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Psyopus' Chris Arp releases "Exploding Fingers: Finger Tapping Mastery For The Electric Guitar" book!
Fans worldwide have watched Chris Arp play live shows and thought "how the hell does he do that?!?!?". Well now Chris Arp is giving fans a look at how he's developed his finger techniques in his new instructional book: Exploding Fingers: Finger Tapping Mastery For The Electric Guitar. The book features over 300 finger tapping lessons.
The book is available on ebay now HERE.
Chris Arp adds:
"Thank you for considering this instructional book. The purpose of this book is to give its readers an extensive and thorough wealth of guitar tapping exercises meant to challenge and decorate your playing in ways you may have never been familiar with before. The more time you spend digesting, perfecting and incorporating these ideas into your everyday playing, the more you will reap the fruits of this clever, unique and scarcely charted territory. Many of these exercises are geared to develop your ability to travel all over your fret board while utilizing tools at any spot between these frets. Its pages are a gold mine of licks and ideas for the inspiring guitarist looking to bring his playing to a higher level.
This book is not like other books. This book is filled with what I was looking for in the books I grew up with. The book includes 337 exercises, an etude from the song "Kill Us" and a transcription of the instrumental "Imogen's Puzzle"- all utilizing today's most progressive takes on finger tapping. The exercises are written in guitar tablature format to best expose the techniques involved. They are all done in standard tuning (E, A, D, G, B, E)."
"thanks for creating something so amazing for us to learn from!!!! "
"This book blew my dick off! In the best way possible thanks ARPMANDUDE!"
"Received item, looking forward to starting tapping mastery, hail the Arp!!!"
About the author:
Christopher "Arpmandude" Arp was born in September 1977 in Rochester, NY. He started playing the electric guitar in 1991 and focused primarily on progressive styled extreme metal. After winning a number of regional guitar competitions Chris then formed the avante grind/mathcore band Psyopus in 2003. Signing to Black Market Activities in 2004 and then to Metal Blade Records in 2006, Psyopus has 3 internationally released full length albums to date. In 2004 Arpmandude inked his endorsement deal with Ibanez guitars and started writing a guitar column for the national publication Decibel magazine entitled “Dr. Opus PhD”. In 2005 Arpmandude joined up with Hank Williams the III and has since been the touring lead guitarist for Hank III’s metal/punk band Assjack.
Check out the live video for Burning Halo from Psyopus' latest album, Odd Senses, on youtube.com/metalbladerecords.
http://www.myspace.com/psyopus
Psyopus debut new video on Ultimate-Guitar.com!
Duct Tape Smile, the new video from Odd Senses is will be premiering on Ultimate-Guitar.com Thursday, September 17th. This is a fitting home for the video as Psyopus is the source of some of the most insane and over the top guitar riffs in metal and Ultimate-Guitar.com is the home of one of the largest communities of shredders on the web.
Psyopus architect Chris Arp comments, "Super psyched to finally be getting this video out for the public to see. It's been a long time coming. This is my second favorite song off of our latest album. With this, I am happy that there is this video to compliment the imagination of the song."
The video was shot in Copenhagen, Denmark by Michael Panduro and David Lund for Siegfried Productions - http://www.siegfriedproductions.dk/.
Click HERE to watch Duct Tape Smile over at Ultimate-Guitar.com now.
http://www.myspace.com/psyopus
Metal Blade announces “Young Guns” tour
This spring, fans will have the chance to witness several of Metal Blade’s youngest and brightest bands share the stage at venues across the US. The tour will include headliners, Psyopus, who are joined by DIY touring vets, Rose Funeral, critically acclaimed shred heavy newcomers, Woe of Tyrants, and Las Vegas’ latest and brutal offering to the world of extreme metal, Molotov Solution.
Metal Blade founder and CEO, Brian Slagel comments, “We are very excited to get our cool new bands all on the road together for a great price. We hope that everyone comes out to support the bands and check out the latest in metal.”
