It would be difficult to reply to every comment left here on this video, so let me just say- All of you, whether you've been with me since the beginning or you jumped on board somewhere along my journey, I just want you to know that I love and appreciate all of you so much. I read every comment here and I can't help but feel humbled, motivated, and inspired by your kind words and support. Thanks for helping some random dude on the internet live his dream all these years.
I found your gold-standard Seymour Duncan comparison video 11-12 years ago, was immediately hooked by the 'Pillars Of (Re-)Creation' riff, and grabbed the first three albums off of your site (I paid!). I'll leave the 7-string madness to you, but I've been happy as hell riffing to your work on my PRS SE 277. The instrumental stuff really opened me up to more progressive metal with 'Braving The Dunes', 'The Piscator', and, of course 'Pillars'. I sincerely appreciate the effort, fun, and nerdiness you put into your shit, dude.
You're certainly not just a random dude on the internet. You're on of the OGs out here! There is no way to not land on your YT if you're into the heavier type of music and guitar playing. Thank you for being a part of our guitar journeys. Forever grateful for you, your music and your videos. Cheers mate!
You're the source of a massive amount of inspiration Keith. You kill not just riffing but structuring and are always pushing metal into new territory, and you've done more for the guitar gear development world than most people begin to realize. Best of all you've always been a super nice dude, thanks for answering my silly emails about lighting and recording setup years ago!
Did he leave AE, or they just taking a break? I hope he leaves. I mean, one of the greatest of our time and he might as well joined Godsmack...no offence, grew up with them, but cmon.....hes there just to but weak solos over even weaker riffs while taking a vastly talented with diverse abilities vocalist and said just make this one noise all the time....
@@FionnMcc yea, I'm not sure my sarcasm got across, or confusing wording, but it was meant to be kind of a low blow comparison of Arch Enemy, an elite mainstream metal band who, in my comparison sounded about as tough and generic as Godsmack...it was absurd sarcasm. Of course Jeff would sound ridiculous with them, but point being, his massive skills and song writing talents which really show from the days of Nevermore, where as Keith wrote most of the core riffs to CD; are being lost and drown out. One can only hope the dream team will reunite. I had hoped the same for Nevermore untill Warrel passed.
@@kryptickorner ah fair, I thought you were serious 🤣 I quite like arch enemy and Godsmack 🤣 although you are correct they are very mainstream and not exactly what I would call good. They are like going to McDonald's, you know it's shit but for some reason it still tastes good! Loomis on the other hand is incredible and yeah I agree Nevermore was great. The problem is money I assume. It pays better to play in more mainstream bands. Broderick, Andy James, Loomis etc, they have all gone to the "dark side" and joined mainstream metal bands for the cash (I assume).
I don't remember that at all, been on YT since the start, but I remember some guys giving a shit once upon a time. Plenty are still around but they're diluted. Just like all good information, it gets more buried more each day.
I recall around 2010 when I first started working in kitchens with people who didn't like metal at all I'd play Merrow instrumental stuff (they were all hip hop heads) and were super into it. In the age of iPod touches, etc I didn't have anything without screaming. Merrow writes such good music that people that don't even like metal enjoy it.
While I enjoy some screaming, it seems it so expected, it reaches the proportion of caricature. With that said, I have a bunch of pop songs I might end up growling and screaming over. 😅
Duuuude, are you ever gonna take on a future collaboration or feature with Alluvial or Wes again? I come from that era of your vids, back when you guys were trying out Archons and Evertunes for the first time, lol. Always watching, thanks forever, MerrBro!
Dude the writing for this is spectacular! I love how you blended these lines and riffs together to sound this cohesive. Keep up the stellar work, Keith! -Luis
Today I thought of you. Looked up your name on TH-cam and found this. I’m shook man. I miss your presence on this platform. It’s so so good to see you here again!
You have been the biggest inspiration for me and among one of the greatest to grace a fretboard imo. When I’m stuck in a rut of not practicing i put on your tracks and it pulls me out. I cannot wait to get my hands one of your models. Thank you for sharing your art
Man, I had this weird dream, felt like it lasted for years, and Keith Merrow had long hair! Good to see this was just a dream. Also, fucking sick riffs and tones, obviously! 🤘🤘
A few years ago after many years having barely touched a guitar, I decided to begin again. I saw a KM7 MKIII on Sweetwater and I had no clue who you were. I looked up your music and heard Pillars of Creation and other songs. I bought the KM7 and have rarely went a single day without playing ever since. Thank you for the inspiration and thank you for the badass guitar!
this is where, passion, dedication, talent, practice and a true love for playing can take you. what a phenomenal guitarist you continue to prove yourself to be Keith!
your signature models with Schecter continue to be some of the best stuff that they Ihave ever put out. thanks for all you do for the metal guitar community!
