Mike, I am cookie monster uncle, AKA lead guitarists dad. You are spot on. When you named the pedal by sound...epic!! Thanks for all of the critiques! This will go a long way to helping these kids! Loved the video!
Hey. This is so awesome to hear from you. I can tell a pro singer when I hear one. Awesome work. Yeah I own a Metal Zone so I kinda sensed it. Hehe. Anyhow thanks for the comment and by the way (you probably know) but I never called you Cookie Monster, a subscriber did, but I pinned it. I’m glad you have a good sense of humor. I also hope you read all the glowing comments about your vocals. 🤘
Christopher, y'all are good. You don't have to listen to some standard as to what "perfect and polished" should be like. It doesn't take a genius to sense the magic that y'all have. To me it sounded solid. I play outside sometimes and I "screw up" all the time but the birds don't care they still stop by to hear. In this day and age it's perfect and polished and overproduced plastic that people like rather than music. Please don't ever stop making music!
Your drumming chops are Rock solid. I mentioned it more in the first draft but had to cut it for the second. I hope you gathered from the video that I thought you were solid, but just like the best musicians I know, you seem to want to keep improving even if your nailed it. 👍
One of the best things about the lead guitarist is that during his solo, when he botched lines, he kept on going and found his footing again instead of just stopping.
I wonder how he would play with support. This was akin to playing to a metronome… It definitely taught him a lesson for next gig. A solo is gig ready when it can be played to a click or drum loop and you land it every time.
In all fairness- this was a thrown together event for a high school fundraiser at their local town square the VERY first time they had ever played together publicly. You’re absolutely correct that the man is a dad filling in who has been playing and singing for years. The normal lead singer is the lead guitar and he’s very talented as well taking after his father. And you’re right, the drummer is so solid that it’s truly unbelievable!!!! He will be famous one day. They are working hard to find the right permanent rhythm guitar as this guy was a one day fill in, and to build the confidence of the bass guitar, as she’s talented but timid. Thanks for all the constructive criticism- and for acknowledging these are talented high school kids merely 2 months into this with limitless potential. Appreciate you!! Keep up the awesome reviews!!
@TheArtOfGuitar I wanted to make sure you saw my comment. We are the parents of the drummer. He’s 17 and we’d love to see your edited comments of him. Or be able to send you some more videos for your constructive criticism. He’s been playing gigs since he was 9 with all kinds of bands. These kids have wild talent, and have grown just like you said they would with more rehearsals in the last 2 months for sure!
That file is gone now but I remember saying something like, "As far as the core of the rhythm section (bass & drums) they are holding it down back there. No complaints about the drummer." :)
@@joshkaylagulick8022 There's a lot of praise in the comments for the singer, but the drummer is really the standout of the show for me. He's solid throughout the whole performance, nails pretty much every section and keeps the song rocking along. Very well done!!
Rhythm guitarist reminds me A LOT of my own playing at that age. I too learned a valuable lesson from my first time on stage: Amateurs practice until they get it right. Pros practice until they cant get it wrong. Having said that: I hope they keep playing. They don't suck.
This has the biggest 'Kids using dad's equipment from his pro band' energy ever. No way bunch of teenagers would have that sort of setup. Also nice of the dad to step in to sing. Clearly been doing this 30 years.
LOVE this series! The dad is definitely a pro or at least a former pro! He’s definitely sang that song a lot. Since the guitar players pedal is by the mic stand, it makes me believe that he is also the singer.
Dude, you have a great attitude. So impressed with your constructive help. It’s easy to pick on people. But, you show your respect for “the man in the arena”. Well done.
The bass player had a grandpa and a great grandpa who played bass. They passed away before she could ever meet him. All she likes is confidence and knowledge. I love this breakdown because he doesn’t tear down. He gives those kids hope knowing there is nothing that’s Not fixable.
The dad looks about my age, so yes, that was the music we played. He was obviously a vocalist in the day. They all have potential, especially the drummer.
Yep. I’ve been battling with a Boss GX100 multi pedal trying to get my Telecaster to thicken up to near Gibson Levels and getting absolutely no where 😂
EP-style boost pedal for just a bit of warmth and thickening, and you're there. Ditch that metal zone and just mellow boost the tele into that beautiful Orange gain, and you'll find resonant overtones on top of a chewy base tone. They'll figure it out eventually. Good effort so far.
