Gibson | Riff Lords
17 videos • 99,995 views • by Gibson TV Welcome to Gibson TV’s Riff Lords, where your favorite guitar heroes and legends behind iconic riffs take you on a journey to master the songs that have defined generations. Have you ever wanted to see Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle show you how to play “Judith” correctly? Want to know the writing process and intricate nuances of Trvium’s “Ember to Inferno” on guitar and see EXACTLY how Matt Heafy plays it? Or how about asking Doug Aldrich of Whitesnake to show you how to play “Still Of The Night” and “Holy Diver?” Or what about Buzz Osborne of Melvins showing you how he gets two VERY different sounds out of his Gibson Les Paul when playing his tracks live? Maybe you want to see how Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria gets his “A Favor House Atlantic” guitar sound, including the unique pick attack and his Gibson Explorer? What about Scotti Hill of Skid Row showing you how to play “Youth Gone Wild” on his Gibson Les Paul? Here at Gibson TV’s Riff Lords, we’ve done that for you. When you subscribe to the Riff Lords playlist, you’re getting an all-access pass into a world where your favorite guitarists and Gibson and Epiphone guitar heroes show you how to play their classic songs and riffs on guitar in intricate detail, complete with the backstory of each song. Each episode of Riff Lords is a musical treasure trove of guitar lessons where guitar heroes like Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle, Doug Aldrich, Richie Faulkner, and Mark Morton of Lamb of God, to name a few, reveal the super detailed nuances of how they play their most iconic tracks and get their signature sounds that have shaped the way we as guitarists play and enjoy music. Whether you’re an experienced guitarist looking to refine your skills with tips from top musicians or a beginner who wants to learn your favorite guitar riffs from the people who wrote them, Riff Lords is the guitar lesson video series for you. From the progressive melodies of Buzz Osborne of the Melvins to Jade Puget’s genre-defining riffs in AFI all the way to Richie Faulkner’s take on Judas Priest’s classic songs, Riff Lords showcases a wide array of styles and techniques, making it an invaluable resource for guitarists aiming to broaden their musical vocabulary. Each episode serves as a free guitar lesson where guitar legends walk you through the nuances of each riff and solo, which other channels simply won’t be able to show you. Dive into the atmospheric and intricate guitar work that defines A Perfect Circle with Billy Howerdel, enhance your metal technique with Matt Heafy as he breaks down Trivium’s powerhouse tracks, and explore narrative-driven progressive rock with Claudio Sanchez. Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies, Whitesnake, and Dio takes you through hard rock and blues-infused playing styles, explaining solos and riffs from iconic songs like “Still of the Night” and “Holy Diver.” Meanwhile, Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest dissects the elements that create the signature sound of his band, including monumental tracks like “Painkiller” and “Living After Midnight.” Learn the bone-crunching riffs of Mark Morton of Lamb of God, watch as Phil X shows you how to play “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi the correct way, and get a backstage pass into how Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns, Scott Hill of Skid Row, Nick Hexum of 311, Ler LaLonde of Primus, and Molly Miller, plus many more create their iconic guitar lines. By subscribing to the Riff Lords playlist on Gibson TV, you’ll learn your favorite songs the right way from the guitarists who wrote your favorite songs. Gibson TV’s Riff Lords is more than just a playlist—it’s your backstage pass to the minds of your guitar heroes. With new episodes of Riff Lords dropping regularly, subscribe so you can be the first to learn your favorite songs on guitar.