01.
Under The Influence
02.
The Butcher
03.
Dark Matter
04.
Dominion
05.
E.B.E.
06.
Hillbilly Militia
07.
Jazzmine's Song
08.
War Of The Angels
09.
The Duel
10.
Piece Of Mind
Rusty Cooley 7 string guitar
Bobby Williamson Keyboards
Brent Marches Bass
Additional programming by Rusty Cooley and
Bobby Williamson
Eric Sands plays fretless bass on middle
section of Jazzmine’s Song
All music written by Rusty Cooley
Rhythmic breakdown in The Butcher
By Cooley & Marches
Copyright 1998 and 2002, BMI
Produced by Rusty Cooley
Recorded at Magik Studios in Houston, TX
by Karim Khorsheed
Lead guitars on tracks 1, 3, 7 recorded
by Eric Sands at Eric’s studio
Re-Mixed and Mastered by Gregg Gill at Diamond
Recording
Photos by Susan Cooley
Video editing by Allison Gill
Under The Influence Music notation by Jason
Macedo
Under The Influence transcribed by Rusty
Cooley
Rusty Cooley is arguably
one of the world’s most famous shredders in
2008 thanks to his classic debut album and
band works in Outworld. Being a frequent
columnist in numerous guitar magazines
worldwide and a perpetual fans favourite on
thousands of guitar websites and forums
online; with one listen to Rusty’s
self-titled solo album its easy to hear why.
With a technique that can only be described
as flawless across not just 6, but 7 and 8
strings, Rusty takes the shreds foundations
as laid down by the likes of Yngwie
Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads and Edward Van Halen
and overdrives the intensity throughout a
myriad of complex progressive arrangements
all of which will have even the most
hardened guitar fan scratching their head in
amazement.
Yet the Rusty Cooley experience isn’t just
about technique, Rusty is able to lay down
his formidable fretboard skills into strong
song frameworks that maintain the listener’s
interest and hold up to countless spins. Its
little wonder that high profile guitarists
such as John Petrucci (Dream Theater) who
stated,
"There is a guy who kicked my ass in a
major way – Rusty Cooley who I have become
friends with. He is an ultra technical ultra
shred monster man, a real kick in the ass.
As I’ve said, it’s like you really think you
can play and then you hear that stuff!"
- (www.alloutguitar.com interview) and Mark
Tremonti (Alter Bridge)
"When you hear Rusty Cooley's ability
you will swear he wasn't human")
hold Rusty in such high regard.
Now Lion Music offer up Rusty’s debut solo
album with a remixed and re-mastered sound,
bonus tracks, new artwork and the added
extra of a bonus DVD
featuring a guitar lesson from Rusty, a
promo video for the track “Under The
Influence” as well as tablature to
allow fans to the chance to master Rusty’s
technique.
This bonus packed re-release is a must own
for fans of old and is the ideal starting
point for music fans that wish to get a
taste of the Rusty Cooley experience.
• Rusty Cooley is one of the most prominent
guitarists on the metal scene with a rapidly
rising reputation and popularity.
• Rusty is a regular guest columnist for
world leading guitar publications such as
Guitar World, Total Guitar and Guitar
Techniques.
• Enhanced and improved edition of a
classic guitar instrumental release.
• Re-mastered sound and all new
artwork.
• Bonus DVD included with loads of extras.
• Reviews in all leading printed and
electronic rock/metal/specialist instrument
music press.
• Rusty is available for interview,
to arrange yours contact
promo@lionmusic.com