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Speed Demon: Delving Deeper Into Two-Hand Tapping

By Mike Orlando

Learn more about two-hand tapping in this lesson.

Applying “Whiplash” Triplets to Symmetrical Sequences

By Mike Orlando

This quick little embellishment makes licks sound more intricate and aggressive.

More Ways to Utilize “Chicken Pickin’ ” in a Metal Solo

By Mike Orlando

With a little diligent practice, the possibilities that this technique will offer are virtually endless.

Outside-the-Box Shred Lesson: A Tribute to the Late, Great Shawn Lane

By Mike Orlando

Learn some great Shawn Lane-style licks with this lesson.

Using Country-Style “Chicken Pickin’” in Metal

By Mike Orlando

How to incorporate “Chicken Pickin’” into your metal-style solos.

Mike Orlando Premieres "Burn" Live Video

By Jackson Maxwell

The track is taken from the Adrenaline Mob guitarist's new instrumental 'Sonic Stomp' DVD.

Watch Mike Orlando of Adrenaline Mob Play His Newly Rebuilt Guitar for the First Time

By Guitar World Staff

After surviving a deadly highway accident, Mike Orlando is reunited with his favorite guitar, rebuilt with the help of FU-Tone's Adam Reiver.

How to Use "Legato Rolling" to Play Fast

By Mike Orlando

Zakk Wylde, Paul Gilbert, Orianthi, Phil X, Richie Kotzen, Tak Matsumoto, George Lynch and More Team Up for 'Disney Super Guitar'

By Guitar World Staff

Fiery “Chicken Pickin’” Techniques, Applied to Metal Guitar

By Mike Orlando

Shred-Approved Techniques for Building Killer Guitar Solos

By Mike Orlando

More on Exploring Country-Style “Chicken Pickin’ ” Techniques in Metal

By Mike Orlando

Theme and Development: Two-Hand Percussive Tapping Variations

By Mike Orlando

Performing Fluid Arpeggios Using Two-Hand Tapping

By Mike Orlando

One of my favorite techniques involves two-hand tapping, wherein notes are sounded by tapping onto the fretboard with both hands.

Adrenaline Mob's Mike Orlando Premieres "Lords of Thunder" Playthrough Video

By Damian Fanelli

For your viewing pleasure, Adrenaline Mob shredder Mike Orlando recently shot an exclusive playthrough video for "Lord of Thunder," a hopping track off the band's new album,We the People.