Latest articles by Metal Mike Chlasciak
How to Devise Melodic Metal Licks for Rhythm Guitar Parts
When writing riffs, one of the greatest challenges is to create parts that are not just melodically and rhythmically effective but also memorable and powerful.
Pentatonic Trailblazing: How to Navigate Through a Familiar Scale to Produce Fresh-Sounding Licks
Guitar scales for metal: how to incorporate minor scales into riffs and rhythm parts
Learnt the most commonly used scales and modes in metal guitar
If You're Not Getting Better, You're Getting Worse
I want to briefly touch upon a subject many guitar players (and musicians in general) seem to have a difficult time understanding.
Just Sign Here: The Art of Protecting Yourself As a Musician
One important topic for musicians is the world of written agreements and how one’s services relate to the industry they work in.
Dispelling the Myth of Being Self-Taught
There's a certain level of pride many musicians feel when they claim they are self-taught, and I can understand why.
One-Way Ticket to a Sick Guitar Tone
Guitar players are usually on a mission to improve theirguitar tone. For many, this journey never ends. I dare say we're obsessed with it.
Metal for Life with Metal Mike: A Practice Piece That Incorporates Useful, Challenging Techniques
Metal for Life with Metal Mike: Exploring Musical Roads Less Traveled Within the Realm of Heavy Metal Riffing
This month, I’d like to explore some ideas that do not fall within the “normal” scope of metal soloing or riff writing.
Metal for Life with Metal Mike: Utilizing Powerful-Sounding Chord Voicings That Include Open Strings
