Who would you like to hear deliver their instrumental take on some defining rock records? Let us know in the comments, and head over to Sweetwater to learn more about the gear used by Paul Gilbert, Nick D’Virgilio, Don Carr, Nick Bowcott, and Andy Rice! 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/PaulGilbertHolyDiver

@marpsr

Жыл бұрын

Alex Lifeson

@ChannelForty2

Жыл бұрын

Yes, more!!!! This is so good!!!

@TheCyberMantis

Жыл бұрын

Michael Romeo

@ryevick

Жыл бұрын

John Petrucci, Ace Frehley, Billy Strings...

@dlmyrs

Жыл бұрын

Adam Jones

He plays so darn clean on everything! Rest of the band killing it too, Nick!

@RandyHanley

Жыл бұрын

@@hon8177 So true!

@felipez7113

4 ай бұрын

I think Vivian Campbell was 17 when he wrote this solo.

@RandyHanley

4 ай бұрын

that is amazing!@@felipez7113

@RIPHenry

4 күн бұрын

Who's playing bass

Relevant to my interests.

@maurycyszmuc8645

5 ай бұрын

You play guitar? More importantly, do you shred? :DD

@BigAL_9_9

3 ай бұрын

Why i season my fretboard

For a guy who built himself on being a warp speed shredder, these days you see him noodling a lot more blues based, soulful licks, then exploding into shredder phrases that surprise you, and are placed with taste and excellent choice. His musical maturity astounds me.

@TomMcMahonMUSIC

10 ай бұрын

@@GeneralTHC”then exploding into shredder phrases that surprise you” I think they were noticing that for sure. The shredding is more impactful now because he’s just got such a balanced approach in the last 10 years as compared to his younger days

@Oldcrack3r

8 ай бұрын

Ya, great phrasing for sure!!!

@dirkdigler595

3 ай бұрын

Ralph Machio already won the duel against the devil. he beated the devil so bad that he became a spiritual guy, one of the most respected guitar virtuouso ever.

@Electrichead64

3 ай бұрын

I saw Paul play with Racer X at Jezebels in Anaheim when he was about 18 years old, he was all the talk in the So Cal scene. But I think Mr. Big tempered him, and he took his cues from Eddie Van Halen who never did the incessant noodling himself.

Paul Gilbert once again proving that he is really the greatest

Paul's tone is phenomenal!

@limajohn7833

Жыл бұрын

Bro you're spot on cos i'd never imagined that he'd maintain the same tone watching him Paul on videos and KZread until i'd got to see him and Mr. Big live in my state of NAGALAND India .

@marcwillhite7967

Жыл бұрын

His intonation is spot on too through the slide playing, bends and harmonizing.

@yoteslaya7296

Жыл бұрын

@@marcwillhite7967 lol you seriously telling me you can hear the accuracy of his intonation on a youtube video? Sorry but i have a hard time believing that

@fistoftulkas7335

Жыл бұрын

I can't stand his tone from the last decade or so, too muddy, soft, no bite, doesn't work for his playing. His abilities are always on point and fantastic but i miss the sharp shred tone he used to have, the last time he sounded good was around 2010 when he was experimenting with single coils.

@ADmytriiev

Жыл бұрын

@@yoteslaya7296LOL

One of the greatest guy in electric guitar world. Not just for his talent but also personality

One of the most hardworking and talented guitarists on earth paying homage to the greatest heavy metal vocalist of all time. Thank you so much Mr. Gilbert. I’ll never forget the first time I heard you play many years ago now and you’re still utterly awe inspiring to me! Thank you for everything.

@Bob-of-Zoid

Жыл бұрын

Who's Rob Halford, Ian Gillan... then? DIO may have been the greatest to you, but given the sum of parts that make a good singer, DIO didn't have it all, nor in exactly the same way as others, and a portion of it is also subjective to the listener. He was great for sure, but I wouldn't call him the greatest, and there's no real way to narrow it down to just one "Greatest singer" anyhow. I can say that on "Sad wings of destiny" Rob Halford gives very many singers of varying styles a run for their money. He uses every technique in the book and then some on that album, and much of it is totally 🤯!

@mariodario9033

Жыл бұрын

Him and Marty Friedman... guitarists blessed by Gods

@SviatoslavKaverin

11 ай бұрын

* handworking

@MAGAMAN

8 ай бұрын

Paul is far from the most talented guitarist out there. Very far. He plays fast and that is about it. All his best songs of his entire career can be counted on one hand.

