Thrash Metal Guitarists Be Like...

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks for watching everybody, which style was your favourite?

[@superssjtrunks2]

Harmonies make everything better

[@eamonfitzmartin998]

Easily the Galloper!

[@aleksanderpiekarski1756]

Speed Demon🤘🏻

[@eviljay545]

The Galloper je sve🤭🤘

[@stevenlx4120]

The Speed Demon and Megaman are really cool ! Frist and last for me, great video Pete 🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻

[@stratonut]

You forgot the " occasional acoustic for the feels"...

[@peteplaysmusic]

Haha yeah! *Fight Fire With Fire intensifies*

[@duke_ov_doom]

Going through the acoustic phase right now

[@JubaDeMetalAlumínio]

I love that so much...

[@하남자-n3n]

Battery!

[@d3fcon_1]

It was in Sodom's Tired and Red

[@ScienceofLoud]

No mids, all gain, SLAYER!

[@peteplaysmusic]

Haha! I may or may not have borrowed that phrase from you for this video :)

[@jaceydurland9098]

What's funny is, Slayer doesn't use as much gain as people think they do. Also, they use tons of mids. Slayer's probably my favorite metal tone.

[@Fedethedangerous95]

we were there. I would have never used the tone knob in my guitars if not for you

[@773Spair]

@@jaceydurland9098 Something slightly less related is they use a very tight noise gate.

[@adramispooya]

as a thrash metal addict, I APPROVE!

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! :)

[@theguitarman8052]

Fellow thrashers unite

[@СевернаяЗвезда-в9м]

@@peteplaysmusic Please make video about Groove-metal !

[@KrisSchwarz98]

Please make one about the Nu-Metal/Post-Grunge phase we all once had

[@OldMate666_]

The Down Picker + the galloper + all gain = the most headbang inducing riffs of all time.

[@Foxshirakami]

The Down Picker is how Metalcore being popular lol

[@jessecarpenter6434]

Anyone got names of the songs for the said riffs

[@thefoxcreation3580]

​@@jessecarpenter6434he broke the riffs but I heard master of puppets and the last was Holy Wars

[@VTdarkangel]

​@Foxshirakami The Down Picker is James Hetfield as well. It wasn't until he got older and started to lose some of his chops that he started to up pick.

[@andrewpappas9311]

Those first two examples are basically just Slayer in a nutshell and I loved it, great vid man

[@peteplaysmusic]

Haha yeah, The Whammy King is a nod to Kerry and Jeff :)

[@steinnbjorn7627]

Galloper and slow & spooky sound kinda Slayer - ish too

[@drej1714]

Almost the entire vid is Slayer.

[@Slayerformayor1983]

Ol’ kerry loves his whammy bar

[@donbishop6994]

You're absolutely correct. I gotta say, I ain't mad at it.

[@davedixon2167]

This shit is why thrash has always been my favorite flavor of metal. Chunking grooves that keep your head rocking, from a bob to a bang and back. This video just reminded me why I love The Big Four still after all these years, too.

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

Same here, Thrash Metal is the ultimate genre of metal imo. One of the best things about Thrash is how diverse it is, there are several subgenres of Thrash which means basically an endless supply of old school and modern thrash bands to discover. Not sure if you're into the modern Thrash bands, but there's some incredible newer bands out there that most people don't even know about. One of which is the band in my profile pic, the French Progressive Thrash Metal band called Arcania. Arcania has 2 albums called "Dreams Are Dead" and "Sweet Angel Dust", both albums are bangers from start to finish, technical, melodic, and progressive.

[@Toywertydid]

Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarten?

[@davedixon2167]

@@Toywertydid LOL! wrong big 4 but I loved those too.

[@Toywertydid]

@@davedixon2167 Lol, alright And that's cool

[@theviolence667]

The Whammy King + Slow & Spooky = all you need is Slayer

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Close but you need that speed king riff in there!!

[@Gloomshimmer]

@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS and a kerry king style solo which sounds like shit and you even fcked it up on tape.

[@lancia-037]

@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS I feel speed king sounds more like modern Sylosis riffs

[@yuhghost6220]

Can’t forget the galloper

[@datutturugang666]

and the speed demon

[@jeffreymartinez5829]

My two favorite styles were the "slow and spooky" and the "no mids, all gain". Great video, dude!

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! :)

[@jaceydurland9098]

Slayer fan then?

