Modern Metal Riff Writing with Rabea Massaad

With modern metal legend Rabea Massaad, you’ll master the tools, techniques, and mindset to craft riffs that are heavy, intricate, and awe-inspiring. Whether you’re breaking into modern metal or refining your signature sound, this course will guide you every step of the way.

🧠 What You’ll Master in This Course

Write Riffs in Odd Time Signatures: Learn how to master 5/8, 6/8, and 7/8 to bring energy to your songs.

Discover Rabea’s Sound and Style: Deconstruct Rabea’s techniques, tone, and influences—from cinematic soundscapes to his rhythmic foundations as a drummer.

Supercharge Your Creativity: Explore the chord scale system, alternate tunings, and effects pedals to break through writer’s block and create riffs that stand out.

Build a Toolkit of Dynamic Riffs: Learn how to write heavy, ambient, sinister, and even frantic riffs to create unforgettable contrasts in your songs.

Craft Complete Songs: Dive into Rabea’s track Hotel Cali-Fortin, where you’ll learn about structure, dynamics, and how to tie riffs into a cohesive composition.

🎯 Is This Course for You?

Whether you’re a beginner guitarist looking to break into modern metal or an experienced player ready to elevate your riff writing, this course offers the skills, insights, and inspiration to push your playing to professional levels. You don’t need prior experience with odd time signatures or alternate tunings—Rabea will walk you through every step.

🎵 Lesson Highlights

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll explore with Rabea:

Connecting Chords with Riffs: Master the art of seamlessly transitioning between chords and riffs for a polished sound.

Using Effects to Write Riffs: Unlock the power of reverb, delay, fuzz, and octave pedals to craft your unique tone.

Writing in 4/4, 5/8, 6/8, and 7/8: Learn to play across time signatures and create rhythmic phrasing that feels natural yet innovative.

Heavy, Sinister, and Epic Riffs: Develop a versatile arsenal of riffs to match any mood or dynamic shift.

Techniques and Articulations: Expand your toolbox with harmonics, slides, and bends that bring your riffs to life.

✅ Why This Course is Your Path to Modern Metal Mastery

Following this course will help you develop the skills and creativity needed to stand out in the modern metal scene. From technical precision to bold new ideas, you’ll finish this course with the confidence to write riffs that are uniquely yours.