tag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=5Latest News2024-03-07T15:58:45+00:00Gregor Dochertyfalsetag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/73632222024-03-07T15:58:45+00:002024-03-07T16:01:07+00:00Weaving Sonic Tapestry in the Realm of Progressive Metal<p>Recent interview I did with Prog Sphere's Progstravaganza Harmony In Complexity Compilation:</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.prog-sphere.com/2024/01/15/gregor-docherty-weaving-sonic-tapestry-in-the-realm-of-progressive-metal/">https://www.prog-sphere.com/2024/01/15/gregor-docherty-weaving-sonic-tapestry-in-the-realm-of-progressive-metal/</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/165335/cc72b13fc84851fde6587c773baebe718d71b862/original/progstravaganza.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" height="700" width="700" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/165335/63a32d62f4b8fcb33f910f70ac5ef340646c8046/original/gregord.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" height="609" width="684" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/165335/787e2f7e106b7e83f3b2a59436ab4f312c5b2ac0/original/12512482-516987385150849-840446114587262711-n.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" height="437" width="662" /><p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/73445942024-02-02T12:57:48+00:002024-02-02T12:59:42+00:00Progstravaganza - Harmony In Complexity<p>I am delighted to announce that my song ‘The Dark Vision (As The Price Of Your Present Glory’ is featured on Prog Sphere's latst release ‘Progstravaganza: Harmony In Complexity’ compilation.</p><p>Stop by and check out the rest of this fantastic release: </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://prog-sphere.bandcamp.com/album/progstravaganza-harmony-in-complexity">https://prog-sphere.bandcamp.com/album/progstravaganza-harmony-in-complexity</a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.prog-sphere.com/2024/01/31/prog-sphere-launches-epic-60-track-compilation-progstravaganza-harmony-in-complexity/">https://www.prog-sphere.com/2024/01/31/prog-sphere-launches-epic-60-track-compilation-progstravaganza-harmony-in-complexity/</a> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/165335/cc72b13fc84851fde6587c773baebe718d71b862/original/progstravaganza.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/73197192023-12-15T16:23:14+00:002023-12-15T16:23:14+00:00Through Storms of Steel / Met By Empyreus Fire 15/12/2023<p>Through Storms of Steel </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4U4TmQ9orftBlIdlSlHMYe?si=tYE8DjoORXmh69j27bMm1A">https://open.spotify.com/album/4U4TmQ9orftBlIdlSlHMYe?si=tYE8DjoORXmh69j27bMm1A</a> </p><div class="video-container size_l justify_left" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="jJUXEhLxgwY" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jJUXEhLxgwY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Met By Empyreus Fire</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1AMgLrD33YkwOxVYHM7hVF?si=QkL6SbvETPOmktpuIj3AjQ">https://open.spotify.com/album/1AMgLrD33YkwOxVYHM7hVF?si=QkL6SbvETPOmktpuIj3AjQ</a> </p><div class="video-container size_l justify_left" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="w_niwLYfrWg" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w_niwLYfrWg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/73168652023-12-09T13:33:30+00:002023-12-15T16:00:06+00:00Album Release 15/12/2023<p>Greetings. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my page.</p><p>I am happy to cofirm that my 4th and 5th studio albums will be available on Friday 15th December 2023. </p><p>Total run time across both discs is 2 hours, 41 minutes and 21 seconds, with no song less than 10 minutes in length, one song exceeding 20 minutes and another above 18 minutes long.</p><p>Through Storms of Steel is based in World War 1 and I have attempted to capture the horror of those battlefields as best as I could. Met By Empyreus Fire is based in Science-fiction some far point in the future with the human race facing extinction (The Dark Forest). </p><p>Please see below for full details and thanks for stopping buy, I hope you enjoy it. It has taken a very long 5 years to get here, but I hope it was worth.</p><p>Best, Gregor Docherty</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/165335/5240c5d961805bb5889b7f36c52bb6fc103c36f4/original/through-storms-of-steel-fullres-rgb.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /></p><p>Through Storms of Steel<o:p></o:p></p><ol>
<li>Crack Of Doom (Mark of Shame) (11.29)<o:p></o:p>
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<li>Mephistophelian Echoes, Purgatorial Shadows (The Devil Is Coming) (15.32)<o:p></o:p>
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<li>War Was In The Gates (Surely We Have Perished Sleeping) (13.20)<o:p></o:p>
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<li>Where the Iron Crosses Grow (All The World Is Dead) (14.11)<o:p></o:p>
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<li>Place Of Execution (This Is Unendurable, If Only Peace Would Come) (18.34)<o:p></o:p>
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<li>As Dawn Betrays Us (The Hell Where Youth and Laughter Go) (13.23)</li>
</ol><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/165335/7925316ab63595cd19a809199ade38352b4b0121/original/met-by-emperyous-fire-fullres-rgb.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /></p><p>Met By Empyreus Fire<o:p></o:p></p><ol>
<li>Blood Red Snow Falls Not From The Sky (Ruin On The Mountainside) (13.30)<o:p></o:p>
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<li>The Dark Vision (As The Price Of Your Present Glory) (12.26)<o:p></o:p>
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<li>The Fall Of The Rebel Angels (Sleepwalking Into Despondency) (13.56)<o:p></o:p>
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<li>Everyone Here Screams In Silence (Alone In A Dark Forest) (14.30)<o:p></o:p>
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<li>Met By Empyreus Fire (The Navigator, In Terminal Decline) (20.30)<o:p></o:p>
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</ol>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/72760862023-09-20T14:52:41+01:002023-10-16T15:48:03+01:00Hyper Kinetics 2011<p>Greetings. I have made my debut album Hyper Kinetics available on Bandcamp. Please stop by to chekc it out.</p><p>Best, Gregor</p><p>https://gregordochertymusic.bandcamp.com/album/hyper-kinetics</p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/72004862023-05-01T08:14:58+01:002023-09-20T14:51:00+01:00Instagram Videos January-April 2023<p>Instagram videos from January to April 2023 </p><div class="video-container size_l justify_left" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="y2iJKQWMsgs" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y2iJKQWMsgs?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Thanks for stopping by and please check back closer to summer - I have some big updates! </p><p>Best, Gregor</p><p> </p><p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/70381042022-08-15T14:21:25+01:002023-09-20T14:21:32+01:00Instagram Live Videos - June-August 2022<p> </p><div class="video-container size_l justify_inline" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="M0k60FUm0Io" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M0k60FUm0Io?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/69558502022-04-24T17:32:07+01:002022-08-15T14:25:04+01:00Instagram Videos - March/April 2022<p>New album on the way - details very soon!</p>
<p>Thanks for watching!</p>
<p>Best, Gregor</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="BykKIJm2B1U" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/BykKIJm2B1U/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BykKIJm2B1U?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/66786182021-07-04T15:52:22+01:002022-08-15T14:25:54+01:00Instagram Live Videos - June 2021<p>Thanks for stopping by and checking out my instagram live videos for June 2021. If you liked, please stop by my instagram page (<a contents="https://www.instagram.com/gregordochertymusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/gregordochertymusic" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gregordochertymusic</a>) for more. I will have an update on my third solo album very soon.</p>
<p>Thanks, Gregor</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="iMl4PMc1stI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/iMl4PMc1stI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iMl4PMc1stI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/66256852021-05-09T13:53:43+01:002022-08-15T14:29:51+01:00Instagram Live Videos - May 2021<p>Instagram videos from April/May 2015.</p>
<p>Stop by my Instagram page or Facebook for more videos/content.</p>
<p>https://www.instagram.com/gregordochertymusic/</p>
<p>https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic</p>
<p>Thanks for watching! Best, Gregor</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="4wDd9yb7o2E" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/4wDd9yb7o2E/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4wDd9yb7o2E?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/65871752021-03-28T13:44:23+01:002022-08-15T14:30:44+01:00Instagram Live Videos - March 2021<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="RjuSuOfsF6s" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/RjuSuOfsF6s/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RjuSuOfsF6s?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/65101832020-12-30T14:46:53+00:002022-08-15T14:31:42+01:002020 Video Compilation<p>Compilation of live in-the-room Instagram video guitar licks/riffs.</p>
<p>Thanks for watching!</p>
<p>https://www.instagram.com/gregordochertymusic/</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="XG6njRpabxU" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/XG6njRpabxU/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XG6njRpabxU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64915802020-12-04T12:28:18+00:002023-05-01T08:26:03+01:00Nyctohylophobia<p>Brand new album clip from my upcoming 7 string progressive metal album 'Through Storms of Steel'.</p>
