DESCRIPTION:
Steffen Kummerer stopped by to talk about his band Obscura, a very different writing approach (at least for Metal bands) and has some great insight on how to approach rhythm guitar lines! Also in this video: A new ENGL amp!

Signal chain: ESP - ENGL Savage 120 E-610/2 MKII - ENGL 412VS Pro - Voodoo VR2/Sennheiser e906 - UA Apollo x8p

Gear used: http://tho.mn/zxqgc
We use Triad-Orbit stands for our videos exclusively: http://tho.mn/triad

Interesting bits and pieces:
0:18 What's new with Obscura?
1:15 How does Obscura stay that tight?
2:29 Role of the fretless bass
4:59 Writing process
6:45 How the Obscura sound developed
8:32 The Importance of Picks and Strings for your attack
11:31 Palm Muting Techniques | Playing
12:40 Relationship with ENGL amps
14:37 New signature guitar
17:01 Dimebag-style bends

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