MPR: Facemelter

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Episode 13: Jimi Hendrix

2008-04-0106:14

Jill and Brett wrap up the first season of Facemelter with a guy who lights everyone's fire -- Jimi Hendrix

Episode 12: Slash

2008-03-2506:07

Jill and Brett take a look at the quintessential guitar legend: Saul Hudson. Whoops, I mean Slash.

Episode 11: Dan Auerbach

2008-03-1803:48

This week, Jill and Brett look at how the Memphis blues helped spark the fuzzed out solos by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.

Episode 10: Kirk Hammett

2008-03-1104:17

How can you do a podcast about Facemelting guitar solos without referencing Metallica? This week Jill and Brett make good by looking into Kirk Hammett's legendary guitar work.

Episode 9: Brian May

2008-03-0404:25

Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May gets the spotlight this week, and Jill reveals a little insight into how he delivers one of his signature sounds.

Episode 8: Steve Vai

2008-02-2605:53

That Steve Vai, what a nice boy... from popularizing 7-string guitars to playing with Frank Zappa, Vai has melted a lot of faces.

Episode 7: Paul Gilbert

2008-02-1904:00

It's a shame that Paul Gilbert gets so much attention for his time with the band Mr. Big... because he really tears it up with Racer X.

Episode 6: Joe Satriani

2008-02-1204:53

He started out teaching the likes of Kirk Hammett and Steve Vai, but Jill and Brett show he's a shredder in his own right.

Episode 5: Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman

2008-02-0503:25

Join Brett and Jill as they try to count the facemelting solos in "Hangar 18" by Megadeth.

Episode 4: Jack White

2008-01-2903:28

On this week's episode, Jill and Brett ponder how the man from Detroit makes those crazy sounds...

Episode 3: Dimebag Darrell

2008-01-2202:58

Jill and Brett tip their drinks and talk about the late great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott.

Episode 2: Prince

2008-01-1505:00

This week we're talking about the tiny, tiny man with the big, big sound: Prince.

Episode 1: Eddie Van Halen

2008-01-0803:44

Jill and Brett explore the grandaddy of all facemelters, "Eruption" by Van Halen

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