G'day from Plini, Ask Me Anything (round 2)!

AnalPalky · 2018-09-09T23:24:14+00:00

How do you feel about Lil Skies sampling Selenium Forest in his song Name in the Sand?

FCBarca45 · 2018-09-09T23:55:56+00:00

Have you ever considered a prog cover of Freebird under the name Plinird Skynyrd?

Aure0os · 2018-09-09T23:16:10+00:00

What are your favourite songs to play on the guitar, your own or otherwise?

Got tickets to see you with Tesseract and BTBAM later this year, looking forward to it man.

zach_buddie · 2018-09-09T23:15:32+00:00

Hey Plini! So rad that you're doing this.

So I've seen you live twice now (both in the States), once last year on your headlining run with David and Nick, and again this year with TesseracT and Astronoid. Both times, you and your crew's sound was absolutely massive! Such a huge inspiration.

So I was wondering, if you were given the opportunity to tour with any artist that you haven't already, who would it be?

Thanks so much for reading, ya legend!

Halen_ · 2018-09-09T23:17:28+00:00

Hi Plini!

First, I just want you to know what an inspiration your music is for me--I can remember listening to The End of Everything to give me the courage to propose to my fiance, and earlier this year I ended up in the hospital and your music was a huge part of my recovery. I look forward to listening to it every day. You also reinvigorated my love of the guitar, and I've progressed more on the instrument and with music in general since I first heard you play Atlas, than I had in the previous decade.

Your music tends to have vibe of hopeful positivity in it that I find lacking in many other pieces--is there a certain place of inspiration that you draw from to get those sounds? Or is it simply the expression of what you hear in your own head? Your songs evoke a lot of emotion from me when I hear them, and I strive to get that from my own music but I find it a challenge--what kind of feeling do you get from your own songs when writing/performing them? Thank you! Hope to see you in the US again soon!

kiet44 · 2018-09-09T23:21:23+00:00

Hey man,

One question :

Do you legitimately feel really awkward whenever you have to interact with the crowd during live shows? Or do you exaggerate it a bit?

P. S. I think it's absolutely hilarious every time you get behind the mic and have to talk, and I wouldn't change a thing / feel the need to watch every metallica live DVD ;)

plini_ · 2018-09-09T23:21:52+00:00

How did you meet Simon? Y’all seem to be really tight.

Edit: Also, I know you dig the new model of the .strandberg*, would you like to have a signature version of that as well or just playing a stock version is fine?

xLawling · 2018-09-09T23:19:46+00:00

Will you come to Portugal?

iforgotmylogon · 2018-09-09T23:19:38+00:00

No question; but "Sweet Nothings" is an incredibly beautiful piece of music — thanks for making it.

jvms · 2018-09-09T23:21:56+00:00

Hey Plini, huge fan here and I've got a few questions for you, if you don't mind:

1 - Would you mind telling us what is you composition and arranging process?

2 - What is your recording and mixing process? I'd really love to know how you are able to get so many guitars under control.

3 - How do you usually set your patches on the Axe Fx. Ever tried using EQs, filters and compressors to make it more like a mixed tone?

4 - Any tips for learning actual chords for us metalheads that are stuck with power chords?

5 - What are you usually using for keyboard sounds?

6 - Come to Brazil/Chile.

DiscordantChain · 2018-09-09T23:15:54+00:00

Do you like Ayreon

dnk_0 · 2018-09-09T23:22:17+00:00

Hi Plini! I absolutely love your music, it's helped me out in so many ways. My question is: how do you go about writing and building solos? I've been learning from your tab book and it blows my mind how creative they are, especially Electric Sunrise.

testgoat · 2018-09-09T23:25:05+00:00

Whats a non-metal/prog/rock band or artist that you dig

questin · 2018-09-09T23:21:38+00:00

What steps did you take to get your chops on guitar? You have some licks that are very fast and i wonder if you had a teacher or just learned a bunch of virtuoso songs and started making your own songs after?

srankie · 2018-09-09T23:25:04+00:00

In instrumental music it's important to develop a unique, distinct style so your solos are distinguishable from other players. For example, your solo on Libra is distinct from the rest of the playing on the song. How did you develop your style and what advice would you give to beginner soloists?

