Fresh riff delivery by yours truly, and Justin McKinney (The Zenith Passage).
Guest vocals by Derek Rydquist.
Engineered by Justin McKinney.
Edit by me.
Gear used:
Nicole: Jackson USA Custom HT6
Justin: Kiesel Vader V6X
Collective:
DEATH METAL QUICKIES #3 | Ft Derek Rydquist (John Frum, ex-The Faceless)
Hey everyone! This is a little piece I wrote showcasing all of my artist presets that are included in the new Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira plugin. The presets "Octomonster" and "Octocrusher" were specifically tailored for 8 string guitars. The rest I made on a 6 string, so if you choose to play them on a 7 or 8 I'd suggest pulling back on the gain and even the octaver. Let me know what you guys think!
Drums by my drummer in Kallias: JP Andrade
Drums recorded and mixed by Zaki Ali at Redshift Recording.
Overall guitar mix by Justin McKinney.
Gear: USA Jackson HT8, Dimarzio Ionizers, Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira
Guitarists Nicole Papastavrou and Zaki Ali rip their way through an impressive playthrough of Kallias track "Black Dream" on a pair of Jackson 8-strings.
The newly released single appears on the prog-instrumental band's new EP, "The Fourth Phase." https://kalliasofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-fourth-phase-ep
A sneak peak into my new project with Justin McKinney, using Archetype: Cory Wong by Neural DSP for our pre-production. Really loving this plugin... which isn't just for funk sounds. One of Neural's most versatile plugins yet!
Try Archetype: Cory Wong here:
https://neuraldsp.com/products/archetype-cory-wong
Video shot by Strati Hovartos
Music, and edit by Justin McKinney and I
Other gear used:
Justin - Kiesel custom shop PB&J
Nicole - Jackson Warrior Dave Davidson sig, w/ Dimarzio Imperiums
Stone Age Guitar Picks
Archetype: Cory Wong | Neural DSP | Demo with Nicole Papastavrou and Justin McKinney
Hey guys! Happy to present the first video of this series I'm starting. Kicking it off with an original riff I wrote for Kallias that I think is especially fun to play and has some cool technique to it. Soon I will also do riff tutorials on some of my favorite riffs from my favorite bands, and hopefully yours too! I appreciate all positive feedback and constructive criticism so that I can continue to improve these videos and create content you guys will love, so we can all learn something! Thank you for taking the time to watch, learn, comment, and share.
Gear: Liuteria Rox Kratos custom 8 string, INTRODUCTION mixing and mastering done at Redshift Recording using my EVH5150III Stealth, INSTRUCTION Tone is Fortin NTS plugin by Neural DSP.
Shot by Brittan Dodd, edit by me.
SICK RIFF SERIES with Nicole | Alternate Picking and String Skipping
This is the new Powered by Omega Granophyre by Neural DSP! This is not the full version but I was able to dial in my own preset and jam some Kallias riffs, and it sounds killer! Note, I did not use the pedal that comes with this, but wanted to display that its there. :) All the gain you need for ALL the death metal riffs. Cant wait to try the presets that come out with this. In the meantime, let me know what you guys think of this tone! Mixing by my guitar player Zaki Ali at Redshift Recording, drums by my drummer JP Andrade. Enjoy!
Try the Powered by Omega Granophyre plugin by Neural DSP here; https://neuraldsp.com/products/omega-ampworks-granophyre/
Powered by Omega Granophyre | Neural DSP | Demo with Nicole
First track off the 2018 MeridieM EP ORAMATA, titled “Aelos”. MeridieM is Karine Catenacci on keys/piano, Chris Marrone on bass, Kevin Corcoran on drums, and myself on guitar. This is my original music, hope you guys enjoy! Gear: Liuteria Rox Handmade guitar from Italy, my signature model “Kratos”. EVH amp. Dunlop strings. Video by Strati Hovartos, edit by me.
Thank you all for your support of our new song "The Animal Inside" yesterday!! We appreciate every one of you more than you know! If you haven't heard the song yet, you can check it out here
WE START WARS- The Animal Inside
Produced by Nita Strauss and We Start Wars
Engineered by Nita Strauss
Mixed and Mastered by Travis Huff at Nocturnal Studios
Drums recorded at Sable Studios
The Weekly Riff - Nicole from MERIDIEM - "Katabases" | GEAR GODS
MeridieM
The current members of MeridieM were the instrumental backbone of the now defunct alt-prog rock group Eye Ra Haze. Building a strong musical bond and camaraderie though songwriting, guitarist Nicole Papastavrou, pianist Karine Catenacci, drummer Kevin Corcoran and bassist Chris Marrone formed MeridieM. The quartet were organically able to move forward in the creative process, further exploring the depth and voice of each instrument, while collectively expanding their musical horizons. This freedom gave MeridieM the free-range power to further explore the reach of their personal abilities and produce a musical outcome that is distinctly progressive, while simultaneously melodic and undeniably heavy.
MeridieM's debut EP Odysseia nods to jazz composition, foregoing traditional structures while tying each segment back beautifully to plush piano arrangements coupled with crushing riffs. The EP boasts a mix that highlights each nuance of this instrumental intertwining and aims to bring listeners along for the musical voyage. Live piano is ferociously coupled with standout bass, succinct distorted guitars and a perfectly aligned rhythm section. Percussive experimentation is paramount in this release, with a fierce focus on craftily weaving varied rhythms into deep grooves.MeridieM launch you into an audio journey of gorgeously juxtaposed sounds that are spread through a variety of mediums. The first single off of the EP, "Supernova," takes listeners on a musical trail of growth and exploration. Sonically it is a natural progression for the musical unit both brutally commanding and lush, with an exploratory nod to that idyllic "space in-between."
