Suicide Silence: "Cease to Exist" Lesson Video with Chris Garza and Mark Heylmun, Part 1 —Exclusive

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Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of part one of a new series of lesson videos by Chris Garza and Mark Heylmun of Suicide Silence.

The song, "Cease to Exist," is from the band's new album, You Can’t Stop Me, which will be released July 15.

Stay tuned for part two of this lesson tomorrow, Tuesday, July 8.

For more about Suicide Silence, follow them on Facebook.

Damian Fanelli
Damian Fanelli
Editor-in-Chief, Guitar World

Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.

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