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Mickael "Mick" Gordon Thomson, sometimes known as #7, is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist for the band Slipknot.
Biography
Thomson joined Slipknot in 1996, replacing Craig Jones,[1] who then became the band's sampler.
Technique
Thomson commonly employs an extremely fast and accurate alternate picking technique, also implementing pinch harmonics into his work. He also utilizes sweep picking on occasion. He has admitted he found influence in bands such as Racer X, stating that it gave him something to strive for when he was young. He also cites Randy Rhoads as an influence.[2]
Equipment
Guitars
Thomson was a longtime player and endorsee of B.C. Rich Guitars until late 2004, and he had previously designed a signature model with this company based on their Warlock model.[citation needed]
In 2004, Thomson moved to Ibanez, with whom he designed his own Ibanez MTM1 and MTM2 Signature Models. The MTM1 has a mahogany body with a fixed bridge, jumbo frets, custom "seven" inlay, black hardware, reversed headstock, and active Seymour Duncan Blackout humbuckers. The cheaper MTM2 has Seymour Duncan Active HB105 MT pickups, and has no inlays.[citation needed] Thomson also has a signature Ovation acoustic/electric guitar, the MT37.[3]
Amplification
Thomson currently uses his signature Rivera KR-7 amp model and its matching speaker cabinet.[4]
Discography
- 2007: Doomsday X (Malevolent Creation)
References
- ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda. p. 273. ISBN 9780958268400.
- ^ Fischer, Peter (2006). Masters of Rock Guitar 2: The New Generation. Mel Bay. p. 88. ISBN 9783899220780.
- ^ Dawe, Kevin (2010). The new guitarscape in critical theory, cultural practice and musical performance. Ashgate. p. 84. ISBN 9780754667759.
- ^ "KR7". Rivera Amprlifiers. Retrieved 3 February 2010.