Fellow guitar playing Keith M here... Just picked up the original lambo orange km-7 today and its in beautiful shape and plays amazing. It only felt right getting it having the same name and last initial haha keep up the sick riffs man
Just insane. Amazing work, ! Reminds me your test of the bugera 6260 amp 10 years ago, still one of my favorite Thrashy track. AND i bought the amp, it sounded so perfect with your style. I still got it, was everything i was looking for. Keep posting amazing stuff man, Cheers from france lml
Really great tune. Love the intro...Its so different from most stuff you would here on the internet. So full of it. Looking forward to an album with this tune....
Everything you do with music or gear is always top notch and very unique. You certainly have a signature sound and we will always support you. Btw the Pegasus/Sentient set is an absolute work of art.
…I saw you live in San Antonio Texas back in 2015, I believe…..You we’re awesome!…..Your guitar model would be the only one I’d ever buy from Schecter, simply badass!…..🤘🔥🤘…..
It would be difficult to reply to every comment left here on this video, so let me just say- All of you, whether you've been with me since the beginning or you jumped on board somewhere along my journey, I just want you to know that I love and appreciate all of you so much. I read every comment here and I can't help but feel humbled, motivated, and inspired by your kind words and support. Thanks for helping some random dude on the internet live his dream all these years.
I found your gold-standard Seymour Duncan comparison video 11-12 years ago, was immediately hooked by the 'Pillars Of (Re-)Creation' riff, and grabbed the first three albums off of your site (I paid!). I'll leave the 7-string madness to you, but I've been happy as hell riffing to your work on my PRS SE 277. The instrumental stuff really opened me up to more progressive metal with 'Braving The Dunes', 'The Piscator', and, of course 'Pillars'. I sincerely appreciate the effort, fun, and nerdiness you put into your shit, dude.
You're certainly not just a random dude on the internet. You're on of the OGs out here!
There is no way to not land on your YT if you're into the heavier type of music and guitar playing.
Thank you for being a part of our guitar journeys. Forever grateful for you, your music and your videos.
Cheers mate!
Huge inspiration..I absolutely love my KM6 Artist..now you hit me with this finish which is absolutely gourgeous 🔥
You're the source of a massive amount of inspiration Keith. You kill not just riffing but structuring and are always pushing metal into new territory, and you've done more for the guitar gear development world than most people begin to realize. Best of all you've always been a super nice dude, thanks for answering my silly emails about lighting and recording setup years ago!
Truly magnificent. ❤
the Merrow from 2010 is back!
I was thinking the same thing
We’re so back
he never left dude he just evolved. world works in cycles.
Praise Satan.
Yes!!!!!!
Keith Merrow Gear Demo is still one of my favorite genres to this day.
Every time I see Keith play I just realize he's another level of metal rhythm. Just fucking superb man.
Ya he’s fucking sick right? Clean af and tight af
Merrow, Loomis, Webster, Rudinger. These are the Avengers we need assembled ASAP.
please for the love of God
ive been listening to them non stop for the last month, fucking hell
Just in time to conquer dystopia once again
Wes Hauch as well
@@Diabolical1337 I dont recall wes hauch, or anyone else for that matter on that album...
Keith has some of the best chord progressions in heavy music. Love this stuff.
Dude this reminds me of when I first heard you like 12 years ago or more. I was blown away.
Consider me blown away again. This is badass as hell.
Jeff is free now finally, you should make some music together again!
Did he leave AE, or they just taking a break? I hope he leaves. I mean, one of the greatest of our time and he might as well joined Godsmack...no offence, grew up with them, but cmon.....hes there just to but weak solos over even weaker riffs while taking a vastly talented with diverse abilities vocalist and said just make this one noise all the time....
He should not play with Godsmack, its too simple music for him. Keith's music is way more for his style. @@kryptickorner
@@kryptickorner Loomis and Godsmack...I did not see that coming! Could be interesting, could be total shit 🤣
@@FionnMcc yea, I'm not sure my sarcasm got across, or confusing wording, but it was meant to be kind of a low blow comparison of Arch Enemy, an elite mainstream metal band who, in my comparison sounded about as tough and generic as Godsmack...it was absurd sarcasm. Of course Jeff would sound ridiculous with them, but point being, his massive skills and song writing talents which really show from the days of Nevermore, where as Keith wrote most of the core riffs to CD; are being lost and drown out. One can only hope the dream team will reunite. I had hoped the same for Nevermore untill Warrel passed.
@@kryptickorner ah fair, I thought you were serious 🤣 I quite like arch enemy and Godsmack 🤣 although you are correct they are very mainstream and not exactly what I would call good. They are like going to McDonald's, you know it's shit but for some reason it still tastes good! Loomis on the other hand is incredible and yeah I agree Nevermore was great. The problem is money I assume. It pays better to play in more mainstream bands. Broderick, Andy James, Loomis etc, they have all gone to the "dark side" and joined mainstream metal bands for the cash (I assume).
