While She Sleeps' Sean Long Plays His Favorite Riffs

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  • @alxpap00
    @alxpap00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    Story time: at one of their gigs I found an all access pass on the floor, so after being drunk enough I thought it would be a good idea to go backstage and ask them for a group photo. So I did, I explained that I found this pass and all I want is a photo and I'll leave. They were obviously a bit weirded out but laughed it off, said they would probably do the same, and Sean was actually the person that called Loz over for the photo AND gave me one of his signature picks. Super cool guys

    • @samanthamagowan3195
      @samanthamagowan3195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      m0shpit That’s sounds awesome

    • @JacobShepherd
      @JacobShepherd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did this happen to be in Europe in 2018?

    • @alxpap00
      @alxpap00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JacobShepherd It was at their gig at The Roundhouse, March 1st last year!

    • @c4gob00m
      @c4gob00m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I went to an In Hearts Wake gig a few years ago, and Loz and and I think Mat were manning their own merch stand at the end of the show, and I had a chat to Loz and got a photo with him. They’re very nice guys.

  • @thytonebone2596
    @thytonebone2596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Sean is one of my biggest influences when it comes to riffing, dude is an insane musician but I feel like he’s so underrated

    • @c4gob00m
      @c4gob00m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’ve been a fan of WSS since about 2013, and it’s only until recently I have realised how good of guitarists Sean and Mat are. They’re awesome writers and definitely deserve more recognition.

    • @xavkoston16
      @xavkoston16 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm a drummer nad Sean is the only guy who gives me enough interest to watch guitar videos hahaha

  • @necromancer2527
    @necromancer2527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    Him and Matt are one of the best metalcore duos

    • @ivannamba1
      @ivannamba1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree!

    • @3101max
      @3101max 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      adam and josh from architects>

    • @iron_tyson
      @iron_tyson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Rick and Ryan from Polaris for me.

    • @cambrowndrums
      @cambrowndrums 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I KNO DE WEY he said ONE OF not the best like no one fucking cares that you know who josh and Adam from architects are

    • @axelanders9053
      @axelanders9053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or not loool

  • @andresyoung5519
    @andresyoung5519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    The best guitar leads at the moment. Such a great guitar player.

    • @spoonerluv
      @spoonerluv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah, I definitely think of this guy over John Petrucci when I think of modern lead players.

    • @dimou_
      @dimou_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joel Moore hell no, tom Searle is the one you're looking for, this guy plays the same things all the time on every song with a different morphology.

    • @spoonerluv
      @spoonerluv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@dimou_ Did Tom play any leads? Seems like a rhythm guy to me.

    • @MrAnalyptic
      @MrAnalyptic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dimou_ to be fair they are both my favourite, while she sleeps latest album his guitar riffs are unbelievable

    • @guitarkid0725
      @guitarkid0725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *Brandon Ellis has entered the chat*

  • @FormaAlert
    @FormaAlert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    7:00 the riff that finally got me out of my guitar slump after a year of playing the same thing over and over again. This dude is entirely why I got so much better over a few days than I had over an entire year of playing guitar.

    • @xJM1993
      @xJM1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm actually at that same damn point... Been stalled for like a year playing the same stuff, the last months i have just been doing random riffs of power chords because i didn't knew what else to do 😂🤦‍♂️
      I'll give this riff a try this weekend and see if i can learn it 100%, hoppefully it will help me move forward like it did to you!

  • @olekacf4029
    @olekacf4029 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    This is one of the best "Favorite riff" episodes i've ever seen, even better coming from a guy whose band I absolutely love

  • @nielvanderwesthuizen2768
    @nielvanderwesthuizen2768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Love it when As I Lay Dying gets the recognition they deserve!

    • @Daniel-SpiritedAway
      @Daniel-SpiritedAway 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Niel van der Westhuizen I saw them live im Hamburg with Fit For A King and Chelsea Grin and it was fkn awesome

    • @marksandberg9063
      @marksandberg9063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Do you know Bleed from within?

    • @magnuslikestanks6044
      @magnuslikestanks6044 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@marksandberg9063 Now that's a band that is hella underrated. Their new stuff is insane.

    • @mariemacfhionghuin11
      @mariemacfhionghuin11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marksandberg9063 Just found a phone wallpaper with their logo on it earlier tonight, about to go an give them a listen now lol

    • @mariemacfhionghuin11
      @mariemacfhionghuin11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marksandberg9063 Holy shit these dudes hit hard! Fuck! That's another new band on the list lol

  • @rolypoly92
    @rolypoly92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Big fan of this guy, very humble dude and I love the way he explains himself and makes sense 'the guitar bass and drums are just...like...shagging each other' hahaha he talks like a music fan not a pretentious music student and it's very refreshing!

