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	Jameϟ James Is Metal	Last one fits the best. The 2nd one is pretty good too.   Posted by Jameϟ on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:04 PM [Reply to this]

	NORTHLANE [is recording - STUDIO DIARY UP!!]	+1 to the guy in the bottom video, not the fastest or most technically proficient but by far the most expressive!   Posted by NORTHLANE [is recording - STUDIO DIARY UP!!] on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Motivated By Silence (NEEDS A DRUMMER!)	The very bottom one has our pick! I put up my entry on youtube one day too late unfortunately :(   Posted by Motivated By Silence (NEEDS A DRUMMER!) on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:04 PM [Reply to this]

	VanDUH!!!	really love the 5th video =]   Posted by VanDUH!!! on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Alex Alex Juskevicius	Congrats to all the guys who are in the finals! (even though I'm not :(   ) Best of luck!   Posted by Alex on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Retaliation	1) Good work nice melodies and shred. 2) Pretty good solo, but the Slipknot shirt loses it. 3) Very good solo, Overuse of diminished, and could use a better ending. 4) Has a nice melody, but doesnt stand out enough. 5) A little redundant, but has some cool licks. 6) TOO MUCH SHRED! 7) eh 8) Awesome solo, great sweep pattern, tap section could be better   Posted by Retaliation on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM [Reply to this]

	Gaz	I don't see you in the final...   Posted by Gaz on Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 10:27 PM [Reply to this]

	Jonathan	dudes! should we post our new versions here?   Posted by Jonathan on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM [Reply to this]

	Garrett	bottom video for sure   Posted by Garrett on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM [Reply to this]

	Promise me Hell	I like the kid in the Slipknot shirt, the one by Mikezilla, and the last one on here. out of those three.....hmmm....toughie,....the sweeps over the palm muted part were much nicer by Mikezilla, but overall, this last guy is better.   Posted by Promise me Hell on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM [Reply to this]

	Kyle Kyle Alberson	last ones my favorite but their all pretty good   Posted by Kyle on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM [Reply to this]

	-MuzZ-	It's definately out of the 3rd and the 5th one down for me!   Posted by -MuzZ- on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM [Reply to this]

	Mr.Mik. Master Bryce {Gub](er)[Nik} Bryce Gubernikoff	I'm gonna have to say either the first 2 or the last 3. I like them all for different reasons. the first video sounded pretty much just like one of you guys annd it went very well and harmonized perfectly the second video idk that guy just had a uniqueness to his style just wish the sound quality could have been better. the 6th video well this guy guy obviously has skill and puts a bit of a classical style twist to it pretty cool. the 7th video was much like the 1st just not as much there. and for the 8th video pretty similar and dude just shreds. Good job all of you and good luck   Posted by Mr.Mik. Master Bryce {Gub](er)[Nik} on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM [Reply to this]

	e p i l i s	Awesome! Hard to choose! I like the 3rd except I had trouble hearing the guitar. 5th one is great except the last note it ended on. 7th and 8th were awesome too!   Posted by e p i l i s on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM [Reply to this]

	Mikezilla-Fallen Martyr Michael Gerlach	Guys its an absolute honor to even be considered for this competition. Thank you so much! The entries are absolutely amazing! Again thank you so much! And best of luck in everything to these fine shredders! Which... I hope you all are in some badass metal bands :D www.myspace.com/fallenmartyr   Posted by Mikezilla-Fallen Martyr on Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 12:18 AM [Reply to this]

	Budwick [HTBH] Budwick Von Liechtenstein	It's def. between 3, 5, and 8.... Tough call, though I must say it seemed like a lot of people ripped the intro mikezilla came up with in the contest.....   Posted by Budwick [HTBH] on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:32 PM [Reply to this]

	Hands of despair	5 and last one are my favorites, by far...   Posted by Hands of despair on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:32 PM [Reply to this]

	Michael J. Bernardino	I vote for #2 my lil bro!!! Im glad at least one of our solos made it through...I had a good feeling about mine, but the Absence has spoken! :P   Posted by Michael J. Bernardino on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:33 PM [Reply to this]

	Chris Bernardino	This is my solo Re-done hope ya like it! :)   Posted by Chris Bernardino on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:33 PM [Reply to this]

	Chris Bernardino	Hey, This is my solo Re-done. Hope ya like it! :)   Posted by Chris Bernardino on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:33 PM [Reply to this]

	Chris Bernardino	Shit, I didn't mean to post that twice :S I wasn't sure if my post got through or whatever lol oh well :)   Posted by Chris Bernardino on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 8:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Metaljonus(NEWSONGS!)	Sweet, I did'nt know I was a finalist sorry for the clipping and crappy mix. I know there is too much going on in the solo meh. I really dig everyone's take and good luck to ya'll. Oh yeah when we are done with our edited ones where do we post?   Posted by Metaljonus(NEWSONGS!) on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Brian Brian Larkin	Hey all - I'm the first listed entry - just wanted to post a quick updated version with a backing track.  The mix needs work (solo got a little buried, kick's a little obnoxious in the 2nd half, etc.) but this will be the audio backing I use for the video performance I post later this week.  I posted it yesterday and it's hurting for views/ratings... I kinda don't want people to see the first one anymore, so please check this out until I post a video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIu7sogZ-W0   Posted by Brian on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Vince home for wayward kitties Vince You asshole	last one has my vote, definetly fits the style and sound and it's just badass   Posted by Vince home for wayward kitties on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Meg	I'm digging the first one.   Posted by Meg on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Koekje Thomas Niehof	I like the last one the most.   Posted by Koekje on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Alex	what happened to Chris Feeners entry?!?! it was the first vid posted for the contest and it was just amazing, as for these finalists the last vid should win, but they are all good =]   Posted by Alex on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:34 PM [Reply to this]