Another great watch! Imma say this is at a college (looks like some of the shows we got booked to run sound for). I'm also gonna say that the singer probably owns the PA (also from past experience).
I cannot love your insight and kindness enough. They are getting really good! From first show til now (in just 2 months) lots of growth. Still a ways to go to reach full potential, but growing and working every day!
This is a solid foundation you guys are at, not gonna lie. Keep on truckin' so we can see where you guys are at in a few years! Your singer is unbelievable though!
Yeah it sounds like a Tele on the bridge everything on 10 with an amp/pedal/tone setup that doesn't fit the guitar at all. It's probably not his amp, just his guitar and board into the singer's band's amp!
He has a huge Orange amp, yet uses a bad pedal. Metal Zone pedals sound fine, if one turns the gain down, and use it as an Overdrive or boost. Mine worked best as a paperweight.
Love your take on these videos, Mike. I think you hit the nail on the head that is literally the dad and I think he’s one of them overpowering dad‘s who thinks that he knows everything seems like he’s trying to relive his teenage years through his son, the lead guitarist and the lead guitarist just wants to punch him in the face.
I swear when the second guitar came in playing the lead clean it totally reminded me of The Who- Eminence Front. It's only for a split second when the two guitars play a couple specific notes. Edit: 1:25
Great episode, great series! The guitar players are kinda swapping parts - the opening bit (the part you talk about at 1:53) is actually Slash's part, and the guitar player coming in first with the clean tone and then the mtlzone tone is playing Izzy's part. But then they swap back. And honestly - Izzy's part on this song is sooooo much fun. I prefer it to Slash's part, which I can play in my sleep (I mean, that's the only place I can play it, but still).
"Dad" is probably the lead singer for a weekend cover band. His moves are way too good to have learned at Karaoke. Probably his, or the band's PA system, cause that's exactly the type of point source system you'd take out to do shows at local bars on the weekend in your pickup truck with a little Haulmark trailer on the back.
@@radioflyer2030 My guess is that the drummer plays with "Dad" too... You can't see him clearly, but he looks somewhat older than the "Kids" and his technique is solid enough...
Yeah, based on the stage position of his distortion pedal, I think the lead guitar player is the main lead singer and probably the leader of the band. Dad stepped in to do a song that half the band had only practiced maybe a couple of times in rehearsal. I'm guessing that Dad owns all of the PA, and lead guitarist is his son. The drummer may even be in Dad's band as well as this one.
By the way bro you are great please keep putting out fix this band videos i think its your best work so far and im glad to finally get a little background check on your past concerning your old band and seeing you play live, bro your awesome definitely like your long hair would love ta see you grow it out again but you dont have to go super long tho
I think it's just novice, inexperienced players, on probably their first gig, with a song they weren't fully ready for yet. You don't learn if you don't throw yourself into the deep end every once in a while, so kudo's to them. Can't blame them for the stage antics. When out of their comfort zone, some tend to overact and some go invisible mode, like the bass player. Equally forgivable.
Conspiracy theory: the band was playing a vocal track of Axl through the P.A. Joking, but he sounds exactly like him, and that's such a tough vocal range of pitch and dynamics to nail.
To me it sounded like the super scooped solid-state clean sound. Honestly it Sounded like kids who didn't understand their gear or have the optimum gear for the song, because that's exactly what it was lol.
I’ve played at bars and had someone in the audience who I kinda know and had them sing on song with us at a previous jam session a few weeks earlier and, (since it was a loose and fun crowd) we brought her up to sing that song. We had not rehearsed it since that one-off with that singer. It turned out kinda like this, I imagine. She crushed it, but as a band, we lacked a lot of the finer points of “I want you to want me.” It’s a seemingly easy song that is made great by the subtly. I don’t know if something like that was going on here, but I hope that band keeps going
Dude your knowledge on how to fix bands is incredible You should come help me fix my band lol really good job on breaking it down your becoming a favorite
It's a journey. Aside from Dad, these kids sound like advanced beginners. I sounded like that in my first year or two of playing, but couldn't actually get through a song until like 3 or 4 years. Now I'm the dad.. I've been playing clubs, parties and weddings for 25 years.
Drummer needs more credit, they were really consistent and kept it together for the whole thing. Respect to them for carrying it as well. Drummers seem to either get all the credit or none of it honestly, and this one definitely deserves more.
