For me it is essential to understand the connections between the chords and in my opinion jazz is probably the best way to learn that vocabulary because it contains everything from very simple and repetitive motives to very complex structures including polyrhythms and odd meters.
The so-cal...
2023-12-25 23:35:37 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys,
I'd like to share my approach to playing jazz music, regardless of your current skill level or previous musical background, but especially for people like me, playing metal too.
First of all, I want to share my repertoire, a list of jazz standards I've used for learning and ...
2023-12-16 23:09:58 +0000 UTC View PostWhenever there is a tempo change in one of my songs, it always maintains a relational aspect through metric modulation. For instance, the most straightforward metric modulation is the transition from half time to double tempo, or vice versa. However, looking into that topic a little more there ar...
2023-11-28 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostI want to tell you something I never shared before publicly. Most of the instruments I own or owned were purchased using money I received for birthdays, Christmas, and other occasions. I invested all my pocket money into building my collection of instruments, including buying a Drum Set at the ag...
2023-11-22 02:44:21 +0000 UTC View PostI get so many questions about what inspires me and who influences my music. So I want to share that with you. Honestly, my inspiration comes from a blend of players, bands, composers, and producers who amaze me and create a particular feeling when I listen to their work. I might create different ...
2023-11-16 23:19:01 +0000 UTC View Post
I want to give you an overview about the strings I’m playing. At the moment I’m using DR strings exclusively.
They feel great to me and have a really nice warm tone, which I love to have, especially for soloing.
(E-)Standard Tuning: Veritas Medium; 10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46
7-S...
2023-11-09 11:48:17 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, I want to share something about my warm up. This clip was recorded during a workshop I gave in Salzburg.
Playing at a workshop is totally different than performing a whole set on stage, because it’s just one or two songs out of nowhere. On a full live set, I usually start with ...
2023-11-01 01:38:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys,
Last week I shared my presets for the Archetype: Plini plugin. This week I'm sharing the ones for "Archetype: Petrucci". You can hear them on the playthrough video I did.
Check them out!
I'm posting them because I was asked for them specifically. Please let me know in ...
2023-10-24 21:37:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys,
a lot of people are asking me about the presets and tones I'm using. So I want to share some tones I use from the Archetype: Plan plugin. In this video you can hear an example of my lead tone.
In the attachment you'll find a Rhythm, Crunch, Solo, Clean and a Clean Solo prese...
2023-10-18 14:53:48 +0000 UTC View Post
I want to give you some insight into how I record myself on video. Trust me, I used to struggle with this a lot in the past, but I learned by simply doing it repeatedly. The most important thing is lighting; I use two softboxes placed in front of me on both the right and left sides. I've experime...
2023-10-10 22:19:44 +0000 UTC View PostI practiced a lot of Jazz Improvisation concepts and jazz standards (tunes) over the years. And I still do. That’s also what influences me in my metal solo playing a lot.
I think most of you play metal so I’m curious if you ever got in touch with Jazz Standards or jam sessions around y...
2023-10-03 19:41:33 +0000 UTC View PostThis is my Kiesel Zeus Acoustic. It is one of the greatest instruments I've ever played on. I already started recording a new song with it. Hopefully I'm able to show it to go guys very soon!
Here are the Specs:
25.5'' Scale Length
Red Cedar Top Acoustic 2023-09-19 20:06:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Today I'm playing at the local theater so we'll have to move our livestream to Sunday once again. Same time as always (7pm CET).
Platin and premium members will be able to see it through a link I post here.
Let me know, if you have any questions.
Looking forward to it!
2023-09-16 14:17:40 +0000 UTC View PostAs you've probably already heard, I'm now officially the Lead Guitarist of the band Daath!
Krimh introduced me to them back in 2022. Over the past couple of months, we have been writing and recording new songs for the upcoming album.
Just like in Obsidious, we use Guitar Pro to commu...
2023-09-14 17:37:57 +0000 UTC View Post
This Saturday I'm playing at the local theater so we'll have to move our livestream to Sunday. Same time as always (7pm CET).
Platin and premium members will be able to see it through a link I post here.
Let me know, if you have any questions.
Looking forward to it!
My new single 'Across the Lines' is out on the 8th of September.
This is the early access link!
2023-09-07 14:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the app called forScore. I use this app on a regular basis, especially for rehearsals and practice sessions.
By the way: You’ll have access to my new single by 4pm (CET) today.🎉🙌 Tabs and backing tracks are available tomorrow and will be posted in an...
2023-09-07 11:07:00 +0000 UTC View Post
I used this exact G-Major 2 modul from TC Electronic for a lot of tours with Obscura back then. The effects on it sound really great in my opinion.
This device is very unique in a way because in addition to change regular presets it is able to switch between channels (clean and high gain) ...
2023-08-29 20:12:44 +0000 UTC View Post
This Saturday I‘ll be live again. Platin and premium members will be able to see it through a link I post here. Let me know, if you have any questions. Looking forward to it!
2023-08-26 10:19:15 +0000 UTC View Post
That's the timer I use for practicing. It helps me set everything aside, such as emails and my phone, allowing me to focus on just one task. I typically do 25-30 minute sessions. When the timer runs out, I take a break to drink some water and stand up for a few seconds. Then, I reset the timer an...
2023-08-25 22:54:51 +0000 UTC View Post
This Saturday I‘ll be live on Discord. Platin and premium members will be able to see it on my server. Let me know, if you have any questions. Looking forward to it!
2023-08-16 20:34:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Have you ever worked on your own live rig? Like what combination of pedals, amps and devices you use and how to put everything together in a convenient and compact way? Well, that’s Javi and me trying to find the best way possible to put all my gear into one rack or pedal board for future show...
2023-08-14 18:27:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi guys, this is our rented van that we are traveling with at the moment.
With it we drove from Austria (Sebastian’s rehearsal studio) to the Czech Republic. Equipped with 6 seats, there was also room for our equipment, consisting of the drums, guitars, bass and backdrop, as well as our s...
2023-08-13 12:54:02 +0000 UTC View PostSpecs:
Osiris O7X (red)
Hey guys, on Saturday I play with Obsidious at the Brutal Assault festival in Czech Republic. On this picture you can see the main things I will be using for the show:
Boss FS-5L, Neural DSP Quad Cortex, Dunlop Volume X Mini, T-Rex Fuel Tank Chameleon, Kiesel Osiris 7 (blood red...
2023-08-07 20:58:36 +0000 UTC View Post
With this you can play along to the track and read the tabs in real time.
2023-08-02 20:40:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys, here I wanted to show you some of the plugins I'm using for recordings, videos and playthroughs.
Let me know if you have any questions :)
2023-07-26 14:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys, this is live setup and I'm going through the sounds I'm using for my band Obsidious.
Let me know if you have any questions :)
2023-07-23 14:30:43 +0000 UTC View Post
I can’t believe it! This was my setup for Obscura in 2018 in the rehearsal studio. Kiesel DC700 straight into Axe Fx II and that’s it.
There was a MIDI cable coming from the cymatic audio sampler into the Axe changing the presets with the click track.
2023-07-06 15:10:55 +0000 UTC View Post
The new single is out tomorrow! Here you can already pre-watch the video!
Tabs are on the way!
Hope you enjoy
2023-06-28 22:05:02 +0000 UTC View Post