Axe of Creation

Phrygian Mode
Phrygian mode is one of my favorite modes and is heavily used in rock/metal. The half step above the root adds tension and exotic flavor. In a drop D tuning, we will be exploring the sound of this mode. We...
Pro Tone Pedals-Chorus & Deadhorse Overdrive
Here at the Axe I usually don't review or demo gear but any gear I use and love will always be shared. I've been using the Deadhorse Overdrive fo...
Tool-Prison Sex Guitar Lesson
Tool's Prison Sex is a classic track from their album Undertow. Structurally the song is pretty straight forward. Unlike other Tool tracks Prison...
Periphery Lesson (…but not really)
Periphery riffs are intricate and a lot of fun to play. Misha and Co. do a great job of incorporating a lot of tasteful and complex musical ideas...