Simon Smith

Down Picking Guitar Exercises Tab

All of these exercises with the exception of the last one are played with 100% down picking.  (Video to follow). Enjoy 

A Hungarian Minor Intervals & Chords

I received a request from Szymon for some chords & intervals for a song in A Hungarian minor. Here are some intervals and chords for you to work with and play around with!

Hope this helps!! Cheers, and have a good weekend!

Tabs To - Unlocking The Hidden Patterns on Guitar

Download the tabs below. Video being uploaded to YouTube now.

Isengard - Thornspawn Chalice Collaboration

This was a collaboration between myself, Simon Bobnar and Sablast. Enjoy. I've also included the drum tabs that Simon scored if you want them. 

How To Play Heavy Metal Opening Riff

I was requested the tab for this riff. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTyxCQc_7KU

Darkthrone - En As I Dype Skogen Cover

Here's a cover of this classic Darkthrone song. Enjoy.

Ulver - Wolf & Fear Cover & Acoustic Only Section

Here's my full cover of the song, as well as the acoustic part by itself.. Enjoy

Beowulf Black Metal

Here's a track I wrote using nothing but 3rds. Lyrics from the poem of Beowulf...

Black Metal Blues (From Notes In A Blues Scale)

Here's a little track written entirely using the A Blues Scale. Enjoy.

Ambient Black Metal Tabs

Hi all. I've had a few requests for these tabs, so here they are. Enjoy! Simon

Ambient Black Metal - Free Download

Here's an ambient black metal song I've just written. Enjoy.

Locrian Black Metal

Here's a little black metal track in F# Locrian mode. This one was an interesting challenge!

Phrygian Black Metal

Here's a few Phrygian Black Metal riffs I've just put together. Video to follow on YouTube.

Coronavirus Song Tabs

I've had a few people ask for the tabs for the song I uploaded yesterday, so here they are...

Coronavirus Black Metal Song

Enjoy! And stay healthy guys!

Strings Direct Discount Code - SSGUITAR10

Hi all. In case you missed my video where I mentioned this, if you use this code at Strings Direct you'll get a discount: SSGUITAR10

Thanks and stay healthy out there!

Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved - Black Metal Cover

Here's a black metal cover of Bob Marley's classic reggae song Could You Be Loved. Enjoy, and download it below. Thanks

Quilter Overdrive 200 Black Metal

Here's a song I've just written using the Quilter Overdrive 200 amp. 

History Of Death Metal On Guitar Part 2 Audio Files

Here are the files for part 2 of the series. Video currently being uploaded to YouTube! Enjoy.

History Of Death Metal On Guitar - 1985 - 1990

This has taken a while. Video upload on YouTube imminent. Hope you enjoy it!

Jazz Black Metal - Video On My Channel

Here's the song from the video. Hope you like it!

Age Of Excuse II Tab

Here you go... 

Alternative Pentatonic Exercises

Hi guys. Firstly, happy new year and thanks for all of your support this year. Here's something I've been toying with on pentatonic scales lately. I hope you enjoy it and here's to a successful 2020! Many thanks.

Simon

Bolt Thrower - For Victory Acoustic Guitar Cover

Enjoy. You can download from the link here. 

The History Of Black Metal On Guitar

Here's the history of Black Metal on guitar. The video will follow on YouTube. Hope you like it. Thanks for all your support this year. 

Winds From The Past

Here's a Black Metal song, written by Sablast and Simon. Check out the video on YouTube

Embalmed Demo - 1994

Thought I'd give you wonderful people our demo from 1994. This was the demo from my first band, Embalmed. We were a black metal band, and had corpse paint, cloaks, weapons the lot!! Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for all of your support and kindness this year!

Simon

Morbid Angel - Desolate Ways Cover

Here's a cover of the Morbid Angel song Desolate Ways. Enjoy and download.

RADIOHEAD - Climbing Up The Walls Black Metal Cover

Here's a Black Metal cover of Climbing Up The Walls by Radiohead. Enjoy and download below. \m/

Black Metal Amps Track

Here's the track I recorded for the Black Metal Amps video. I've uploaded 2 versions for you to download. One with the original amps from the video, and one with just one amp on each side (left and right) for a more consistent sound. Enjoy