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"Hailing from Massachusetts, the virtual metal and hard core capital of North America, Unearth bring a new sense of talent with charismatic riffs, thought provoking lyrics and pummeling breakdowns. Unearth masterfully combine an intoxicating mix of American and European metal with hard core ethic and punch. This unique approach makes Unearth one of the most abrasive, commanding and emotionally charged groups in the underground scene today." - Unearth official website
 Sevenstring.org: On your signal path, what are you using amp-wise? I know you've been doing the Framus thing, but I also spotted a Recto of some sort in a couple of your vids.
Buz McGrath: Right now we're using VHT Deliverance 120's with a Maxon OD808 in front. Previously, we were using Framus, and still are from time to time. In the past we've tried everything - Recto's, 5150's, Marshall 800's, Randall RM100's... I have a Voodoo VP100 at the house which slays.
SS: I'd like to know who your main inspirations are for playing guitar Also, what are the specs for that bodacious Ibanez S-style 7!
BM: Well, when I wanna hear riffs, I listen to bands like Entombed, old Bolt Thrower, old In Flames, Arch Enemy, King Diamond, Crowbar, Children of Bodom. The new Opeth is rad as well. When I want some guitar masturbation nothing beats Jason Becker. I also am a huge Yngwie fan. Rusty Cooley shreds (and is a super nice dude), as does James Murphy (who's also really nice).
As far as my custom S7, it's a mahogany body with one EMG 707. No tone knob, a bound neck, no fret markers other than offset dots on the 12th, and a blocked Edge trem.
SS: What sort of "reactions to your 7-string" have you gotten? I'd imagine you probably have some interesting stories from the road.
BM: A lot of people see it and looked very confused. I always get the same dumb comment: "Seven? I can barely figure out 6!" "They're just notes, dude" is usually my reply.
SS: Which environment do you prefer playing in, live or in the studio? And how, if at all, does your approach to playing/gear/tone/etc change between the two?
 BM: I prefer live, I get wicked perfomance anxiety in the studio. When the record button is pushed I panic and forget how to play guitar. As far as gear goes, it's what ever sounds best - a heavy right hand also makes a world of difference in tone, as well.
SS: What sort of other musical interests or hobbies do you have?
BM: Hah! Nah I'm pretty boring. I like some old school hip hop, Morrisey, and maybe some Cat Stevens. I used to skate a lot, but now mostly I use my skateboard as transpotation to the liquor store. It's still fun.
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