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From  the Jimi Hendrix era to the  early days of heavy metal when Sabbath and Zeppelin ruled the industry,from the days of Van Halen to to the thrashy evenings with Slayer,from Sunset Boulevard to the dark woods of Carpathian Mountains,along with many variations of Heavy Music,one item remained static.The Air Guitar!!!

Special note:This blog post about the Air Guitar’s noticed,yet unappreciated contribution towards the rise of heavy music,is not categorized as “Miscellaneous” or “Humour”.It falls under “Equipment”,as I personally believe-and hopefully you will too-that the Air Guitar deserves just as much recognition and credit as any other piece of equipment,so as to reign among giants like B.C.Rich Guitars,Pearl Percussion,Zildjian cymbals,Dunlop picks and Marshall amps.

It is the single instrument “where the musical ability plays second fiddle to virtual virtuosity”.Actually it needs something a little bit more than musical ability.To play air guitar,you have to have an absolute love for a little thing called “the music”.The urge to play Air Guitar actually takes a lot more than the urge to go to a guitar class and start knockin’ a few ol’ chords off.And you can’t grow into it gradually,either you feel it,or you just never feel it,never,ever in your whole life.

Do not mistake that though,Air Guitar is not at all an amateur/wannabe musician act.I’ve seen many professional,non-guitarist musicians,especially in the metal industry-where else do you find such loyal fans/artistes-playing air guitar,even in official music videos.The first such one that hits my mind,is Tyranny by Firewind.Then-vocalist,Sri Lankan Chitral “Chitty” Somapala plays an awesome harmony on air guitar along with Gus G.You didn’t hear the harmony?If you didn’t,the chances of you becoming the Air Guitarist I am looking for,are very little.

Let’s leave humour aside,Air Guitar is very serious business.If you clicked the link above,you may have already seen this;Docurama films,Shadow Distribution and Magical Elves Production produced an “on-fire” documentary on Air Guitar.Check out Air Guitar Nation if you have time.

If you’ve read this far,you honestly deserve something,your brand new Air Guitar will be delivered to your door step tomorrow,free!!!If you already have one,pick it up and start playing SLAYER.

Horns to you friends!!!

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