ofc... :D

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

There's no way Lars will play it live

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@@mylogify Actually they are Ahead sticks because he has no style.

[@Wardaddy4477]

Going to the Ullevi Metallica show Ola? Hope to see you there for my 22 and 23rd Metallica gigs

[@staffanakerhjelm9780]

If I were in a band today, I would go for the ”EP-format” and release 3-4 songs at a time.

[@sawyeratkinson]

I think you should release a double album featuring multiple 10-15 minute songs personally. Seems like a recipe for success.

[@MrSneakyPants]

@@sawyeratkinson I see what you did there 😉

[@synhet84]

If you dig into "Offspring" (i used to be a massive fan growing up). They have a lot of super well written songs and dark theme such as suicide, addiction and so on... what a great band!

[@tragicallymalicious1]

Offspring is good stuff. Don't like the goofy "singles" but there's a lot of good songs to listen to.

[@weldingrockandroll2197]

I don't want to hear a new song every couple years, I wanna hear a new album!

[@XXIII_89]

You're impression of what a swedish person sounds like is spot on!! How do you do that!??

[@mrnolan27]

Mark and the rest of Alter Bridge are the most down to earth and generally great people.

[@macanoodough]

I like your take on the Metallica song. As an OG fan, I felt the same way, but in a more positive way. I've been waiting for a new Metallica song since the Black Album. We all thought that was a phase, then they went Alt Rock and haven't been relevant since. Plus, Robert joined that band but never thought they'd be relevant again, so I'm most happy he gets to make Metallica music, finally.

[@metalbrock57]

Haven’t been relevant? Their last 5 albums since the Black Album debuted #1 on the charts, but sure, nobody listens to them or has any interest in their new music

[@macanoodough]

@@metalbrock57 Lots of music dominates the charts, that doesn't make them relevant. Matter of fact, pop music means popular and is often the least relevant music out there. So it always sells more, but is at the same time less relevant. Unless you're saying Britany Spears was more relevant than Neil Young in the 90's. While she was selling millions, Neil was being named the godfather of grunge, playing with and writing with current musicians. Creating and writing for the sake of art, not dollars. And while he hadn't sold many records for over a decade, his legacy was creating a whole new genre of music. Also, debuting at number 1 is not the same as earning a #1 spot in a thick playing field of competition. For instance, their last album debuted at #1 with less than 300k sold/dl/whatever. So let's keep things in perspective. If we confuse relevancy with popularity, Gangnam Style is the greatest song ever written. As for Metallica, more people know the lyrics to their first 4 albums than everything that came after. And it's why their older material dominates their live performances.

[@thirteenthandy]

I... I was just about to comment "badass opening riffs today!" ...and then you made the Nickelback comment. Fuck it, badass riffs!

[@elkhanagaev4172]

+ BIG 1 for Album format!

[@christophermarchand320]

Just got back from seeing Steve Vai shed it up and I find you uploaded a couple hours ago. It must be my fekn birthday.

[@bogdananagnoste]

Hey Ola, quick question on Solar left-handed guitars; do you plan on making a baritone guitar for Lefties? And in general what is your plan for lefties ? I currently have a Solar A2.7 TBR LH(which I plan to sell to one of my friends ) as it is very hard to play as I do not have goliath hands like yours and will get a baritone most likely.

[@thestrum71]

Ah the El Paso bus stop.... Happened to me too, I'm from Belgium, pretty weird situation.... :)

[@rogelioybarra4068]

The first I do is watch SWO here in the morning … shout out from Los Angeles CA

[@marcguerao2]

The drums sound really quantized. At least the double bass

[@macdietz]

There is no way they arent. We have all heard him drumming for far too long.

[@metalpuppet5798]

@@macdietz hes gonna do great. He and the entire band got super tight in the last tour. Samples and a bit of quantizing are needed anyway for that modern tight production.

[@WearyKirin]

@@metalpuppet5798 the modern tight production sounds boring and shitty

[@lathrin]

@CastAirLead back in the day, yeah. nowadays though you can really tell that he's starting to slow down because of lack of practice compared to Danny Carey or Mike Portnoy for example

[@Ottophil]

Good, thats how production works. Supposed to make you sound better

[@mattwatts33]

New MetallicA song was referred to as “boomer rock” 😆 to me it sounds very youthful and a breath of fresh air from those guys. I really dig the new song. Can’t wait for the rest of the album to drop!

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol that's exactly what it is. Sounds like a bunch of old farts trying to be relevant

[@frankorobinson1540]

My only disappointment was the lead that Kurt contributed after 50 years of playing i was expecting more than he gave ,I mean he was taught by satch.but overall it reminds me of there first album goin back to there roots

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@@frankorobinson1540 Lol Kirk sucks. Satch or not.

[@mattwatts33]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 I wouldn’t say he sucks man. He just plays with attitude over technique. I like the sloppyness. It fits the personality of the song. To my ears. I know a lot of guitarists want solos to be well thought out and technical and methodical and all but Kirk has a more punk rock approach. It’s more about grit over composition.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@@mattwatts33 His attitude sucks. Lars has literally gotten worse since they started. And Justice was his peak. Then it was all downhill hill from there. The man is garbage by modern standards. And that's the problem with Metallica. They stopped caring about qaulity and just gotten lazy and the albums got worse St anger was trash and wired was average. They should just retire like Slayer did and keep some self respect

[@Moistflap]

love your vids man especially the sowlas very chill.

