Mickey
@MickeyGuitar95
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I play guitar... and sing and stuff! Check my Linktree below to get access to my other socials. If you have song requests you can find a Google Form there too!
Joined April 2014
Happy Friday morning beautiful people! My album "Dress The Elephant" is live today. Thank you all for the support you have shown and continue to show me. Please check out this link to access everywhere you can find the album:
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The first thrash riff I ever learned on guitar was Seek and Destroy by @Metallica. I played it for hours on end, probably torturing all with ears within a 10-mile radius. Finally got around to covering the solo. Hope you dig it!. PS: Would love for Metallica to see this!!!
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Well if this isn’t the friggin’ coolest?!?! George Lynch himself reshared my cover. Day=Made 🤘🤘🤘
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Covering some Hendrix with an SRV twist. Here’s a snippet of my band covering Voodoo Chile. Hope you dig it 🤘🤘🤘
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Some @OzzyOsbourne as a timeline cleanse. Here is the solo from Mr. Crowley. Hope ya dig it!
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RIP to the reason I play guitar. Mr. Randy Rhoads! Here's a cover from a while back of I Don't Know by @OzzyOsbourne. Hope ya dig it!. Fun Fact: This is the first solo I ever learned!
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@princessforum90 @fordm I hate to be the grammar police here but it’s the Notorious RBG not RGB (I make that typo too sometimes when I’m typing quickly) lol. Either way I agree with your sentiments.
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Celebrating 40 years of Ride The Lightning with @Metallica today. Here is a cover of the solo to Creeping Death, which is probably my favorite on the album! Hope you dig it! #Metallica #RidetheLightning
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Going over my bands setlist as we resume practice after the holidays. Here’s some @_DeepPurple for ya on a rainy Sunday morning. Hope ya dig it🤘🤘🤘
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Jamming on some @Dokken this morning. Here’s a go at the solo from Unchain The Night. Hope ya dig it!
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Covering some @OzzyOsbourne to celebrate the man who influenced me to first pick up a guitar. Here is my take on Shot In The Dark. Hope you dig it!
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Today marks one year since I lost a close friend. I still can't believe it. I wrote "Hello My Brother" as a tribute to him, and the amount of support I've received means the world. Thank you all for helping his spirit live on. ☮️❤️🤘
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Working on a cover of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by @pinkfloyd. Here is my take on the intro solo. Hope you dig it!
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Was requested to cover the Randy Rhoads Tribute version of Children of the Grave. Hope I did it justice! I also didn't get around to wishing the reason I play guitar a happy birthday so here's my tribute to the master!. Would be cool if @ZakkWyldeBLS or @OzzyOsbourne saw this!
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Covering some classic @Metallica today. Here is my take on the solo to Creeping Death (my favorite track off of Ride The Lighting). Hope you dig it! @KirkHammett blazes on this one 🤘🤘🤘
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In honor of @OzzyOsbourne's induction into the @Rockhall last night, I'm sharing my cover of the Crazy Train solo. Ozzy and Randy are the reason I play guitar. Congrats to the Prince of Darkness on a well-deserved accomplishment. @ZakkWyldeBLS would be cool if ya saw this too!
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My birthday edition of Mick’s Licks. Hope you all have an awesome weekend 🤘🎂🥳
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With the passing of Dickey Betts last week I had found myself listening to The Allman Brothers a bunch. Recorded this tune over the weekend feeling as inspired as anything. Here is my instrumental tribute to Dickey, titled Ramblin'. Hope you dig it!
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It’s been 4 years since I last looked like the guy on the left. What a hard 4 years it has been… Not where I want to be yet but I’m genuinely proud of my progress and all I’ve overcome to get here. Thanks @BSPfitness16 for getting me started on my wellness journey 💪
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Oh no, they say he's got to go. Covering the solo from Godzilla by Blue Oyster Cult. Hope ya like!
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Happy #Straturday practicing my arpeggio chord sequences. Enjoy the weekend all! . #fenderfeature
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First day playing guitar this week. So needed. Making a cameo is my rarely shared with the outside world "guitar face". You're welcome or I'm sorry ☮️❤️🤘 #PWImprovJam
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Was requested to cover some classic @Megadeth so here is my take on the @marty_friedman solo from Lucretia. Hope you dig it. hahahahaaaa 💀👽🤘🤘🤘
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Working on re-recording my first demo. Here's the solo for the first track "Another Pill" over a rough mix. Hope ya dig it! #originalmusic
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Covering @IronMaiden's "The Number Of The Beast" guitar solos 🤘🤘🤘. Hope you dig it! #UpTheIrons
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Never considered myself much of a funk/fusion guitarist but trying my best here to stay true to the genre. Hope you dig my take for this week's #PWImprovJam
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Covering one of my favorite @Dokken tunes Mr. Scary. George Lynch rips on this one. Hope ya dig it!