<p>Thanks for watching! Best, Gregor</p>
<p>"Million will be at each other’s throats and in the process, they will strip this place barer than a swarm of locusts. The depredations of the last compressed into three to four years and extended over the entire continent; famine, disease, the universal lapse into barbarism, both of the armies and the people, in the wake of acute misery; irretrievable dislocation of our artificial system of trade, industry and credit, ending in universal bankruptcy; collapse of the old states and their conventional political wisdom to the point where crowns will roll into the gutters by the dozen, and no one will be around to pick them up."</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="DK7njy3hpYM" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/DK7njy3hpYM/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DK7njy3hpYM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64775792020-11-14T13:29:45+00:002023-05-01T08:27:08+01:00Hell Cannot Be So Terrible<p>Brand new album clip from my upcoming progressive metal album 'Through Storms of Steel'.</p><p>Thanks for watching! Best, Gregor</p><p><i>“A few moments later, when the leading British line was within 100 yards, the rattle of machine gun and rifle fire broke out from the whole front of shell holes. Immediately afterwards, a massive shelling from the German batteries in rear tore through the air and burst through the advancing lines. Whole sections seemed to fall. The advance rapidly crumbled through hail of shells and bullets...”</i></p><p><i>“Humanity is mad. It must be mad to do what it is doing. What a massacre. What a sense of horror and carnage. I cannot find words to translate my impressions. Hell cannot be so terrible…”</i></p><p><i>“Hans is dead. Fritz is dead. Wilhelm is dead. There are many others. I am now quite alone in the company. And now it is raining, so that all who are not wounded fall ill. God grant that we will soon be relieved. Our losses are dreadful. This is almost unendurable. If only peace would come…”</i></p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_null justify_inline" style="--video-width:480px;"><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="wr9pdphN9_M" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wr9pdphN9_M?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p><p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64678532020-11-01T12:54:02+00:002022-08-15T14:38:13+01:00Where The Iron Crosses Grow<p>New clip from my upcoming progressive metal instrumental album 'Through Storms of Steel'.</p>
<p>Thanks for watching!</p>
<p>Gregor</p>
<p>"The rain drives on, the stinking mud becomes more evilly yellow, the shell holes fill up with green-white water, the roads and tracks are covered in inches of slime, the black dying trees ooze and sweat and the shells never cease. They alone plunge overhead, tearing away the rotting tree stumps, breaking the plank roads, striking down horses and mules, annihilating, maiming, maddening, they plunge into the grave, and cast up on it the poor dead. It is unspeakable, godless, hopeless. I am no longer an artist interested and curious, I am a messenger who will bring back word from the men who are fighting to those who want the war to go on for ever. Feeble, inarticulate, will be my message, but it will have a bitter truth, and may it burn their lousy souls." (Paul Nash).</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="QCyMlCqO30w" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/QCyMlCqO30w/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QCyMlCqO30w?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64634942020-10-26T18:16:33+00:002022-08-15T14:39:30+01:00All Quiet on the Western Front<p><a contents="https://codatocoda.bandcamp.com/album/iwm-ww1-armistice-interpretation-sound-installation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://codatocoda.bandcamp.com/album/iwm-ww1-armistice-interpretation-sound-installation">https://codatocoda.bandcamp.com/album/iwm-ww1-armistice-interpretation-sound-installation</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/26e18da320767fe83dbed974a885a3ac9cfc2116/original/all-quiet.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64570702020-10-16T11:11:06+01:002022-08-15T14:40:17+01:00The Fall of the Rebel Angels<p>Brand new clip from my upcoming instrumental progressive metal album 'Through Storms of Steel' - Thanks for watching!</p>
<p>"And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="xP8ZIK-3kv0" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/xP8ZIK-3kv0/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xP8ZIK-3kv0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64482262020-10-03T04:13:44+01:002022-08-15T14:41:39+01:00A Smirk From Hell<p>New clip from my upcoming album. Thanks for watching.</p>
<p>"In the cold, sallow, ghostly light of dawn…a trench appears into which a devastating bombardment has just descended. A poisonous sulphur yellow pool glistens in the depths like a smirk from hell. Otherwise the trench is filled up with hideously mutilated bodies and human fragments. From open skulls brains gush like thick red groats; torn-up limbs, intestines, shreds of uniforms, artillery shells form a vile heap ... Half-decayed remains of the fallen, which were probably buried in the walls of the trench out of necessity and were exposed by the exploding shells, mix with the fresh, blood covered corpses. One soldier has been hurled out of the trench and lies above it, impaled on stakes."</p>
<p>So it was on autumn days in the trenches south of Soissons.</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="ens0kS3NLjA" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/ens0kS3NLjA/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ens0kS3NLjA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64362232020-09-17T16:21:55+01:002023-05-01T08:29:16+01:00The Price of Glory<p>Brand new album clip below - thanks for stopping by and having a listen.</p><p>Best, Gregor</p><p>"I weap thinking of all the miseries that the Gods have reserved for you, as the price of your present glory."</p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_null justify_inline" style="--video-width:480px;"><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="pUqMdvwWmq8" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pUqMdvwWmq8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64296972020-09-10T05:23:24+01:002022-08-15T14:44:13+01:00The Art of the Apocalypse - Purgatorial Shadows<p>Greetings - Thought I would share some content art I used for inspiration from Otto Dix's 'The War' engravings.</p>
<p>The trauma and ruthlessness in these cartoon-like pictures really give you a sense of recurring nightmare. The more you look, the worse it gets.</p>
<p>Purgatorial shadows.</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2014/may/14/art-apocalypse-otto-dix-first-world-war-der-krieg-in-pictures" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2014/may/14/art-apocalypse-otto-dix-first-world-war-der-krieg-in-pictures">https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2014/may/14/art-apocalypse-otto-dix-first-world-war-der-krieg-in-pictures</a></p>
<p><a contents="https://mapinacotheque.blogspot.com/2018/03/otto-dix-der-krieg-50-eaux-fortes-part-1.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mapinacotheque.blogspot.com/2018/03/otto-dix-der-krieg-50-eaux-fortes-part-1.html">https://mapinacotheque.blogspot.com/2018/03/otto-dix-der-krieg-50-eaux-fortes-part-1.html</a></p>
<p><a contents="https://mapinacotheque.blogspot.com/2018/03/otto-dix-der-krieg-50-eaux-fortes-part-2.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mapinacotheque.blogspot.com/2018/03/otto-dix-der-krieg-50-eaux-fortes-part-2.html">https://mapinacotheque.blogspot.com/2018/03/otto-dix-der-krieg-50-eaux-fortes-part-2.html</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/afcf5caa24ce51e8199003546837c0c1462fd1a7/original/hell.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/e58e0b73697e2329dfb42bf6d28cbd8701953baf/original/stormtroops-advancing-under-gas-etching-and-aquatint-by-otto-dix-1924.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64206172020-08-30T18:13:27+01:002022-08-15T14:44:39+01:00But the Bear Blew First <p>"I shall tell you of the tale of the man who gave the powder to the bear. He mixed the powder with the greatest care, making sure that not only the ingredients but the proportions were absolutely correct. He rolled it up in a large paper spill, and was about to blow it down the bear’s throat. But the bear blew first."</p>
<p>It is done. We can pass. There is nothing living there anymore.</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="1ybSxprtolI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/1ybSxprtolI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ybSxprtolI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64094912020-08-14T16:32:21+01:002022-08-15T14:44:56+01:00Grey Pianos Flying; Typewriter Down The Stairs<p>Muisc post now - because alot of the content has been quite dark of late.</p>
<p>My favorite guitarist of all time - Shawn Lane. A tragic story, but a brilliant mind. This stuff had my jaw on the floor when I first heard it. Jonas Hellborg and Lane together were something else - I highly recommend some of their live videos on youtube. This is were I learned my craft.</p>
<p>Much respect. <a contents="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Lane " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Lane">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Lane </a></p>
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<p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/64017482020-08-04T18:15:46+01:002022-08-15T14:45:24+01:00What doesn't kill you makes you stronger; and what kills you makes you incredibly strong<p>I have some down-time now as Fraser (<a contents="http://www.fraseredwards.net/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fraseredwards.net/">http://www.fraseredwards.net/</a>) complete's the work on producing my album.</p>
