Recent content by Mr.Skull

Big +1 for Per Nilsson. Also, Emil Werstler.

It came stock on my Washburn X50 Pro as well, and it easily has the best intonation of my 5 guitars. Although, as mentioned above, that might just be the result of a good setup from the get-go. Here's an explanation of what the system is actually doing. (simpler than you might think)...

I've personally always dug Mark and Willie's tone for the purposes of the band. It's a matter of taste. Low-output pickups on Les Paul type guitars and then run em through a Mark IV/V. Simple as that. There's nothing flubby/muddy about their tone to consider it bad because they use a "tasteful"...

FUCKIN. SICK. Love the arrangement and production. Can't wait for the album.

I'm a huge Ben Kenney fan. Very talented dude and I think he's got great taste. It's pretty apparent in his solo albums that Incubus has been influential to his sound. The guy is also a fantastic interviewee, so check out his video interviews floating around the internet. I recommend his...

These guys deserve a bump, as their album JUST released. The drumming is absolutely insane and from I can tell is not sampled-replaced AT ALL. Granted the entire production seems a bit raw and leaves something to be desired. Especially that guitar tone. But the music is so awesome that I think...

New track from Swedish prog metal band Andromeda. This video and song absolutely kill. Anyone who's a fan of Dream Theater, Symphony X, etc. should check these guys out. They're totally underrated. Really looking forward to the album release in a couple weeks.

Diggin' this album. The production, overall, seems very natural. Sounds like a band actually played this stuff, as it did with the Ocean's latest albums. I wish more metal bands took this approach. But my only gripe is with the vocal production, not with the vocalist himself. I feel they're a...

Pants check. That was golden.

I'm really enjoying the album musically. I'm so glad that they ditched the modern/aggressive approach that marred their last several releases. This album for the most part captures what DT does best and what makes them unique. It was all downhill after Train of Thought as far as I'm concerned...

Stream the song here. (was posted on Opeth's official Facebook): http://stereogum.com/766792/opeth-the-devils-orchard-stereogum-premiere/franchises/haunting-the-chapel/ Gotta say, I was disappointed when I heard this would be a lighter album. I'm still holding out for some death metal...

Saw them in Knoxville earlier this year. Their vocalist is an absolute maniac. He would often put the mic in his mouth and flail around like a dolphin. It was fuckin' hilarious. They were great live, nonetheless. I have a feeling this album, like the previous, will require a few listens for...

LOVED this record upon first listen. Which is not common for me and this band. The mix is stellar. And the vocals are the highlight to me. The strained sound of his voice fits the music perfectly, imo. Gives the songs a feeling of very pained/anguished vibe. +1 to the comments on "Where...

Loving the album. Although it definitely sounds like they just picked up right where the last one left off. The production and mix are awesome, but I also wish the guitars were 'warmer'. I'm not convinced he used an Engl, nor any other tube amp. Romeo's rhythm riffing and tone has always...

Haha, never thought of it that way but I totally agree. Scenes From A Memory (as far as I know) was their last album with an outside guy involved, and ever since their albums have been getting heavier and heavier...to their detriment. Now that MP's out and I hear the new track, I'm beginning to...