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Jamming some new song ideas for an instrumental track. Does this riff… yes or no?
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Working on a hybrid version of Paganini’s 5th between Vai, Becker and a violin arrangement I fell in love with. Currently have it down decent at around 90 bpm. This is 110 bpm of the intro. #workinprogress
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Dreamy Arpeggios in E to start your Wednesday afternoon. Hey @Fender how many likes for you to help me get my dream guitar? A cream-colored Strat with a maple neck? Not that I expect a reply but it doesn't hurt to dream right? 😶🌫️😶🌫️😶🌫️
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Another solo take from my latest recording ventures. This one is called "Wicked Inside". Hoping to have this project out by the end of March 🤘🤘🤘
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Trying to focus less on shredding and incorporating some feel and intention to my playing. Hope ya dig it!!! #PWImprovJam week 64
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Covering some @OfficialRJDio. Here is my take on the classic "Holy Diver". Hope you dig it 🤘🤘🤘. PS: Did my best Dio impression at the end with the metal horns but the camera didn't really pick it up that well haha
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Another clip from our jam. Here is my band doing some Mad Season with our version of River of Deceit. Hope you dig it!
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The face you make when you’re about to get 10+ sacks this season. @highsmith34 @HighsmithHigh5.
Young Steelers welcome 'normal' offseason after entry into NFL was wrecked by COVID-19 #Steelers #NFL
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Some classic @OzzyOsbourne to start the day. Here is my take on "Over The Mountain". Hope ya dig it!!! . Would be cool if .@ZakkWyldeBLS @ibanezofficial @SeymourDuncan @PositiveGrid or @ernieball saw this 🤘🤘🤘
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I don’t know want the weekend to be over blues improv jamming. Here’s to surviving another week and being another week closer to my dream @Fender Strat 😉. ☮️❤️🤘
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Back to work on finishing up my album and am hopeful for a late summer release. Here is the solo from the 2nd to last track I'm recording titled "Sunshine". Hope ya dig it!
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Today marks 13 years since I bought this @Epiphone Explorer as my first "real" guitar". In honor of the occasion here is a classical-inspired piece that will be on my upcoming album titled Darkness (Interlude). Hope ya dig it!
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Been too long since I’ve played the blues. Maybe that’s why I’ve been feeling down? Hope you dig it! @Fender #Fenderfeature
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Back to work re-recording my first album. Here is the solo from the title track "Out Of My Mind". Hope ya dig it!
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Covering Surfing With The Alien by @chickenfootjoe. Not too sure Mr. Satch sees these things but it would be so damn cool if he did. Anyway, hope you like my rendition! #JoeSatriani #guitarplayer . Watch the whole clip on my YouTube page:
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Happy Friday all! Some improv jamming for this week's #PWImprovJam. Tried to blend some melody in there with shredding. Hope you dig it!
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Covering some classic @OzzyOsbourne. Hope ya dig my cover of S.A.T.O! 🤘🤘🤘. Tagging @ZakkWyldeBLS @rudysarzo and @tadrums because it would be so damn cool if they saw this too.
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Covering some more Kill Em' All era with The Four Horsemen by @Metallica today. Tried to get as close as possible to the way that @KirkHammett played this one on the original recording. Hope ya dig it!. #Metallica #ThrashMetal #Guitar
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Covering the solo to Wicked Sensation by Lynch Mob. George Lynch is a ridiculous human being so I hope I did it justice. PS I know the start is out of time. My computer lagged when recording but I was happy enough with this take lol.
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Jamming on some @SRVOfficial. Here’s my take on the solo from “Couldn’t Stand The Weather” over a backing track I found on a YouTube. Hope ya dig it!
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Good morning! Here is an arrangement of "That's Life" by @franksinatra I've put together. This is one of my favorite songs ever and reminds me of my grandparents. Hope you all have a great day ahead!
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Covering the solo to "Play With Me" by @ExtremeBand. Sounds to me like Nuno doubles his lead in the studio so that is what I tried to accomplish by tracking 2 separate takes of the lead with one a little lower in the mix. Hope ya dig it! #Guitarcover
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Happy Thursday all. This morning I'm working on getting my arpeggios clean with less distortion. Hope ya dig it!
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Happy Metal Monday! Was requested to cover some more @Dokken so here is the solo to In My Dreams. Hope you dig it!
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Jamming on No More Tears by @OzzyOsbourne and @ZakkWyldeBLS this morning. Found a decent backing track on YouTube and figured I’d give it a shot. Hope ya dig it 🤘🤘🤘
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Some Sunday blues improv jamming. This weekend came and went by way too fast!!! Hope you dig it!
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Had a few minutes of down time before I head into the office. Here’s something… I’m working on by @thebeatles 😜 . Hope you’re having a great week so far.
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I don’t post too much here about my personal life… but I passed my licensing exam today. I will officially be a LSW upon graduation this May. Shocked, relieved and excited about what is to come next. 🎓📝🪪.
