Joe Stump
Encyclopedia
Joe Stump is an American guitarist
and composer. He plays neo-classical metal
, in a style similar to that of Yngwie Malmsteen. He has released albums with his band, Reign of Terror, and as a solo artist. He also plays the lead guitar for the symphonic metal band HolyHell
. Stump is a professional shredder
, and Guitar One Magazine voted him 6th position among the Top 10 fastest shredders of all time. Stump has taught for many years at the Berklee College of Music
in Boston
.
, which feature scalloped fretboards. He also uses Marshall amplifiers, Rhino amplifiers and Engl amplifiers.
He also uses the following pedals listed below:
Stump uses Ernie Ball strings gauge 008, .011, .014, .024, .032, .048 and 1.5mm Dunlop Delrin picks.
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and composer. He plays neo-classical metal
Neo-classical metal
Neo-classical metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that is heavily influenced by classical music. It refers to a very technical performanceExact quote from the french text: "L'arrivée du néoclassique remet au goût du jour la virtuosité et le travail de l'instrument", « Les secrets du metal-...
, in a style similar to that of Yngwie Malmsteen. He has released albums with his band, Reign of Terror, and as a solo artist. He also plays the lead guitar for the symphonic metal band HolyHell
HolyHell
HolyHell is a power metal band, formed in 2005, who are being produced by Joey DeMaio of Manowar. The band has delayed the release of their debut album, choosing instead to tour with Manowar and Rhapsody of Fire....
. Stump is a professional shredder
Shred guitar
Shred guitar or shredding is lead electric guitar playing that relies heavily on fast guitar solos. While some critics argue that shred guitar is associated with "... sweep-picked arpeggios, diminished and harmonic minor scales, finger-tapping and ... whammy-bar abuse", several guitar...
, and Guitar One Magazine voted him 6th position among the Top 10 fastest shredders of all time. Stump has taught for many years at the Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
.
Solo
- Guitar Dominance! (1993)
- Night Of The Living ShredNight of the Living ShredNight of the Living Shred is the second studio album by guitarist Joe Stump, released in 1994 through Leviathan Records.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Joe Stump – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar , production*Jeff Tortora – drums...
(1994) - Supersonic Shred Machine (1996)
- Rapid Fire Rondo (1998)
- 2001: A Shred Odyssey (2001)
- Midwest Shredfest (2001)
- Dark Gifts - Rare And Unreleased Tracks (2001)
- Armed And Ready (2003)
- Speed Metal Messiah (2004)
- Guitar Master (2004)
- Virtuostic Vendetta (2009)
With Reign of Terror
- Light In The Sky (1996)
- Second Coming (1999)
- Sacred Ground (2001)
- Conquer & Divide (2003)
Gear
Stump endorses and uses ESP GuitarsESP Guitars
, located in North Hollywood, California, is an American-based, Japanese-owned manufacturer of electric guitars and basses.- History :In 1975, Hisatake Shibuya opened a shop called Electric Sound Products in Tokyo. It provided custom replacement parts for guitars. In 1976, ESP gained a reputation...
, which feature scalloped fretboards. He also uses Marshall amplifiers, Rhino amplifiers and Engl amplifiers.
He also uses the following pedals listed below:
- DOD 250 overdrive pre-amp.
- Dunlop crybaby wah-wah.
- Bob Gjika Hot Box tube preamp.
- Boss NS-2 Noise gate.
- Boss DD-3 digital delay.
- Korg SDD - 2000 digital delay.
- Boss CE-3 chorus.
- Boss CS-2 compressor/sustainer.
- Boss BF-2 Flanger.
- Boss octave box.
Stump uses Ernie Ball strings gauge 008, .011, .014, .024, .032, .048 and 1.5mm Dunlop Delrin picks.