[@RNAMusic]

Ola. Keeping Ultimate Guitar in business lol. You know they’re watching SWOLA so they have news on Monday….

[@thebassgum]

Nice Demon Souls " You Died " Shirt Ola!

[@cyrilmercer3925]

Bought my first Solar, a A1.6W, during Black Sabbath! Should arrive tomorrow. Have wanted one since you launched Solar, but I'm not that good, so I couldn't justify buying a second guitar until now

[@paulknowles6433]

See I hear a similarity to the intro of Megadeth's 1320 in the new Metallica song. Makes sense as they all came from the same musical influences 🤘

[@EvilMerlin]

Ola, how do we get Solar guitars in the US? Last time I checked it was only thru Germany to get them "easily".

[@robbyerics2792]

Any news on a new Feared album? Or a new The Haunted album? Please...

[@jeffsadowski9244]

Sergeant Anger's Lonely Hearts Club is my jam

[@tertiusspengler]

A single as a teaser to an upcoming album is all good but albums tell a story and give a vibe. Albums FTW!

[@thomasalderman2399]

I am a listen to the full album guy. Whatever I listen to, whatever kind of music. I hear All The Songs. I jammed Megadeth So Far So good So What this past Saturday. Enjoyed every song but could not wait until Hook In Mouth came on. The last song.

[@kodyhood6527]

Hey man, old school Offspring is awesome!! SMASH IS Epic, and "Gotta get Away" is one of my favorite song's of all time! I love metal, and my Dual Rectifier ! But I'm much more of a punk guy @ heart!! 🤘

[@tragicallymalicious1]

This is pretty serious song..... I love the Offspring. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaKTeWBnftqUj5o

[@MetalHeadMarc]

Ola, that first lick on the opening banger has a sick hook, my guy.

[@aboutthemetal8783]

Ola , serious question , if you could only choose one company who made the dime guitars would it be Washburn or dean ?

[@tomasraiskub3129]

the intro is like Gojira and Mastodon collab ...kinda vibe..

[@metalmankam]

I have a guitar with a dimebucker and it is indeed dark sounding. I also have another guitar with a Bill Lawrence L500 (not the XL that Dime used) and it's my favorite sounding guitar pickup I've tried. It's the same one Bettencourt uses

[@jhcoverdrive9287]

13:58 So, Tommy Lee’s house would become a walk-in Jackson Pollock “experience” when lit in black light, basically.

[@mylogify]

Hahahahahhahahah 😀😀

[@GMSlash]

I definitely prefer albums to singles!

[@supersaabclaire]

Dude, the intro sounded more like in flames 🔥

[@jerryb3486]

Hey Ola the other day on your F.A.Q. vid there was a star body Solar guitar on the wall. Is that a prototype for an upcoming release? Thanx. Love your vids and the star looks sick!!!

[@WagonBurrner666]

That opening riff sounds like the next great The Haunted song!🤘🏽

[@LostSoulNo301281]

RE: Mark Tremonti giving away guitars. He was doing this on the last Alter Bridge tour in 2019. I saw them at the O2 arena in London right before Xmas that year and right after the band finished playing a song(can't remember which song) Mark(or maybe Myles this time) chose someone from the crowd to take Marks just played guitar home.

[@dzonyyya]

That tour he gave away SE guitars. From what I can see, the girl here got his USA model, which is like 6x the price of the SE PRS Tremonti. None-the-less, Mark is just one of the nicest people on the scene. That girl surely won't ever forget that night.

[@EricTheAxeMan]

200+ leg slaps in this video. GIVE US MORE!

[@CarlitosPersefone]

The whole video is great, but my like goes just for playing the D.N.R. riff when plugin the guitar at the end ♥️

[@crackedspyglass]

10:46 Unfortunately stolen musical gear almost never gets returned. Sonic Youth, whose guitars were VERY unique to them, got all their shit stolen in the mid 90s and between Kim, Lee, and Thurston I think got less than 5 guitars back since.

[@PikaStu666]

Nice one, Mr Tremonti has always seemed like an absolute gentleman, along with Myles Kennedy. Never heard a bad word about either of them.

[@n2taki]

Cool shirt ola🤘🏽

[@thomasmims7850]

Keith Merrow taught us that bridge pickup trick when and Schecter designed the first Km7! I still keep it a little tip when buying guitars!

[@simontone]

at what time is the swola live stream tomorrow?

[@shyank_life8744]

Much love from Louisiana!🤘🏻 #teamnosleep

[@headstash1]

Ola I love watching every week. You're a character and make me laugh. But I'm about to send you a guitar stand. Quit laying those beautiful guitars on the floor brother! 🤣

[@jeremyswalley8625]

Killer riffing at the beginning!! 🤘🤘

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

Where does all of that gear show up? Check the pawn shops.

[@Cloughley22]

really fancy getting a 333 but can't find one anywhere !

[@MacNasty11]

Can’t believe mustaine would do that to Paul. Paul doesn’t deserve lies.