@2x2gaming

8 ай бұрын

​@@MAGAMANон один из лучших по технике и скорости. Музыка у него тоже отличная, но некоторым может показаться не такой интересной из-за того, что основана на классическом роке и блюзе, он не так часто использует необычные сочетания нот и гаммы, но это не делает его хуже. Многие гитаристы выделяются у чём-то, но они не всегда лучшие во всём

Paul Gilbert is the guitarist I would take to a duel with the devil. He possibly is the best shredder ever, and yet still a virtuoso in any genre you can think of.

@CallousCoder

3 ай бұрын

Depends if the Devil demands odd note groupings I go with Eric Johnson though :P And it it needs to be stegatto only that he wanted to hear I'd call Yngwie :P But it it's stegatto and legatto than definitely Paul

God, I miss Ronnie so much. He always treated me like family…and I will remember that about him forever. 🤘🏼🙏🏼

paul gilbert is the guitarists' guitarist, his approach to the way he plays is masterful and a true guitar hero. love you Paul!!!

PG just shredded the f out of that song... absolutely amazing!

I think Paul just hears music differently than us meer mortals. To nail all those "in-between" and slightly out of tune micro tones to match the vocal is just beyond amazing. I've always been a fan, but this is like next level.

Long live Dio! Thanks for the album, Paul and thank you Sweetwater for having him here playing it.

Absolute mastery. I have seen him live so many times and I don’t think he has ever missed a note

@accuratealloys

Жыл бұрын

His wrong notes are even melodic and in the key.

@larryc835

Жыл бұрын

Paul is a phenom.🥊

@FunkAdelik

8 ай бұрын

He bends or slides his wrong notes into the right notes!

That’s honestly some of the best playing I’ve heard him do. Everybody in the room nailed it 🤘

@SNAFU56

8 ай бұрын

True that good sir, true that

Paul is one of those positive dudes. Such a gifted and dedicated player.

He plays every single note, Dio sing in the song…amazing!

Superb. Again how great was Vivian Campbell who came up with these classic songs on guitar. 🎸

@EarthAltar

Жыл бұрын

The solo on I Speed At Night still blows my mind.

@SEPTEMBERMAN

Жыл бұрын

real great.

@brittscott4673

5 ай бұрын

Actually all the songs were written before Vivian joined Dio he just played solos over the songs which were great tasteful solos.

@DontLetTheOldManIn

5 ай бұрын

Another great guy who can play anything! Met him and had a few mins with him at a Guitar Expo in about '89, very nice guy!

@yoteslaya7296

2 ай бұрын

I liked Vivian more in whitesnake

Paul just gets cooler with age.

Paul Gilbert and Nuno Bettencourt need to team up on an album together.

@DontLetTheOldManIn

5 ай бұрын

GREAT! Both humble and virtuoso players, and seem to be great guys who know their history and respect their peers and craft with minimal ego.

@levisalvini4110

4 ай бұрын

That would be EPIC❤

Paul Gilbert is probably the best guitarist alive!!!! Terribly underrated!!!

@AkSamurai69

Жыл бұрын

Ain't no probably about it

@cybergnetwork588

11 ай бұрын

Underrated? Are you joking? 😂

@AkSamurai69

11 ай бұрын

@cybergnetwork588 no. Pretty sure that's not a joke. But fact

@trillrifaxegrindor4411

8 ай бұрын

lol................pls investigate meaning of 'underrated" fml

@arda5444

5 ай бұрын

he is not underrated at all. lol

What a combo! Paul and Nick in the same video!

That last lick blew my face off 🤯 So good.

Absolutely ridiculous that something this good is on the promo channel of an online gear retailer. Kudos.

Is Paul the most huggable shredder out there?

@alexcorona

Жыл бұрын

Do not hug people you don’t know, that’s how pandemics start 😂

@willowtree4450

Жыл бұрын

I’ve gotten a hug from the man himself so yes very huggable haha

@shredaintdead9323

Жыл бұрын

He sure is!!!

@lordmatthewlukeobrien

Жыл бұрын

@@alexcorona Based on your screenname I figure you would know 😂

@Excalibur2112

Жыл бұрын

Yes, especially now that EVH passed away, unfortunately.

Imagine going into work and getting an opportunity to jam with Paul Gilbert? How cool is that??

Paul: You are on fire!!! Soo tastey. . . .. I have been enjoying your incredible playing since "Street Lethal".