  • @d9or7n
    @d9or7n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Finally someone who actually plays instead of talking

  • @dandrehawkins8323
    @dandrehawkins8323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    3:04 These Fevered Times from Darkest Hour! I love that song and I love playing it on guitar!

    • @lucacox3589
      @lucacox3589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dandre Hawkins sounds like guillotine- etf

    • @dandrehawkins8323
      @dandrehawkins8323 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Luca Cox Haha. Well, it’s not. He’s actually playing it a tad bit slower than normal. Check the song out!

    • @joemams1833
      @joemams1833 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kris Norris and Mike the dude are awesome song writers

  • @Rishi-nv7bp
    @Rishi-nv7bp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The camera shifting focus @1:20 is damn cool

  • @jamesharrison3637
    @jamesharrison3637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He’s right. Darkest Hour deserve so much more recognition.

  • @woutervangestel8126
    @woutervangestel8126 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Sean definitely loves his slides

  • @carlodagnolo
    @carlodagnolo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Sean is honestly the reason I picked up a guitar about 4/5 months ago. Long way to go but so much fun!

    • @nicksqueo1303
      @nicksqueo1303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      keep it up man! you’ll never regret picking up a guitar, it’s changed my life, it becomes a drug haha

    • @jeroen0011
      @jeroen0011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think Alexi Laiho was the reason i started playing like 12 years ago, but i definetely did not start with playing metal songs let alone technical stuff like children of bodom guitar. It's a good thing it's a long road, more fun on the way and actually the road never really ends because there's always something new on guitar to learn or master!

    • @carlodagnolo
      @carlodagnolo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeroen0011 I haven't touched any WSS or other metal song either haha, gotta get used to the simple stuff first

    • @carlodagnolo
      @carlodagnolo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nicksqueo1303 Can imagine! I think I'll stick with it

    • @vivaldi1ett
      @vivaldi1ett 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carlo D'Agnolo Good luck on your journey get a band together and making great music🤘🤪💞✝️🙏🏻💕

  • @ivannamba1
    @ivannamba1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Probably, Sean is the best guitarist in the core genre at the moment!
    Love WSS 👏🔥

    • @davidgilroy8500
      @davidgilroy8500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Are you mad? Lmao

    • @ivannamba1
      @ivannamba1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davidgilroy8500 For my opinion

    • @johnbs199
      @johnbs199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ivannamba1 you're correct man. While she sleeps has some of my favorite guitar work

    • @sleeps573
      @sleeps573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100%

    • @sleeps573
      @sleeps573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      David Gilroy are you deff?

  • @camielvankooten7204
    @camielvankooten7204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    best guitarist in metalcore right here

  • @dynamicphotography_
    @dynamicphotography_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    That dude is a riffing beast.

  • @benbutterworth1
    @benbutterworth1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    SUCH a great guitar player, AND good to see a fellow northerner ;D

  • @reinerwongler7263
    @reinerwongler7263 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I like his energy level. He seems really passionate about music

  • @ethan-lq1xg
    @ethan-lq1xg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    it's good that the word Shag won't get you demonetised

  • @MetalliBucket
    @MetalliBucket 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Such a nice guy. Met him at a show about a month ago. Great live too!

  • @DaMazzaf97
    @DaMazzaf97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such an underrated artist. Honestly is so good and still just a cool guy as well and you can see how passionate he is about his craft. WSS is easily one of the best metal bands around

  • @mike_tkgchs
    @mike_tkgchs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    finally somebody who gives darkest hour some recognition! criminally underrated riff-meisters
    and "bass and the guitars and kick drums are basically... SHAGGING EACH OTHER". top

  • @D0wNF4LLofficial
    @D0wNF4LLofficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Sean Long is a great guitarist and he's right in what he says, a good soloist doesnt make a good guitarist, his riffs have emotion and are one with the song and make the songs what they are. Keep on rocking Sean you're a Legend. p.s That "Hurricane" Music Video Shoot up at the Sleeps Brothers Warehouse in Sheffield for the release of "You Are We" was incredible. Please keep writting these inspirational and uplifting riffs. Thank you 👏🤘

  • @FearghalDuggan
    @FearghalDuggan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i had the pleasure of interviewing sean, along with sleeps' second guitarist mat welsh, nearly eight years ago just before the release of their first album! such a great dude, it's been awesome seeing the band rise up, stay consistent and now get so much recognition for their talents.

  • @diegomaradonna9725
    @diegomaradonna9725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Darkest Hour is one of my favourit Bands of all Time and it now makes Sense why i Love the Sound of white she sleeps so much

  • @dbo4506
    @dbo4506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Darkest hour riffs are so mental!!! That whole “undoing ruin” album are some of the best riffs every written. Phenomenal. Doesn’t surprise me that Sean “the riff master” was into darkest hour.

  • @AyaKaleFams
    @AyaKaleFams 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sean's riff it's just amazing.. The creativity is high level, and WSS song never wrong for their breakdown. Well done!!