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Some Sunday night blues. Hope your next week is better than the last. If it was already great, hope it gets even better!. ☮️❤️🤘
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Happy Wednesday all! Here I'm taking on some classic @OfficialRJDio with the solo to "Straight Through The Heart". Hope you dig it!
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Jamming to some Stevie Ray Vaughan on this gloomy Friday. Here's the intro to his tune "Pride and Joy". A @Fender isn't in the budget right now but this Squier sounds pretty darn good lol. #guitar #srv #fender #stratocaster
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Busy studying for a big exam next week but had a few minutes to record while taking a break. Here's the solo idea for a tune on my next album. Hope ya dig it!
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Halfway through the week. Running some 16th note arpeggios at 120 BPM. Hope you dig it!
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Covering some @OfficialSkidRow. Here is my go at the 18 and Life guitar solo. Can I get some love from @sNAKEsABO for being another New Jersey guitarist? lol. Hope ya dig it and happy Metal Monday! 🤘🤘🤘🐍
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Using a new webcam to record with. Is the difference noticeable? Anyway here's some improv jamming for week 63 of the #PWImprovJam! Hope ya dig it!
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When blues licks meet shred. Happy Thursday all you beautiful people. Hope ya dig it!
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When asked to play some Van Halen, I happily oblige! Was requested to play Runnin' With the Devil, so here's my go at it. Tried to get close to Eddie's tone. Hope ya like it! #guitarplayer #guitarist #ibanez #EVH #VH1
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Working on a cover of The Ripper by @judaspriest. Just have vocals left to record. which I can only do when no one else is home 🤣🤣🤣. Can't wait to get this out there!!! Hope ya dig it!
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Jamming to some Goofy Goober Rock to celebrate 25 years of @SpongeBob. Hope ya dig it! #SpongeBobSquarepants
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Some arpeggio runs to start my day. Hope you all have a great week ahead!
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A rare video of me chatting with ya! A little bit of a life update and announcing my album to be released August 30th!
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My entry into Jared Dines Biggest Shred Collab 6. Hope I get picked this time around! Happy Sunday all, hope you enjoy your day!
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First time jamming in about a week. Working the rust off my fingers and my strings lol. Here is the #PWImprovJam for this week. Don't love this take but in the words of Bill O'Reilly. "F it! We'll do it live!"
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Jamming over a killer backing track by @TeleStrater. Thanks for letting me jam on this one brother!!! Hope ya dig it ☮️❤️🤘. Bonus shoutout to @EA_guitar for tagging me in!
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When you're super stressed. play the blues. Some improv jamming. #Fender #SomewhereItsStraturday
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay. In honor of the occasion, here is my rendition of Barracuda by @NancyWilson and @annwilson of Heart. Hope ya dig it!
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Starting off the New Year with a #PWImprovJam. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2025 ahead!
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Good morning!!! My album "Hello My Brother" is now live on all major streaming platforms. Please give it a listen, let me know what you think, and share it if you dig the tunes. Any support is greatly appreciated!.
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Happy 34th Anniversary to @Megadeth's Rust In Peace. Here is my cover of the solo to Lucretia. Hope you dig it. PS: I know Tornado Of Souls gets a lot of love (deservedly so), but this might be my favorite @marty_friedman solo.🤘🤘🤘
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Jamming to my favorite @OfficialYJM tune from his Alcatrazz days. Here’s some Jet to Jet. Hope ya dig it! 🤘🤘🤘
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Recorded today for the first last time in 2023. Here's the solo from my new tune "A Place Called Misery". Out January 12th ☮️❤️🤘
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Feel Good Friday bluesy noodles while I’m waiting to see my last client for the week. Here’s to the weekend! ☮️❤️🤘 #guitar
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Your daily shred break… brought to you by a Black Sabbath tee and a Squier strat. Neoclassical noodles pt. something or other🍝🍝🍝
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Learning this one for one of my students! Celebrating #Straturday with some Stevie Ray! You probably know this one 🐑🐑🐑
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Happy Shredtastic Saturday yal! Hoping I did @ZakkWyldeBLS justice on this one. Here is my take on Perry Mason by @OzzyOsbourne. Absolute kick ass solo.
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Working on some 80s style shred. Here’s my take on Ratt’s “Wanted Man”. Hope ya dig it! #hairmetal #WarrenDeMartini
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In honor of @judaspriest's Stained Class celebrating it's anniversary, here's a clip from a few years back of me covering the solo from "Beyond The Realms Of Death". Hope ya dig it!
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My mood called for some slow blues. Improv take over a YouTube backing track. Hope you dig it!
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First jam after moving. Here is some Domination by @Pantera. Shoutout to @ZakkWyldeBLS for introducing me to Dimebag and his music. Hope ya dig it 🤘🤘🤘. Requested by @Loop_ie_Al
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