It takes some skill to control the distortion level with your volume knob and make smooth transitions between different parts of a song, so it's understandable why this guy is using a pedal. But it also takes some skill to dial in a usable sound with whatever equipment you've got.
What does a band need to get better? Gig then practice. Gig then practice. Lather, rinse repeat. Kudos to these kids for not sitting at their computers, and having the courage to put themselves out there in a live band setting. Keep going!!!
Gotta love this series, it's always interesting. Especially when the band is NOT performing a Metallica song (i've gotten really tired of all the metallica videos !). I also love it when the people in the band actually watch your video and comment about it (like the singer/dad did underneath this video) Also, I noticed that you hardly say anything about the drummer, although he seems quite good. What's up with that ? Reading through the comments, it seems that you removed parts of the video during which you were talking about him, so I wonder what happened ?
just saw the guitarist bought a Les Paul - that’s so perfect. i recognized the issue right away, the Tele is really thin (great for country and blues, not so much for hard rock) and so you end up with so much gain to try and compensate. i did the exact same thing in my high school ska band, complete with trying the metal zone. he’ll be unstoppable with a proper LP now! that thick tone will really round out the bands sound. that and the rhythm player needs to get his chops up lol
This is funny AF. You did a great job of giving some really good advice. Rolling off volume is a great way to express apprigios. I hope they all improve. There’s some good stuff. Love how you call him the dad 😂 He was everything you could ever wish for to sing this song! Awesome. Felt sorry for the lead guitarist though.. every time ‘dad’ adjusts something.. poor kid must be dying.
It's ok to use the knobs on your guitar...volume...tone...and your pickup selector...which Slash goes to the top pickup alot to give his solos a nice warm tone.
For a first show, i feel they did pretty damn good. All of your points are 100% valid, and they are already working on fixing issues they saw! I am new to this sound stuff! Ill get better! Love the cookie monster comment!!
I think the main takeaway is that the one that sounds bad isn't always the one that's actually wrong. When you're front and centre singing or playing a solo, you need the support of your band in nailing their parts in order for it all to work.
Mike, I am cookie monster uncle, AKA lead guitarists dad. You are spot on. When you named the pedal by sound...epic!! Thanks for all of the critiques! This will go a long way to helping these kids! Loved the video!
Hey. This is so awesome to hear from you. I can tell a pro singer when I hear one. Awesome work. Yeah I own a Metal Zone so I kinda sensed it. Hehe. Anyhow thanks for the comment and by the way (you probably know) but I never called you Cookie Monster, a subscriber did, but I pinned it. I’m glad you have a good sense of humor. I also hope you read all the glowing comments about your vocals. 🤘
Hey, you can actually go with Cookie Monster. I think it sounds cool
Man, you've got a great voice for this song. Good job!
You must be a bus driver!… cause you’re taking those kids to school 🤘
Christopher, y'all are good. You don't have to listen to some standard as to what "perfect and polished" should be like. It doesn't take a genius to sense the magic that y'all have. To me it sounded solid. I play outside sometimes and I "screw up" all the time but the birds don't care they still stop by to hear. In this day and age it's perfect and polished and overproduced plastic that people like rather than music. Please don't ever stop making music!
I’m the drummer of this band and would like to say thanks for the constructive criticism and feedback. Next show will be better
Your drumming chops are Rock solid. I mentioned it more in the first draft but had to cut it for the second. I hope you gathered from the video that I thought you were solid, but just like the best musicians I know, you seem to want to keep improving even if your nailed it. 👍
Solid drumming mate, well done
Your drumming is tight!
you are not bad at all man..✌️😎
Keep at it bro. You're playing really solid and strong. You're gonna be just fine. Toms are tuned nicely too.
One of the best things about the lead guitarist is that during his solo, when he botched lines, he kept on going and found his footing again instead of just stopping.
Yeah, recovering from a mistake is a whole skill of its own.
But he did the worst thing: Started missing notes and kind of gave up and shook his head. Own it and move on.
The single best help I've ever had about playing with others:
"Don't ever stop, just get back in."
@@jaycer71Repeat the mistake note for note. Then it sounds intentional.
I wonder how he would play with support. This was akin to playing to a metronome…
It definitely taught him a lesson for next gig. A solo is gig ready when it can be played to a click or drum loop and you land it every time.
Even the subtle things like the singer standing back during the solo to give the lead guitarist the spot light tells me the singer is a pro.
