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Monday, August 03, 2009 
So over the last month we've been goin over all the entries for the GUEST LEAD CHALLENGE... after listening to all of them we finally narrowed it down to these finalists-









Now at this point, we're giving the finalists one week to add, edit or tweek there entries and then we'll pick the final winner to go on our new record ENEMY UNBOUND. So stay posted to see who wins!!!
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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
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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
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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
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VanDUH!!!

 
really love the 5th video =]

 
Posted by VanDUH!!! on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:04 PM
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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
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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
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Gaz

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

 
dudes!

should we post our new versions here?

 
Posted by Jonathan on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM
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Garrett

 
bottom video for sure

 
Posted by Garrett on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM
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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
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Kyle
Kyle Alberson

 
last ones my favorite but their all pretty good
 
Posted by Kyle on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 9:05 PM
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-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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chris Bernardino

 


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

 
I'm digging the first one.

 
Posted by Meg on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:34 PM
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Koekje
Thomas Niehof

 
I like the last one the most.

 
Posted by Koekje on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 8:34 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Kylmakazzi

 
The last one is the one im going with.

 
Posted by Kylmakazzi on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 1:11 AM
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mike.shall.perish.
Mike Evans

 
When are you guys gonna pick?!?!?!?!
 
Posted by mike.shall.perish. on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 9:50 PM
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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
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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
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Metal
Jim Gallagher

 
THE BOTTOM VIDEO HAS TO WIN
 
Posted by Metal on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 9:51 PM
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.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
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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
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•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
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The Fish™
Michael Laliberté

 
Second One for sure!!!!
 
Posted by The Fish™ on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 6:38 PM
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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
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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
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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
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Chewie
Joe Gana

 
Definitely the last one.

 
Posted by Chewie on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 12:49 AM
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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
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Jack

 
last one is soooo awesome WHOOOOO

 
Posted by Jack on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 7:53 PM
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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
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