Post-Industrial Heavy Metal: Nihilism, Marxism, & Sonic Rebellion

By: Jack Shadows In the shadow of rusted factories and echoes of vanished labor, post-industrial heavy metal emerged—not just as music, but as a howl of cultural revolt. Forged from the collapse of working-class industry and infused with existential rage, it became the distorted voice of alienated youth, Marxist critique, Continue Reading

Black Label Society – Suicide Messiah_Guitar Pointers Cover

Is Black Label Society’s song Suicide  Messiah in Drop C# tuning? You’re absolutely right about “Suicide Messiah” by Black Label Society! The song’s use of Drop C3 tuning (C-G-C-F-A-D) helps create a heavier, darker sound, while the C# pentatonic scale with the added flat fifth (also known as the “blues Continue Reading

Iron Maiden Transylvania: Guitar Cover

Guitar Tutorial: “Transylvania” by Iron Maiden  “Transylvania,” this instrumental track from Iron Maiden’s self-titled debut album, is a heavy metal masterpiece. In this tutorial, we will help you nail the riffs and solos that define this classic.  All the while offering tips to achieve a tone close to the original Continue Reading

Guitar Playthrough w/ Tab: The Ripper by metal gods Judas Priest

The Ripper Returns – A Judas Priest Guitar Cover by Jack Shadows 🎸🩸 Get your free tablature here —>  Judas Priest – The Ripper Steel meets shadow in my latest cover — “The Ripper” by Judas Priest — an unholy anthem sharpened by twin blades of vintage metal and darkness. Continue Reading

Arch Enemy – Bury Me An Angel – Guitar Playthrough (w/Tabs)

Arch Enemy – How much influence do I draw from this band, I cannot even begin to say.  Michael and Christopher Amott are metal Gods!  Their compositions are always loaded with melody but brutal heaviness at the same time. The sixteenth note picking is key in this song to keep Continue Reading