“In the beginning, I would just rip Tom Morello… Then I realized I could maneuver notes, harmonics and chords. I can do some weird stuff with the Whammy”: How Nick DePirro became one of instrumental metal’s most technically adventurous players
The Night Verses guitarist exploits open tunings, delays and a heck of a lot of Whammy pedal to devastating effect. He explains how he found himself in guitar solo rabbit holes, what it took to secure a guest spot from Tool’s Justin Chancellor, and why he uses harmonics as often as he possibly can