Psyopus’ latest masterpiece, Odd Senses, hit streets on February 17th and has blown away fans and critics alike - from the add explosive tracks like The Burning Halo to the epic nearly classical track, A Murder to a Child. This band’s live performance literally has to been seen to be believed. Main man Chris Arp is excited to join up with these bands on the road, “We’re psyched to own stages across this country with these rocking kats. Metal in your face, zinch, zinch, zinch!” - Chris Arp, Psyopus
“…ODD SENSES, is a mind blowing journey into the psychotic realm of extreme metal music.” Fangoria.com
Rose Funeral’s sophomore release and Metal Blade debut, The Resting Sonata, offers an impressive slab of death metal that, when delivered live, causes audiences to erupt into violent mosh pits. Expect gang vocals and death metal delivered with precision. The band adds, “We are all stoked to be on tour with some of our Metal Blade family members. This will definitely be a tour full of surprises for everyone. Don't miss a show coming to your area or you will miss out on one of the best highlights of the year.”
“Rose Funeral has potential to actually change the scene, rather than add to its generic-ness.” Hails & Horns
Woe of Tyrants have wowed critics and guitar aficionados with, Kingdom of Might. Their ability to meld high flying near Dragonforce-esque guitars with the groove and aggression of death metal is coupled with a positive and thought-provoking lyrical message. Vocalist Chris Catanzaro comments, “Woe of Tyrants are extremely proud and grateful to represent our label, Metal Blade, on the Young Guns Tour this spring, alongside some fantastic bands. Getting to share the stage with our boys in Psyopus once again is an honor, and we’re looking forward to going out for the first time with Rose Funeral and Molotov Solution. Come and check out some great new talents, see you on the road!”
“Kingdom of Might IS habit forming and shouldn't be taken with alcohol. For dry spells (when the album doesn't have your complete attention) of 5 minutes or more, please consult a doctor (you'd have to be dead).” AbsolutePunk.net
Molotov Solution, one of Metal Blade’s newest additions, just finished recording their Metal Blade debut at Lambesis Studios in San Diego with the duo of Tim Lambesis and Daniel Castlman mixing. Their social commentary and intelligent lyrical attacks are sure to continue on this next installment. Guitarist Robbie Pina adds, “We are extremely excited and honored to be included in Metal Blades "Young Guns" tour. This will be our first tour as part of the Metal Blade family and our anticipation precedes us.”
Metal Blade Young Guns Tour
Psyopus, Rose Funeral, Woe Of Tyrants, Molotov Solution
05/01 Detroit, MI Hayloft no Woe of Tyrants
05/02 Buffalo, NY Xtreme Wheels w/ Cattle Decapitation
05/03 New London, CT El N Gee
05/04 Melrose, MA Melrose VFW
05/05 Manchester, NH Rockos
05/06 Yonkers, NY The Haunt
05/07 Fredricksburg, VA The Refuge
05/08 Danville, VA Plan B
05/09 Raleigh, NC The Brewery
05/11 Charleston, SC The Oasis
05/12 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
05/13 Metairie, LA The High Ground
05/14 Waco, TX Art Ambush
05/15 San Antonio, TX Rock Bottom
05/16 Albuquerque, NM The Compound
05/17 Tempe, AZ The Sets
05/18 Victorville, CA Karma
05/19 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction
05/20 Fresno, CA The Exit
05/21 Modesto, CA Modesto Virtual
05/22 Portland, OR Satyricon
05/23 Seattle, WA Studio Seven
05/25 Salt Lake City, UT Studio 600
05/26 Denver, CO Marquis Theatre
05/27 Omaha, NE Sokol underground
05/28 Kansas City, KS Riot Room
05/29 Edelstein, IL The Hub
05/30 Sidney, OH 4th Avenue Hall
05/31 Louisville, KY Bulldog Café
06/01 Cleveland, OH Peabodys
06/02 Orland Park, IL Mojoes Coffehouse
www.myspace.com/psyopus
www.myspace.com/rosefuneral
www.myspace.com/wot
www.myspace.com/molotovsolution
Psyopus live footage from St. Petersburg, Russia shows on MetalInjection.net
MetalInjection.net is hosting 12 songs from the St. Petersburg, Russia show from their recent tour throughout the country. Head HERE to check out the videos.
Metal Injection correspondent, Justina Villanueva, went to Russia with Psyopus and filed a two part report. Part 2 will be posted later in the week. Click HERE to read the hilarious report, complete with photos from the trip.
Psyopus’ new album, Odd Senses, will be available everywhere February 17th and is available for pre-order now on www.metalbladestore.com
http://www.myspace.com/psyopus
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