The Zoom G5n

Let's take a look at the Zoom G5n multi-effects-processor.
Music @ 0:32
Demo @ 4:25
Zoom G5n multi-effects-processor
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G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow (Natural Gloss)
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Fender Made in Japan Traditional '50s Stratocaster AWT
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Harley Benton Fusion-II HH EB OCT Ocean Turquoise
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Recorded with the
UAD Apollo Twin Duo
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Line 6 Helix Native
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Digital Performer 9.5
Backing track from:
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[@barneyharding]

So.... you watch a thousand videos of people playing their lead licks.... and many of them are really impressive. BUT when Jonathan plays, each lead line-to me at least- sounds like a melody, not just someone trying to get as many notes and techniques in as they can. He really is an incredibly "vocal" guitarist!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Chris ✌😆

[@rickhammel9541]

he plays the guitar the way it should be played, so inspiring. Check out Chris Buck if you like Jonathan's style too.

[@jimaubrey498]

My favorite .Always soulful and moving :)

[@jasong546]

Absolutely! He is making music, not demonstrating techniques. There’s a big difference, and good job Jonathan!

[@jasong546]

It was simply a way of complimenting someone who is talented. But to each his own.

[@touretteguy69]

you have one of the smoothest, effortless playing styles ive seen.. wow

[@omgwtfbbq2011]

you play amazingly - i love just listening and watching such a nice diverse sound

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you :)

[@johnhendricks8140]

I was impressed with every note this guy played he has that country vibe with double stop approach, great sound from that zoom.

[@govindtkg]

Soul is everything in music !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And you have that.

[@johnchongsing7745]

What’s amazing is how effortlessly you switch genres - subtle changes in timing. Really impressive

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

🤓✌️

[@govindtkg]

My vocab does not have enough words to appreciate your playing and musicality but there is something that touches my heart.

[@donaldhatcher8179]

Great review Jonathan. As usual your play through was flawless!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Donald 🤓✌️

[@GoodNightLion]

One of my all time fav guitarist is you Jonathan.... Thanks for sharing with us as always

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You are welcome Jason ✌️❤️

[@claudiajay8291]

Just what I needed ! Thanks Jonathan! 👍🙂

[@jesusrocks7500]

Awesome chops, Bud. Excellent video.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly✌️❤️

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Excellent review, Jonathan! Thanks!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Grazie Antonio 😄🤓

[@xabe5962]

Nice intro solo amigo!!! Good tone in all guitars and good expression and feeling, I enjoy it, thanks.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you so much ✌️❤️

[@mskima001]

Thanks for the review. I came across one in Amazon but wasn't quite sure but because of this video I've bought the smaller version G3Xn and was pleasantly surprised with the overall package and that price tag is ridiculously cheap !!! Thanks again Sir..

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

you're most welcome!

[@DavidZampieri]

i wish i could have those patches ;) great job as usual Jon, you can make sound awesome every device

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Grazie!! ✌💙

[@kurtandely]

Nice fluid playing Jon! Love it!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks a lot!✌💚

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

That tone control is "money" . This unit is so easy to use and the sounds are so good... Very simple but powerful.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes it is.. Very underrated 🤓✌️

[@alexm66]

It doesn't matter what product you review. It's always you that shines.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol ✌♥

[@ravenstrange8466]

Jon you have such a sweet touch. Thank you for the inspiration

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!!

[@ravenstrange8466]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud It's a true honour

[@kkszpt]

Good review! I've been using g5n for almost a year now

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool!!

[@GATvsGAT]

Wonderful playing dude! Very tasteful and melodic

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you✌️❤️

[@andreashanke6497]

Very melodic and authentic playing style and very good review! I really like it! Rock on!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!

