hey everyone, I have a problem, I've played for like 6 years or so, and started out with learning other bands songs like most people, and about two years ago I started playing in my first band (two bands actually).
Now, ever since I started playing in bands, I've tried to write songs and riffs and such, and I just have a hard time writing cool riffs, either I hate them after 10 minutes, or I realize I've pretty much copied a riff that already exists.
I want to write kickass heavy meshuggah style riffs, or fast deathmetal advanced shit. (which I have no problem playing) but most of the stuff I come up with myself sounds like crap to me. maybe it's just that I don't like my own riffs, or maybe I need to learn more theory, like scales and modes and shit, to make my riffs more different and exciting. same goes for soloing. I almost feel I'm worse at soloing now, than a year ago...
tips anyone?
btw, I play mostly 6 string since my bandmembers are to lazy to bring their 7 strings and 5 string bass to rehearsals, but I am getting an 8 string soon to record crazy shit at home with dfh
