3 Andy LaRocque & Michael Moon Licks From 1987

Here's the next Three-For-All lesson with 3 Andy LaRocque & Michael Moon Licks From 1987. This lesson came directly from your requests this month and fits October's "metal month" theme perfectly.

Andy LaRocque is a metal guitar legend known for working with King Diamond steadily since 1985. His work with other artists such as Death, At The Gates, Evergrey, and many others have secured his status as a metal guitar legend for decades.

Michael Moon on the other hand, was the touring guitarist for King Diamond during the Abigail tour in 1987 and was only 19 years old when he was handpicked to be a part of that tour. While his name may not be familiar to most viewers out there, his licks/ideas in this lesson are interesting and musical.

Andy & Michael's dual live solo also featured an interesting harmonized classical-style etude at the end - much in the style of Marty Friedman and Jason Becker during their Cacophony days.

This lesson features an interesting chromatic run (with a few variations), a phrased harmonic minor idea, a busy finger-rolling arpeggio lick, and more.

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[pdooley]

Listened to the album “Them” so many times start to finish, love Andy’s playing!

[EricRPinzonOfficial]

@Andy Larocque has been a huge source of inspiration to my playing!....

[scottdunn]

Next to Randy Rhoads, Andy is my favorite guitarist. I love his tone, technique, and especially his vibrato. He's been a huge influence on my playing since I first heard him in 1985.

[kingdiamondgod]

King Diamond Rocks! I get to see him live again November 19th and a meet-and-greet I've been waiting 35 years to meet him! my dream has come true!!

[JD-vjgo]

Andy LaRocque is my favorite guitar player. Thanks for covering this.

[missiontotransition]

Didn't expect this today! Excellent. Saw King Diamond in December 87, open for Motorhead. I was front row in Germany. Andy is a great riff meister! along with Michael Denner. Those two had some wicked RIFFS on Abigail album and the previous release FATAL PORTRAIT.

[frankiegutierrez]

His work on Abigail and The Eye is incredible

[josephweiss]

Thanks for the chris oliva video. So happy to have found savatage

[allbutsix]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing. I could weep tears of joy. No one does King Diamond guitar lessons.
Mercyful Fate next!
You totally rule brother.

[J]

The Family Ghost!!! Definitely a Great Guitar Solo!!! King Diamond Rules!!!!

[MikeMassions]

Dude... Dave, I always pick up so many great things from your lessons! Great video, dude! Thanks!

[klauswigsmith]

I believe Michael Moon was supposed to be a full time/permanent replacement for Michael Denner, but was fired after the Abigail tour due to personality conflicts.
You're right, Michael Denner played on the Abigail album, but the inner sleeve of the LP has a B&W picture of the band with Moon and not Denner.
Denner is one of my favourite guitarists ever. Glad I got to see him playing live with Mercyful Fate in '93.

[fernandes]

Man I love Andy's playin' you really know how to choose them.

[libertyfreedom]

Dude... I loved you in the movie "there's something in the barn" 🤘🤘🤘

[imagep]

Excellent lesson! Andy has been one of my favorites for years and I don't think he gets as much credit as he should because of the overshadowing presence of Kim. And thanks for bringing Michael Moon to my attention. 1987 is one of my favorite years in metal. And Individual Thought Patterns is an amazing album. Loving the new Testament lineup with Steve and Gene. Thanks again!

[paulmccusker]

Enjoyed the lesson man, I'll use a few of the ideas, so thanks dude 😎👍

[braciole]

You are a goldmine!! Requested Andy some time ago. He is a great player. So glad you did this episode.

[CRP]

Thank you for doing this! You are making the guitar Fun again.
Chordplay!?!

[lovrobrlobus]

Please more licks from Andy, he is criminally underrated and almost unkown monster player... some licks from solos on "them", "conspiracy" or "eye" albums. And also Pete Blakk!!! He is totally unknown shred machine that played some sick lines!!! And of course it would be cool to make 3 licks michael romeo lesson

[toneconsultant]

The 2nd lick is cool because it can really be used within any solo. Very useful, Dave.