<p>So, some source material for you all whilst final track revisions take place (c>3 months). I must recommend this book if you are at all intrigued by WW1 (I have an undergraduate degree in history - they don't teach this in the academy). I've read Falkenhayn's and Lundendorff's memoirs - this is far more important than those revisioinist retellings.</p>
<p>Storm of Steel. This book was very popular/lauded in the Third Reich - it served the purpose with regards to placing the soldier as the 'first person of the state' ie the 'Übermensch' and additionaly, brutalising an entire society. They missed the mark by an unfathomable amount - there is utterly no glory or politics out there (...Sabaton...). This is just a basic description of exactly what it was like in the trenches. It's fucking aweful stuff (Guillemont 'field of body-parts').</p>
<p>It's a vicirial account of the horrors of the common man in the trenches in WW1, experienced first hand. Nothing sentimental. Nothing glorious. Nothing political. Just farmhand's thrown into the maw. It's dreadful. I would also recommend Alastair Horne's 'The Price of Glory' if you enjoy this. It should be read for context alone, as Hitler was also in the trenches in these battles. This is were humanity lived, or died.</p>
<p>A chapter sticks with me. The Great Battle. March 21st, 1918. German Stormtropper's conceading admiration that the Kilt-wearing Cameronian's were 'real men', having just killed many of them in hand-to-hand combat, is frightful. Also, the no-mans-land scene - you will just have to discover that for yourselves.</p>
<p>More content soon - Best, Gregor</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/5106d1f37a62ed9c52188048f3e21b7197750db2/original/ernst-junger.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/63991112020-08-01T04:36:05+01:002022-08-15T14:45:53+01:00August. 2020. <p>Brand new clip to check out below (for context, my new album is about 2 hours 30 long).</p>
<p>I'd like to pay homage to Alastair Reynolds and the Revelation Space Universe here (my top recommendation, if you are into sci-fi). Although, I could not find a source/artist for the image (please contact me if you are reading this so I can credit your awesome work).</p>
<p>I fell away from the genre - this brought me back. Buy this book: <a contents="https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Space-Alastair-Reynolds/dp/0441009425" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Space-Alastair-Reynolds/dp/0441009425">https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Space-Alastair-Reynolds/dp/0441009425</a></p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by - more stuff incoming.</p>
<p>Best, Gregor</p>
<p>"Ultimately, of course, if any fragment of Irravel’s children still clung to humanity, and remembered where they’d come from, and what had become of it, they would want to return to the galaxy, even if that meant confronting the wave. They called it Hope."</p>
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<p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/63836362020-07-12T15:40:30+01:002022-08-15T14:46:21+01:00Update - July 2020<p>Hey folks, </p>
<p>No audio update for now - sorry - will do one in August. </p>
<p>Whilst the world rewrites its own history, just a quick post to let you all see something which I consider a very important historic artifact (free to watch on you tube). Much of my new music (incoming very soon :) ) is loosely based on WW1 between 1916-1918, ie the 'materialschlact' - to coin a phrase from Ernst Junger, "Chivalry here took a final farewell. It had to yield to the heightened intensity of war". This film (properly placed in 1930 when it was made, note for the propoganda cue's) is the best WW1 film I have ever seen. All I can say is, it's not comforatble viewing, but vital at the same time. Good people in times of evil. Yet, these are hard times for everyone.</p>
<p>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021542/</p>
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<p>Greetings! My new album is currently being mixed/mastered by Fraser Edwards at Edman Studios. Its sounding amazing and we are currently finalising mixes.</p>
<p>Below is a new album clip, hope you enjoy!</p>
<p>Best, Gregor</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="qQ98qvYfvnE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/qQ98qvYfvnE/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qQ98qvYfvnE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/59085242019-12-01T17:35:00+00:002022-04-12T18:30:59+01:00Album Update September 2019 <p>I am delighted to announce that today marks the conculsion of recording my new album (link below for a sneak peak). This concludes about 5 years worth of work and I never thought I would get here. My new album will span 11 tracks across 2 parts, with 2 and a half hours of material.</p>
<p>I cant wait to get to mixing and mastering and starting to post clips - I have put every last effort into the completion of this, and I can say that I couldnt be happier with the result.</p>
<p>Thank you for visiting my page and I really look forward to letting you guys hear more.</p>
<p>Thanks, Gregor</p>
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<p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/49271572017-11-10T11:08:39+00:002022-08-15T14:46:53+01:00Web Store Update<p>Hey everyone. I have updated my web store and have reduced the price of physical copies of my albums. T-Shirts are now available in various sizes.Check it out at the following link:</p>
<p><a contents="http://gregordochertymusic.tictail.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://gregordochertymusic.tictail.com/" target="_blank">http://gregordochertymusic.tictail.com/</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/f93a71f1fd6a61ae205f6eb57a4cefb28abc9f6f/original/storefront.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/48382692017-09-05T22:25:34+01:002023-09-20T14:51:00+01:00Recording Update - September 2017<p>Hey all! just a quick update for now - recording is going really well, although the scale of the project I am undertaking is vast! Some new pics of my new Jericho Edge 7 NT - was wanting to do some vids with it, this was immediately put to use for recording which is the priority right now. More updates soon! Thanks.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/c965f514c160fc5923b3127d7b6f5763aca8cc47/large/20170824-140031.jpg?1504645567" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/b2c3b4fef76ce60f7babed96363622c566a6eeca/original/20170824-140040.jpg?1504645695" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/87be6e1ace8d24a22b7dd92fc567f9dbdc4b46fb/original/img-20170824-173124-203.jpg?1504645677" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/94a18530280f1b57002fa3192c9ac3b1e63ca956/original/20170824-140034.jpg?1504645484" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/47970752017-07-30T22:36:35+01:002022-04-12T18:31:11+01:00Recording!<p>Hey everyone! just a quick post really - recording is underway and material will be posted soon! I am sitting on amazing stuff, cant wait to let you hear! </p>
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<p>"This Western front business couldn't be done again, not for a long time. The young men think they could do it again, but they couldn't. They could fight the first Marne again, but not this. This took religion and years of plenty and tremendous sureties and the exact relation that existed between the classes. The Russians and Italians weren't any good on this front. You had to have a whole-souled sentimental equipment going back further than you could remember. You had to remember Christmas, and postcards of the Crown Prince and his fiance, and little cafes in Valence and beer gardens in Unter den Linden and weddings at the Mairie, and going to the Derby, and your grandfather's whiskers....</p>
<p>This was a love battle - there was a century of middle-class love spent here.... All my beautiful lovely safe world blew itself up here with a great gust of high explosive love...."</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/497775be0e4af696c61832208d0aa3be14dc2784/original/6730718-orig.jpg?1497295884" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/47222682017-05-25T21:22:45+01:002022-04-12T18:31:51+01:00The Great Battle<p>Hello everyone - things have been quiet here for a while now. There is one very big reason for that.</p>
<p>I am delighted to announce that I have just completed writing my next album. It has taken a fantastic amount of time, but I have really put everything that I've got into this. Everything.</p>
<p>I don't want to spill too many details yet, but I can tell the following. I have close to 2 and a half hours worth of music ready to record. I will be recording this album across two discs and this is a concept album. There will be 11 songs - every song exceeds the 10 minute mark and 2 songs are around 20 minutes long.</p>
<p>I can reveal that part one will be called 'As Dawn Betrays Us' and part two will be called 'Through Storms of Steel'. </p>
<p>I have stockpiled everything necessary and all is now in place. There are a few teaser clips on my <a contents="instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/gregordochertymusic/">instagram</a> which you can check out and I will be posting more soon. </p>
<p>This will be tough, but I can't wait to begin.</p>
<p>Thanks for now, Gregor</p>
<p> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/44679102016-11-15T18:48:51+00:002022-04-12T18:31:59+01:00Tuning Up As We Speak Now AvailableHey everyone, I am delighted to announce that my brand new single Tuning Up As We Speak is now available to download from online stores!<p>This song is dedicated in loving memory of John Docherty </p>