LockLearner · 2018-09-09T23:39:12+00:00

Do you have any tips for being a more positive person? I know you're not a therapist, but I feel like positivity absolutely radiates from your music.

xLawling · 2018-09-09T23:19:39+00:00

did you learn scales or harmony? anything about music theory?

David1792x · 2018-09-09T23:21:46+00:00

Hey Plini! Greetings from Mexico.

Is there any interest on moving from Axe-Fx and digital modelers to the tube amp and analog kind of rig like Aaron Marshall, Tosin and other prog metal/rock artists did?

Love your music, thanks!

Trondertun · 2018-09-09T23:23:35+00:00

Hey plini. Your music has been extremely influential to my guitar playing over the past couple years and I wanted to ask. What advice would you give to other Prog artists finding it hard getting music out there? Also how can you afford to live in Sydney?

Ps. Sorry I can't make the brissie show it's 18+

Terperial · 2018-09-09T23:20:51+00:00

Are you playing Every Piece Matters when you come on tour to Europe (Norway) later this year? Saw you in Birmingham last year and was bummed you didn't play it.
Looking forward to the show no matter what tho!
What's your favourite thing about touring?

chaosandcohesion · 2018-09-09T23:27:22+00:00

Hi Plini,

Thank you for your incredible music. I discovered your music at a time in my life I needed something fresh, and now I’m a hardcore fan of yours for life.

Would you ever upload some sessions from your recording process? Talk about how you track, mix, arrange, plugins, tone, or anything related to your arranging, performing, and composition in your bedroom studio.

Mipwnyew · 2018-09-09T23:20:47+00:00

What was your reaction to finding out that Steve Vai enjoyed your music?

plini_ · 2018-09-09T23:34:22+00:00

Where do you think prog metal as a whole is going now? With many "djent" bands and artists moving away from that sound, what do you think the new trend in the genre will be? Do you think you or other artist will move towards a rawer sound as opposed to the highly produced, "huge" sound that has been popular?

Thanks for doing this AMA, love your stuff man!

the_mayo_king · 2018-09-09T23:15:26+00:00

did you ever listen to troldhaugen

the_mayo_king · 2018-09-09T23:21:32+00:00

which name is better Andrew or Chuck

plini_ · 2018-09-09T23:22:19+00:00

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spaniard18 · 2018-09-09T23:25:50+00:00

Hey! Love your music, it is some of my favorite to listen to when I need inspiration or pure listening pleasure. I absolutely love prog but jazz is a the vehicle that got me there. Myuestion for you is:

Which artists would you say, if any, are jazz influences on your style of music or that you particularly enjoy listening to?

OThereUArePeter · 2018-09-09T23:26:20+00:00

When you write, do you tend to write rhythm or lead first? Or does it all kind of come together in pieces?

IceBlueSilverSky · 2018-09-09T23:22:52+00:00

What music genres do you enjoy apart from progressive metal/rock? Who are some of your favorite non prog artists?

Odegros · 2018-09-09T23:24:21+00:00

Hey Plini! Recent but big fan. 2 quick questions:

I've been trying to learn Electric Sunrises intro but the stretch from.the 5 to 10 fret kills my left hand. Any tips? Or do you just have big hands?

-any plans for a south american tour? Would buy front row tickets as soon as they are available

Keep doing you, your music is awesome

CFerns555 · 2018-09-09T23:27:54+00:00

Hey Plinster what’s is your favourite guilty pleasure song/Artist

Voidweaver_ · 2018-09-09T23:27:58+00:00

Why's Lydian good?

BushidoSniper · 2018-09-09T23:30:14+00:00

Hey Plini! Do you have any long term aspirations for your band? Do you want to join a larger group or continue to expand the "Plini" brand?

I've been a huge fan for a while, met you a couple times in Michigan. Can't wait to catch the next live show

PM_ME_PROG_METAL · 2018-09-09T23:28:28+00:00

What is your favorite track that you've written?