	nick nicholas shoaf	the guy in the video on the bottom is the fucking best!  he made every part of the riff come out, not just useless shredding.  well placed my friend.   Posted by nick on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:34 PM [Reply to this]

	czj	Kudos to all who made the finals, but I have to give my vote to the last video. It's by far the most fitting, and most tasteful.   Posted by czj on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 8:30 PM [Reply to this]

	Benefit shows! Adam Lepore	hoenstly most of the vids dont seem to fit, but the last dudes fits pretty well i think! i wish i wasnt late in entering mine and i wish my friend didnt dick me over to record it but oo well, good luck guys!   Posted by Benefit shows! on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 8:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Æther [In need of a drummer and bassist]	Very goddamn bottom video has our support.   Posted by Æther [In need of a drummer and bassist] on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 8:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Mourning the Dead	well they definately all blow away what i was going to enter into the contest..but now im not so bummed i missed the deadline..haha   Posted by Mourning the Dead on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 8:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Metaljonus(NEWSONGS!)	Aight its been a week and here is my take! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZdWGDb-H8w    Posted by Metaljonus(NEWSONGS!) on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 8:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Brian Brian Larkin	This is my final entry:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrAnDQESyPA   Posted by Brian on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 8:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Kylmakazzi	The last one is the one im going with.   Posted by Kylmakazzi on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 1:11 AM [Reply to this]

	mike.shall.perish. Mike Evans	When are you guys gonna pick?!?!?!?!   Posted by mike.shall.perish. on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 9:50 PM [Reply to this]

	I am Legend Kyle Goodman	FOr me it's between the third one and the last one. I liked how the last one really flowed with it but I felt like the third one was something that reminded me of both Patrick and Peter's lead playing combined, and I have a huge thing for the technique of the third one. All of them were pretty good though, and I know whatever The Absence picks they've made the right choice.   Posted by I am Legend on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 9:50 PM [Reply to this]

	SKITZOIFICATION	chris bernardino gets it. no questions asked.......none. most soulful shit ever done for this contest. ever.   Posted by SKITZOIFICATION on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 9:51 PM [Reply to this]

	Metal Jim Gallagher	THE BOTTOM VIDEO HAS TO WIN   Posted by Metal on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 9:51 PM [Reply to this]

	.Roman Murderface IS An INGLORIOUS BASTERD . ™©® Roman MurderFace	The dude in the last video nailed it. Fits the song like a condom lol Give that dude the SKULLERFLY trophy! Couldn't have been a more fitting lead than if it was played by Pat or Pete on the caparison or the esp! Dude was awesome!   Posted by .Roman Murderface IS An INGLORIOUS BASTERD . ™©® on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 9:51 PM [Reply to this]

	Jordanforce	bottom one/ number 8 or this competition is fucked up the ass sideways with a toothpick :)   Posted by Jordanforce on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 9:51 PM [Reply to this]

	•Jeremy• Jeremy Talabac	Last vid. It was truley shrederific but still managed to be melodic and fit well into it. Like we have any say who wins this but, my votes in for the last dood.   Posted by •Jeremy• on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 12:54 AM [Reply to this]

	The Fish™ Michael Laliberté	Second One for sure!!!!   Posted by The Fish™ on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 6:38 PM [Reply to this]

	Desiderium in Carmen Andy Mclain	#3 was my favourite by far, although I liked the last one quite a bit as well.   Posted by Desiderium in Carmen on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Jordan	The last one is by far the best. It has the old school rocky blues feel, adds a lot of depth and diversity. Definitely the last one.   Posted by Jordan on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 12:47 AM [Reply to this]

	Josh Jeckel(W.I.C.K.E.D.)(JRB) Josh Wynegar	the last one fits the best. pure amazing.   Posted by Josh Jeckel(W.I.C.K.E.D.)(JRB) on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 12:48 AM [Reply to this]

	Chewie Joe Gana	Definitely the last one.   Posted by Chewie on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 12:49 AM [Reply to this]

	CHRISTian[..LovesYOU..] Christian James	The last one is the BEST out of all of them.  He uses all the Absence guitar soloing techniques and fits the best, all the rest use dumb crap like all legato and no expression, this is the most expressive.  Better pick the bottom dude.  Lol. Christian   Posted by CHRISTian[..LovesYOU..] on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 2:53 PM [Reply to this]

	Jack	last one is soooo awesome WHOOOOO   Posted by Jack on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 7:53 PM [Reply to this]

	Does Not Work Well With Reality Sean SM	Steackhach Version hits me the most! The dude with the red shirt..little marel haha anyways reminds me of a castlevania or something.   Posted by Does Not Work Well With Reality on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 7:54 PM [Reply to this]

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