WOW!!!! This was AMAZING!!!! Nick BOWCOTT, and Don CARR adding to the shred fest! Face melting Rock and Roll being served up HOT! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️SWEETWATER⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My god!!! they sounded like a band that had been together for years. I think it's time to start talking a 'TOUR! '

@rioace3953

Жыл бұрын

^this^

Can we talk about how clean that removal of the slide was at 1:52????????

@idrulidris6404

3 ай бұрын

his guitar got a slide holder..

@ZubairHamed

Ай бұрын

@@idrulidris6404 Neodymium magnet would suffice

Mr. Gilbert really is such a pleasure to watch and listen to. 🤘

I used to be neighbors with Dios niece. She was cool. And him and my dad share a birthday. I have to remind him these days because of his dementia. But i say, "you know it's dios birthday too, right?" He asks "who is that? " and i just say "holy diiivaah!" And he instantly remembers. If you are remembered by someone with alzheimers, you're a legend

Paul playing Ronnie's vocal melodies, that was really cool. The band was solid too! Great performance!

Paul's album of Dio covers is great!

Paul reminding those that may have forgotten, can gunsling with the best of them as he always has from thr beginning. Shout out to Nick and the Amazing Don Carr ... ridiculously good job fellas!

Nice cover. I know everyone sounded great and it is a showcase of Paul Gilbert's playing skills and his new signature model Ibanez guitar, but the sound engineers did a great job on miking the toms and snare so the final mix-down of all the drums and cymbals sounded great.

@owenbruce4120

Жыл бұрын

So true...loved the tasteful precision

the sound was tight and timing was killer! you guys have to do another DIO cover ASAP.

@ienveymyself

8 ай бұрын

he did a whole dio album

Dio would have loved this!!! i saw dio back in the day and a Giant mechanical spider came out of the rafters and had a lazer fight with the guitar player during the solo.

I wish Paul would tell us where he hides the fountain of youth. I swear he doesnt age.

When Paul plays, you know it is going to be good. I enjoyed this and the pocket of the groove was very very enjoyable. Excellent drumming.

@eugenehavens

20 күн бұрын

Yes, the groove takes this phenomenal playing to another level.

Playing phrases and notes that express and emphasize...so powerful...no mindless flurries here 🔈🎶✌

Paul Gilbert is one of the finest ever. No question. But shout out to Nick D'Virgilio who just crushes everything he plays. Nick for the win!

Very cool interpretation of a classic Dio song. Paul is obviously one of the greats..I still get goosebumps from Vivian Campbell’s playing on Dio’s first 2 solo records. His tone and touch are incredible..not to mention it’s difficult to copy his unique voice and phrasing. Viv is often overlooked in the discussion of all time greatest rock/metal guitarists but he’s right up there in my book!

0:08 this bending is just pure class! slow ascend and perfect vibrato. Hats off

Alright, Awesome Guys!!!! Let's do some more videos like this!!!! Absolutely loved it!!!

🤘 Paul Gilbert + Dio 🎸 The perfect combination.

legends still got it.. always love paul style and sound..

Thank you Sweetwater. What a way to start the weekend. Stoked🎉🎉🎉

Not only is Paul wearing my jacket, also playing my guitar. Paul Gilbert, I love you.

My favorite guitarist and favorite Sweetwater team members crushing it! ❤

So sick don and nick jammed on this with him

@thisperfectworld

Жыл бұрын

Devirgilio and Bowcott!

What an undeniable giant of a musical genius! Rock on! 🔥🤘💀🤘🔥

wow! The sound is amazing! The playing is amazing

That was pretty badass. Dio was my favorite for a long while growing up.

I'm an easy man - I see Paul, I press like.

This video is for anyone who has slept on Paul Gilbert. The man can shred.

An absolute guitar legend The Maestro Paul Gilbert ❤🤘🏻

PG is just amazing ! I listen PG since 1988 and til I die ^^

Paul Gilbert is a gem, and rest of the band nailed it too, an electrifying track of the true HM genre RIP Ronnie Dio, an all-time great voice and the originator of the horns symbol

What a fitting tribute from one legend to another. R.I.P. Ronny James Dio I saw Paul Gilbert play for Mr. Big at the now extinct "Rocket Club" in Tampa. There were about 20 people. As a bass player it was fantastic being with my best friend from high school, also a bassist, standing about 6 feet away, just watching Billy Sheehan's fingers, trying to figure it all out.