[@andreashanke6497]

You and your reviews are always welcome to me! I really think that we need more people like you on youtube, who are really honest and authentic in everything they are doing here. This is the way it should always be. Best regards!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Andreas HANKE thank you Andreas for your kind encouragement 🤓✌️

[@rowley5784]

Rested zfter your US trip and playing superbly as usual.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes dear brother 🤓✌️

[@morgie8]

Hi Johnathan, really enjoying your videos!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks! :)

[@JonathanKillstring]

I gotta say, every time you start a video with "hey, it's Jonathan," I can't help but smile. You seem like such a good dude, haha. I queue up your videos as a kind of palate cleanser after work meetings. :) So basically, keep it up! I find your channel to be extremely pleasant.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Jon... Much obliged ✌️🤓

[@Pulse2AM]

Just invite him to the meetings! LOL

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol..🤪

[@pfitzsimmons76]

thanks for the review. you sound great. your playing is really smooth. God bless

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Patrick!🤓✌

[@mihnea358]

I own the G3Xn and it is more than I need for like small gigs and recording. I think that the G5n is the best value for the money. You don't need a Boss-1000 to have a good tone everything is there in you, your soul and your playing style

[@dogapart4701]

It sounds true and honest review from you thank you for your opinion Sir🙋‍♂️

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Dogapart ✌️🤓

[@UntilheKingcomes]

Wow you sound amazing

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you so much!!✌️❤️

[@soumyadipmajumder3450]

Buying Zoom G5n... feeling proud ❤️❤️

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️

[@abraham_george]

Such a good sounding lick!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@aidantod33]

Jon, nice playing. Thank you.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!

[@jwilder2251]

I have a Zoom G1on, and no matter what else I try, I can’t find a modeler that actually sounds better. Your intro only confirmed that opinion, it sounded fantastic!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌🤓

[@davepowell4740]

superb playing

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Dave Powell thank you Dave ❤️✌️

[@donaldsmith188]

Nice licks my friend. A pleasure to watch you play.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Donald ✌️🤓

[@Kivencito]

Brother, what a sweet sound as always :)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you✌️❤️

[@braynumb]

I came for the Zoom G5n... I'm staying and subscribing because of Jonathan... Love your playing!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Welcome to the channel!! ✌🤓

[@CinemaKev24]

Awesome playing and great review! Zoom has been on my radar for years, but I love my DigiTech RP500 with it's large LED display and it's 5 foot-switches can be used as stompbox or preset mode. It's old tech compared to your Zoom, but it would be interesting to hear you play an RP with my 5 main patches.

[@TheEjuiceReviews]

Fantastic phrasing Jonathan

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you man ✌️🤓

[@nazmoking3171]

I had the same impression you did with the original presets - once I started tweaking them I LOVED the tones I got. For instance, I love to put one delay in front of another with reverb for incredible ambient effects - to the extent where I sold all my other pedals. I have found if you tweak the effects you can make high gain or anything else sound good!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nazmo King Yes.. this unit is great ✌️🤓

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

Tweaking is the story on all multi-effects units, even the Fractal guys will tell you that. Presets are just starting points.

[@sunnys3325]

I juse LOVE your vids Jonathan! Love your chilled vids and soft spoken voice. Make me wanna play after watching. Thats HB tone was really sweet surprisingly. Thank You!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you....thats what this channel is all about...to inspire ✌🤓

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Beautiful songs!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you 😄✌️

[@floydspeedwho]

Very nice playing sir.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly ✌️🤓

[@toddhardin7169]

Good playing, Jonathan!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Todd! 🤓✌

[@gabie0909]

I use headrush pedalboard and Zoom G5n together and they sound so great, also you can just use your G5n as a pedal running to the Headrush and just load a IR to make it more better.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool!!!

[@ladislavskaroupka2591]

Great job!👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@moogle625]

you are the first guitar play I saw that doesn't use pinky! Incredible.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@keesketsers5866]

I have had one now for about a year and really enjoy it. Build quality is great, sounds are very good and the menu is very easy to use. I'm very happy with it.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome ✌️🤓

[@sajinjmathew8873]

Great video 🙌🏻

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌🤓

[@TheMrFlitz]

I use a G3n for silent recording when my kids are in bed and it's fantastic, cheap, simple and usable... Couldn't ask for much more 😁

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice ✌️🤓

[@robertclarkguitar]

I was close. I passed off this one for the boss gt1. Hope you get that one to review. It’s not for everyone but I love it. Killer chops man.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I heard good things about the GT1...🤓✌️

[@robertclarkguitar]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Ah cool. Its definitely limited for live use but for coloring sound it's a winner. Hahah.

