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Mike Schleibaum Names Darkest Hour's Favorite Guitar Solos
Mike Schleibaum reveals his favorite guitar solos from Darkest Hour's new album Suffer Divine.
In brief
Mike Schleibaum reveals his favorite guitar solos from Darkest Hour's new album Suffer Divine. Mike Schleibaum calls 'Everyday Horrors' his favorite solo on Darkest Hour's Suffer Divine album. Originally reported by Loudwire.
Mike Schleibaum on Favorite Guitar Solos
Mike Schleibaum shares his favorite guitar solos from Darkest Hour's new album Suffer Divine.
Nico Santora's Solo on 'The Unforgiving Hand'
Schleibaum highlights Nico Santora's two-minute solo starting 'The Unforgiving Hand' with a Pink Floyd-like structure.
Schleibaum's Favorite Solo: 'Everyday Horrors'
Schleibaum calls 'Everyday Horrors' his favorite solo after rearranging it to feel like Exodus and Slayer.
Suffer Divine Album Concept
The album explores divine suffering as a universal theme for people experiencing adversity.
Suffer Divine's Musical Style
Schleibaum describes Suffer Divine as a focused melodic death metal album with Slayer and Exodus influences.
Suffer Divine's Title Track
The title track includes an edited version with a bleep to address internet division concerns.
Suffer Divine's Ending
The album ends with an open-ended question in 'A Story of Redemption' to encourage listener reflection.
Schleibaum on Guitar Playing
Schleibaum emphasizes guitar solos as a way to inspire others to learn and play music.
Schleibaum on Music Influences
Schleibaum cites Swedish bands like Exodus and Fit For an Autopsy as key influences for Suffer Divine.
Schleibaum on Band History
Schleibaum has been with Darkest Hour for 31 years, contributing to 11 studio albums.
Schleibaum on Music Inspiration
Schleibaum draws inspiration from newer D.C. punk and hardcore bands and older metal acts.
Schleibaum on Band Identity
Schleibaum says Darkest Hour's music is honest and they give their all to their creative work.
Schleibaum on Album Reception
Schleibaum notes 'Demons' is the most streamed song but not his favorite.
Schleibaum on Music Evolution
Schleibaum believes music evolves and older bands can still inspire new generations.
Suffer Divine Album Release
Darkest Hour's Suffer Divine album is available now with music in Guitar Pro and PDF formats.
Schleibaum on Guitar Solos
Schleibaum says all guitar solos on Suffer Divine are tab-able and YouTube-able for fans to learn.
The key point
Mike Schleibaum calls 'Everyday Horrors' his favorite solo on Darkest Hour's Suffer Divine album.
