The BEST Modern Metal Guitarist?

[@NikNocturnal]

*He fast*

[@sula7254]

Hardly.

[@lthg18]

Nik, you're a living dictionary.

[@codyosiecki5338]

Acoustic Jason covering Andy Mckee is what the world needs right now. 4:04

[@Joonaman123]

You should check Stephen Taranto. I think he's even faster and cleaner.

[@magnumg3932]

He fast

[@naomifiction2255]

You've quit guitar so many times now that I'm surprised this channel is still going

[@titanialisbeth6967]

Jajajaja 😄

[@oh_its_that_one_guy4710]

r/youbeatmetoit

[@alexborges8127]

Strictly a reaction channel now

[@FWDSUXARSE]

He's quit guitar more times than I've vowed to stop buying project cars to work on. Quitters never win. 🤣

[@brandonleisure9999]

@@FWDSUXARSE i feel this in my soul

[@Ryo7_7]

Jason playing Jason Becker's numbers guitar is insane. He did a good job of playing Nick Jonas' solo too lmao.

[@darkstar3072]

That Nick Jonas cover is the best video he’s ever released

[@usuallyclueless4477]

Jason Becker commented on that video too.

[@jonnylawless6797]

Jason Richardson is our Jason Becker.

[@adriankovacs4133]

Well yeah he played Jason Becker’s Serrana great, but that Nick Jonas solo could use some improvement, it was too clean

[@grrttshw]

I'm convinced that Jason watches his own hands to try and figure out what the fuck they're doing.

[@yobrethren]

That multi string tapping thrill was some bonkers stuff, along with the whole thing and actually the next clip showing his hands making some fuckin' gymnastics, i agree

[@hermiedas_media]

lolololooolll

[@Mythansar]

Lmao!

[@yerylik]

jason doesn't follow a metronome, the metronome follows jason

[@NikNocturnal]

Facts

[@Paulosf94]

The metronome tries to follow him instead

[@marcwilliamjames]

The acoustic part @4:03 is a cover of 'Rylynn' by Andy McKee, another one of the greatest guitarists ever!

[@nanatzaya]

Came to say that too. This song is simply beautiful and it's "just" one of the many masterpieces Andy produced. I wonder what he's up to today. Time for some research i guess.

[@LaganusWrex]

Came here for the same. I heard those notes and my life went full circle and ripped a hole in the time-space continuum. I haven't heard Andy in YEARS and best believe my k-hole is set for the night.

[@michaelnitikman4738]

Also came here for same. Love McKee

[@Omnigrotesque]

Same here. Reminded me of this great musician, whose songs I didn't hear for many years. What a moment! Brings a tear to the eye.

[@jasontodd5953]

Im still in awe of how the Jason Becker stuff still holds up even today. It has that Bach, Mozart longevity and quality feel to it compared to other shredders.

[@g.o.a.t5975]

Yeah. Sadly we didn't get to see his full potential.

[@athmaid]

3:21 that's Jason Becker's "Numbers" guitar, probably his most recognisable guitar. They auctioned it off to help with the costs for his medical care (he has ALS and can pretty much only do facial movements now). Jason Richardson was playing it during that time to get people talking about the auction. Well, more than they already were, Becker is a legend after all. The three guitars they put up for auction got sold for 230k in the end

[@bryansmith261]

He's not even sweeping anymore this is called vacuuming!! Need those Sparrow tones !!!!!

[@TheRedAnvil40]

I think they're a preset in his new VST, I haven't checked it out yet though, I use the Archetype: Petrucci VST Edit: though I guess this answer only counts if you play guitar through a DAW and not an actual amp.

[@sourgummyworms45]

3:37 yooo my boy Jason is playing Botw Riding theme on gutair! That's soo dope 😃

[@JimDewdGuitars]

Jason Richardsons fingers are considered shredly weapons.

[@thatonezippo]

Nik is my comfort youtuber nowadays and him posting a new video heals my heart

[@nomeca961]

Fr

[@vladimirkolosov8836]

yeah, me too. Thanks, I guess

[@pcm7315]

His displays of disbelief are the best on KZbin and would make a good character in a movie (comedy of course).