[@govindtkg]

Solo option can be used with external pedal through control input.

[@pdp977]

Lovely playing at the start Jonathan, and a very good review of the Zoom. God, I'm tempted to get one. And I really don't need it...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol... Then don't get it... Wait for the next best thing ✌️🤓

[@johnjanoski3988]

I like the idea of the multi effects pedal. You sure did get some very good tones out of the Zoom set up. I wish they weren't so darned complicated, I'm a plug and play guy from way back.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hey John .. It's not that hard... All you will need is a good cup of coffee and some free time 🤓✌️

[@colindias4820]

It's the easiest to get a great tone . Piece of cake ...

[@GrimYak]

Same here. I also have an issue with these vs analogs as most multi fx gets obsolete pretty quickly while the Boss compact pedals for instance lasts you for years, maybe even pass it on to your kids and grandkids :)

[@photronic]

Yes, music!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@howgreatisourgodgreatminds3032]

I am proud owner of Zoom G5n, this unit is great

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome ✌️🤓

[@colindias4820]

Same here David .. just got it two months back .. and it's just perfect .. all the amps sound good .. not much tweaking to get a really good sound .. I had a gt 6 before this and compared it with a gt 100 and tone wise it's better like what a multi effects cum stomp box should be .. cheers

[@RtvFishing]

Love that tone. A bit country & modern rock.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

🤓✌

[@selwynbeck2356]

Wow, awesome playing; you are very good. Thanks from South Africa

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks.. Welcome to the channel 🤓✌️

[@colindias4820]

But a good review and video of the zoom G5n .. I recently got it and itals eally worth the price and u get the feeling you're playing live with good sounding amp Sims and stomp boxes .. overall a great processor for anyone ..

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks 🤓✌️

[@guitarino1]

Thanks for the review JK. Could you please consider reviewing the Nux Cerberus multi-effect unit?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Sure when I get my hands on one ✌️🤓

[@toneydavis9802]

Always love your playing. Would love to have your presets. I jeep a Zoom GX1n around just so i have something to pmug headpho es into and noodle around with. I re ently purchased a used Boss ME 50 and was surprised at how good it is. Sure it has its negatives but not many. Maybe you can demo one day if you havent already. Have a nice day.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks... I'll probably will not be reviewing the ME 50 any time soon... But then who knows?? 🤪✌️

[@jazzylei143]

Sounds better than ampero. 😎

[@glimmertwins4]

Cool, Jonathan

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks Gram🤓✌️

[@leodanryan966]

Way above my paygrade Jonathan. I'm a 62 year old beginner , and I'm lucky to make noise come out of a guitar that doesn't start a world war.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol!! You take care brother ✌️🤓

[@jimaubrey498]

Keep at it 😎😎play and have fun : )

[@colindias4820]

You should get the new zoom g1x four which is super small but still with the same tones as the G5n .. and it cost just around 100 USD I think .. check those reviews as well . Or if Jonathan can do one on that as well

[@satanpuncher06]

Actually this is a great product man. I have one. One cool thing is the headphone out. I take it with me when I travel all the time to practice in the hotel without an amp

[@sailen7298]

Hi joanthan i just had this unit. Im looking fot a studio speaker for this. Pls recommend one

[@IPushHard]

I was surprised at how good it sounded.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes.. Makes the 2 of us!!🤪

[@morgie8]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Me 3 :D

[@GrimYak]

Early 2000s zoom didn't sound good and looked like plastic toys. Now, im glad to say they've improved so much.

[@robertclarkguitar]

I’ll pick one up soon. You make it all sound good. Hahaha

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol

[@charliebuttocks2400]

Great playing Jonathan.... I have the older model g5 great pedal with looper and decent drum machine patches need tweaking though

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌🤓

[@AlamgirHossain-oj9gc]

nice boss

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Many many thanks✌

[@stevenb.9839]

Thx Jon :D

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌🤓

[@colindias4820]

Just found u now .. and I guess u should even try to do a review on the new zoom g1x four which is essentially the G5n in a smaller package and priced at at around 100 USD ..

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Sure.. When I get my hands on one ✌️🤓

[@georgeirisarri4371]

i owne a G5N for the Price is a KILLER offcourse it need to be improve will see when Zoom come out with the new version Helix is 5 time more expensive so it can be compared very nice the video , i like more the Marshalls amp and the Bogner than the fender good luck.

