Gus G. Featured in New Guitar World Video Lesson

Guitar World is now featuring an exclusive lesson from Gus G. In the lesson, the Ozzy Osbourne/Firewind guitarist discusses his influences as well as how he got his current gig. In addition, he offers a demonstration of how to play the Ozzy track "Let Me Hear You Scream."

On October 17, Gus G.'s latest instructional DVD, Lead and Rhythm Guitar Techniques, will be released via Rock House. He reveals his own guitar playing secrets and offers instruction on how other guitarists can incorporate those secrets into their own guitar playing. The DVD will offer lessons in the natural minor and Phyrgian major scales, patterns, scale sequences, and full neck runs used by Gus G. himself. There are also tutorials in diminished sweep and chromatic arpeggios, emotional bending techniques, and the creation of a minor 3rd Harmony lead. Gus delves into the foundation of his personal style, revealing chords, voicings, syncopated, pivoting staccato, interval, and clean picked rhythms. In addition, he analyzes his own leads and song structures from Firewind.

The DVD features:

- Over 40 lessons
- Interviews and live performances
- Behind-the-scenes photos and videos
- iPod-ready video
- A 46-page interactive tab book that can be printed from the DVD

Lead and Rhythm Techniques runs for 120 minutes and is zoned to play anywhere in the world. The DVD can be pre-ordered from The Rock House Method.

Below is part 1 of Gus G.'s Guitar Lesson as presented by Guitar World:

Firewind Posts New Music Video Online

Greek melodic metal act Firewind, led by guitarist Gus G., has returned with a new album. Titled Days of Defiance, the album is scheduled for worldwide release on October 25.

The video for the album's first single, "World on Fire," is now available for exclusive viewing via MetalSucks. The renowned Patric Ullaeus shot the footage for the clip.

Firewind is set to celebrate the release of Days of Defiance with a limited number of North American headlining shows. Kicking off on November 4 and running through to November 7, the brief tour will also feature support by Powerglove and The Absence.

Whilst commenting on the band's latest video, Gus G. said:

"The video for "World on Fire" was shot entirely on green screen and I think this time Patric Ullaeus has outdone himself! The concept is based on the album cover artwork and it's something we're doing for the first time on a video of ours. There's a barbaric vibe to it, lots of fire, metal warriors and even a Valkyrie. We're very pleased with the final result and we believe this is our best video yet. Check it out and let the Firewind rage on. (Read More)