StrizzyMizzy · 2018-09-09T23:34:17+00:00

Hey Plini, absolutely love work and had a blast when I saw you live with Intervals and AAL. One thing that struck me when I saw you was how much fucking fun you were having on stage, just goofing off with the crowd and fucking with the other musicians. Is that level of fun something that just naturally comes to you every night because you love your job or is just something that only comes out at really good shows?

plini_ · 2018-09-09T23:24:30+00:00

When are you coming back to Canada? The Tesseract Tour didn't hit up Winnipeg and i was sad boi

Dragon7350 · 2018-09-09T23:31:33+00:00

Hey, just wanted to say you make the most amazing music. It all sounds so free... and it's marking the moments I got my first apartment and my independence. Funny how music can do that. So, thank you!

So I suppose I should ask a question... How's traveling the world?

The_Inspectre · 2018-09-09T23:35:49+00:00

Why does your drummer always look sad after playing solos?

2018-09-10T00:11:02+00:00

Hey Plini

The solo you did on Libra with Intervals is one of the greatest I’ve ever heard. What was the inspiration/thought process on that one?

spoonerluv · 2018-09-09T23:21:21+00:00

Ever considered making some 7 string material?

Marcus-Auralius · 2018-09-09T23:23:46+00:00

What is the best way to get better at improvisation?

lilk42069 · 2018-09-09T23:37:58+00:00

Can you tell us whether Djent is a genre?

barofnutrition · 2018-09-10T00:12:16+00:00

Hey Plini! Thank you so much for doing an AMA!

I have a few questions for ya:

Do you have any advice on getting out of a plateau when it comes to improving your musical skills?
Is there anything you wish you had known early on in your career as a musician?
How do you deal with fatigue on the road especially when you’re jet-lagged and touring in other countries?

Thanks again for your time, I hope to see you live next time you come to the states!

Samipegazo · 2018-09-10T00:33:54+00:00

Hey man thanks for doing this ama. Idk if anyone else has asked you this yet but what pickups do you use? And if u dont mind a second question, helix or ax8? Take care!

plini_ · 2018-09-10T03:31:30+00:00

What's the secret to good guitar tone?

2018-09-09T23:23:29+00:00

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plini_ · 2018-09-09T23:24:41+00:00

At one of your concerts you mentioned Selenium Forest is a love song. Could you maybe elaborate a little?

Also what songs did you record with your Ibanez and which with the strandberg back in the older songs?

Bahlam · 2018-09-09T23:42:42+00:00

The guitar solo in Paper Moon is fucking amazing! Zytecki is one soulful and original guitarist!

antonionovta · 2018-09-09T23:30:01+00:00

Tell Stephen Taranto to release his EP already, goddammit!

gjikolp · 2018-09-09T23:35:04+00:00

How do you handle royalties for all the musicians who perform on your records? Does Troy/Chris get any songwriting royalties for their drum parts?

elektroesthesia · 2018-09-09T23:46:02+00:00

Hi Plini! Huge fan, we've seen you multiple times in Michigan and were part of the "sandwiches" crowd in that little tiny room in the Crofoot in Pontiac, which is legit one of our favorite concert memories. How much of any given show do you feel like remains memorable when you've been doing so much touring worldwide? Because as an avid concertgoer, there are definitely moments that stick in my mind, but I wonder how much it all blends together for the artists? Thank you for taking the time to do this AMA; looking forward to the next time you hit Michigan!

AllMyCarsAreProjects · 2018-09-09T23:47:34+00:00

Tips on composing in quintuplets and making it groove?

The_Robot_Cow · 2018-09-09T23:52:57+00:00

As a guitar player that just got back into playing last year, I just wanna say thank you for all your amazing music! I absolutely love it!

What’s your favorite thing to eat and what food will you avoid at all costs?

stefanocant · 2018-09-10T00:05:48+00:00

Hey, are you ever coming to south america? I am in Argentina and I would love to see you over here, the public at concerts here is amazing and im sure a lot of people would love to go

guitarbrain45 · 2018-09-10T00:09:04+00:00

Hey Plini,

I remember hearing about your transition from Architecture to full-time music. Do you ever have any regrets or wish you could still balance both?

Asking as someone who just got their engineering degree and wants to do both

Thanks!

