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I know you dig Yngwie but I think you are way beyond him musically. You certainly don't need advice from an old crip like me, but I would explore more of yourself when playing solos. You are better and more imaginative than Yngwie so I would bring that out more like you do in your rhythms. Also, maybe have a couple of softer sections in your heavy stuff. That would make your heavy stuff sound even bigger and badder in contrast. Take it or leave it, you kick ass either way. Peace and love brother,
"After listening to the Outworld CD, I was blown away by the killer songwriting and musicianship of this great band. There are tons of hooks and catchy choruses that will make this driving force of excellent musicians something to watch out for in 2007!" "Congratulations on all of the notoriety your excellent playing has brought you. I just listened to some cuts from your band on your My Space site and to some stuff on your site and was very impressed with the guitar work. When I first heard you over 10 years ago you showed a lot of promise but I think you have delivered on that promise and then some. All the Best. "After listening to the Outworld CD, I was blown away by the killer songwriting and musicianship of this great band. There are tons of hooks and catchy choruses that will make this driving force of excellent musicians something to watch out for in 2007!" "Thick guitar tones, unbelievable playing and aggressive metal/prog/melodic tunes. That's the best way for me to describe Outworld's latest release. Being a huge fan of Rusty, this is definitely his best to date. The guitar playing is intricate, creative and beyond comprehension at times while at the same time incorporating unique and interesting phrasing. In fact, all of the players really shine on this CD. The thing that stands out the most however, is the maturity of the song structures. Really cool riffs, melodic hooks and a great mix have made this one of my favorite releases this year." “Outworld's debut cd is a world class release. Progressive Metal is an understatement scary!!” “Rusty is a super shredder from Texas with some truly scarifying chops. On 6-, 7-, and even 8 string guitars he lays down phenomenal picked and legato runs… and then can sweep pick the whole place clean with death-defying arpeggios. Further more, he’s one of the first players to take advantage of the internet and earn a sizable web following via his site. Rusty is a prime example of the 21st-century” super shredder.” “He makes Yngwie look positively pedestrian!” - Neville Marten Guitar Techniques magazine editor August 2006 issue. “Yep, We’ve got US Uber-Shredder, Rusty Cooley on board to drive your digits crazy! So enjoy this unique video column that should have you out- sweeping Yngwie, Out-legatoing Satriani, out-tapping Eddie and out-picking Petrucci. Whether this takes you a week or several years is down to your hunger for shred chops of doom!” "Smoken' Good Grief, fast mo-fo!" "Upon receiving Rusty's instructional
series, I saw my technique improve drastically.
He is a killer player with tons of talent
and songwriting expertise. Highly recommended." "When you hear Rusty Cooley's ability
you will swear he wasn't human" You are an amazing musician, I bought your
Shred Guitar Manifesto cd rom, and it helped
me make huge advances in my playing. and
I would say that it influenced some of the
licks on our record as well. Anyway keep
shredding, talk to you soon. "I've never heard anyone tear up a guitar
like he does... that ain't no hype... he
outshoots them all." "Over the top 7 string....Rusty is an awesome
player, on the cutting edge, taking guitar
into the 21st century" "I was blown away ! Hes a monster from TEXAS,
He's a really talented player with some monster
chops , I'm looking foward to his full length
cd when it comes out!" "Awesome arpeggios plus electrifying legato
plus fiery picking equal over the top chops.
Hard rockin.." "The most terrifying thing I've heard since,
Gilbert, Becker and LeTekro" "Rusty's two contributions to the Generation
Ibanez project are mind blowing, foot stomping,
instrumentals that will you leave you hungry
for more" "Cool songs, great technique, totally shredding!" "The most shredding I have heard in a long
time..." "Rusty Cooley's stuff leaves people hiding
in the f**king corner. I'm not kidding. I've
actually seen it happen." "Rusty's music and technical ability
can not be labeled as anything but from another
realm other than Earth, there is no other
explanation!" "Probably one of the most technically
advanced players alive." "Over the top, full tilt intense shred.
