ATTENTION Disclaimer:  The music track that I’m playing lead & improvising over is not mine and I do not own it. The track is created by BlueMelJamTracks and all credit goes to him for the music track creation which I have listed below. Check out BlueMelJamTracks on YouTube. The links below are to the original material by the artist.  

Obtained from: BlueMelJamTracks
YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@ZacBarnesMusic
Backing Track Title: Ambient Rock Dm | Pop Rock | Jam Backing Track
YouTube Track channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWMgzbuW37Q

Date: 1/12/25
Song Title: The Vortex of Computational Travel
The lead, improvising over the track was done with the following;
Picture with Track: Is what the Guitar looks like.
Guitar Used: 92 Jackson DK1 with HSS configuration
Color: White Jackson DK1
Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42 and Hybrid 9-46
DAW: Reaper
AmpSim: Archetype Rabea X
Preset: 
Interface: Focusrite 2i2 2nd Gen

Raw: What does RAW mean to me, not having undergone processes of preparing, finishing, refining, or mastering: It is what was recorded at that time in its current state.
Comments: Please follow if you like, comment if you like and I’m opened to feedback to improve my playing, recording, mixing etc.  Thanks for listening \m/.

Encounter_00X

The Vortex Of Computational Travel

ATTENTION Disclaimer:  The music track that I’m playing lead & improvising over is not mine and I do not own it. The track is created by YT Jam Tracks and all credit goes to him for the music track creation which I have listed below. Check out YT Jam Tracks on YouTube and Bandcamp. The links below are to the original material by the artist.  

Obtained from: YT Jam Tracks
YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMqonsla0BK21Fnf9Qx5Wg
Backing Track Title: Atmospheric Rock Backing Track in B Minor
YouTube Track channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dYxoRSx60I
Bandcamp website: https://ytjamtracks.bandcamp.com/track/atmospheric-rock-backing-track-in-b-minor

The lead, improvising over the track was done with the following;
Picture with Track: Is the Gear I used to play through
Guitar Used: 92 Jackson DK1 with HSS configuration
Color: White Jackson DK1
Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42 and Hybrid 9-46
DAW: Reaper
AmpSim: Archetype Rabea X
Preset: Let Me Solo Her
Interface: Focusrite 2i2 2nd Gen

Raw: What does RAW mean to me, not having undergone processes of preparing, finishing, refining, or mastering: It is what was recorded at that time in its current state.
Comments: Please follow if you like, comment if you like and I’m opened to feedback to improve my playing, recording, mixing etc.  Thanks for listening \m/.

Night Time Drifter

ATTENTION Disclaimer:  The music track that I’m playing lead & improvising over is not mine and I do not own it. The track is created by rafamcm and all credit goes to him for the music track creation which I have listed below. Check out rafamcm on YouTube. The links below are to the original material by the artist.  

Obtained from: rafamcm
YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@rafamcm
Backing Track Title: Backing Track - Ambient Rock (in A minor)
YouTube Track channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cJ0OdjMpJk

Date: 1/12/25
Song Title: The Vortex of Computational Travel
The lead, improvising over the track was done with the following;
Picture with Track: Is what the Guitar looks like.
Guitar Used: 92 Jackson DK1 with HSS configuration
Color: White Jackson DK1
Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42 and Hybrid 9-46
DAW: Reaper
AmpSim: Archetype Rabea X
Preset: Airy Guitar Pad
Interface: Focusrite 2i2 2nd Gen

Raw: What does RAW mean to me, not having undergone processes of preparing, finishing, refining, or mastering: It is what was recorded at that time in its current state.
Comments: Please follow if you like, comment if you like and I’m opened to feedback to improve my playing, recording, mixing etc.  Thanks for listening \m/.

The Exchange Of Love

ATTENTION Disclaimer:  The music track that I’m playing lead & improvising over is not mine and I do not own it. The track is created by JamTracks247 and all credit goes to him for the music track creation which I have listed below. Check JamTracks247 on YouTube. The links below are to the original material by the artist.  