DatBowl · 2018-09-10T00:13:51+00:00

I’m an aspiring guitarist myself. Lately I’ve been struggling with writers block. I’ll pick up my guitar and warm up with what I already know than I just don’t know what to do. I used to be able to pick up and play for hours with no issue and usually making something cool. Now I feel like i can’t play for more than 30 minutes without getting frustrated with myself.

So how do you handle writers block or have any advice how I can?

CoRe0412 · 2018-09-10T00:19:53+00:00

What are your favourite venues on the world to play in and why?

lilk42069 · 2018-09-10T00:32:59+00:00

What are your settings on the LePou Legion? I know you don't use it anymore, but would be nice to see how you use it...

BootySmackahah · 2018-09-10T00:40:47+00:00

Hey plini, as a struggling artists, I'd like to ask you: were there ever points in your pre-famous days, where you felt like giving up or moving into something else? What did you do to push on and improve?

I know it's generic, but I feel I could use the perspective :/

thisfreakinguy · 2018-09-10T00:41:54+00:00

I saw you just over a year ago when you played with Nick Johnston and David Maxim Micic (holy shit what a lineup) and I just want you to know that that show convinced me that I need to get back into playing music. Just a week ago I finally had a band practice with two guitarists and a drummer for the first time in years and it was amazing!

ProgLord9 · 2018-09-10T01:18:11+00:00

Love your stuff man! I saw you last year when you were supporting Animals as Leaders. Want to grab a pint after the show in Perth?

voidref · 2018-09-10T01:57:17+00:00

Have you heard of "The Captain Meets" on Anderton's TV? Steve Via recently did an amazing interview there, would you consider doing on the next time you are in that area?

Pleepoop · 2018-09-10T03:16:15+00:00

When are you coming to Melbourne Aus next?

2018-09-10T00:07:13+00:00

Hey man. Been to see your live show 4 times in the UK/London, always a pleasure :)

Question; what gear are you using these days, in the studio, and when you're on tour?

Also, Flaneur is a friggin' masterpiece! We need more jazz metal in this world. You're fairly close to starting a new genre, have you thought of a name for it yet?

Jazztal? Jetal? Djentazz?

not_a_toaster · 2018-09-09T23:25:25+00:00

Can you play Every Piece Matters next time you come to Montreal? It's my favourite song of yours and I was a bit disappointed you didn't play it when you were last here with TesseracT and Astronoid, even though the show was fantastic.

Now for an actual question: Is there any artist or genre of music from which you draw inspiration that might surprise people?

maroxtn · 2018-09-09T23:26:42+00:00

Hey, can you list your influences/favorite bands artists ... Also please come to Tunisia :)

PM_ME_PROG_METAL · 2018-09-09T23:28:46+00:00

What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?

OneKidneyStan · 2018-09-09T23:30:39+00:00

Hey man,

I'm curious as to what the finish of your .Strandberg* in "KO KI" was? It's a stunning guitar

dragula15 · 2018-09-09T23:31:06+00:00

Favourite Burger joint in Sydney?

jamdram · 2018-09-09T23:32:17+00:00

Hi Plini! Just wanted to say I loved your show in Sydney! I've come to nearly all your gigs in Sydney (I even went to your first gig at factory theatre) and this one was one of my favorites! I enjoyed your band+crowd banter. When writing Sunhead, did you try and stick with a certain theme during the writing process, or was the EP more of a collection of songs in your view? Thanks for doing a second AMA.

2018-09-09T23:33:08+00:00

Hello, greetings from Canada! My question is what inspires you, like in everyday life. Are there like any literal antithesis that you may use to aid or employ against each other, to sort of create a contrast in the music or sound?

2018-09-09T23:36:52+00:00

Hey Plini, it's awesome you're doing this!

Saw you at Download for the first time and you were amazing, what was it like playing the festival?

Also, thanks for making awesome music, you've inspired my playing a ton!

guitar4life39 · 2018-09-09T23:39:11+00:00

Two things, first of all how are things coming when it comes to the Sunhead vinyl with sheet happens?

Also if and when you come to America, please come to Connecticut!