Good notice. Now if more freaking singers would do the same.
@@jaycer71 I like it when the singer plays "air guitar" with his microphone during the solo, but maybe that's just me ! :D
I like it when the singer plays rhythm guitar (WTF IS UPPICKING)
In all fairness- this was a thrown together event for a high school fundraiser at their local town square the VERY first time they had ever played together publicly.
You’re absolutely correct that the man is a dad filling in who has been playing and singing for years.
The normal lead singer is the lead guitar and he’s very talented as well taking after his father.
And you’re right, the drummer is so solid that it’s truly unbelievable!!!! He will be famous one day.
They are working hard to find the right permanent rhythm guitar as this guy was a one day fill in, and to build the confidence of the bass guitar, as she’s talented but timid.
Thanks for all the constructive criticism- and for acknowledging these are talented high school kids merely 2 months into this with limitless potential. Appreciate you!! Keep up the awesome reviews!!
@TheArtOfGuitar
I wanted to make sure you saw my comment.
We are the parents of the drummer. He’s 17 and we’d love to see your edited comments of him.
Or be able to send you some more videos for your constructive criticism.
He’s been playing gigs since he was 9 with all kinds of bands.
These kids have wild talent, and have grown just like you said they would with more rehearsals in the last 2 months for sure!
That file is gone now but I remember saying something like, "As far as the core of the rhythm section (bass & drums) they are holding it down back there. No complaints about the drummer." :)
@@joshkaylagulick8022 There's a lot of praise in the comments for the singer, but the drummer is really the standout of the show for me. He's solid throughout the whole performance, nails pretty much every section and keeps the song rocking along. Very well done!!
Drummer - "shouldn't we use guitar tones that are at least close to the song?"
Guitarists - "nah"
im baffled that this singer is better than current axl rose
😂 facts
I can’t sing to save my life and I’m better than current axl rose 😂
To be fair (and taking nothing away from this singer) but better than current era Axl is a very low bar to measure by
It’s not hard. Lol.
You're baffled that 30 years of drugs and alcohol abuse and very little touring makes one average at best?
Rhythm guitarist reminds me A LOT of my own playing at that age. I too learned a valuable lesson from my first time on stage: Amateurs practice until they get it right. Pros practice until they cant get it wrong. Having said that: I hope they keep playing. They don't suck.
Man, love that phrase. Ginna add It right away to my mental setup.
Thats excellent advice. Thanks!
That singer was a full metal head lead singer back in his days for sure, he still got it! he sounds so good!
This has the biggest 'Kids using dad's equipment from his pro band' energy ever. No way bunch of teenagers would have that sort of setup.
Also nice of the dad to step in to sing. Clearly been doing this 30 years.
They aren’t ready for that gear.
Check out the Canadian band Leave Those Kids Alone.
They could've all rented it from somewhere
LOVE this series! The dad is definitely a pro or at least a former pro! He’s definitely sang that song a lot. Since the guitar players pedal is by the mic stand, it makes me believe that he is also the singer.
only thing he didn't really nail was the HUH at the very end, otherwise damn he was good
good points!
"Okay who thought it was a good idea to let their goofy Cookie Monster looking uncle sing at the battle of the b-"
4:53 [spits out beer]
🤣🤣🤣
doing that "sha-na-na-na-na-na" is deceptively difficult at that speed, it's pretty impressive
He's better than Current axle
its giving dewey finn from school of rock
yeah he doesn't look like Mamma Fratelli @@caseymuzio7609
This looks like a dad raising his kids.
Dad had his kid and his friends make a band so he could sing!😂 probably bought em all that equipment too
The 2024 Partridge Family 😂
I think that singer might be my real dad!!!! Dad is that you............
@@krusher74 Looks nothing like you man, he has my nose
You forgot the emphasis [properly]
I bet bands would pay big bucks to hire you as a consultant, all of your advice is gold. I'm obsessed with this series!
Dude, you have a great attitude. So impressed with your constructive help. It’s easy to pick on people. But, you show your respect for “the man in the arena”. Well done.
The bass player had a grandpa and a great grandpa who played bass. They passed away before she could ever meet him. All she likes is confidence and knowledge. I love this breakdown because he doesn’t tear down. He gives those kids hope knowing there is nothing that’s Not fixable.
The drummer is very good too :) Probably one of the best "worst" cover you reviewed !