Best living rock and metal guitarist is Paul Gilbert - the articulation of what he is doing is incredible. I was a big fan of him shredding but he evolved into what looks like the best 🙏. With Eddie, Randy, Dimebag gone , now Paul Gilbert holds the torch 🙏.

@DANTHETUBEMAN

7 ай бұрын

Did Marty Friedman die? 🤔

@darkages9507

5 ай бұрын

@@DANTHETUBEMAN Marty is good, but certainly no match for Paul.

@DANTHETUBEMAN

5 ай бұрын

@@darkages9507 right, where is Paul's RUST AT N PEACE level work? 🤔 he ant got it. 😁

@darkages9507

4 ай бұрын

​@@DANTHETUBEMAN I assume they are friends. Anyways, both are good human beings and guitarists. BUT, there is an old japanese TV music show video, where Paul is Martys guest. There is some sort of an improvisation challenge there. Paul literally obliterates Marty.

@DANTHETUBEMAN

4 ай бұрын

@@darkages9507 that's your opinion. Marty made a solo album within the last 5 years I think it was, anyways, find it and listen, some of those tracks have the best lead solos ever played. 💥

This is just fantastic !

Vivian Campbell and Paul Gilbert would be a Pretty Lethal Combo Playing Together on the Dio Catalog.

A Living Legend... this man!

Ronnie James Dio the GOAT RIP

You can understand every word this is fantastic being a Dio fan since Elf days.

Mr. Gilbert is the best. His technique is just amazing.

Andy Rice playing and sounding great!!

@ericstearns170

Жыл бұрын

That's my rep on bass!!!! And as a boy from Southern Illinois, that's my homie on lead.

I saw Paul during a G3 tour. One of the great shredders. Super fast on that fret board

@michaelcard9382

Жыл бұрын

I saw G3 too with Satch Vai and Eric Johnson ,So good 😎

Simply glorious. Goosebumps.

Just Wow. Beautiful tribute.

One of the BEST! Thanks for jamming to DIO!

6 hours since the video was posted and only 40 comments. It's an insult to the genius of Paul Gilbert!

Stellar. Nice work by all!! 🤘

A true legend, no one can make the guitar sing as he can!

@captainconvulsion

Жыл бұрын

Brandon Ellis would like a word.

Wow. Paul definitely Rocked the Holy Diver out of it. That was awesome 🙂

Paul and Nick playing together makes me very happy. Racer Reaper? Grim X? 😉

@duanetersan1975

Жыл бұрын

Nick's with Mr Big now ...

Awesome !!!! Paul never ceases to amaze me ,

@j.boogie1646

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heart .. You should send me a guitar like the one Mr Gilbert played in this video 😉

Lovely to hear him doing Heavy Metal Again 😁😁😁😁😁😁🪄🎸

Paul makes it look so easy, such a huge talent.

Wow Paul an the guys did an awesome job on this iconic song hit every note perfectly still got that cd definitely going to have to dig it out a listen to it thanks everyone at Sweetwater

Liked because of the dude with the Dimebag tat. What a legend.

This is art in a piece of art. Fantastic.

Man, this shows me Vivian’s amazing melodic solo can’t be beat! So many artists come up a bit short on the feel of the solo to fit the song.

@johnmcminn9455

Жыл бұрын

I hear that , Paul is great on imitating DIOs voice , yet it would be great if Rowan or Viv soloed on this!

@patrullavirtual2871

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, Craig Goldi had fire versions live

Protect this man with all cost

Paul killed it! Is it just me, he looks like a skinny Pablo Francisco.

Paul is amazing again, as usual. The Dio Album rocks!

The great Mr. Gilbert!!! One of the most fluid players ever!!

Excellent... Gave me chills. Great format and sound

Pauls playing is so clean the dust from my house disappeared.

È bellissimo vedere un grande chitarrista pagare un tale tributo ad una delle voci più belle del rock e del metal! ❤

Woah! That was smokin' hot there Paul. I was singin' along to this great song; it's one of my favourite Dio tracks.

So good - still one of the most inspirational guitarists!

I could watch Paul play literally any genre and be entertained. Dude is amazing.

It's exactly what I thought. Amazing Paul🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘⚔️🛡️

This is so awesome! Nick killing it on drums!

I saw Paul Gilbert and Mr big at Cal Expo Amphitheater back in the 80s awesome the guy is incredible

Gracias Paul por mantener viva la guitarra 🤘

Sweetwater shreds ❤