My name is Jack Shadows,

My motto: Tone is Ritual. Riffing is Religion.

Guitar and metal became my life’s obsession—without a doubt, without escape, and without regret.

From the first time I plugged in and felt the amp roar back, I knew this was it. I wasn’t just obsessed with playing guitar—I was consumed by the alchemy of it all. How riffs come together. How tone is sculpted. How raw emotion becomes music that punches through the soul.

My Guitar Heroes

The blueprint was forged by legends: Tony Iommi. Zakk Wylde. James Hetfield. Dave Mustaine. Dimebag Darrell. Michael Amott. Jeff Hanneman.
I studied their playing like sacred scripture. I chased their tone, mimicked their technique, and bled through every downstroke.

Self-Taught & Battle-Tested

No formal training. No shortcuts. Just thousands of hours in the trenches with my guitar. I taught myself everything—from crafting crushing riffs to dialing in that perfect, brutal tone.

Now, I’m sharing what I’ve learned.

What You’ll Find On Guitar Pointers

If you’re a metal guitarist—or becoming one—this is your home. On this site, you’ll get:

• 🎸 Metal guitar tablatures – from classic riffs to original creations

• ⚔️ Technique breakdowns – tremolo picking, palm muting, alternate picking & more

• 🔊 Tone guides – amp settings, pedals, pickups, and how to make it all work together

• 💀 Brutal honesty – no fluff, just the real deal from one guitarist to another

Whether you’re chasing your own sound or just trying to play tighter and heavier, I’ve got your back.

Join the Metal Ritual

If metal runs through your veins and you believe guitar is a weapon of expression—

Welcome to the shadows.

Raise your axe. Crank the gain. And let’s make something loud.

\— Jack Shadows
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