[@paypanoy2528]

is the exp pedal dual function? Can you use it as a volume pedal in off possiotion and wah or any efx in on possition?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes you can ✌️

[@nikolaystroganov652]

Hello, can you tell me please, what is the acoustic tune playing in the intro around 0:28?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

It’s a backing track from KZbin for creators ✌️❤️

[@akashchakrabarty5708]

For the zoom g5n can the pedal chain in this processor be split before passing in the amp? Like if I have to make wider tones like using two amps one delayed after the other to create a wider tones... To create like a hard panned guitar / dual tracked guitars..... Can I do that in this processor?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nope ✌️❤️

[@kennysylvia773]

great video again I am torn between this unit and the Zoom g6can you ad drum patches created from a DAW

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I’m not sure it can✌️❤️

[@rheybusque9752]

Hi there Jonathan, Could you please do a review on a Boss Gt-10 when you a your hands on one? I know its an old effect. And I am still here struggling to creat my own patches. Please!!!🙏

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

No promises.. but I’ll try ✌️❤️

[@bobbywilliams4655]

Have you tried the tc electronic Plethora X5? I think it is new. I would like to know your thoughts on it.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

No I have not Bobby..✌️❤️

[@bilalattique7974]

Noob question: I gotta focusrite 2i2 scarlet audio interface. Can I connect the G5n directly to the interface?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes you can ✌️❤️

[@Torino2006]

Hi Johnathan Great guitarist and reviewer ! Just purchased a reconditioned with full warranty for$239. Is there a post of these patches? They sound wonderful. That is all I need are these 4 patches. Thanks

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Sorry but I have returned the unit. You can actually find Lots of patches in their website ✌️🤓

[@jamesconn4226]

Hi Jonathan, I love your melodic style of playing, where every note has meaning. Being a composer, I can appreciate that. Although I'm a multi instrumentalist, I'm 'almost' an intermediate guitar player (more due to my slow left hand, not my musical brain.) The good thing about my compositional experience, is, I know where I want to go melodically. I have a pedal board with a Mooer, GE100, biyang fuzz box, Amoon pockverb, hotone rotovibe and a boss harmoniser, however, I would love to have a multi fx unit with lots of stomp buttons where I could have e. g. clean sound for rythm and various different fx for solo work. Is there anything you would suggest? thank you.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Well the Helix is something to look at.. plenty of buttons for you to stomp at.. but its more the sound palettes that are available to you ❤️✌️

[@jamesconn4226]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thank you Jonathan, much appreciated. 👍😊

[@gauravlama2079]

Could you please also make a review on Kemper stage and Axefx3 please 😊😊

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

We'll see ✌🤓

[@robout5026]

Great 💕

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks ✌️❤️

[@jameswright5572]

Wish Zoom would bring back the 4 way foot pedal.

[@ahnaftahmid872]

Hello sir can you please help me out I play for a rock band and we are constantly moving it's a pain for me to take all the pedals everywhere I was looking for a multi FX which one would be best for rock the g5n the mooer ge200 or boss gt1?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You will have to try them out yourself. I have only reviewed the Zoom G5N .. so I can’t take tell you any the rest. The other alternatives are the line 6 PodGo and HX stomp ✌️❤️

[@dalbocha]

I think in Jonathans hands even a wood stock plugged in crappies amp will sound fantastic.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol!!✌️❤️

[@accentontheoff]

Hi Jonathan one very basic question if I may. Is it possible to hear the effects in the signal chain WHILE creating a preset. You know, demo as you create. None of the KZbin videos seem to show this, hence asking. Thanks!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Unfortunately not..unit went back to the shop✌🤓

[@accentontheoff]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Sorry if I created confusion. Was not asking you to do a demo. Just checking whether one can play through and hear the effects while creating a patch.