In writing the Odysseia EP, the band took time to remotely cultivate their contributions though the convenience of technology. Spread across several different areas, they took advantage of their ability to interpret each layer independently via Dropbox and ProTools. This unique collaborative effort spawned a sound that is indigenous to the group and individually flattering to their personal growth. Every song on the EP represents a deep mix of emotions, offering listeners a front-seat view of their journey. In 2015 MeridieM are poised to further expand and evolve musically - sit back, open your mind and enjoy the process." -Zeena Koda
MeridieM
The current members of MeridieM were the instrumental backbone of the now defunct alt-prog rock group Eye Ra Haze. Building a strong musical bond and camaraderie though songwriting, guitarist Nicole Papastavrou, pianist Karine Catenacci, drummer Kevin Corcoran and bassist Chris Marrone formed MeridieM. The quartet were organically able to move forward in the creative process, further exploring the depth and voice of each instrument, while collectively expanding their musical horizons. This freedom gave MeridieM the free-range power to further explore the reach of their personal abilities and produce a musical outcome that is distinctly progressive, while simultaneously melodic and undeniably heavy.
MeridieM's debut EP Odysseia nods to jazz composition, foregoing traditional structures while tying each segment back beautifully to plush piano arrangements coupled with crushing riffs. The EP boasts a mix that highlights each nuance of this instrumental intertwining and aims to bring listeners along for the musical voyage. Live piano is ferociously coupled with standout bass, succinct distorted guitars and a perfectly aligned rhythm section. Percussive experimentation is paramount in this release, with a fierce focus on craftily weaving varied rhythms into deep grooves.MeridieM launch you into an audio journey of gorgeously juxtaposed sounds that are spread through a variety of mediums. The first single off of the EP, "Supernova," takes listeners on a musical trail of growth and exploration. Sonically it is a natural progression for the musical unit both brutally commanding and lush, with an exploratory nod to that idyllic "space in-between."
In writing the Odysseia EP, the band took time to remotely cultivate their contributions though the convenience of technology. Spread across several different areas, they took advantage of their ability to interpret each layer independently via Dropbox and ProTools. This unique collaborative effort spawned a sound that is indigenous to the group and individually flattering to their personal growth. Every song on the EP represents a deep mix of emotions, offering listeners a front-seat view of their journey. In 2015 MeridieM are poised to further expand and evolve musically - sit back, open your mind and enjoy the process." -Zeena Koda
In this fast-paced, modern world fixated on the open and close to each idea, sometimes the power of transition can get lost in the haze. To liberate, you must embrace a true openness to any possibility and the awakening of a potential shift in energy. That dream-catching balance and hope is the essence of MeridieM, the four piece musical collective that captures the beauty and brutality of chance. Coming in like rolling thunder against a lullaby, MeridieM explore the regions of musical extremities while carefully showcasing each element. With their debut EP Odysseia, the band tap into the spirit of the unknown and heavily explore the grace of structural freedom.
The current members of MeridieM were the instrumental backbone of the now defunct alt-prog rock group Eye Ra Haze. Building a strong musical bond and camaraderie though songwriting, guitarist Nicole Papastavrou, pianist Karine Catenacci, drummer Kevin Corcoran and bassist Chris Marrone formed MeridieM. The quartet were organically able to move forward in the creative process, further exploring the depth and voice of each instrument, while collectively expanding their musical horizons. This freedom gave MeridieM the free-range power to further explore the reach of their personal abilities and produce a musical outcome that is distinctly progressive, while simultaneously melodic and undeniably heavy.
MeridieM's debut EP Odysseia nods to jazz composition, foregoing traditional structures while tying each segment back beautifully to plush piano arrangements coupled with crushing riffs. The EP boasts a mix that highlights each nuance of this instrumental intertwining and aims to bring listeners along for the musical voyage. Live piano is ferociously coupled with standout bass, succinct distorted guitars and a perfectly aligned rhythm section. Percussive experimentation is paramount in this release, with a fierce focus on craftily weaving varied rhythms into deep grooves.MeridieM launch you into an audio journey of gorgeously juxtaposed sounds that are spread through a variety of mediums. The first single off of the EP, "Supernova," takes listeners on a musical trail of growth and exploration. Sonically it is a natural progression for the musical unit both brutally commanding and lush, with an exploratory nod to that idyllic "space in-between."
In writing the Odysseia EP, the band took time to remotely cultivate their contributions though the convenience of technology. Spread across several different areas, they took advantage of their ability to interpret each layer independently via Dropbox and ProTools. This unique collaborative effort spawned a sound that is indigenous to the group and individually flattering to their personal growth. Every song on the EP represents a deep mix of emotions, offering listeners a front-seat view of their journey. In 2015 MeridieM are poised to further expand and evolve musically - sit back, open your mind and enjoy the process." -Zeena Koda
The Making of Song "Katabases", first Track off meridiem 2015 EP 'Odysseia'. All music written by meridiem Meridian the uses Liuteria Rox Handmade Guitars from Italy, and Jim Dunlop Super Bright Guitar Strings
