A fun look at 10 of my favourite standalone heavy metal intros.
Each song on this features an intro that is a true prelude that builds tension, sets the atmosphere before the song truly explodes.
I am breaking down why these specific sections work so well and playing through them to give you a better idea of what is going on.
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Gear used in this video:
Ibanez RG550 Genesis: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Qy7KAM
Harley Benton SC 500: https://harleybenton.com/product/sc-500-wh/
Les Paul Standard 50s Gold Top: sweetwater.sjv.io/g1nxN5
Lado Hawk Series Acoustic
Pick (when playing acoustic): Dunlop Max-Grip 0.60mm: sweetwater.sjv.io/xLPxM3
Pick (when playing electric): Dunlop Jazz III XL 1.0mm https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Bnj9M4
Microphone: Rode Wireless GO II https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3eDkKA
Audio Interface: Universal Audio Volt 276 sweetwater.sjv.io/B06EAq
Strings: S.I.T. PowerWound 10-46
Plugins:
Neural DSP Archetype: Petrucci X
Neural DSP SLO-100X
https://neuraldsp.com/
