Avatar - 'Statue of the King' Playthrough at Guitar World

Tim ÖhrstrÖm and Jonas Jarlsby from Avatar came by the Guitar World studios to play along to their song "Statue of the King" from their new album Avatar Country. Check it out!

[skywalkerwun]

I got to say the kings mustache looks so gallant

[TheNightInsideTheFir]

These guys and this band are so terribly underrated. Amazing guitarists that come up with the most unique riffs. Every album they put out is different from the past albums but they do it in a way that keeps you on your toes and keeps you wanting more. And if you've never seen them live...just youtube practically ANY video of them playing live. They put on THE BEST show i've ever seen! And ive been to A LOT of shows

[southofheck]

Avatar embodies the term "work smart, not hard". Not that they aren't amazingly skilled, but they don't write songs that are overly difficult or complex, but write them so they sound amazing regardless of the skill behind a riff. Any guitarist can eventually become skilled enough to play a million notes a second, but it takes a truly skilled songwriter to write something that sounds more interesting and complex with only half those notes.

[EvaMcfly]

finally last week I got to see them live for the first time, and they definitely deserve to be more recognized in the industry, this was by far the best show I've ever attended WOW! love them even more now

[carolvisoto]

Thanks Guitar World, Avatar is my favorite band, these guys totally rock. Please King's Harvest next!!

[twosnakse]

Enjoy the classical elements in the chorus!

[mattallisi]

Always unique stuff. A wall of guitar harmony going places. Hail King! (and Tim)

[andresmirt]

this band live, is epic. they steal every damn festival.

[rgrimm]

i would love to sit in the studio with these to see their creative process. Very amazing and talented individuals

[michaelgjanzen]

These guys are easily the most entertaining metal band going. They're great. Period. Love how the King appears less technically inclined, focusing hard to play one note riffs in time with the rest of the band. Tim seems like such a natural - all part of the act for sure because the riffs these guys write and how they play off each other is truly amazing. They never show the bassist though, and that must be by choice. His work is just as important to the sound and personality of the band. This line up of the band - hope it never changes. These guys are more than just monstrous metal makers, they have that thing so many bands lack these days - PERSONALITY. Hope they come out Toronto way some day soon.

[enox]

They are so awesome, that's why I love them so much ! Please "King's Harvest" next!!

[Metal_Life]

Avatar just killer I look forward to live show with Trivium and Light The Torch! keep the rock coming guys!

[drock]

I love that Tim dudes facial expressions man. Awesome. I do it too when I'm fudd up. (According to my wife. Lol)

[Thiago-S-Freitas]

Thanks for making music, guys <3. Keep up the good work. I've listen to the album, it's

[adamsherm]

Watching the style of playing they chose is awesome seeing it side by side

[johnmangioneiii]

I live in Green bay the show sold out. I made it to Milwaukee to see them and it was by far one of the best shows ever! Now 7 hrs to Flint Mi. One more time!

[MatsLindgrenMusic]

Ah, so I can't play this because my stache isn't epic enough? Gotcha. :D

[cru]

I love this song's chorus so much

[pacovalencia]

Wow, I want these Ibanez!!! Great band...

[thanesmashmontages]

35 people are wanted for treason against The King. Beautiful guitar work and beautiful guitars, fellas.