<p>"You can remember him and only that he is gone, <br>Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on."<br><br>Thanks for watching and I really hope you enjoy.</p>Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MRK1LAO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479234774&sr=8-2&keywords=tuning+up+as+we+speak<br><br>Bandcamp: https://gregordochertymusic.bandcamp.com/track/tuning-up-as-we-speak<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="OWEESo0ExIY" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/OWEESo0ExIY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWEESo0ExIY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/44064972016-10-06T11:15:05+01:002022-04-12T18:35:16+01:00Jericho Guitars Artist PageI am delighted to say that I have now been added to the Jericho Guitars artist page - Stop by and check out all of the phenomenal Jericho artists at the link below. I would like to thank Jericho Guitars for endorsing me and supporting my music - If you havn't checked out these extended range guitars yet, you should stop by because they are some of the best soundiung and built guitars around!<br><br>My brand new single is now in the final process of mixing/mastering and will be available very soon. Thanks for stopping by and for your support!<br><br><a contents="Jericho Guitars Artist Page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jerichoguitars.com/friends/" style="" target="_blank">Jericho Guitars Artist Page<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/56dc59b0e5d60b8867e0fc750bdcb2e9b427fed2/original/capture.png?1475748780" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></a>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/43703502016-09-13T20:43:03+01:002022-04-12T18:35:33+01:00Tuning Up As We Speak - PhotoshootMy brand new single 'Tuning Up As We Speak' is currently being mixed/masters at EdMan Studios - clips will be posted very soon!<br><br>You can check out my latest photoshoot in the photo section of the site!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/9ec64f12add2838aef7e7c900cb9b7e5e75421ee/large/14322716-1769374186607687-7709773196069600867-n.jpg?1473795141" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/1650636344824c44532772a8b999b0a10da73411/large/14315847-1770629666482139-120223505-o.jpg?1473795410" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/273a664d0ce266b1931b4a2c18c79576803934b4/large/dsc-0897.jpg?1473795419" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/42971982016-07-27T19:36:47+01:002022-04-12T18:35:36+01:00Tuning Up As We SpeakHave been extremely busy in studio at the moment - I will be releasing a brand new song very shortly. The song is about 70 percent recorded. This is going to be a unique standalone song betweeen now and my next album. The track is 18 minutes long and is rather special. I will be posting clips very soon on my facebook page, so stop by and like to hear them first! https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic/<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/d2ab068f5ed73a9a4f6e8700b53360e70ccd94e5/medium/20160725-183125.jpg?1469644394" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/296a7fd1ef85dcbfc6c310c2e2fed78297c1a023/medium/20160726-200041.jpg?1469644466" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/ace2fb02ccc62f0b82ed5e46b0228cce508168fc/medium/20160703-135442.jpg?1469644505" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/41684782016-05-06T13:41:39+01:002022-04-12T18:35:38+01:00Postcards from Hell - HQ Performance Video<p>Hello everyone. I have been busy working on a ton of new material, including a very special song which I will be releasing as a single very soon.<br><br>I have released a brand new high quality performance video for the song Postcards from Hell, taken from my 7/8 string progressive metal double album The Revelation Stockpile/Alexandria Before the Fire. </p>
<p>The video is played on a Jericho Guitars Avenger 7 Pro 26" guitar and using Swiss Picks Nuclear Cheddar Jazz mini 1.80mm picks. The mixing and mastering was completed by Ed Man Studios.</p>
<p>Thanks for watching - subscribe to my channel and check out the following web pages. Alot more music and videos are on the way!</p>
<p>https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic <br>http://www.jerichoguitars.com/ <br>http://swisspicks.com/ <br>http://www.edmanstudios.com/<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="S_YSsLcD6wY" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/S_YSsLcD6wY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S_YSsLcD6wY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br> </p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/40344392016-02-10T17:31:17+00:002022-04-12T18:35:40+01:00The Background Radiation - HQ Performance VideoI have released a brand new high quality performance video for the song The Background Radiation, taken from my 8 string progressive metal double album The Revelation Stockpile/Alexandria Before the Fire. <p>The video is played on a Jericho Guitars avenger 7 Pro 26" and using Swiss Picks RC Sharp Cheddar 2.00mm picks. The mixing and mastering was completed by Ed Man Studios.</p>
<p>Thanks for watching - please subscribe to my channel and visit the following web pages:<br><br>https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic<br>http://www.jerichoguitars.com/ <br>http://swisspicks.com/ <br>http://www.edmanstudios.com/</p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="oDCm5pT1Cjg" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/oDCm5pT1Cjg/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oDCm5pT1Cjg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/39986702016-01-20T19:52:46+00:002022-08-15T14:47:52+01:00Jericho Guitars Avenger 7 Pro 26" Demo<p>Hey all, check out this brand new review for the Jericho Guitars Avenger 7 Pro 26". Some brand new song clips in the video - hope you enjoy! </p>
<p>This guitar is perfectly design. You can tell the skill of the guitar maker by the small details - scale length is perfect, action could not be lower because of the recessed bridge, access to all the upper frets due to the cutaway. The Pickup combination is spot on and allows for an extremely diverse array of tones to suplement the crushing metal. Volume and pickup selectors are out of the way. You simply cannot get more extended range guitar for this price. This guitar really shines in terms of playability for the highly technical guitar player and is one of the classiest and easiest to play 7 string guitars I have come across. </p>
<p>Avenger 7 Pro 26" Spalted Royal Blue - Specs: </p>
<p>Scale Length: 26″ <br>String Count: 7 <br>Nut Width: 1.875″ (1.585″ String to String) <br>Neck Depth: .8″ at first fret – .9″ at 15th fret <br>Bridge Pickup: Direct Mount Seymour Duncan JB 7 <br>Neck Pickup: Direct Mount Seymour Duncan ’59 Reissue <br>Neck Wood: 3 Piece Maple <br>Body Wood: Mahogany w/Spalted Maple Top <br>Tuners: Authentic Grover Locking <br>Neck Construction: Set-Thru <br>Bridge Construction: String-Thru w/Tune-O-Matic </p>
<p>http://www.jerichoguitars.com/ <br>http://gregordochertymusic.com <br>http://www.edmanstudios.com/<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="T0j3dA_GEQE" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/T0j3dA_GEQE/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T0j3dA_GEQE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/39680732015-12-28T13:35:41+00:002022-04-12T18:35:47+01:002015 in review - Seasons Greetings!<p>Hey all, greetings from myself! </p>
<p>Would just like to say a special thanks to all of my fans for supporting my music and making this year the best for my music so far! My website just passed 3,000 unique visitors this year! I couldn’t have done it without you! </p>
<p>2015 has been a phenomenal year for me. With the release of my double album 'The Revelation Stockpile' and 'Alexandria Before the Fire', 2015 has been far more successful than I ever hoped! As I embark on an enormous new project with my new band The Willing Flesh, I thought I would take this opportunity to give special thanks to everyone who has supported me this year (Special shout-out to my fans in Russia). </p>
<p>Firstly, I would like to thank EdMan Studio for the phenomenal production work and artwork for my albums - I really couldn’t have done this without your help. </p>
<p>I would like to thank Frank and the guys at Prog Power Radio for the privilege of having my music featured! </p>
<p>I would like to thank Pete from Swiss Picks for the awesome guitar picks and the honour of endorsing them - these are truly the best picks on the market and Pete iskind enough to support small and developing artists in trying to progress their art. </p>
<p>I would also thank Dave and the rest of the team at Jericho Guitars for the honour of accepting me as an endorsing artist. I will be finishing up the review video for the Avenger 7 Pro 26 in the new year, including 2 full playthrough videos. </p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who has checked out my music this year! I have alot more videos and brand new music on the way, so please stay tuned! </p>