[@kaskas55]

Hi Jon. Great demo as always. May I know how you recorded your tones? Whats your signal chain? Thanks a lot.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Read the description✌♥

[@binhck]

Hi Jonathan, how do you compare the Zoom G3n/G5n to other modern FX like Mooer GE200 or Hotone Amperor? I meant in terms of sound as I think the new ones are better in features and control

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hi. Yes the newer ones from the Chinese companies like Mooer and Hotone are really nice. They are well made and thought out. I can't compare the zoom with the Mooer as I have not tried a Mooer yet. All have their strengths and weaknesses. But zoom.. Being around for a long while now have a slight edge in terms of easy usage and sound. ✌️🤓

[@binhck]

Jonathan Koh thanks. Hope to see your comparison video soon. The Zoom sound is nice, but just a bit confused about the navigation. Looks like the new ones are easier to dial in the patch with a big LCD screen

[@ruastacey9065]

Hi .I for one love your style.would love to promote your New Zealand tour if you ever concider it.im easy to find.

[@leftyguitaristSE]

Hello Jonathan is there any chance you can share the Zoom patches you played with in this video? Happy New Year!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Sorry man.. I don’t have the unit anyone. I have it back to the shop✌️🤓

[@leftyguitaristSE]

Jonathan Koh Aha I thought so, but it was worth a shot. I ordered a G5n after watching your video seems like alot of possibilities for what you pay👍🏻😄

[@Zerimas]

Do you have any tips (aside from making sure that "mic" is set to "on"). I can't seem to get the tones I want out of it. I'm after a more "high gain" sound. I do like the cleans on it, but I think I am just not terribly picky when it comes to that sort of sound. Haha.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Did you try the other amp models??

[@Zerimas]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Yeah, I've played with the MS800 model, the MS1959, the Rect Org model, and the DZLDRV model the most. I've tried mixing and matching the various cab sims (the MS 4x12 always sounds the best). The clean/crunch sounds always sound good to me. I like the Matchless 30 model and the Marshall ones sound good with the gain turned down. I haven't figured out how to get a not awful sound with the MKI or MKIII models. I think it sounds good. I can get some good sounds out of it, just not the ones I am after.

[@shamneo8353]

Mr Jonathan Koh - Can I combine the Zoom G5N with my analog stompbox. If yes, what are the thing that I need to do. Hope to hear a reply from you sir or anyone that can assist me. Thank you...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

The Zoom has no effects loop but You can have your stomp boxes hooked up before the unit... although I won’t recommend doing that with time based effects

[@shamneo8353]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud- Thank you sir for the info given.

[@bumblefritz]

Maybe I missed it but for the life of me I can'r figure out how to bypass this pedal entirely. Is there a switch for total clean bypass if I'm using other stomp boxes?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Bumblefritz I think this unit is meant to replace your stomp boxes.. I can’t remember if there is an effects loop for this unit. Sorry but I’ve returned the unit back to the store✌️❤️

[@bumblefritz]

I figured it out. You can bypass it in tuner mode.

[@bikersoncall]

6:50 , are you saying that in a live situation using a patch or preset, if you use the volume pedal, the delay and reverb will be effected, you won't just be changing the global volume of the patch? In what way do you meant the delay and reverb will be effected by using the volume pedal?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I meant ..if you placed your volume after the time based effect..when you bring down the volume of the volume pedal, you will also bring down everything including the time based effects. But if you placed the volume pedal before the time based effects...you will only bring down the volume of the dry sounds..so that the time based effects like delay and reverbs will not be affected.

[@bikersoncall]

​@@JonIsJustTooLoud I think I've got it , close enough, I just use a volume pedal to globally bring everything down or for volume swells.

[@indradnyuts8417]

How setting tone evh cathedral

[@pastorkev777]

Have you used the TC Electronic Nova System?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

No I have not 😄

[@lobiu]

Hello Johnathan, thank you for your cool advices. Which one sounds the best between this one and ampero to you ?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Both had it's pros and cons...I guess we have to invest time to explore each unit to make sure we get the optimal settings. ✌️🤓

[@lobiu]

Jonathan Koh Thanks a lot. I was trying to save money but I get your point and you're probably right. Have a nice day

[@accentontheoff]

Would you get this or the Boss GT1. To be used for practise and home recording. Mainly.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Either one will do ✌️❤️

[@accentontheoff]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Cool thanks!

[@portuguesebeer5069]

You play great! But someday i would like to see you play some Metal! 🤘🍺😁