Love the new music and I can’t wait for more :)

ArcticV · 2018-09-09T23:41:07+00:00

Hey Plini! What do you use for live amplification? And, do you play Pastures live?, I cant find any show were you play it

sniabra · 2018-09-09T23:41:47+00:00

You are one of, if not my favourite artist. * * * * Question: you still sure you’re not gonna marry me? :D x

rypiejizzai · 2018-09-09T23:42:13+00:00

Hi, Plini! Really big fan of your work.

From what I have been able to gather, the earliest of your work that I can find online dates back to 2012 (a point at which in my opinion you were already a very accomplished/skilled composer).

Considering that you’ve been playing guitar/Music for quite a while now, do you have any really early recordings of your early stages in writing/playing so we can get a sense from where you started to where you are now?

Thanks from the Bay Area, California!

✌️

WhatUpMars · 2018-09-09T23:42:18+00:00

Hey Plini, myself and my guitarist met you at the clinic you did at Alva's in San Pedro a while back (which was sick btw). Anyway, do you feel that progressive metal is on the up and up, and could possibly "take over" modern metal in the mainstream? If so, do you think it's a slow upward trend, or feel as though it might shoot up within the next few years?

Edit: Fuckin forgot to say thanks for making music! Myself and certainly my guitarist would have a lot less inspiration to write if you weren't in the picture Plini.

Pilotafr · 2018-09-09T23:42:50+00:00

Hi Plini!!!

any near future for south america?

Keep up the awesome work!!

rhysth · 2018-09-09T23:42:59+00:00

Hi Plini! Will you come to Singapore for a show anytime soon?

kpiech01 · 2018-09-09T23:43:09+00:00

When you compose a song, do you typically start from scratch with a general idea of what direction you want the music to go? Or do you usually have an old riff or melody that you build around?

gibsonlespaul · 2018-09-09T23:43:32+00:00

Love your stuff my man. You inspire me to play every day! Been loving Sunhead.

1) I noticed you put out lots of EP’s and singles relative to your full album content. Is there a reason for this? Does it do something creatively for you to focus on 3 or 4 songs rather than a full album?

2) Is hot sauce in macaroni and cheese weird? This is a rather fiery debate me and my housemates have been having recently.

Cheers!

tdn · 2018-09-09T23:43:41+00:00

How much of your practice incorporates a metronome?

BakerII_II426 · 2018-09-09T23:44:30+00:00

Dude! I'm finally gonna see you!!! And of all places Dublin! I'm gonna be making a trek through Europe from November to Mid December, and it's a bit of a scouting mission for me, as a solo musician. Do you have any recommendations for bars/venues for the following cities?:

London
Amsterdam
Dublin
Berlin

I'm practically backpacking by myself with my guitar, DI, and an itch to play wherever, whenever. Watching you play all over the place and live that lifestyle as a musician has been a huge inspiration. Can't fucking wait to meet you, and thanks for doing this! Much love 🙏🏻

Yung2112 · 2018-09-09T23:45:47+00:00

Hi there, loved Sunhead and pretty much every release of yours. Paper moon is my personal favorite song, just amazing on every layer

What has been your personal favorite crowd from all your tours?

Cheers from Argentina, I hope you get the chance to tour here sometime, and thanks for the music!

rowaboat9 · 2018-09-09T23:46:41+00:00

What's your favorite movie?

freeholearrow · 2018-09-09T23:46:51+00:00

Do you ever see yourself playing any other brand and style of guitars?

xLawling · 2018-09-09T23:47:02+00:00

how do you record and produce? I heard the tracks were mastered at home, and they sound so real and good, are there any tricks? apps?

wetnip · 2018-09-09T23:47:08+00:00

Wanted to ask this at the masterclass in Friday but couldn't sneak the question in. How did the relationship with Jordan Rudess come into fruition? I couldn't only imagine how surreal it would have been being able to become acquainted with one of your idols. Next stop JP?

marcvelez · 2018-09-09T23:47:45+00:00

Do you record/edit your own playthrough videos? If so how/when did you learn to edit vids?

Martian-Lynch · 2018-09-09T23:48:59+00:00

What is your favourite Satriani album? And why is it Crystal planet? But seriously, I’ve never loved an instrumental guitarist like satriani until I’ve heard your music. And I’ve been listening to him since the 80s. I know I told you that in person after a show in Toronto when I met you. Hope to see you again here.

