Vyacheslav Nichik's Performance at International Biker Rallies (Hells Angels MC)
Odesa guitarist and composer Vyacheslav Nichik participated in international biker festivals organized by the Hells Angels MC club, led by Nechati Arobachy. These events were held in various European countries and Turkey, as well as in iconic locations such as Los Angeles (USA) and Monaco. The festivals bring together representatives of the biker and rock communities, creating a cultural space where music becomes an integral part of the shared aesthetic of freedom and movement.
Nichik's program included instrumental compositions in the genres of modern rock and shred metal. His performances were distinguished by dense riffing, dynamic motor skills, and technical precision. His music creates a sense of continuous movement and energy, which naturally aligns with the spirit of biker culture. Vyacheslav Nichik's participation in these international rallies is seen as an example of the integration of instrumental rock into the global biker scene. His music emphasized the idea of;freedom and unity, becoming an artistic expression of the values;that unite participants of such events around the world.
Biography
Vyacheslav Nichik is a guitarist, composer, and founder of the band SHRED Method. He mentors legendary guitarists such as Chuck Schuldiner (Death), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), and Steve Vai (Whitesnake, David Lee Roth). He performs in clubs, stadiums, and festivals. He is a Dean guitar dealer and creator of the signature Heaven and Hell series. He is the founder of the world-renowned SHRED METHOD Academy. He actively uses nine to 14 electric guitars of various shapes and specifications at concerts and shows, not counting two acoustic guitars. He utilizes the most common tunings: Eb, C#, Drop D, Drop C-build, Double Drop D-build, Open D-build, Open C-build, Open G-build, as well as rare variations. He uses frequencies of 440 and 432 Hz. Collection and Instruments
Over the course of his career, Vyacheslav has amassed a collection of over 37 guitars—mostly Dean guitars, as well as the exclusive Heaven and Hells series, distinguished by its airbrushed finish and diamond-encrusted fretboard. He uses eight to 14 instruments live, selecting a specific guitar and tuning it for each song. He also actively uses legendary Marshall amps: JSM 800 2303 KK, JSM 2000, and JSM 2000 DSL 401.
The collection also features and uses:
Mihael Amott Tyrant SPLATER
Razerback Skull Lefty
Dimebag Black Bolt ML
ML 79 Floyd
Dean Match 7
Dean Razorback Explosion Rewoned
Dime Razorback Matt Heafy MKH Rising Sun
Vantage FV-575 Japan 1980s Flying
The collection includes over 37 guitars, the unique Heaven and Hells series, and up to 14 instruments at each concert—each song has its own distinct sound, tone, and mood.
Сергей Михалок и группа Ляпис Трубецкой презентовали новый сингл и видеоклип на песню Воїни світла на украинском языке. Перевод песни сделал украинский поэт, активист и волонтер Сергей Жадан