  • @pmullen622
    @pmullen622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sean Long makes me love music even more, this video is an underrated gem

  • @teriyakigod2527
    @teriyakigod2527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for showing me this band Loudwire, im binging his bands music right now

  • @sleeps573
    @sleeps573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Guilty Party one of the best Riffs. Sean’s riff game is so strong. Wish I had his creativeness to make what he does. FAKERS PLAGUE still has the best riffs throughout the whole song IMO

  • @thatcurlyhairmate6779
    @thatcurlyhairmate6779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The words i would say to Sean if i meet him, such an inspiration for myy life, as a person, and as musician, he´s really my hero, hope i can climb one day to where he is and inspire so many other people as he did with me.

  • @blameitonfrank
    @blameitonfrank 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i could watch sean play anything on guitar for hours

  • @KreshDraven6
    @KreshDraven6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best riff makers of the industry nowadays , absolutely beast !
    Great episode

  • @DrastixMachina
    @DrastixMachina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Met this guy and Loz at a WSS show last year with architects and Thy art. Him and Loz are such amazing dudes. The line was short so we had the chance to talk a bit more

  • @IainFrame
    @IainFrame 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yeah, Sean is absolutely right to be proud of that riff in the Guilty party. It's phenomenal. Great lead work in Haunt Me too.

  • @pewpeww4765
    @pewpeww4765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Matt's one of the most innovative riffy boi out there. His riff from civil isolation still pull off to these days.

  • @johnnytrapphone6569
    @johnnytrapphone6569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best bands I've ever seen live💯

  • @vivaldi1ett
    @vivaldi1ett 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I would love to be his neighbor he’s got fantastic taste in music and plays all the best bits, God love him 💞✝️🤪🤘👍💜💕🤪

  • @remmile
    @remmile 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude the intro riff from seven hills . it has those chills that remind you when you finished a school year or went to South America in vacation

  • @sonkeh7362
    @sonkeh7362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This energy... just wow

  • @jackbrierley4704
    @jackbrierley4704 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love sean, he's a phenomenal player man and so immersive

  • @zachm5286
    @zachm5286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sean is such a thoughtful dude lol btw the breakdown/riff in empire of silence is exactly what i was thinking when he said his breakdowns style wasnt typical. I love hearing that shreddy melody riff expecting some chuggy breakdown i get adreniline rush everytime i play it or show yall off lol.

  • @kaylajaynefriedland3012
    @kaylajaynefriedland3012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible band. One of my favorites

  • @mrfinnjohnston
    @mrfinnjohnston 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is insane. So good, so underrated. Keep up the good work Sean...

  • @SixStringOverdose
    @SixStringOverdose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    if anyone ever asks what pick chirp is, show them 08:37 :)

  • @theyesman
    @theyesman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It’s good of him to keep on asking us if we know what he means. Very considerate.

  • @Angelboy_04
    @Angelboy_04 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean is an Amazing guitarist, mad respect.🤘🏼

  • @Sailor1010
    @Sailor1010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Saw Darkest Hour with Everytime I Die and Norma Jeannin Australia years ago. Such a good show and he’s not wrong saying DH is super underrated.

    • @jameswheeler7153
      @jameswheeler7153 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Darkest hours undoing ruin album has some of the most epic riffs ever. That album will forever be one of if not my favorite metal album ever.

  • @yabo2424
    @yabo2424 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this dude is killer. Love his riffs super melódico. Exciting to watch ..

  • @seifdog6244
    @seifdog6244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So sick you guys had him on. He has been a huge inspiration to me for years and is easily one of the best players out there. Glad I got to meet him on their states tour last month!

  • @Negat1veSpace
    @Negat1veSpace 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was refreshing

  • @georgemarshall1073
    @georgemarshall1073 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Met them when they opened up for Asking Alexandria and bullet for my valentine a couple years ago great band and energy and they were super chill and signed my cd and poster

  • @whatsup513
    @whatsup513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every time Sean says "DJNAAMIN" I fall in love

  • @guitartoneSA
    @guitartoneSA หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great musician, great songwriter...

  • @3beedable
    @3beedable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    6:55 channeling the Stevie T within

  • @Shutaraaa
    @Shutaraaa 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i love this guitarist

  • @akuma862005
    @akuma862005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn this is so funny to see my exact route to playing and the exact same bands! Nice.

  • @l3rendd
    @l3rendd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolute machine of a player

  • @thequinnchavez
    @thequinnchavez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally some Darkest Hour props in the scene. Undoing Ruin and Deliver Us are iconic to me.

  • @AntonioGym101
    @AntonioGym101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Civil Isolation has some amazing riffs aswell. It may be my favorite WSS song, riff wise.