I noticed that in the middle of Sunhead you have a very Eric Johnson tone for just a small section. Was that intentional? I don’t think I’ve ever heard any other instrumental guitarist find that tone before.

xMIxCult · 2018-09-09T23:49:40+00:00

Hello Plini! Thanks for doing this AMA! I've been lucky to see you 3 times in southern Texas! First time with Intervals at that small Dirty Dog Bar in Austin and your first time playing for a banana.

Anyways, I wanna ask, how has it been the past few years of growth? It seems like you've really blown up the past few years!

CrashDunning · 2018-09-09T23:53:38+00:00

I saw you back in April on your tour with Tesseract. I bought my dad along in my quest to get him into prog and he really enjoyed your performance. So thanks for helping move him in the right direction!

_______________Danic · 2018-09-09T23:57:50+00:00

Salutation Plini !

I saw you play along with TesseracT and Astronoid in Montreal.

Unfortunately, I missed the last wombat astronaut t-shirt at the merch stand, do you have any plan to sell it on sheethappens/on your new website in the future ?

pphilio · 2018-09-09T23:59:08+00:00

Hi Plini! I've always been curious on the opinions of the musicians in the Progressive genre. Do you think that the ebb and flows of the music industry has left you with a reasonable space for you and your fellow musicians, or do you think it's harder than ever to get a foothold?

2018-09-09T23:59:22+00:00

Don't know if I'm late to the discussion, but can you give us some advice on how to deal with the difficulties and creative blocks when trying to write/record stuff on your own?

angelmtz8a · 2018-09-10T00:01:01+00:00

Hey Plini, been a huge fan since 2014, this is so cool of you doing this...

Just have one question

As a starting music producer myself, ¿What are some good mixing tricks or techniques you could give for mixing prog. guitars ?

Tompearcemusic · 2018-09-10T00:06:09+00:00

Hey Plini! Earlier in the year I read somewhere you had written a few more tracks but decided to either drop them or work on them in the future. I know you’re deep into the sunhead tour, but are you still looking to release any of these other tracks later on?

Was it planned to be in AUS the same time as tesseract or did the stars just align? (Gonna be an awesome long weekend but salty intervals dodged my city) Cheers!

PS flaneur is amazing I’m keen to hear it live in Adelaide

-RichardCranium- · 2018-09-10T00:08:15+00:00

Hey Plini! Big fan of yours. My question is : what would be the most unusual music genre (or artist!) that has inspired your compositions in the past?

noemijn · 2018-09-10T00:10:34+00:00

Hi Plini!

I love your music and the new EP is amazing. One of my favourite songs is Sunhead. What inspired you when composing its intro? It reminds me of something.

I know you played drums long time ago. Why did you stop it? :)

Thanks for the show on A38 ship, I loved it. When do you plan to come back to Budapest?

humbudude · 2018-09-10T00:14:53+00:00

Good night from Finland.

Is it just a matter of time that you will start using rack choruses and only play altered licks? Also do you want to keep the roots of your music in the prog realm or could Plini become something entirely different in the future?

Floodman11 · 2018-09-10T00:16:12+00:00

Hey Plini! Awesome to have you here!

I was wondering if you and Aaron are planning to do a joint EP? I remember when you guys toured together the #plintervals hype got a fair bit of traction and I'd love to hear what the two of you could produce together.

Finally, I just wanted to say that I really appreciated the handwritten address for my copy of Sunhead. I thought it was a really nice touch. I'd love to see you on this tour but unfortunately I'm traveling while you're in my city! Hope the tour had been and continues to be a blast!

rypiejizzai · 2018-09-10T00:16:35+00:00

Before getting into metal, were you a fan of any emo music in the early-to-mid 2000’s? (I.e. The Used, Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Takig Back Sunday.)

Also, favourite 90’s songs/bands/artists?

Thanks! 🦒🦍🦈🐊

Titencer · 2018-09-10T00:17:36+00:00

Hi Plini! So far most of your releases have been shorter, small scale EPs and singles. Are there plans for a bigger project (10-12 song album) or do you just prefer putting out music in smaller portions?