<p>Please stop by my brand new Instagram page for new clips and updates on my new album. <br><br>https://www.instagram.com/gregordochertymusic/ <br><br>All the best, Gregor<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/3e4499de1990ba0371776c234b442c6f978fb49d/original/capture.png?1451309715" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/39242432015-11-11T23:11:46+00:002022-04-12T18:35:49+01:00The Willing Flesh - Blood Red Snow Falls Not from the SkyFirst new teaser clip for my new band 'The Willing Flesh'. The first brand new playthrough clip from my new bands album on my new Jericho Avenger 7 Pro 26 Spalted Royal Blue guitar. A full demo video plus 2 full length performance videos are almost ready for release also, including alot more teaser clips.<br><br>'As Dawn Betrays Us' is the brand new debut album from my new project, tentatively due mid 2016. <br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="SOlXoQ4Cuj4" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/SOlXoQ4Cuj4/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SOlXoQ4Cuj4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/38811472015-10-03T17:00:15+01:002022-08-15T14:50:05+01:00Jericho Guitars EndorsementHello everyone<br><br>I am delighted to announce that I now officially endorse of Jericho Guitars! I will be exclusively playing these guitars from now on, with my new main guitar the Avenger 7 Pro 26, which I cannot wait to get playing!<br><br>These unique instruments are crafted - not manufactured. The Avenger 7 Pro With innovative design features including recessed Tone Pro locking bridges, combining set thru neck designs, locking Grover tuners, 26 inch scale length, 9 piece maple neck and directly mounted Seymor Duncan Pickups. If you are serious about extended range guitars, you must check these out!<br><br>Jericho Guitars from Texas are renowned by artists and studio engineers alike, specialising in extended range guitars. Jericho Guitars are designed and perfected in Texas, USA. We hand select the finest quality of woods from a reserve stock in Vancouver, British Columbia, we then send the raw woods to our factory in South Korea to be cut and routed. These finished bodies are sent to Texas where we do final assembly and check every cut to make sure our vision for the guitars is fully rendered. This method of “ping-pong manufacturing” allows us the freedom to offer the highest form of quality components and quality woods to our customers at a fair price.<br><br>Stop by and check out these extraordinary guitars from their website: http://www.jerichoguitars.com/<br><br>I will be making a brand new demo of the Avenger 7 Pro, with two brand new performance videos for the songs 'The Background Radiation' and 'Postcards from Hell', including a cover video. I have begun work on all of these projects and these will be released very shortly! I am 70 % complete in the writing of The Willing Flesh debut album, tentatively titled 'As Dawn Betrays Us' and I cant wait to begin recording and playing live with this!<br><br>I wish to say a special thank you to Dave and all at the Jericho Guitars team, the guitars look utterly outstanding and cant wait to get going! Will hopefully be picking up a new 8 string in the next year. Companies usually have poor artist relations in terms of development (ie. how many views a youtube cover will get), but Jericho are clearly a company as passionate about their guitars and music as I am. I couldn't be more delighted to be part of the team.<br><br>Stay tuned for brand new videos, including pictures of the guitar.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/eaea0514e68e459afc2b6a6c3f3279d99c2f1b55/medium/capture.png?1443886529" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/e26a998ce46a96897a0798671380da377dc7d7c0/original/newnew-royal-blue-7-cut-320x650.jpg?1443887806" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/61aefc1828ffcb291f77f5ad9aa34fcad8793f68/original/royal-blue-1-cut.jpg?1443887845" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/5c6a339975650a5830a6c767d521d0bcccfd0b6d/original/royal-blue-5-cut.jpg?1443887933" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/6e2e46d8d8a87015cc39ba2546c53a9bcbfb5a85/original/royal-blue-7-cut-png.png?1443887975" class="size_l justify_left border_" />4<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/f0ba09e6b735ff03fabc37fefb79f46208962b70/original/royal-blue-4-cut-140x75.jpg?1443888517" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/38180022015-08-13T17:47:50+01:002022-04-12T18:35:55+01:00The Scarecrow's Lament - Single now available The track The Scarecrow's Lament from my album is now available to stream! The first half of this song is acoustic and the second half features crushing leads and riff, with the full range available of a 9 string guitar featured! If you dig this track, stop by and check out the bonus track which is a special orchestrated version of the song.<br><br>This is the dead land.<br>This is cactus land.<br>Here the stone images,<br>Are raised, here they receive<br>The supplication of a dead man's hand,<br>Under the twinkle of a fading star.<br>Is it like this, In death's other kingdom, Waking alone.<br>At the hour when we are, Trembling with tenderness,<br>Lips that would kiss Form prayers to broken stone.<br><br>All our makers held dear. Alexandria before the fire.<br><br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJsbfhN8wV8<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="iJsbfhN8wV8" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/iJsbfhN8wV8/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iJsbfhN8wV8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/38179892015-08-13T17:30:57+01:002022-08-15T14:49:23+01:00Alexandria Before the Fire - Digipack CD's now availableHey everyone, I am delighted to announce that part 2 of my new double album The Revelation Stockpile/Alexandria Before the Fire is now available to order at my store. I wan t to say a massive thank you to Stuart Docherty for the stunning artwork and <a contents="Disk Factory" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.discfactory.co.uk/">Disk Factory</a> for the stunning printing work!<br><br>1. Coronet (Flowers of Death) (11.51)<br>2. A Quiet Place to Die (12.45)<br>3. The Background Radiation (9.22)<br>4. Mercy and Fate, Amenable to Change (12.58)<br>5. The Scarecrow’s Lament (10.35)<br>6. The Scarecrow’s Lament (Orchestrated) (6.25)<br><br>You can pick up a copy of Alexandria Before the Fire Digipack CD at my web-store on the following link:<br><br><a contents="http://gregordochertymusic.tictail.com/product/alexandria-before-the-fire-digipack" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://gregordochertymusic.tictail.com/product/alexandria-before-the-fire-digipack">http://gregordochertymusic.tictail.com/product/alexandria-before-the-fire-digipack</a> <br><br>All that our makers held dear. Alexandria Before the Fire.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/8e543221a2996daa459a8fda89e6bf8fda2b4a3a/original/20150813-161049-2.jpg?1439483197" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/4ec25c27323b98bb1ce382bb1b476eef1bf81282/original/20150813-161109.jpg?1439483250" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/3a7f912f4d869ebbab7c0c37c3cbfaca11d985ce/original/20150813-163509.jpg?1439483258" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/6fc8d098f60d5a9828fcb6cf8445498504924280/original/20150813-163529.jpg?1439483282" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/6d1cfdb106e221572c1124aa209642a56df3fbb7/original/20150813-163544.jpg?1439483312" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/38091982015-08-08T14:03:04+01:002022-04-12T18:57:08+01:00The Willing Flesh - New Progressive Metal Band<br>Hey everyone, I am delighted to announce that I have started work on my new band, called The Willing Flesh. I am about half-way through writing songs for the debut album and I am lineing up some amazingly talented musicians to contribute. I hope to begin recording in Autumn and gigging by the end of the year. Stop by and like the facebook page below as I will be posting riffs and solos, including recording teasers and lyrics very shortly. Thanks for your support!<br><br>"Then I will show you, where the Iron Crosses grow."<div class="_5pbx userContent" data-ft='{"tn":"K"}' id="js_19">
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</div>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/37669762015-07-06T16:55:41+01:002022-04-12T18:57:11+01:00Brand new interviewCheck out this interview that I did for Robex Lundgren:<br><br>http://ghgumman.blogg.se/<h3>interview with Gregor Docherty</h3>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Have any of you played in other bands? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Yes, I used to play Guitar in the established Scottish power metal band Ascension.</span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>How is it that you started playing music? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">My father is very musical, having been a folk guitarist for a very long time.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">He showed me how to play a couple of chords after he looked out his old electric guitar and I was hooked. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What are your names? / Who plays what? / How old are you? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I am a solo recording artist and I wrote all of the music for all of my albums.</span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Did you make music even when you were young? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Ever since the age of 14 I have been writing music, although the music I have been writing has drastically changed over the years.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I started writing solo shred/progressive metal guitar music in 2010.</span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Where are you from? </strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Aberdeen, Scotland</span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What's your style of genre? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Progressive Metal/Shred Guitar/Instrumental/World Music</span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What inspires you? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">My vision for what I want to write about.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">That is the primary driver.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I always write songs that are based in one of my own experience, merging this with another story.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I am not motivated by creating what is scalable, which is why my new double album is more than 2 hours long, with songs that are not shorter than 9 minutes.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>How often and where do you reherse?</strong> I</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> practice every day, I write music as often as I can and publish performance videos as often as is possible.