[@nathanwolfson7354]

I have absolutely purchased tab books with no intention of actually learning them. Just love seeing how they play it.

[@sfishy5540]

This hurts because Ive been playing 15 years and then watch nik play and I want to quit. Then I see nik watch Jason and its like the same thing lol

[@apoplexiamusic]

same for me. compared to Nik i am a beginner even though i've been playing since 2000 (well i took 10 years off, but still)

[@scoishvelociraptormaloish22]

I'm so happy Jason paid homage to the god of sweeps and alternate pickings and the founder of thumping, Mr. Nick Jonas.

[@Loganaman]

4:00 I bought the p00mbachu tabs and I have never, IN MY LIFE, been so called out before, I’ve stared, and stared, and stared for hours now and I don’t understand which guitar is the lead even though it’s labeled

[@paulabernethy8396]

I have the same thoughts when I watch you play Nik. I have been playing guitar for a lot longer than you and you make me feel like an amateur. It is all a matter of perspective. I have great respect fir anyone who commits to mastering their instruments the way you guys have (on all the levels). I think Jason would even give John Petrucci doubts in his ability (and I love JP). Lol 😃🙏🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@eliteextremophile8895]

I was gonna say something similar about Petrucci, but he's inherently grounded and just incredible person. He understands the point of being a musician better than so many other great players. You can't put doubt in his ability, as you can't put it in Jason head. They're from different planets, so to speak. Only one that can actually put doubt into just about everyone is Guthrie Govan, but he's not gonna lol

[@gwarriorfromhell]

Not gonna lie, wasn't expecting him to do an Andy McKee cover. Hearing Rylynn opened my brain into the idea thag acoustic guitar was way more versatile than I thought.

[@Snareric]

I'm a drummer and this is how I feel every time I watch Matt Garstka. We'll never be as good as them yet we keep trying anyway.

[@lordamoghxd]

Matt garstka is the first drummer that made me feel the importance of rythm as a guitarist. Matt is da goat

[@lucasmonteiro600]

This one is simply absurd. Adding insult to injury he plays it very calm.

[@janitorialjargon2411]

Jason was light years ahead of the other members of Born of Osiris and he really carried the musicianship of that band to a level that the OG members could never recreate. Lets talk about it for real...

[@KRayxKodessA]

Jason is absolutely super-human. I've seriously contemplated sending ALL of my gear to him on multiple occasions... _I'm not worthy._

[@Killcycle]

Jason played for my biggest loved and dead music metal Band, ever. RiP ❤ All Shall Perish

[@MGSeven91]

the thing I love the most about Jason's playing is the impressive and godlike precision in picking. You can hear every single note even when they are as fast as light. That right hand should be considered like HACKING and CHEATING.

[@alone2break]

yes, this is very encouraging.. i manage to encourage myself to play a triangle instead, bcause no way i could get that good..

[@dawgietv]

his right hand articulation and muting is just so fucking fantastic it was even amazing to see him live

[@GoatMee]

That glitch thing is what Michael Romeo does, he would demonstrate a solo slowly and in there would be a short burst of notes that's insanely fast even at the slower tempo, and all the notes are still there when he plays it fast, it's just a "oh fuck off" at that point

[@ravenfiction]

I own the tab book for his first album and I can confirm, all you can really do is stare at them 🤣

[@jopetdevera]

Buyer's remorse intensifies 😅

[@jamescanady3442]

You look up and you're permanently cross eyed, lmao.

[@TKD187]

Nik, your that good man I know you're capable of doing a Jason Richardson cover or Tim Henson . The funny thing is when I watch you play I react the same way you don't give yourself enough credit man your really good

[@scuffleburgoutdoors]

Jason is a god , but Nik you are a badass guitar player too ! Thanks for the video sir !

[@thefourthwritedjentleman3643]

Jason Richardson is literally the definition and epitome of nature and nurture Absolutely born to do it and phenomenally gifted both technicality and musically I think as a whole package, he is unmatched

[@sramredd9856]

I was impressed to see that Jason knew who Andy McKee was. Andy is a mind blowing acoustic guitarist. Every metal player should check him out.