[@ArsOb-DWD-KSC]

Same

[@ArsOb-DWD-KSC]

Your intro picking on, “The Wah Ripper” reminds me of the song the band played during the big fight scene in the Crow at the loft. 🦅

[@fractal_intake]

the transition between "definitely not metallica" and "the down picker" was pretty sick

[@ridark_]

1:25 literally A7X in a nutshell (even though they don’t do Thrash) also the lick sounds like Burn It Down lol. Nice video Pete, keep it up ❤

[@fredriksixtensson7665]

Not quite literally

[@mopsandmuscles7855]

Spot on. I could identify the bands you were emulating for the most part 🤘🏻 You make it look effortless. My wrist was fatigued just watching 😆

[@peteplaysmusic]

Haha thanks! Gotta love those all down picked riffs :)

[@mopsandmuscles7855]

@@peteplaysmusic you're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to reply. 🤘🏻

[@gman248]

That open string rythm on Megaman is very nice! Great vid, long live thrash metal

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! :)

[@oriontikkit]

Love your Harley, man. I got my EX-76 about two years ago, best decision I ever made. I swapped out the pickups to Seymour Duncan Dimebag signature pickups and put a Kahler trem on it. Sounds absolutely heavenly.

[@ghostradiodelete]

As a fan of thrash and a thrash guitarist in my youth, well, that was really enjoyable. Thanks.

[@seanbodycott4081]

And this is why thrash sounds so good

[@Malc664]

I love it. You're an inspiration to pick up the guitar. The editing between the clips are an art too

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! :)

[@logikman329]

The whammy KING... I see what you did there and I'm all for it!

[@ek_films]

I too think thrash metal is very cool and very close to my heart

[@SvenTviking]

Rules all other “genres”. And the fashion is pretty easy.

[@PowertipBrushhead]

The down picker has a real distinctive sound and feel

[@dustymetal4ever]

The galloper got my vote. I’m still trying to figure it out and you nailed it man

[@randymiles904]

Nice! You just made a badass recording with a couple Harley Bentons. This should be an eye opener for people suffering from brand worship. Nice job man! 🤘

[@BESIHITAM]

delicious skill brada

[@micahmagnet]

I was wonder where my style would show up until the the down picker played. Well done!

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! :)

[@francoisdesmoulins-lebeaul4273]

Real nice... Very Metallica inspired, with some touches of Megadeth towards the end. Good inspirations for thrashers!

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! :)

[@pixelbasedlifeforms]

More Slayer inspiration in there than Metallica and Megadeth.

[@midnight347]

@@pixelbasedlifeforms agreed

[@thatoneguy444]

@@pixelbasedlifeforms Because Slayer is the thrash

[@zenyth753]

and havok

[@Rcsledge]

I never comment on videos(well not a lot anyways) but I've been working all night and the thrash has inspired me to give you cheers and say hell yeah bro!!!!!!!

[@peteplaysmusic]

Haha thanks, I appreciate it! :)

[@Boki9]

Buddy that picking hand is on point. Great stuff

[@m4lw4re]

all the above please lol ...and justice for all still remains as my fave thrash album 💪

[@Sticky_Tea]

this is basically all fire, love it

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! :)

[@RaVirrTheTrader]

I would see this band live every time.

[@eugenefender1279]

The Wah Ripper - nice double nod to Kirk!

[@JoeDirtsCreativeLab]

Like all! It's like a journey back in time when i started making Metal! ...and "Decade of Aggression" came out... 🤘 greetz from germany Joe

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@freedomfighter5845]

Enjoyed it. Since it's all you I can't pick a style. They all sound good but has your touch to it etc. It was all like a lesson in technical thrash. Very nice.

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

aka: evile, pantera, iced earth, metallica, metallica again, maiden?, slayer, metallica yet again, heathen, testament, megadeth. great job emulating the styles as always!

[@jorgeericklopezvelazquez7405]

Excellent study and compilation.

[@behnamdabestanizade]

Tight right hand bro!

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! I've been working on that a bit lately, always good to brush up on old school Thrash riffs for down picking/rhythm practice :)

[@prsee5969]

That was awesome man “definitely not Metallica “ gave me a giggle 😂

[@JamieSlays]

i feel so recognised in this video! :D

[@LAKXx]

Man some of these sound so gooood so crisp i wish he made them into full songs

[@Commander_1349]

Sick Dude!! Very nice Styles! I love the Galloper! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Danny_Aniss]

This inspired me to go back and listen to Sylosis' discography all the way again

[@jirosaves_theworld]

"definitely not metallica" ahhh so it must be ........... MELATTICA!!!

[@steventheo69]

Really nice playing & seeing you bring it a Harley Benton made it all the better!!! Great tone!!!!

[@ElThunder]

You just can't get enough of that Harley Benton Explorer, well me neither😅

[@xamislimelight8965]

I enjoyed all of that. Now if you excuse me, I'm going to watch again because those riffs fuckin' killed.

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! :)

[@arkivuo5284]

Best reason to buy a harley benton I ever saw

[@FPdesignfab]

If I had to pick one section that is most "Thrash" to me, it's "No Mids All Gain" Exodus style!!

[@Dannyb201]

Your picking is absolute beast

[@mooheesmetal5506]

Awesome video idea! My fav was the Galloper or Slow and Spooky Slayer breakdown.