Need an album from you soon. Song is killer!
I hope Jeff Loomis, Alex Rudinger, and Alex Webster are on that album as well.
@@brianbutterworth6107 +1. Need some new Conquering Dystopia ASAP. The debut album is still on repeat almost every other day.
we have been waiting way too long for some new conquering dystopia
@@brianbutterworth6107
So conquering dystopia?
Great work detective! Yes, absolutely!@@benmartin8015
Remember when guitar youtube was all about good riffs and good mixes? i member...
I don't remember that at all, been on YT since the start, but I remember some guys giving a shit once upon a time. Plenty are still around but they're diluted. Just like all good information, it gets more buried more each day.
Pepperidge Farm remembers…
It still is.
@@DC33879😂😂😂
Holy mother of riffs
That is so dark but beautiful at the same time
Got damn dude you write great riffs.
One of the greatest moments when listening to music at work is when Keith Merrow Spice Dealer Starts blasting on my ear buds😂🤘🤘🤘Greatest Motivator
that top is GORGEOUS, sounds great too
I recall around 2010 when I first started working in kitchens with people who didn't like metal at all I'd play Merrow instrumental stuff (they were all hip hop heads) and were super into it. In the age of iPod touches, etc I didn't have anything without screaming. Merrow writes such good music that people that don't even like metal enjoy it.
While I enjoy some screaming, it seems it so expected, it reaches the proportion of caricature. With that said, I have a bunch of pop songs I might end up growling and screaming over. 😅
Those big chords remind me of Borknagar in all the right ways.
Duuuude, are you ever gonna take on a future collaboration or feature with Alluvial or Wes again? I come from that era of your vids, back when you guys were trying out Archons and Evertunes for the first time, lol. Always watching, thanks forever, MerrBro!
New favorite guit, new favorite song. 🖤
I am so glad you are giving the Lundgren pickups some shine.
Sounds killer, Keith!
Dude the writing for this is spectacular! I love how you blended these lines and riffs together to sound this cohesive.
Keep up the stellar work, Keith!
-Luis
Please never stop making things
Great Song and playing, the Part that starts around 1:25 is huge and epic. Has all the signature Trademarks of a Keith Merrow Song.
Those M7's sound siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!!!!
Sick man! Always a good day for me when you land one of these. . . Hope to jam with you some day Keith. Keep it coming man
ME to Seth. It's the dream to be up there in skill with Keith and to have a jam with him from time to time.
Today I thought of you. Looked up your name on TH-cam and found this. I’m shook man. I miss your presence on this platform. It’s so so good to see you here again!
Same here.
You have been the biggest inspiration for me and among one of the greatest to grace a fretboard imo. When I’m stuck in a rut of not practicing i put on your tracks and it pulls me out. I cannot wait to get my hands one of your models. Thank you for sharing your art
Man, I had this weird dream, felt like it lasted for years, and Keith Merrow had long hair! Good to see this was just a dream. Also, fucking sick riffs and tones, obviously! 🤘🤘
Always a pleasure to see you're back!!
That new finish looks sick!
Well that motivates me to keep practicing!
Keith at it again and I'm all here for it
Love the new finish. More Conquering Dystopia please. I hear Jeff has some free time now. ;-)
A few years ago after many years having barely touched a guitar, I decided to begin again. I saw a KM7 MKIII on Sweetwater and I had no clue who you were. I looked up your music and heard Pillars of Creation and other songs. I bought the KM7 and have rarely went a single day without playing ever since. Thank you for the inspiration and thank you for the badass guitar!
this is where, passion, dedication, talent, practice and a true love for playing can take you. what a phenomenal guitarist you continue to prove yourself to be Keith!
Great guitar great playing and sound.
Godamn so many tasty riffs on that song!!!! Orgasmic Metal at its best.
your signature models with Schecter continue to be some of the best stuff that they Ihave ever put out. thanks for all you do for the metal guitar community!
Keith, your videos are always so damn well put together. Thank you for your attention to quality and detail.
Holy shit that ruled! Like a lost conquering track. New burl is sick
Keith Merrow, true artist and his amazing jazz chords.
He smah here so much uncommon jazz chords for amazing melody, that is just amazing.
New Merrow tunes always feels like opening Christmas presents when I was a kid. 🤘💀🖤
Yeah another album of just Keith would be epic. It's like Christmas every time listen to one of his albums.
Keith is back!!! I swear each song you do, has a different thing I’ve never heard in a metal song, but dammit it works!
Amazing song, guitar, tone, sound, everything!!! Perfect!
I can't believe how fast this guitar felt. I'm definitely going to grab one up eventually.