[@ЖораКорнев-и6щ]

First melody is Lost Not Forgotten by Dream Theater

[@iskanderkhalmurzaev7111]

i actually remember him from ALL SHALL PERISH

[@1032patrick]

Jason makes his solos so unique that the usual scale patterns do not apply. It is those unusual shapes

[@kommanderkronk]

That acoustic song is Rylnn by Andy McKee!!!! Dude that's dope!!! Check out his stuff if you haven't before!

[@iviaverick52]

...I feel like Jason does that on a weekly basis

[@Admiral_Potato41]

The insane string skipping video where he’s playing the riding theme from Zelda at like 3:38ish is actually my ringtone haha

[@fallingspears77]

YOOO, that acoustic piece was actually a cover from an Andy Mckee song called For My Father. That song is gorgeous.

[@worshipguitardictionary7677]

It's always a good day when nik posts

[@Jaaazzzy2003]

Just got into the vast world of guitar playing. Seeing all of these videos and listening to all of these great guitarists makes me want to pick up the guitar myself.

[@coryhartnett5000]

Im so intrigued by Jason Richardson . Not just with his guitar skills , but how his brain works and many other stuff I have questions about. He's very interesting human being

[@gerrykavanagh]

I think that 'glitch' was pulling the string off the side of the fretboard. Vai does this sometimes too

[@usnclark]

The hippy forest shit was him covering Andy Mckee's "Rylynn". Andy was one of the original crazy guitarists on youtube, pales in comparison nowadays but whenever I really want chill vibes I visit his stuff. He's the ole' goat

[@scythe4277]

There’s no way I’m ever gonna play as technically insane as Jason but his music is definitely inspiring to try and be as good as I can be and I’m actually really fucking cool with that. Love Jason and u Nik 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Zaque-TV]

These videos always get me messing with my guitar for an hour

[@happychappy8268]

Jason's the only person that's aloud to pull out an acoustic while siting around a fire, can you imagine his version of Wonderwall.

[@alvy8bit]

"Homie is a janitor...making sure everything is clean" "That's like Pebto Bismol..it's giving you the runs" How the fuck does he come up with shit like this? .. like c'mon...

[@brandonstoltzmusic]

Dude your warped expression of self disdain at exactly 3:00 made me 💀

[@johnjohn37371]

Was glad to see the Luigi stuff...most of the time, from what I've watched, Jason seems like such a serious dude. Does the heart good to see him clownin'...

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

FUN FACT: "Project Jason Richardson" is a next-gen software program by ILM. The voice acting is done by Oscar winner Octavia Spencer. That woman has so much range.

[@2genreactions]

Keep up the great content 🤟

[@MatteBlackEverything]

4:03 the man, the myth, the legend. Andy McKee.

[@jetklaatu9831]

Jason has said previously that if it wasn't for Dream Theater's Train of Thought album (2003) then he wouldn't be the player he is today and I'm the same way. I'm nowhere near as good as Jason but that album was by far the most influential during my early years of playing guitar.

[@darthvaldez999]

Humble ahh Nik your an amazing Guitarist as well 😂You remind me of me back in the 2010s (early 20s) I would play literal arpeggios from hell and People would say "wow your amazing!" I would respond with "yeah I'm alright but thank you"

[@beastinthesky6774]

Saw this video's title and I was like "I wonder if this is about Jason Richardson" .....yep.

[@Dazeister]

That second (of the same) Jason Becker cover is with the actual Jason Becker guitar (don't know if the original one, buuuut it looks like it)

[@socksrfootjail7257]

JR is absolutely fucking nuts. Can’t wait to hear the new ATR tunes.

[@alikhawar520]

His fingers are like turrets, with multiple machine guns coming out of them, shooting the strings.

[@RudeXII]

Remember that Futurama episode when Fry got the Devil's hands? Thats Jason IRL

[@mikedervos5974]

i love these types of videos

[@aaronhall4520]

That richardson cover of Andy Mckee acoustic was so good.

[@KMastaFunk]

4:05 Andy Mckee stan here.. that shit was fuego 👌

[@itsonlyhugs9486]

Nik cracks me up. We know he can play all of this.