[@randymccoy2527]

This is something that I didn't expect today. Incredible. All of them are great

[@wynnlowehart2831]

Very nice dude loved it 👌

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! :)

[@ArsOb-DWD-KSC]

This is the first thing I listened to this morning 🤣🤣🤣🤌🤌🤌🃏🌭 Made my fkn day 🤘😈🤘

[@yobrethren]

galloping is just pure energy, love that NWOBHM vibe and the speediness

[@andrewkalipetis7128]

SICK my dude! Killer tone and killer chops!

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

I’ve been practicing the Harmonizing for my own music lately but it’s funny you added that in.

[@dhonnar]

Now this is my cup of tea... Thank you, Pete!

[@macblink]

holy shit such a banger! adding this to my "racing" playlist 🤘🏻

[@Mani_Cash]

Finally, the best Metal Genre! Thx Pete!!!

[@terrorizer77]

What it takes to make a thrash metal song. You nailed it, bro.

[@jye_24]

That gallop riff crushes, cant not love a tight gallop thrash riff

[@crovian1985]

Excellent,all my kind of guitar playing

[@pc3822]

Man, you just "destroyed" that guitar!! Super nicely done.

[@nguyendoan2]

the galloper part is crazy badass

[@RicardoLopez-vn6cn]

The galloper and harmonizer are my jam

[@oleksiysytnik]

I love how all these riffs are melting in creating one song.

[@Thomas-se8ow]

Brutal stuff, love it

[@nathanhogsed7475]

Awesome video as always Pete!!!

[@marioncarbonell6047]

0:56 Slayer also used that riff in “Behind the crooked cross” and White Zombie in “Cosmic Monsters Inc.”

[@scoobybenguitars]

Thoroughly enjoyed them all!

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks! :)

[@jackiechan6460]

That was awesome bro😤

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

MAN!! This is freakin' awesomely amazing and cool!! I wanna try to do a cover of it but some of it I probably can't play... cuz I'm getting old (we'll just say), ok? haha

[@sicnesses892]

Wah ripper and all gain are my favs👌

[@grr619]

Wonderful retrospective on Megatallica and Metadeth. 😁😁😁😁

[@ErosSirianni]

Slow & spooky: definitely not Slayer 😂 great job really liked this video!

[@peteplaysmusic]

Thanks :)

[@saimoomsabir]

Awesome video and riffs as always...

[@thefoxcreation3580]

BROOOO THE MATSER OF PUPPETS AND HOLY WARS BROKEN RIFFS FUCKS MY MIND UP

[@alexandreorion2253]

The megaman LMAO u can ever hear holy wars in the riff

[@outofsense]

Awesome riffs!!!! ALL OF THEM! Well done! =)

[@jye_24]

i love how theres backwards mop, and then holy wars the punishment isnt due yet.

[@seanivins408]

Thank you for showing how scooping your mids completely cuts your guitar out of the mix

[@zbraDEVOzbra]

The no mids all gain sound is the way to go imo

[@birdsteak9267]

Actually with an EQ, a Distortion pedal and a Overdrive, adjust some different low and high mids on the EQ, turn down the mids on the OD and Distortion pedal, crank it a bit up on the Amp on the Mids, and it sounds like both worlds crash together, also be mindful of the bass on this setting, when you hear Wob Wob, turn it a bit down, until it Chugs. The Trebs is hard to explain, I got lucky on that combo. It also depends on the pedals, my distortion isn't warm but my OD is, I think it is a good compensation.

[@SynnUnsworth]

can confirm I have played all of those styles at some point! and they were all good times!

[@monstruonegro05]

The low and spooky is so Slayaaaaaaa 🤘🏽

[@lukesaunders4776]

Speed Demon reminded me of Sylosis, the groove was palpable

[@iovoslaviovchev7979]

Stained humanity, right?

[@tormado]

Syolosis is the greatest on the planet.

[@pupu6oi74]

man. you're amazing!

[@jesseoreilly1792]

Immensely tight riffing, brother.

[@guitarguyf16]

Dude, that was killer! I’m a galloper at heart. Thank you AJFA!!

[@seanmorgan9020]

Your mixing work has come on great, you need to do some vids on it!

[@Ashvath-dg4ue]

I love how you wore an ajfa shirt while doing megaman

[@poketron592]

that no mids all gain sound is my dream sound

[@anthroposkardia6360]

Love the harmonics

[@danepresley7851]

Megaman aka Hangar 18 lol that was sick dude

[@EXT0RT98]

Your mix for this video is insane bro, please share the details bro! Especially your drum mix

[@riff_junkie]

All of ur music are masterpieces love em all I've been a fan since 3k sub

[@nezix]

Even as a non-guitarist I got most of the references, but please explain "The Law Maker"!

[@peteplaysmusic]

Anthrax - I am The Law (Based on Judge Dredd) :)

[@MrPopel-hc8fn]

rocking them harley bentons!

[@SeanRG550]

This is incredible.

[@mrhyde2250]

Love all of it!

[@felixkohler8067]

I felt a lot of this! Pretty good video!

[@markcrisostomo108]

Awesome mate!