Obtained from: JamTracks247
YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@JamTracks247
Backing Track Title: Nostalgic Retro 80s Ballad Guitar Backing Track in E Major (85bpm)
YouTube Track channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFgpY_smq_I
BandCamp site: https://jamtracks247.bandcamp.com/

Date: 1/12/25
Song Title: To Be With You
The lead, improvising over the track was done with the following;
Picture with Track: Is what the Guitar looks like.
Guitar Used: 92 Jackson DK1 with HSS configuration
Color: White Jackson DK1 
Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42 and Hybrid 9-46
DAW: Reaper
AmpSim: Archetype Rabea X
Preset: Cloudy Synth Lead
Interface: Focusrite 2i2 2nd Gen

Raw: What does RAW mean to me, not having undergone processes of preparing, finishing, refining, or mastering: It is what was recorded at that time in its current state.
Comments: Please follow if you like, comment if you like and I’m opened to feedback to improve my playing, recording, mixing etc.  Thanks for listening \m/.

To Be With You

ATTENTION Disclaimer:  The music track that I’m playing lead & improvising over is not mine and I do not own it. The track is created by ABT- Ambient Backing Tracks and all credit goes to him for the music track creation which I have listed below. Check ABT- Ambient Backing Tracks on YouTube and Bandcamp. The links below are to the original material by the artist.  

Obtained from: ABT- Ambient Backing Tracks
YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjV5B10UlG35HSKYJNKiOw
Backing Track Title: Soft Inspiring Backing Track (F minor) | Ambient Backing Track #249
YouTube Track channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3Qrj8KMFI
BandCamp site: https://cyrilmichaud.bandcamp.com/

Date: 1/20/25
Song Title: A Romantic Conversation
The lead, improvising over the track was done with the following;
Picture with Track: Is what the Guitar looks like.
Guitar Used: 92 Jackson DK1 with HSS configuration
Color: White Jackson DK1
Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42 and Hybrid 9-46
DAW: Reaper
AmpSim: Archetype Rabea X
Preset: Airy Guitar Pad
Interface: Focusrite 2i2 2nd Gen

Raw: What does RAW mean to me, not having undergone processes of preparing, finishing, refining, or mastering: It is what was recorded at that time in its current state.
Comments: Please follow if you like, comment if you like and I’m opened to feedback to improve my playing, recording, mixing etc.  Thanks for listening \m/.

A Romantic Conversation

ATTENTION Disclaimer:  The music track that I’m playing lead & improvising over is not mine and I do not own it. The track is created by YT Jam Tracks and all credit goes to him for the music track creation which I have listed below. Check out YT Jam Tracks on YouTube and Bandcamp. The links below are to the original material by the artist.  

Obtained from: YT Jam Tracks
YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMqonsla0BK21Fnf9Qx5Wg
Backing Track Title: Cool Uplifting Rock Backing Track in B Minor
YouTube Track channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2TowO9jKdE
Bandcamp website: https://ytjamtracks.bandcamp.com/track/cool-uplifting-rock-backing-track-in-b-minor

Date: 1/20/25
Song Title: Frequencies Of  Love
The lead, improvising over the track was done with the following;
Picture with Track: Is the Gear I used to play through
Guitar Used: 92 Jackson DK1 with HSS configuration
Color: White Jackson DK1
Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42 and Hybrid 9-46
DAW: Reaper
AmpSim: Archetype Rabea X
Preset: Shaman Synth
Interface: Focusrite 2i2 2nd Gen

Raw: What does RAW mean to me, not having undergone processes of preparing, finishing, refining, or mastering: It is what was recorded at that time in its current state.
Comments: Please follow if you like, comment if you like and I’m opened to feedback to improve my playing, recording, mixing etc.  Thanks for listening \m/.