[@theblacksheep00]

Wtfqq, I just thought of an old video by you Nick and then I got a notification about that you had uploaded a new video when I looked at my lock Screen!😂

[@russtic6447]

AT 4:00 I LAUGHED SO HARD I DROOLED ON MY PHONE AND IT MADE ME LAUGH HARDER😭😭

[@jaygarcia5982]

Jason Richardson VS Rusty Cooley. Who shreds harder?

[@RickLewis91]

Yo your video title is just hilarious bro because I very much know of Jason Richardson I even Attempted to try one of his signature guitars out which are unavailable in local guitar stores anyways point being your title man it’s hilarious because that man is really really fast they playing he’s from the band all that remains anyway that’s not the point the other point is I’m not going to quit Guitar but he does inspire me😩👌

[@taidai2u]

You should check out Sebastiside

[@DtSkyy]

Has Nik done a video on Jacky Vincent? Dudes insane!

[@bennieboy777]

Dude every time I watch Jason Richardson play, I just want to take my guitar out to the dumpster lmao. I had the please of shaking his hand (and Luke's) a few years back. They both said "just keep practicing"

[@havoc-ado]

Oh damn... I gotta find that acoustic cover of Rylynn by Andy McKee

[@jamescanady3442]

I hope I'm not ostracizing myself here (because I'm not sure how Nik or his fan base feels about it), but what about Charles from "Berried Alive?" Dude is sick. I'd love to see he and Jason do a collaboration.

[@darkinertia2]

love the late 2000s era candyrat acoustic

[@jhonny4323]

He's marveling on every shit like he's seing playing like this for first time

[@Will-sg1qq]

i love these guitarist reactions do the doo please that would be sick

[@Paschendale2]

I might be able to cover that Nick Jonas solo. I can't pull off that Luigi costume though

[@TheMXer42]

Whenever your camera says to pick something new to do 😂

[@briancross1973]

God hearing Andy McKee again made me so happy

[@RoziLaruku]

My life is so simple I see Jason Richardson notification, i liked

[@prodigalbrock]

I cant believe he was playing Andy McKee with the acoustic

[@Cha0sMaster]

The disheartening thing is - Jason's meme game is lit too.

[@christo2690]

You should see bernth and his modular picking. Itl blow ur mind

[@A_Little_Piece_Of_Music]

Make a video about Lucas Mann. He is too powerful! I can't imagine what a guitar battle between Lucas and Jason would look or sound like.🤯

[@MrJakeShirley]

As someone who has bought JR tabs, yes you do just stare at them mostly

[@kevinneil6196]

He plays sooo clean that even the shitty audio clips sound good

[@TheRedAnvil40]

That Pepto joke had me dyin lol

[@jakobrathbun4596]

Why I get no notifications for stream today. Also why isn’t it up ? Does it take a little bit before the stream gets uploaded ?

[@guitarmaniac]

Jason came back from Crystal Lake. But instead of murdering people he decided to murder guitars now

[@jaanavesanen]

New Slaughter to prevail reaction coming? 😉

[@creepymccreepers]

I got to start trying to play something besides slipknot riffs and something harder soon… I just don’t know what to do really besides just look at more tabs

[@James-lr3xg]

Do I get inspired and learn guitar or something or jsut give up?

[@CHM6196]

Next week on Nik Nocturnal "Hello Kitty made me quit guitar"

[@millenwagon]

How have I only just heard of this guy?

[@vinivieiraguitar4948]

Jason is a beast....no other word to describe....

[@theopinson3851]

Yeah…Jason is god. Was really cool seeing him with All That Remains (even though it wasn’t his work)…so clean.

[@shanadiwinata]

okay when is the "nik nocturnal made me quit guitar" vid coming

[@calebbohan1765]

3:20 what’s the song?

[@EwItsARat]

Well what were you expecting

[@lightheadedman2]

Why won’t you review immortal disfigurement ? Did you tell will Ramos and Lorna shore that you’d ignore CJs new project and just cover more Lorna shore ? O

[@rgbjojozahau]

Sheeeeeeshh Nik.