I had to cut out the few clips where I sung his praises. He’s freaking tight!
@@TheArtofGuitar He even hit the quad cowbell during the "jungle" sequence! Awesome!
@@TheArtofGuitarthanks I appreciate it
@@ljwee1122 you're the drummer?
Wow! That singer! Did NOT expect that...super cool!
The drummer and singer were actually carrying
Bass
@@cmbells7736 was not carrying
The dad looks about my age, so yes, that was the music we played. He was obviously a vocalist in the day. They all have potential, especially the drummer.
Sure seems like he's still a vocalist to me
Trying to emulate a Gibson sound with a Tele is always gonna be a struggle. Nice breakdown my man.
Yep. I’ve been battling with a Boss GX100 multi pedal trying to get my Telecaster to thicken up to near Gibson Levels and getting absolutely no where 😂
EP-style boost pedal for just a bit of warmth and thickening, and you're there. Ditch that metal zone and just mellow boost the tele into that beautiful Orange gain, and you'll find resonant overtones on top of a chewy base tone.
They'll figure it out eventually. Good effort so far.
Jimmy Page figured it out
Really a pedal/amp problem
Thats the least of his worries
Another great watch! Imma say this is at a college (looks like some of the shows we got booked to run sound for). I'm also gonna say that the singer probably owns the PA (also from past experience).
Agreed my band played plenty of outdoor the dorm shows at CMU
Surprisingly I'm the lead guitarist that was our first show because I had to buy all that equipment not cheap
These videos are so helpful to direct up and coming giggers to when they ask for advice to sound good/better.
Best series on TH-cam 🏆
Cracks me up how he just calls him “the dad” the whole time
Haha same! I don't know why, but I find it hilarious! "The dad" is really good at singing this song too!
Hope to see a "HOW DO THEY SOUND NOW?!?) series along with this.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Many with potential here.
They did amazing their 2nd show. That was their first event and it was outside and really windy. Bass player is my daughter Chloe
I cannot love your insight and kindness enough. They are getting really good! From first show til now (in just 2 months) lots of growth. Still a ways to go to reach full potential, but growing and working every day!
The great drummer and vocal cover everything for that show, i'm enjoying
Always here to support the drummers!
This one's SOLID 🎉🎉🎉
the singer looks like the cool teacher
Ned Schneibley
@@andyb7855Legend
You have a great way of giving constructive criticism without sounding completely full of yourself and condescending. Major props bro🤘🏻
This is a solid foundation you guys are at, not gonna lie. Keep on truckin' so we can see where you guys are at in a few years! Your singer is unbelievable though!
Since the lead guitarist is playing a telecaster, sounds like he also has his tone knob fully engaged. Makes it sound thin and buzzy.
.pretty sure he is on the bridge pickup[ only
Yeah it sounds like a Tele on the bridge everything on 10 with an amp/pedal/tone setup that doesn't fit the guitar at all. It's probably not his amp, just his guitar and board into the singer's band's amp!
Axl Dad is my new hero! What a set of pipes!
He has a huge Orange amp, yet uses a bad pedal.
Metal Zone pedals sound fine, if one turns the gain down, and use it as an Overdrive or boost.
Mine worked best as a paperweight.
I modded mine based on an online tutorial, and it actually sounded ok. Still sounded better when rolled back from maximum, though.
@@seandevine3695
Yeah, I’ve seen a guy play jazz with one. He just turned the gain down low, and adjusted the tone to his guitar.
Love your take on these videos, Mike. I think you hit the nail on the head that is literally the dad and I think he’s one of them overpowering dad‘s who thinks that he knows everything seems like he’s trying to relive his teenage years through his son, the lead guitarist and the lead guitarist just wants to punch him in the face.
I swear when the second guitar came in playing the lead clean it totally reminded me of The Who- Eminence Front. It's only for a split second when the two guitars play a couple specific notes.
Edit: 1:25
been waiting for this series to come back!
This is a great series! The criticism is done in a helpful manner yet portrays what the audience is thinking. It makes for great viewing nice job!
the way the singer dad dude is vibeing with the lead player and the way they look at each other.. willing to bet that thats his son..lol
No doubt... I thought the same thing haha.
Great episode, great series!
The guitar players are kinda swapping parts - the opening bit (the part you talk about at 1:53) is actually Slash's part, and the guitar player coming in first with the clean tone and then the mtlzone tone is playing Izzy's part. But then they swap back.