Frequencies Of Love

It's Not Love
Chad Brinkley
Psycho Ex MixX

Classic Dokken Remix With My Own Twist. ESP SKULL N BONES Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 Peavey Vypyr 30 W Pod HD 300 Line 6 Boss Pedalboard Along With Guitar Rig

It's Not Love (Psycho EX MixX) Chad Brinkley - Dokken Cover 3/22/2025

Listen to the Full Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/chilloutify/sets/heavy-metal-thrash-command

🎧 Perfect For:
- Hardcore gym sessions 💪
- Gaming soundtracks 🎮
- Driving playlists 🚗
- Metal bar nights 🍻
- Headbanging therapy 🤘

🚀 Support Dire Blaze On:
YouTube: tinyurl.com/2jxmmppc
Spotify: tinyurl.com/5t46cedp

Heavy Metal Thrash Command

Iron Crusade

Listen to the Full Playlist: soundcloud.com/chilloutify/sets/heavy-metal-thrash-command

🎧 Perfect For:
- Hardcore gym sessions 💪
- Gaming soundtracks 🎮
- Driving playlists 🚗
- Metal bar nights 🍻
- Headbanging therapy 🤘

🚀 Support Dire Blaze On:
YouTube: tinyurl.com/2jxmmppc
Spotify: tinyurl.com/5t46cedp

Ashlands Reign

Ready to strike (ice cold, soul sold)

Up the wall

Ecstasy

I think this has been the hardest track to date for me to nail, and took the longest time to complete. (Over a year) Who knoew Jon Bon Jovi's vocals were so tough to get right. props to you Mr. Bongiovi.

Andy Sandoval:  Acoustic, Electric and Slide Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Drums / Percussion, Jaw Harp, and Vocals

Blaze of Glory (Jon Bon Jovi Cover) From Young Guns 2

First track with synthesizers. Big harmonies.

Never The Same (Demo)

Ed E Wood - One Less Voice

NOTHING YOU GIVE (DEMO)

Heavy metal? Right on!

Spotify: 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eRtYZnnC9ts8Sb0dwqwTu?si=FR4bFMCYTLSQ4DHIfaXxfQ

Heavy Metal Metal Hard Rock Guitarist With Over 35 Years Of Experience In Music. Former Los Angeles Resident Relocated Back Home To Cincinnati, Ohio

The whole goal is not to overproduce. It needs to sound like a few kids jamming in a garage
I play all instruments on all tracks except when my daughter Megan fills in on vocals, or my brother-in-law Javier sits in on bass once in a while.

Living life with loud guitars, cats, mountains and lakes and 4 seasons in one day.

10/2/2025-Hey everyone! I'm back and have so much new music and new things to create and share with everyone. Sometimes you just need to Shockem!. \m/

8-31-2023-Rest In Peace Mom "You will always be my Hero". JustSomeGuy \m/  

Happy 2025 Everyone!  Blessings, Prayers and Thoughts for all that are struggling in life. No matter who you are or where you are in the world \m/

I hope everyone is doing well. If your here it's because you love music. If I can create something, anyone can so believe in yourself and keep rocking no matter what life presents you. \m/

This is a Special thanks to all who have listened, collaborated, commented and supported me with encouragement to continue doing what I do. Don't stop throwing the \m/'s.

My Music Style: 80's AOR, Rock, Glam, Metal, Thrash, Metal Genre's. \m/

My Genre Listening: Classical, Blues, Rock, Electronica, All forms of Metal, New Age, New Wave, Pop and anything that really pulls me in \m/.

My Music: It's not complicated, what your hear is my style. I have fun in what I put down but strive to experiment in other areas where I may be limited.

Artist Backing Tracks:  They are from YouTube, and Bandcamp. PM me for a complete listing.

My Axes: (USA & Japan) Charvel, Ernie Ball, ESP, Hamer, Ibanez, Jackson, Kramer, Fender, Martin, Washburn, 

My Plans: YouTube Channel for gear reviews.

New tracks tagged #80sMetal