</span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>How have you developed since you started with the music? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I used to write metal music for bands, which I am now returning to.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">The songs are always based on a theme and are not prescriptive by design.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">For my solo stuff, there is no plan but only concepts which I incorporate. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Do you have other interests of work outside the band? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Love reading (one of my main song writing processes), films, cooking and photography.</span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Are you looking for a booking agency, and what are your thoughts around that? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Absolutely – at present, it would be really difficult to play my music live as I am a solo artist, but am in the process of organizing performance clinics which incorporate lessons and live performance. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Are you looking for a label, and what are your thoughts around that? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">No – I have an excellent team behind me.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">In terms of artwork, music production, sound engineering, mastering – I would have no need or desire for assistance than what I have at present.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Perhaps in organizing live performances, but my process for writing and recording is pretty static. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What made you decide to make this music? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">There is no decision making process, it occurs naturally, when I stumble across a cool concept, riff or lick.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">The majority of my music is spontaneously written in my head then translated onto the guitar. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What are your songs about? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Personal experience – interwoven through themes and stories which I find interesting, or literature.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">History, Politics, Science Fiction.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">For example, I have a song on my new album The Revelation Stockpile entitle ‘Outside Context Problem’, which is in part based on the book ‘Excession’ by the late Scottish author Iain M. Banks.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I use this as an analogy for the story I want to tell in the song.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">All of my songs are accompanied by a quote on the physical copies of my disks which elude in part to the story of the song. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Do you compose in a certain inviroment? </strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Yes, I usually need a blank cheque in terms of time and a quiet place.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Unless I find a cool riff whilst practising or in my imagination.</span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Have you done any covers live? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Not particularly – When I used to play in bands, yes – We did some Blind Guardian covers (Lost in the Twilight Hall/Banish from Sanctuary).</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I plan to record a Metallica medley for my new band – the video is on youtube but the recording quality is low.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">It’s an 8 string song mixing old school Metallica transcribed for 8 string guitar (I called it Eightallica haha). </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What was your first gig like? </strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Excellent and terrifying – I was only 13 at the time when I was a lead guitarist in a local band.</span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What was your latest gig? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Years ago, but that’s going to change as I am in the process of building a brand new band, which I already have a full set list for, so once I have the correct line-up, that will happen very quickly. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Where do you plan to gig the comming year? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Nationwide at present, I really have no plan at the moment, but I am now ready to perform so will beable to react to any opportunity as it arises. </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>When did you start to sell merchandise, and what do you have for sale? </strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">2011 with my first album Hyper Kinetics.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">I sell physical digipack CD’s of my two new albums The Revelation Stockpile and Alexandria Before the Fire.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">I also sell T-Shirts through my website.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">I am privileged to have an endorsement and represent an American pick company called SwissPicks, which I actively promote and am an ambassador of. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Where can people buy your merchandise? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">From my website.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">My music is available to download on iTunes, Amazon, Tunecore, CDBaby and many other online sites. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What do you think about people downloading music instead of buying records now a days? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I grew up in this generation so I do not have an issue with it.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">With my new album, I was really delighted when people were torrenting my music – I think it’s a positive sign, albiet no buying it.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Fans will support you in other ways which is really cool.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I understand if someone buys one of my discs, perhaps they wont listen the physical copy, but like to have a tangible disc (Plus the artwork is absolutely amazing, thanks to the artist which did it for me), so I always try to include bonuses, such as a hand written letter of thanks or a free SwissPick.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I still buy CD’s but only to support the band – I think people generally don’t download music anymore, as sites such as Spotify or even youtube are how people enjoy their favorite music or discover new artists. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>How do you think the music industry have changed because of this? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Absolutely – its wholesale proliferation, of talent.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">This is art after all (at least to me), not industry.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Music is really exciting, although those who make a career out of it cant grasp the same world that this generation of musicians/artists reside in.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Live music will always be salient.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">In a way, the entire bureaucratic/administrative infrastructure of the music industry has been eliminated, for better or worse that is gone now. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What do you think of my work? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Its great – an important component of music these days – it’s the smaller communities that are important now, such as blogs, online stations, playlists, websites and forums.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">In the past, it used to be that you would be dictated to find new music from magazines and other mediums.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">People truly passionate about their favorite music are far more proactive in finding these new communities. I think this is great.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Do you have any role models or idols? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">In terms of influences, the list is endless and not even confined to music.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Its important to have this, in my process anyways, in order to continue to be inspired and create new material. </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Is it easier to find inspiration from older bands, or bands that are more active today? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">It’s a healthy mix, as I find that how people ‘consume’ music is so diverse these days.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Be it, on mobile phone or chilling out for a long listening session.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">The older stuff is cool, like discovering new stuff that appears to be lost in time.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">As an example, I recently discovered a band called Haji’s Kitchen, which is now one of my favorite bands.</span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What have been your biggest obstacles? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Finding audiences is tough, but not a driver.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Definatly the biggest obstacle is infrastructure and expertise.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">For example, I have just now set up a modest studio in my flat, which is now operational.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I needed technical help to do so.