Throes of Exile – PRESHOW RITUALS

In this Preshow Rituals segment, the metal artist, Throes of Exile, reveals what he does before taking the stage. You can check out the story, after the break.

As a solo musician using backing tracks, all live parts are performed by me, so any mistakes can’t really be blamed on anyone else haha! I need my performance to be as tight as possible. I don’t really adhere to a ritual as such, but more a state of preparation.

I’ll aim to play guitar hours in advance at home or wherever I am before the show and then arrive at the venue in good time. Any opportunity I get before soundcheck etc, I’ll likely be secluded with one of my guitars playing licks and getting myself fully warmed up.

Usually, after check, I’ll have a beer but I won’t go overboard as this will most likely lead to sloppy playing. I try to avoid any hot food a day or so before the show so I have no bowel issues that could arise during the set (human pyrotechnics). That’s what helps me deliver as best I can!

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