I have his instructional cd rom"Shred
Guitar Manifesto" and some of the licks
on there are unbelievable. Can't wait to
hear his full length cd. A very cool guy
as well." " Listening or watching Rusty gives
me tendonitis! Rusty has more chops than
anyone I've seen in ten years. If Rusty doesn't
break out and become a mega guitar star in
the next couple of years something is really
wrong with the buying public!" "Crazy chops and wide interval licks.
How he stretches his fingers that far apart
without tearing something is beyond me." "Love the guy. He's a good friend and
tremendous over the top chops player." "With it's imposable fast multi-positioned
A minor arpeggio "Shred Guitar Manifesto" is
downright scary." "I am convinced that Rusty is one of
the most technically proficient shredders
around" "Rusty is an exceptional guitarist
who plays a mean 7 string barrage of super
fast harmonies, arpeggios and other light
speed riffs.This guy plays it like he feels
it. shred is in his heart!" "Cooley's debut cd will make shred
fans stand up and take notice, while proving
he's mastered the modern guitar hero idiom" "Great Guitar work!! I heard your album
and love it.. You have your very own style
and sound and that's the most important thing
there is!! It's good to have a player like
yourself on the planet." "I absolutely DUG the disc! You are
such an incredible player, with impeccable
chops and writing skills...truly frightening
stuff man!!" "I feel your CD is the best CD I've
heard since George Bellas Turn Of The Millennium.
I was blown away by it every tune was a feast
for my ears, it was like when I heard Edge
Of Insanity from Tony MacAlpine for the first
time it gave me that kind of feeling. Truly
a work of great playing." You are a total bad ass bro! I love your
vibrato and phrasing. Tons of fire in those
phrases! Of course your chops are great too.
There are a lot of guys with great technique,
but so few play with fire man. Bellas has
it, you have it and a small handful of others.
great job bro! I wish you all the best. Rusty....you've
earned it man! "Duuuuuude, I got your CD today and I'm
listening to it again. It is great man!!!!!!
I love war of the angels and many more. You
play more notes on this record, than Van
Halen, vai, and Yngwie in their whole careers
man. Awesome." I just got the cd and the DVD yesterday.
What can i say!! your cd really gives me
a heart beat (sort of speak) amazing chops
and songwriting as well. And about the DVD
thanks for making an instructional with not
just scary chops and speed of light stuff
but also a very inspirational content for
me. "Rusty is the most incredible guitar
player ever heard; no one can be compared
to him; he is the most insane shred machine
and he can only get better! Power, dynamics,
groove, melody, technique... all these
things are moved and linked in an exceptional way!
I think neither in the next 50 years I will
find a player with the same technique and
innovative ideas... a real source of inspiration!" RUSTY COOLEY is one of the best shredders
/ technical players I have heard in years.
Rusty holds the SHRED GUITAR TORCH high and
proud, Shred on Rusty. Looking forward to
the OUTWORLD cd. “I’ve bought your Shred Guitar
Manifesto, it’s incredible! And very
helpful to me. Thanks a lot for the quality
of it.” I just wanted to express an opinion.
I am 21, and have been playing guitar
since I was 11. I am seriously into metal
and lead playing, but I have always had
difficulty with that staple of shred
guitar: the sweep arpeggio. I’ve
had numerous lessons, watched tons of
video’s and read countless articles
on the fabled sweep, yet, for whatever
reason, I just couldn’t do it.
Rusty Cooley deserves my eternal gratitude,
because he has explained sweeps in such
a way that I can actually do them now. Thanks
to the last few columns he has written,
I’ve been able to go back to all
of my old lessons, and articles and the
sweeps they demonstrate are now coming
to me a lot easier thanks to Mr. Cooley’s
teachings. I don’t know where you
found this guy, but I hope there is more
where he came from. Rusty Cooley is a great guitar player and his tone is killer and the song's for his instrumentals and Outworld band are just great music for all. Way fast playing and a Good friend. For Outworld Reviews and Interviews Click Here
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Yo Rusty,