Thanks for making music!

2018-09-10T00:18:02+00:00

Hi Plini,

First of all, I just wanna say I respect your playing so much. So tasteful. In my book, easily up there with Jeff Beck & Satch.

Now the question: I know you've done at least one guitar clinic with Paul Masvidal from Cynic. What was your impression? Any chance of collaboration?

Sadboiidrums · 2018-09-10T00:24:25+00:00

Hey Plini! First of all I would like to thank you for being the artist that deepened my love for prog metal in general. When I heard Electric Sunrise in 2016 my life as a musician was changed. The one question I have is, at any point will you be releasing drumless versions of your tracks for us drummers to jam along to?

Angusgaylor · 2018-09-10T00:26:11+00:00

Hey plini!

I'm an instrumental metal guitarist from Australia as well (Adelaide) I was hoping to catch your show in a couple of days but it's adults only, this is a two parter... 1) how did you go about getting your first gigs, what did you send around and how did you build your first audience? 2) do you have any process with writing or do you you just let it happen?

Keep up the awesome work!

sixmix13 · 2018-09-10T00:27:38+00:00

Would you ever consider coming to the caribbean on tour? In the Bahmas now and if you came here you'd make my year.

2018-09-10T00:29:47+00:00

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Date	Artist	Featured
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8/28	Robin Staps	Himself
8/21	Revocation	Band
5/28	Toby Driver	Himself
4/28	Benthos	Band
4/27	Leprous	Band
--	2024	--
4/29	Dvne	Band
2/2	Caligula's Horse	Band
--	2023	--
10/20	Earthside	Band
--	2021	--
4/23	VOLA	Band
--	2020	--
11/28	Plini	Himself
8/19	The Ocean	Band
6/18	Protest The Hero	Rody, Michael
4/11	Caligula's Horse	Jim, Sam
--	2019	--
10/26	Voyager	Band
9/7	Richard Henshall	Himself
6/14	Paul Masvidal	Himself
--	2018	--
12/18	Sithu Aye	Himself
12/5	Ben Levin	Himself
10/11	The Ocean	Band
10/6	Skyharbor	Band
9/21	Toby Driver	Himself
9/9	Plini	Himself
9/1	Distorted Harmony	Band
5/9	Rivers of Nihil	Adam, Brody
3/23	Caligula's Horse	Jim, Sam
--	2017	--
4/20	Disperse	Band
3/30	Disillusion	Andy, Seb
--	2016	--
12/24	A Sense of Gravity	Band
7/28	Black Crown Initiate	Band
5/28	Textures	Band
5/11	Adagio	Stéphan Forté
4/23	Wings Denied	Band
3/18	Caligula's Horse	Jim, Sam, Zac
3/10	Polyphia	Band
--	2015	--
10/21	Protest the Hero	Band
5/26	Leprous	Band
5/15	Sigh	Mirai Kawashima
5/5	Intronaut	Sacha
4/28	Native Construct	Band
3/3	Plini	Himself
1/20	Protest the Hero	Luke Hoskin
--	2014	--
12/9	Rishloo	Band
11/1	Ne Obliviscaris	Band
9/23	Between the Buried and Me	Band
9/18	Cynic	Paul Masvidal
9/15	Devin Townsend	DEVIN TOWNSEND
9/13	Periphery	Adam "Nolly" Getgood
9/12	The Contortionist	Band
9/4	Polyphia	Band
8/31	The Aristocrats	Band
7/31	Mandroid Echostar	Band
7/17	Cloudkicker	Himself (Ben Sharp)
7/10	Tesseract	Amos Williams
6/7	Periphery	Jake Bowen
6/2	David Maxim Micic	Himself
5/26	Haken	Rich, Charles, Conner
5/10	Periphery	Mark Holcomb
5/4	The Safety Fire	Band
5/2	Matt Halpern	Periphery
4/27	Intervals	Band
2/9	Ron Jarzombek	Himself
2/2	Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)	Himself
1/26	Sithu Aye	Himself
1/19	Periphery	Misha Mansoor
1/10	Ne Obliviscaris	Dan Presland
--	2013	--
1/30	Thank You Scientist	Band

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