Fellow guitar playing Keith M here... Just picked up the original lambo orange km-7 today and its in beautiful shape and plays amazing. It only felt right getting it having the same name and last initial haha keep up the sick riffs man
Blasting this on my cheap speakers, this sounds soooo goood damn awesome song ty Mr. Marrow
Wow Keith, your riffs are always killer and catchy! They are so unique
Damn man we need new material from you this sounded so sick !
Also hoping on a future Conquering Dystopia now that Jeff got more time to do it 🤘🏻😎
Never not stoked to see you doing well Keith. Been enjoying your output for many a year. Keep on killing it man.
Dude 1000% the Keith Merrow of old, this is awesome.
Ohh the chords, the arrangement, the speed, the musical choices... magnifique!
A match made in the voids of hell.... what a fantastic and brutal sounds and riffs!! Keep chrusing Keith !!
I feel guilty, like i should have paid something to hear this... superior as usual. What a beast!
Omg the riffs are so good! The guitar too ;) what cab(speakers) and mic did you use? The tone is amazing.
Just insane. Amazing work, ! Reminds me your test of the bugera 6260 amp 10 years ago, still one of my favorite Thrashy track. AND i bought the amp, it sounded so perfect with your style. I still got it, was everything i was looking for. Keep posting amazing stuff man, Cheers from france lml
You should collaborate with Malcolm Pugh from Inferi! Love this more melodic stuff! Cheers!
So glad I decided to snap up a KM7 Mkiii artist series.
Really great tune. Love the intro...Its so different from most stuff you would here on the internet. So full of it. Looking forward to an album with this tune....
amazing tone, and fucking killer riffs dude. keep up the good work as always.
We need a mixing course from you again
Great to see and hear ya brother. Killer axe and jam. Appreciate you.
Glad to see you're still kicking. I remember you and Jeff Loomis chugging away 10 years ago, hard to think where the time's gone.
I know right! Just checked my data and I have been subbed since Feb 2012. Surely that wasn't 12 years ago. Amazing song btw 😅
The last riff is essence 🤘 been a big fan since Lonestar and The Arrival glad to see you are still banging out amazing riffs 15 years later 🥰
My god that ending was fucking epic......the whole fucking thing was fucking crazy!!!!!!
DAMN! so amazing! great to see you back!
Merrow demos: My favorite genre. Always. More!
Beautiful guitar, killer song and great video!
Bloody hell! Been a long time since I heard something as good as this 👏👏👏
Wanna see that new custom shop colorshifting guitar bro, the big guns! Thanks for scorching the earth though w those freaking riffs of fury 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Drop-dead gorgeous guitar, killer arrangement, tone & playing!
Keith what tuning are you in, sounds great. Thanks
You knocked it out of the park with this guitar, can’t wait to buy one 😊
production value just as good as the playing. I wish you health and wellness Keith.
Sick song and excellent playing. Very original.
Beautiful guitar, awesome sound! We desperately need a new Merrow album!!!
Absolutely beautiful I can't stop listening to it.
We need more videos bro i was loving the weekly videos you were putting out your style is iconic!
Riffmeister still going strong. Always a pleasure to visit your playing Keith.
Be right back time to binge 10 hours of Keith Merrow's riffs
Everything you do with music or gear is always top notch and very unique. You certainly have a signature sound and we will always support you. Btw the Pegasus/Sentient set is an absolute work of art.
The man with all the goods. I accidentally stumbled across him around pillars of time. Been listening ever since.
Been a fan since Arrival. Glad to see you're still killing it and writing nasty riffs. Never stop.
His guitar got extra shredded!
I unsubbed after your FB post years ago about going off socials but I'm so glad this came up on my TH-cam. Welcome back man!
…I saw you live in San Antonio Texas back in 2015, I believe…..You we’re awesome!…..Your guitar model would be the only one I’d ever buy from Schecter, simply badass!…..🤘🔥🤘…..
What a gorgeous guitar!
This is a masterpiece. Congrats, Keith!!! 🎸🤟🏻🔥
Awesome- have been following and buying your music through the years. Love your stuff and this is likewise great. Many thanks!
New Keith's video on my page is the sole reason for my existence.
Damn this slaps!! fret work on the guitar looks insane too!
Sick! What about your Fishmans though?!? I was wanting to get your fishmans for the single coil voicing since no ones adding the moderns yet.
Dope Knoll shirt.
Wish one of those Thantifaxath or Nightmarer dates was coming to the KC area. 😭
Bringing the tone and phrasing. Always amazed man
missed you
You absolutely killed it with this model!
This is amazing. Dude needs to give a masterclass on writing sick ass riffs
Good to see you still going on TH-cam Keith
The ONLY Schecter I was ever interested in was the KM7 (especially lambo green) - but this is truly art... 😍