And honestly - Izzy's part on this song is sooooo much fun. I prefer it to Slash's part, which I can play in my sleep (I mean, that's the only place I can play it, but still).
Lmao good joke
Such a great series Mike, please keep it up!
Ok, dad nailed it. Probably he practiced this song hundreds of times at the karaoke bar.
"Dad" is probably the lead singer for a weekend cover band. His moves are way too good to have learned at Karaoke. Probably his, or the band's PA system, cause that's exactly the type of point source system you'd take out to do shows at local bars on the weekend in your pickup truck with a little Haulmark trailer on the back.
@@radioflyer2030 My guess is that the drummer plays with "Dad" too...
You can't see him clearly, but he looks somewhat older than the "Kids" and his technique is solid enough...
Karaoke Schmaraoke - you scream these lyrics while driving until they're burned into your soul...
Yeah, based on the stage position of his distortion pedal, I think the lead guitar player is the main lead singer and probably the leader of the band. Dad stepped in to do a song that half the band had only practiced maybe a couple of times in rehearsal. I'm guessing that Dad owns all of the PA, and lead guitarist is his son. The drummer may even be in Dad's band as well as this one.
They looked like young whippersnappers just learning. I was happy to see that no one was 'hopeless' and there's a lot of potential!
Whippersnappers ahahahahah never heard that term ahahahah
Your critique is gentle, but firm. Nice job.
I enjoyed watching just to observe the wreck unfold. 😊
Drummer and singer are solid on this one!
I love that you also forgot to engage the distortion pedal. lol very charming and made me smile :)
By the way bro you are great please keep putting out fix this band videos i think its your best work so far and im glad to finally get a little background check on your past concerning your old band and seeing you play live, bro your awesome definitely like your long hair would love ta see you grow it out again but you dont have to go super long tho
Rewind. Cool name for a cover band. Like the logo on the shirts too.
Kudos for really constructive feedback for this band.
seems like a classic case of: guitar players practicing more with the mirror than with the ear
i practice based off sound exclusively so i have no idea how to look cool while playing
@@colten2524 If you sound good the looks are not important imo
I think it's just novice, inexperienced players, on probably their first gig, with a song they weren't fully ready for yet. You don't learn if you don't throw yourself into the deep end every once in a while, so kudo's to them.
Can't blame them for the stage antics. When out of their comfort zone, some tend to overact and some go invisible mode, like the bass player. Equally forgivable.
Or too much money
All that equipment ain't cheap
Ok bass player...
GREAT VID MIKE SO SURPRISING WITH THE DAD SINGER! LOVE IT!
Conspiracy theory: the band was playing a vocal track of Axl through the P.A.
Joking, but he sounds exactly like him, and that's such a tough vocal range of pitch and dynamics to nail.
And nobody here noticed Mike wearing a "They Live" t shirt. Love the reference to a great 80s cult classic
Could hardly wait !❤ Man, I love me a grass stage! Great drummer! Pro Singer! I use a Metal Zone with an ODR-1!
During the solo in the beginning, I thought he had a good clean tone
I thought that Tele twang sounded kinda cool and different!
same
To me it sounded like the super scooped solid-state clean sound. Honestly it Sounded like kids who didn't understand their gear or have the optimum gear for the song, because that's exactly what it was lol.
That fumbled Jungle intro is way too relatable, lol!
I LOVE this series!!! Keep them coming!! I have a boss metal zone pedal in my Amazon cart. Just deleted lol
Hehe. Naw they can sound awesome. Just keep the gain tamed and the treble down. ;)
I’ve played at bars and had someone in the audience who I kinda know and had them sing on song with us at a previous jam session a few weeks earlier and, (since it was a loose and fun crowd) we brought her up to sing that song. We had not rehearsed it since that one-off with that singer. It turned out kinda like this, I imagine. She crushed it, but as a band, we lacked a lot of the finer points of “I want you to want me.” It’s a seemingly easy song that is made great by the subtly. I don’t know if something like that was going on here, but I hope that band keeps going
Dude your knowledge on how to fix bands is incredible You should come help me fix my band lol really good job on breaking it down your becoming a favorite
It's a journey. Aside from Dad, these kids sound like advanced beginners. I sounded like that in my first year or two of playing, but couldn't actually get through a song until like 3 or 4 years. Now I'm the dad.. I've been playing clubs, parties and weddings for 25 years.
