My favorite for both a clean and crunch channel is the 3rd Power Kitchen Sink. The clean can morph from a blackface clean to a Vox clean. The crunch side is inspired by a Marshall 68 plexi superlead. My favorite amp!
My number 1. Mahogany body and maple top with a chocolate maple neck. My first custom build from Tom Anderson in 2010. The pickups split which helps its versatility. I LOVE this guitar!
I don't think it would bother me one way or another. I have been on the stage enough that I don't get nervous anymore. I just try to be me and play the material the best way I know how. Either way, I would love to meet them after the gig!
My favorite stoner tune came from a band that was about 5 years too late for the 80s metal, The Scream. Bruce Boulliet and John Corabi. Most know their first album (which is awesome) but their second release (Takin it to the Next Level) was great too. John Corabi didn't sing on this release...
Saw Queensryche back in the day when they toured with Dream Theater. It was right after DeGarmo left the band. I love the band but will say I was disappointed with them. Geoff just seemed like he was on cruise control and DeGarmo's backup was just ok. They did perform a cool version of...