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Unfortunately you have to be an expert as a musician, sound engineer, artist, marketer and promoter to succeed.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">My biggest obstacle is a lack of knowledge of how to record music properly (ie Cubase), fortunately I have friends and family which do have this knowledge.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Time is an obstacle – the older you get, the less you have.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">In terms of planning, its simply planning time in which to make content.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What advice would you give other bands or artists? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Always follow your vision or objective.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Do not get detracted from this. Ever. If you forget why you originally wanted to do what you are doing, I think you are done.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Also, do not be dictated to – Especially deadlines.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Too many artists put out the same material year on year (similar with the guitar product industry, which create new products simply because it’s a new year, not because its good or needed).</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Do what you love, not what you think will work.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">I mean, unless your objective is to make lots of money and be a rockstar, in which case, disregard all of my advice as its not applicable.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Take inspiration from every source possible, with an open mind.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Do you have any new material? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Tons – I am about to launch my new band ‘The Willing Flesh’ and am also working on new solo material spontaneously. Really looking forward to playing live again so I have also been practicing my set, but when I come up with new stuff, I always try to capture it as I might forget it.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">It is this situation that has led me to have an enormous imbalance of material not yet recorded.</span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span>
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<div><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What are your web sites?</strong></span></span></div>
<div><a href="http://gregordochertymusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">http://gregordochertymusic.com/</span></span></span></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic</span></span></span></a></div>
<div><a href="https://gregordochertymusic.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://gregordochertymusic.bandcamp.com/</span></span></span></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/gregordochertymusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://www.youtube.com/user/gregordochertymusic</span></span></span></a></div>
<div><a href="https://soundcloud.com/hyper-kinetic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://soundcloud.com/hyper-kinetic</span></span></span></a></div>
<div><a href="https://twitter.com/GregorDocherty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://twitter.com/GregorDocherty</span></span></span></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/gregordocherty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://www.reverbnation.com/gregordocherty</span></span></span></a></div>
<div><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>How can people reach you?</strong></span></span></div>
<div><a href="mailto:gregordochertymusic@hotmail.com"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #0563c1;">gregordochertymusic@hotmail.com</span></span></span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>What are your plans for the future? </strong></span></span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;">Live shows, performance videos, new band, new cds.</span></span>
</div><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Do you have something to add? </strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Thank you for the opportunity for this interview.</span></span></span>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/37315222015-06-06T13:17:21+01:002022-04-12T18:57:14+01:00New Bandcamp PageStop by and check out my brand new Bandcamp page My new double album The Revelation Stockpile/Alexandria Before the Fire are both now available and you can follow me there also. Check it out and stream up to 3 entire songs for free!<br><br><a contents="https://gregordochertymusic.bandcamp.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gregordochertymusic.bandcamp.com/">https://gregordochertymusic.bandcamp.com/</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/68f2fef1a6f6e58d1056082dc164ca019f66ead8/large/revelation-stockpile-1600.jpg?1429045770" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br> Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/37255612015-06-02T18:12:02+01:002022-08-15T14:50:55+01:00The Revelation Stockpile CD's Now AvailableHey all, i am delighted to announce that physical Digipack copies of part 1 of my new album 'The Revelation Stockpile' are now avaiable to order. I am astonished how well they have turned out. Part 2 'Alexandria Before the Fire' will be ready to order in a months time, so stay tuned!<br><br>The Revelation Stockpile can be purchased at the following link:<br><br><a contents="http://gregordochertymusic.tictail.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://gregordochertymusic.tictail.com/">http://gregordochertymusic.tictail.com/</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/27715886ce69598bc9d67275b62e6b1b830acdea/original/20150602-174047.jpg?1433265064" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/36868372015-05-02T11:56:01+01:002022-04-12T18:57:28+01:00Postcards from Hell - Brand new single now available! <br>Hello fellow shred-heads! Thanks for stopping by!<br><br>Please check out my brand new single for the song 'Postcards from Hell', taken from my brand new 7/8 string progressive shred metal double album The Revelation Stockpile/Alexandria Before the Fire. This one is heavy and I hope you enjoy!<br><br>"It was said that the last hours of this war would be the most terrible. And they are. Why don't we stop? Why does no one feel a duty to end this fighting, why must everything be destroyed first? Must everything be completely crushed until we are writhing around in agony in our own blood?"<br><br>Thanks for watching and please stop by and support my music:<br><br><a href="http://www.gregordochertymusic.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.gregordochertymusic.com/">http://www.gregordochertymusic.com/</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic" target="_blank" title="https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic">https://www.facebook.com/gregordocher...</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/GregorDocherty" target="_blank" title="https://twitter.com/GregorDocherty">https://twitter.com/GregorDocherty</a><br><a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/gregordocherty" target="_blank" title="https://www.reverbnation.com/gregordocherty">https://www.reverbnation.com/gregordoc...</a><br><a href="https://soundcloud.com/hyper-kinetic" target="_blank" title="https://soundcloud.com/hyper-kinetic">https://soundcloud.com/hyper-kinetic</a><br>amazon: <a href="http://amzn.to/1HV022t" target="_blank" title="http://amzn.to/1HV022t">http://amzn.to/1HV022t</a><br>itunes: <a href="http://apple.co/1biBP9r" target="_blank" title="http://apple.co/1biBP9r">http://apple.co/1biBP9r</a><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="lOge4ti_NU8" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/lOge4ti_NU8/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lOge4ti_NU8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/36868362015-05-02T11:37:51+01:002022-04-12T18:57:32+01:00New Endosement from Swiss Picks! <br>Hello fellow shredders!<br><br>I am so excited and honoured to announce that I am now endorsed by Swiss Picks. Have just received the new RC Jazz Pick’s and I have to say, the best jazz pick I have ever come across. The cheese holes are not cosmetic, but allow your thumb and index finger to better hold into the pick until it is an extension of your fingers rather than a clumpy object. This amounts to far more control and increases grip massively. The bevelled edges give a brighter attack than standard plectrums, topped with the use of a far superior materials, which allows alternate picking to sound seemless. This brightness gives far more dynamic range, where you can easily ‘snap pick’ aggressively like shawn lane, eliminate the percussive sound on your picking strokes if you need and play harmonics far easier than with any dunlop jazz model which I have used throughout my career. This is truly the evolution of picks for guitar, which for a player using a lot of techniques is massively important. A great testament to a designer who truly understands the mechanics of playing and importance of every detail. I could not be more impressed!<br><br>I will be posting new youtube videos shortly putting these through their paces, but can already see an improvement in my picking technique. I can not recommend these enough, if you have been using jazz III’s for years religiously like myself, you must try these out. Will love to see how the larger 2.0 mm ones sound!<br><br>Thank you Swiss Picks for your support!<br><br><a contents="http://swisspicks.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://swisspicks.com/" target="_blank">http://swisspicks.com/</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/7098c61c5522e80bcc15d9cf67631d25d538ad39/original/10346216-698384416915620-1164377476952860823-n.jpg?1430563019" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/43b0b2b2f76ff49caeea2a4c6194825a8e895e15/original/5.png?1430563008" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/36628512015-04-17T09:34:52+01:002022-04-12T18:57:35+01:00New reviews for '...On a Pale Horse'Got some reviews for the song 'On a Pale Horse' done through tunecore, some really cool feedback! Check it out!