Contest 21: "Carpe Diem Baby"

Here are the braves... now it's your turn to vote for your preferred ones ;)







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Before the gate closes

Take your time, polish your take, and make sure your entry is uploaded before the deadline. Once submissions close, the contest will move to voting.


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checkWarm upPick the part you want to play.
checkSubmitRecord and send your take.
3ListenGive every entry a real spin.
4VoteDrop your medals on your top 3.
5Wait for resultsYour choices are in.
6ResultsSee the final ranking.

Here are the different stages of the contest:
  • Until Jul 31st, Preparation phase: Choose what to play, how to play it, and practice as much as you want.
  • From Aug 1st 'till Sep 6th, Enrollment phase: Record and submit your video to join the contest.
  • From Sep 7th 'till Sep 20th, Voting phase: Listen to other's videos and give medals to your very own "Top 3".
  • On Sep 21st, Results time: Every participants' total scores are published, and rewards are shipped to the winners.

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End of votes on 20/09, at 23:00 UTC

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4 Riffers enrolled:

  • from United States

    Blaketallica

    06/09/2026 01:21:55
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    Contestant has broken some rules:
    • Theme: OK
    • On Time: OK
    • Duration: OK
    • Backtrack: OK
    • Visual "RIFF LIFE": -10%
    • Orientation: -5%
    15% penalty is applied

    The riff is the last minute or so if "Carpe Diem Baby." My guitar is a cheap chinese knockoff of a JH-1 "Hot Rod" ESP Flying Vee. It is bone stock with knockoff EMG's. My amp is a Line 6 Spider II with a Boss MD-2 Distortion pedal.

  • from France

    Nicolas

    30/08/2026 18:59:25
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    Contestant has respected all the rules:
    • Theme: OK
    • On Time: OK
    • Duration: OK
    • Backtrack: OK
    • Visual "RIFF LIFE": OK
    • Orientation: OK

    A small regrouping of this awesome song's riffs. James' solo is very cool too, but i'm more into rhythms. Used my ESP Eclipse loaded with EMG 57/66 (24V) on the Neural Mk2C+ plugin.

  • from France

    crewmetal

    02/08/2026 18:22:32
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    Contestant has respected all the rules:
    • Theme: OK
    • On Time: OK
    • Duration: OK
    • Backtrack: OK
    • Visual "RIFF LIFE": OK
    • Orientation: OK

    I used my Jackson Monark with two EMG 60s tuned to D# like the original. I discovered this album when it came out; it's not my favorite, but it still has some good gems. Wishing you happy listening.

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    Thomas

    05/09/2026 19:23:05
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    Contestant has respected all the rules:
    • Theme: OK
    • On Time: OK
    • Duration: OK
    • Backtrack: OK
    • Visual "RIFF LIFE": OK
    • Orientation: OK