Suggestions On Metal Learning

Hello there...

I am playing electric (I play acoustic aswell) to learn how to play metal. Not necessarily shred but i'm looking to learn complex sequences and to be able to improvise and construct. This is all in the style of progressive metal such as Tool.

I like dark and brutal metal, though not necessarily fast or hard, so not going for death or black metal rampaging lol.

What I would like is for someone to suggest an order of lessons / skills / scales / modes etc to learn to bring me too my destination.

Any help would be appreciated, please feel free to ask questions if your not sure as to my focus....



Thank you all!!!

When doing scales...

I have always, when reaching the top of the scale, played the last note twice before declining back down the scale rather than playing once.

Is this a habit to break or doesn't it matter?

Hello there....

Hey there.

Been playing acoustic for a few years and never got very far past playing a few tunes and knowing basic chords. I put the guitar down for long periods at a time .

I'm at University now (25yo, late starter lol) doing Creative Music Technology so started guitar with a vengeance. Bought myself an ESP Viper-50 Ltd and a VMX30 Randall Amp.

Decided to really learn properly with all the correct technique and seeing how te theory I have learnt applies to an actual instrument. Started a few lessons and they seem very cool.

Take it easy yall.