I think they sound cool they are doing what they love doing the best they can ! That's all anyone can ask for
a fair and honest review.
Love this series, keep 'em coming.
The cowbell was off the charts
Wake up babe, new fix this band just dropped
I love these, Mike keep it up!! doing great as always
Drummer needs more credit, they were really consistent and kept it together for the whole thing. Respect to them for carrying it as well. Drummers seem to either get all the credit or none of it honestly, and this one definitely deserves more.
True. I told him that a lot of his praise got cut during editing. Long story.
This is too funny...and we all went through this ourselves. Love these local band critiques.
It takes some skill to control the distortion level with your volume knob and make smooth transitions between different parts of a song, so it's understandable why this guy is using a pedal. But it also takes some skill to dial in a usable sound with whatever equipment you've got.
But he had the pedal on during almost the whole song so I don't think it's a valid reason. Maybe the Orange head was damaged and only sounded clean.
This performance was great unintentional comedy 😂 but we’ve all been there
And that’s why the Metal Zone gets a lot of criticism! Good singer and drummer.
Hey Mike I'm a huge fan of yours and have learned a lot from you on my guitar journey and I appreciate all you do, do you do private lessons?
11:27 "Now let's go to the George of the Jungle part of the song..."
NGL, I laughed.... 😂
You always have a great tone Mike! 🔥
"...might as well be the White Stripes at this point" 🤣🤣🤣 The dad can wail, though!
I really like this series, would love it to be a weekly feature
Freakn sweet..every time you post it hope it's one of these.
Credit to them for having a go but i couldn't imagine going up on stage to perform until i knew i had my parts 100% down pat
Gonna steal the phrase 'uncooked and gooey' when describing band rehearsal :) Great vid, man - thanks!
I love this series!
Ok, that thumbnail title is really good. Sometimes you just have to sacrifice your back for the betterment of the band.
While the intro wasn't played exact note for note like Slash, he sounded really good especially without a delay pedal
What does a band need to get better? Gig then practice. Gig then practice. Lather, rinse repeat. Kudos to these kids for not sitting at their computers, and having the courage to put themselves out there in a live band setting. Keep going!!!
They did great! Keep it up!
I’ve had the same Boss metal zone since 1993. I love it! Is that good or bad?
Put the metal zone through the effects loop, it sounds better than in the front of the amp even before knob adjustments.
The drummer is excellent
Gotta love this series, it's always interesting. Especially when the band is NOT performing a Metallica song (i've gotten really tired of all the metallica videos !). I also love it when the people in the band actually watch your video and comment about it (like the singer/dad did underneath this video)
Also, I noticed that you hardly say anything about the drummer, although he seems quite good. What's up with that ? Reading through the comments, it seems that you removed parts of the video during which you were talking about him, so I wonder what happened ?
just saw the guitarist bought a Les Paul - that’s so perfect. i recognized the issue right away, the Tele is really thin (great for country and blues, not so much for hard rock) and so you end up with so much gain to try and compensate. i did the exact same thing in my high school ska band, complete with trying the metal zone. he’ll be unstoppable with a proper LP now! that thick tone will really round out the bands sound. that and the rhythm player needs to get his chops up lol
This is funny AF. You did a great job of giving some really good advice. Rolling off volume is a great way to express apprigios. I hope they all improve. There’s some good stuff. Love how you call him the dad 😂 He was everything you could ever wish for to sing this song! Awesome. Felt sorry for the lead guitarist though.. every time ‘dad’ adjusts something.. poor kid must be dying.
The instant the first guitar comes in with that legendary intro I immediately understood the meaning of the title of the video lol
the singer is awesome.
It's ok to use the knobs on your guitar...volume...tone...and your pickup selector...which Slash goes to the top pickup alot to give his solos a nice warm tone.
The way the lead guitarist keeps looking at the singer for approval... I'm fairly certain that's his dad haha.
This singer is great
The singer is great, and the drummer really sounds awesome.
They nailed the lead/strap combo!
For a first show, i feel they did pretty damn good. All of your points are 100% valid, and they are already working on fixing issues they saw! I am new to this sound stuff! Ill get better! Love the cookie monster comment!!
I think the main takeaway is that the one that sounds bad isn't always the one that's actually wrong. When you're front and centre singing or playing a solo, you need the support of your band in nailing their parts in order for it all to work.