Dr Mayhem

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bio	website	metaltech.me
	location	Scotland, United Kingdom
	age	41
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Lead guitarist and petrolhead with Scottish Industrial rock trio Metaltech (and our alter-ego folk band Acoustech)

nominated for Best Metal Act at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2011 (came 2nd)
nominated for Best Group and Best Loud Track at the Scottish New Music Awards 2011

Been gigging for 25 years, taught guitar on and off. Played a lot of the Scottish music festivals (Rock Ness, Wickerman, Belladrum etc), supported bands like Alec Empire, KMFDM, Angelspit, Psydoll. Headlined all over Scotland.

Website - http://www.metaltech.me

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/metaltech

Check out our videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/Metaltechtheband

Play classical, rock, blues, metal, spanish, slide...

On stage usually use Ibanez (7 string RG7321 and Joe Satriani signature models), or a 1989 Charvel Predator with a Dimebucker pickup through a Line 6 HD500 and a DigiTech Whammy, sometimes with a CryBaby. For the songs requiring fire I use a BC Rich Warlock with pyro attachments!

Generally DI'ed straight into the venue backline, or where we need to amplify - generally Marshall heads through Laney 4x10s.

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1d	reviewed	Reject suggested edit on I want to learn how to sing. Where do I start?
1d	reviewed	Reject suggested edit on I want to learn how to sing. Where do I start?
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2d	comment	Figuring out the difference between major and relative minor scales? You have to realise that a song doesn't need to be in one key. Key changes can happen throughout the song, so this may explain your confusion.
2d	comment	Harmonic Minor Scale Hi oneagent, the reason this has been closed is because it isn't really a question, as far as this site goes. The simple answer is yes, people do use all sorts of scales, in all sorts of scenarios, but having your question and a yes answer doesn't provide value to anyone.
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May 16	answered	Learn music professionally, not classical and not jazz?
May 16	reviewed	Approve suggested edit on Why does a piano have only one or two strings per note in the bass register, but three for other registers?
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May 16	revised	Drumkit maintenance Clarified Question
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May 16	comment	Drumhead for live application I am not a drummer, but having seen and heard bands that use one or the other I would suggest this is personal preference, so this may end up closed as too subjective. Asking for what is better in music is always a challenge, as the usual answer is that it is whatever sounds better to you.
May 16	revised	What are the differences between coated drumheads and clear drumheads? deleted 159 characters in body; edited title
May 15	revised	Why is the recorder a good instrument to start with? added 5 characters in body
May 15	comment	How important is a good amp? Unfortunately this question is very subjective - it all depends what sound you prefer.
May 15	comment	Where to download music covers for songs (without lyrics)? thanks @JulienN - that was the one. Despite the question focusing on metal, the links have a wide range of guitar music.