<br><br>...On a Pale Horse - reviews<br><br>"When the music turns on its instant energy from the guitar. Then, it adds a little roughness toit, which is great. This song sound professional. I can tell a lot of effort was put in on this song."<br><br>"The vibrant sound of rock streams perfectly from the instrumental as soon as the track plays.The sound of the heavily strummed guitar and the well pounded drums go hand in hand. The beat is awesome. I like the clear sound of the track as it plays along. The duration is perfectfor listeners to enjoy the track. The composer created a spectacular piece with this track."<br><br>"The instrumental is energetic due to the extreme fast drumming which will surely give youadrenaline rush. It is so so so fast. The electric guitar was played with pure perfection and the playing was so fast and portrays the amazing work of the artist. This song is suitable for gaming or gym. Its just so good and so nice."<br><br>"Strong intro, exotic guitar. Great harmonizing in the beginning. Good, thick beat, but the lack of vocals is troublesome. It sounds almost Egyptian, and with lyrics could be amazing. All it truly needs are vocals, without it sounds unfinished and unpolished."<br><br>"I like this track. Immediately, I wanna start head banging. I love that rapid repeat firing of the drums and the bass. The bass lines are reminiscent of Metallica. They are very complex. It sounds like a mesh between Metallica and Dragonforce. Two bands I love. I would have liked to have had lyrics with this, but the music is great. This would be a great track for Wrestling."<br><br>"Guitars at the start are very power metal, it could go country rock or full metal. I really dig this chugging riff at the start, its got a very Bullet For My Valentine sound. Oh my lord, I'm headbanging as I write this review. Sounds like many circle pits would be started live to this, I would love to see this played live."<br><br>"At fist sounded like Devour The Day then I got lost in the riff. I LOVE IT! The drum beat held miraculously and everything just tethered perfectly. The shredding of the guitar was aweinspiring. GIVE ME MORE! The sound was whole, goal seat, shot for, and hit."<br><br>"The electric guitar solo in the beginning is intriguing. It draws you in and then the slow addition of the drum beats gets your heart racing just slightly before an all out rage. You can't help but head bang along to the song. It has incredible strength the beats. Everything builds off itself." <br><br>"Great song. I think that the artist really knew what they were doing when they made this track. I am not sure what the name of the artist or the song is yet but when I do find out i am most definatly going to find more music by them. I liked te artist pitch and tone of voice as well as word selection from the lyrics. Also had A very good instrumental."<br><br>"That pumping guitar! I loved it, it sounded so sick, doing its riff and all, just amazing stuff. It goes on for quite a while until the drum comes in, sounding like something from slipknot. The bass was very heavy with the drum which was also a good thing. Then it gets rough, heavy, and the typical heavy metal strumming starts. Very amazing stuff. Got me jumping off the walls! Very energetic."<br><br>"I love the heaviness and boldness of this track, with the precedence of a strong rhythmic beat set by the bass and electric guitar from the intro. The loud instruments are combined in quite a complex manner to create an intensity that moves the listener. The pace of the melodic rhythm, takes time to build up and changes rapidly in energy."<br><br>"Oooh my god that GUITAR! I'm... I'm pumped. It's nice and exciting. I'm ready for this song. The drums are very... enticing. They are just seducing me and I want to explore this music... My ears are ready. Holy moly that drummer can sure drum fast??? That's hot. I'm really enjoying this so far- whoa another guitar. This is nice, this is really nice. Normally instrumentals aren't my forte- or this genre at ALL isn't my forte- but I enjoy this."<br><br>"As soon as this song started to play I wanted to bang my head in heavy metal delight; my joy springing from the electric guitars and drums making raucous yet awesome music together."<br><br>"The guitar player in the beginning is really technically proficient! The part sounds difficult and he plays it masterfully. I like the build with the drums coming in just a bit at first and then building. The intensity of the song is great, it would be perfect for a tough workout session at the gym. Good intense driving tempo. The guitar is the star here, that part is all over the place and he nails it. I am impressed. I like how the song just builds and builds, it really gets your heart rate up. I don't think this song needs any lyrics, it drives home the message effectively as is."<br><br>If you would like to review my new albums or know of any reviewers I could contact, please send me a message.<br> Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/36575182015-04-14T19:47:15+01:002022-08-15T14:51:14+01:00New merchandise & plansNew merch is on the way!<br><br>Got some kick-ass new tshirts made up, merch store will be up soon. In the next two months, physical copies of the albums will be printed and available to buy from this site. <br><br>Within the next 3-6 months, I will be distributing my albums for more reviews and promotion, including to taximusic. I have also been practising for live shows, so if you know any promoters, tell them to get in contact!<br><br>Stay tuned and thank you for checking out this page!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/165335/48bb3112c811e14b7db3cea36556e640103d534f/original/20150414-181852.jpg?1429036863" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/36411442015-04-04T14:01:12+01:002022-04-12T18:57:48+01:00The Background Radiation <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="c1EPJdF86m8" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/c1EPJdF86m8/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1EPJdF86m8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Brand new track from my new progressive shred metal album The Revelation Stockpile/Alexandria Before the Fire.<br><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic">https://www.facebook.com/gregordocher...</a><br><br><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="http://gregordochertymusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://gregordochertymusic.com/">http://gregordochertymusic.com/</a><br><br>Everything in the Universe denies 'nothing', to suggest otherwise is the one absurdity.<br><br>Is it so hard to conceive God with one's senses? Why must He hide in a midst of vague promises and invisible miracles?<br>How are we to believe the believers when we don't believe ourselves? What will become of us who want to believe but cannot?<br>And what of those who neither will nor can believe? Why can I not kill God within me?<br>Why does He go on living in a painful, humiliating way?<br>I want to tear Him out of my heart, but He remains a mocking reality which I cannot get rid of. Do you hear me?<br><br>I hear you.<br><br>I want knowledge. Not belief. Not surmise. But knowledge. I want God to put out His hand, show His face, speak to me.<br>But He is silent.<br>I cry to Him in the dark, but there seems to be no one there.<br><br>Perhaps there is no one there.<br><br>Then life is a senseless terror. No man can live with Death and know that everything is nothing.<br><br>Most people think neither of Death nor nothingness.<br><br>Until they stand on the edge of life and see the Darkness.<br><br>Ah, that day.<br><br>I see. We must make an idol of our fear, and call it God.<br><br>I believe that God is a sadist, but probably doesn't even know it.Gregor Dochertytag:gregordochertymusic.com,2005:Post/36380232015-04-02T18:38:50+01:002022-04-12T19:00:15+01:00Welcome to Chaos! Hey all! Welcome to my new site! The home of 7 & 8 string ptrogressive shred guitar madness! I have just released my new 7/8 Progressive Shred Metal double album, entitled 'The Revelation Stockpile/Alexandria Before the Fire'.<br><br>Please check out the single for the song '...On a Pale Horse' below, plus the sample clips for both albums.<br><br>If you dig, please stop by my facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/gregordochertymusic</a>.<br><br>The albums are now available on amazon, itune and spotify. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!<p>Disc 1: The Revelation Stockpile:<br><br>1. …On a Pale Horse<br>2. The Prisoner’s Dilemma<br>3. Postcards from Hell<br>4. Lost Between Time and Space<br>5. Outside Context Problem<br><br>Disc 2: Alexandria Before The Fire</p>
<p>1. Coronet (Flowers of Death)<br>2. A Quiet Place to Die<br>3. The Background Radiation<br>4. Mercy and Fate, Amenable to Change<br>5. The Scarecrow’s Lament<br>6. The Scarecrow’s Lament (Orchestrated)</p><br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-revelation-stockpile/id976648256" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/th...le/id976648256</a><br><br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/alexandria-before-the-fire/id976656046" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/al...re/id976656046</a><br><br><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alexandria-Before-Fire-Gregor-Docherty/dp/B00UOHQE54/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_1" target="_blank">Alexandria Before the Fire: Gregor Docherty: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads</a><br><br><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Revelation-Stockpile-Gregor-Docherty/dp/B00UOHODAW/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_1" target="_blank">The Revelation Stockpile: Gregor Docherty: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads</a>Gregor Docherty