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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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.
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 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.
May 15	comment	Game Digital music instrumentation? Hi. Welcome to Music.SE. This isn't really a good question here. Please read the faq and about pages to learn how to ask suitable questions. Thanks.
May 15	comment	Where to download music covers for songs (without lyrics)? This is a duplicate - have a search on the site. Otherwise I'll find the dupe when I get home.
May 15	comment	Why is the recorder a good instrument to start with? Also - parents here certainly find it the most horrendous instrument and can't wait for their kids to give it up :-)
May 14	comment	How to choose a good pedal for my guitar Product recommendations are not really answerable here - as this is very subjective. A pedal I might recommend may be entirely different from someone else's recommendation. The best solution is to try a wide range of pedals - most shops will let you do this.
May 13	comment	What actually changes in related scales? There is not a 'most basic chord' - but what you should do is look at the questions tagged modes - and you will see what the changes are. Basically for these two it is simply where you start the scale from.
May 11	comment	How to change the timbre of a sound incoming from a microphone (example, from panflute to sax)? Hi d3k - The kit used probably identified notes and triggered a synth through midi, but there are many ways to do it, but this question is too localised here, unfortunately. Have a read of the faq for guidance on what makes a good question for Music SE.
May 11	comment	What's the percentage of each fictor that does matters for a Electric Guitar? Hi kiwi - welcome. Please read the faq to see what sort of questions work well on Stack Exchange - unfortunately opinion ones really do not. Additionally, what is a 'fictor'?
May 8	comment	How to play chords on full fingerboard without looking? @Kudayar - yes it does. It works very well with barre chords in a traditional grip, and power chords using a thumb grip.
May 8	comment	How to play chords on full fingerboard without looking? @ecline6 - check out the videos linked from my profile. Not only lasers, but fire, confetti cannons, bubbles, party poppers - you name it. :-)
May 8	comment	How to play chords on full fingerboard without looking? It works very well if you have hands big enough to hold round the neck in a Jimi Hendrix style. It is a little trickier if you use your thumb in classic position at the back of the neck - you then need to rely on feel with your finger.
Apr 28	comment	Changing the strings: one by one, or by taking all strings off at one time? I have done my best to sort out your over-enthusiastic capitalisation, and removed your slightly confrontational first sentence.
Apr 25	comment	Learning instrument recognition Just listen to them. Try Peter and the Wolf for a great lesson in instrument identification. I don't think this is a good question for this site though.
Apr 22	comment	What is a violin electric bass? @Wheat - I think that is what he meant. Don't buy the knockoffs - buy a Hofner if you want that sound.
Apr 22	comment	Which instrument is more suitable for playing a romantic song? What do you mean by romantic? I have heard some lovely melodies on all the instruments you have mentioned, and others...
Apr 17	comment	Wireless Transmitter Alternative @VarLog - yep, the frequency range shifted in many countries because of the pressure from licenced bands and wifi. The new kit has much better bandwidth so is a plus in my view.