Arsis - The Promise Of Never Guitar Lesson
The Promise Of Never
This song appears on the band's 3 song EP released in 2005. Take note that James is known for improvising. Consequently, the rendition of the song in this lesson might not match exactly what you hear on the record. To play along with this lesson, de-tune each of your guitar strings a full step. Then, lower the pitch of the low D string to C (Dropped C Tuning).
Taught by James Malone in Arsis Songs With James Malone seriesLength: 18:05Difficulty: 3.5 of 5
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Arsis Songs With James Malone
Found in our Beginner Lesson SetsLearn Arsis songs from frontman James Malone
Lesson 1
The Promise Of Never
Learn this song by the death metal band Arsis, written by frontman James Malone.
Length: 18:05 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Lead singer and guitarist James Malone from the band Arsis teaches this song from A Celebration Of Guilt.
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The Face Of My Innocence
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A Diamond For Disease
James Malone teaches this song from the EP of the same name.
Length: 25:35 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
About James Malone
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James Malone is in a band called Arsis. Arsis is an American death metal band from Virginia Beach, Virginia, formed in 2000. The band is currently signed to Nuclear Blast. He has a pretty loyal following of guitar players and has decided to share is knowledge with JamPlay.com.
He has put together one hell of a series for all you metal heads out there. You'll learn everything from basic techniques to how to sing (growl?) and play at the same time.
Furthermore, he's taken the time to record some kickass licks for our lick & riff library. He has also taught a handful of Arsis songs for you to learn.
James is a great addition to the JamPlay metal instructor army!
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Member Comments about this Lesson
Discussions with our instructors are just one of the many benefits of becoming a member of JamPlay.Arsis is awesome
i love the song but not good enough yet
perhaps as a suggestion, do Wholly Night?
probably the funnest song ive learnt to play in a while, thanks james, keep on shreddin'
hey i tabbed guitar 1 on guitar pro 6 how can i post this to make it easier for everyone else?
2 words: HOLY F***!!!!!
i agree holy f***
Nice one! Next song you should do is The Face of My Innocence!
Hmmm....we'll see what we can do ;-)
i like ur guitar dude!+ good song!
im gonna learn this whole song tonight and its gonna be awesome. im so psyched you chose to do this one. i was really hoping you would
wow, that was awesome James:) I will have to learn this when I get better :) looks so fun to play:)
that is some sic riffage James!!! love it!!!