  • @mystakxngaming5240
    @mystakxngaming5240 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I an definetly see how darkest hour influeced the way that sean plays and writes. and thank god!!

  • @jeroen0011
    @jeroen0011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    7:20 best Riff in the video, great played!

    • @bencegyorog2897
      @bencegyorog2897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While She Sleeps - The Guilty Party

  • @Francisco_mcwhiney
    @Francisco_mcwhiney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love leads over shreds one of my favorite metalcore songs is wild eyes by parkway drive

  • @JackboyOC
    @JackboyOC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Extremely articulate dude

  • @wofmanpt18
    @wofmanpt18 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    His style is so awesome... Even to this day, civil isolation just blows my mind.

  • @thepositivepush5333
    @thepositivepush5333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome dude!!

  • @RockThemAll
    @RockThemAll 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @diogofreitas161
    @diogofreitas161 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING

  • @fristiejuice6013
    @fristiejuice6013 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this man's an artist

  • @davidfischer1971
    @davidfischer1971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    unbelieveably good looking guitar

  • @diegarci98
    @diegarci98 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best leads at the moment by far. Genius

  • @tompiche2369
    @tompiche2369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t know who this guy is but I rather enjoyed that!

  • @rippitydippity
    @rippitydippity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As I lay dying are great

  • @heyflo1
    @heyflo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Guilty Party guitars are so fucking good, no wonder why he is proud of the main riff in this song :D

  • @Cymoar
    @Cymoar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Duuuude the riff from guilty party is like my favorite from their new recorddddd

  • @toadetteremotewithwiimotio3330
    @toadetteremotewithwiimotio3330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Everytime i wanna say their name i said it like: While She shleepsh

  • @elunico13lu
    @elunico13lu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy knows his stuff

  • @gorehammer42o
    @gorehammer42o 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro that's so cool. My first riff/song I learned was Dammit too. That's so fucking awesome.
    Edit: Darkest Hour was when Victory Records Reigned Supreme brother! I just fell in love with While She Sleeps more than I already was lol

  • @jackmarples6029
    @jackmarples6029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sleeps are underrated

  • @dannillo._
    @dannillo._ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, i love While she sleeps

  • @NeedToLeaveToLive
    @NeedToLeaveToLive 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean is ICONIC

  • @karenlong8279
    @karenlong8279 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dude xxx love him x

    • @karenlong8279
      @karenlong8279 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like .like .like .yeah xxx

  • @pierreblanc-garin1058
    @pierreblanc-garin1058 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:39 but now it is online thanks to the incredible work of the guy of The Vault that searched for 9 months the early work of WSS from 2006 !

  • @bmeijer7776
    @bmeijer7776 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As I Lay Dying AOBU!!! First album i learn in full on guitar! 😍

  • @robluker1599
    @robluker1599 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hes guitar blinkin mad this fella!!!

  • @Captaincorez
    @Captaincorez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean mate, ur funny as fu**! Love WSS some absolute head bangers!

  • @dannillo._
    @dannillo._ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean is the best

  • @jimwoday1776
    @jimwoday1776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WSS are mega live for anyone wondering

  • @mikemarin2209
    @mikemarin2209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That guitar reminds me of my jim root strat!

  • @TiagoSilvaBass
    @TiagoSilvaBass 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beast

  • @tacob69
    @tacob69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love that he's playing a LTD instead of a ESP.It goes to prove ESP's LTD brand are the best import guitars out there.

    • @itsthesubiedaat9091
      @itsthesubiedaat9091 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      3 years later and this comment hit hard haha $2500+ LTD models on the market. Wild what the market has become

  • @VOYAGEUR-YT
    @VOYAGEUR-YT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm exactly the same about harsh vocals. I'll sing along to the riff instead of the vocals a lot of the time lol. I'm getting more into the vocals now but definitely when I started listening to heavier music, the guitar had to be pretty fucking good or else I wasn't listening to it.

  • @falconemoto6943
    @falconemoto6943 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These dudes are so fucking good. Just found out about them today

  • @CarterPSN
    @CarterPSN 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fucking love Sean's playing.

  • @southparkcraig
    @southparkcraig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel so emberassed asking this considering I know like every As I Lay Dying riff going but what is that AILD riff he was playing it's right on the tip of my tongue but I cant remember what it's called please help! Lol... and for some reason I'm loving that really muddy tone Sean has, dude friggin rips

    • @bertdebackercovers
      @bertdebackercovers 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do You know it already? Im also looking?

  • @sagemckearney1193
    @sagemckearney1193 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did he get a yellow EMG pickup? Awesome player

  • @synhet84
    @synhet84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:55 "bloolloolooblop"

  • @graphicalbeej
    @graphicalbeej 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean is the modern day riff goat

  • @ajboyd9389
    @ajboyd9389 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fuck yeah man, I love the Darkest Hour shout out.