Jared Dines

Jared Dines is one of the most influential musical content creators on YouTube. From his channel he has built an enormous community around modern metal and djent, combining high-level technique with a sense of humour that makes an otherwise intimidating genre accessible.

His most famous video series explore the different subgenres of metal, differences between guitars at various price points, or simply technical showcases with 7-, 8- and 9-string guitars. Jared has understood that entertainment and education are not mutually exclusive.

Beyond his channel, Jared is an active musician and has collaborated with dozens of artists from the metal world. His influence on popularising djent outside underground circles is undeniable.