Iconic guitarist and founding member of Firewind, Gus G., has shared a playthrough video for a new, epic track taken off his solo affair. “Advent” is now streaming below.
Gus comments: “Advent is synonym for arrival. It’s a fitting title not only because it’s my first solo release in 4 years, but because it’s a piece of music about the journey of life and its mysteries. We are all voyagers in this world and we go through phases, ups and downs as well as new beginnings.”
“I came up with most of the parts a couple of years back and recently came across this unfinished demo. I wanted to make a modern melodic track that had a groove that moves you and I used a 7 string guitar for the riffs. The verse starts with a tribal like beat and a melody that gradually build up to an upbeat chorus that has a contrast between melodic arpeggios and low tuned rhythm tones. The bridge section riff is where my old school Sabbath roots come out, but played on a 7 string guitar for extra heaviness. Then comes the solo part which has the feeling of agony and exploration and builds up tension with a marching beat and fast cascading runs before the final resolution of the last chorus. You have finally arrived.”
Stream “Advent” now on all digital services here.
Gus G recently launched his Power Metal 101 Masterclass, available now from JTC Guitar.
Get inside the mind of Gus G and build thunderous riffs, unleash ferocious picking and develop a fast, precise and commanding sound.
“Power Metal 101 will teach you everything I know about the style. From the riffs to the licks, it’s everything I’ve picked up over two decades of playing around the world,” says Gus G.
With five Firewind tracks at its epicentre, this Masterclass will help you bottle the lightning that fuels a shred legend. This is YOUR chance to see power metal from the inside out.
Includes:
– Study Guide
– 19 Lesson Videos
– 55 Exercise Videos
– 7 Playthrough Videos
– 5 Playthrough Backings
– 5 Pitch-Shifted Playthrough Backings
– Tab / Notation
– Guitar Pro Files
– Interactive Tab Access
Available as an individual release or as part of a JTC+ Membership.
Photo: Akis Douzlatsis
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Gus comments: “Advent is synonym for arrival. It’s a fitting title not only because it’s my first solo release in 4 years, but because it’s a piece of music about the journey of life and its mysteries. We are all voyagers in this world and we go through phases, ups and downs as well as new beginnings.”
“I came up with most of the parts a couple of years back and recently came across this unfinished demo. I wanted to make a modern melodic track that had a groove that moves you and I used a 7 string guitar for the riffs. The verse starts with a tribal like beat and a melody that gradually build up to an upbeat chorus that has a contrast between melodic arpeggios and low tuned rhythm tones. The bridge section riff is where my old school Sabbath roots come out, but played on a 7 string guitar for extra heaviness. Then comes the solo part which has the feeling of agony and exploration and builds up tension with a marching beat and fast cascading runs before the final resolution of the last chorus. You have finally arrived.”
Stream “Advent” now on all digital services here.
Gus G recently launched his Power Metal 101 Masterclass, available now from JTC Guitar.
Get inside the mind of Gus G and build thunderous riffs, unleash ferocious picking and develop a fast, precise and commanding sound.
“Power Metal 101 will teach you everything I know about the style. From the riffs to the licks, it’s everything I’ve picked up over two decades of playing around the world,” says Gus G.
With five Firewind tracks at its epicentre, this Masterclass will help you bottle the lightning that fuels a shred legend. This is YOUR chance to see power metal from the inside out.
Includes:
– Study Guide
– 19 Lesson Videos
– 55 Exercise Videos
– 7 Playthrough Videos
– 5 Playthrough Backings
– 5 Pitch-Shifted Playthrough Backings
– Tab / Notation
– Guitar Pro Files
– Interactive Tab Access
Available as an individual release or as part of a JTC+ Membership.
Photo: Akis Douzlatsis
Make sure you are following BraveWords Records on YouTube so you don’t miss any future videos by Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Jack Starr, Prophets of Addiction, ASKA, Crimson Glory, Lillian Axe and more!
Subscribe https://youtube.com/@BravewordsRecords?sub_confirmation=1
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