The Wring Put on a Clinic with Their “Blur” Guitar Video [Premiere]

When it comes to guitar, Don Dewolf of The Wring knows no other way than to put on a clinic every time he picks the instrument up. That’s the essence of the band’s new guitar playthrough video for “Blur.” The instrumental is found on the Sudbury, Ontario band’s latest record, Nemesis, released last month via WormHoleDeath Records.

The video clip for “Blur” is simple yet effective. Dewulf is featured throughout, as you witness his masterful and effective guitar playing. He’s going for gold on this one, with the video emphasizing just how proficient of a guitarist Dewulf is. It makes you truly appreciate the complexity of the track as you view his incredible fingerwork and the speed at which he can play.

Discussing the songwriting process, Dewulf says:

“I worked on this riff for a long time and I knew it was cool but it didn’t resonate enough to make it into a song. Then one day I changed the time signature from something obscure to straight four on the floor and ‘boom,’ it was awesome. I liked the riffs so much that I didn’t want to wreck them with vocals! Super fun song to play and lots of guitar going on so I think the playthrough is appropriate!”

A new album means a new canvas of opportunities for The Wring. After 2022’s well-liked Spectra, Dewulf wanted to change things up. So he recruited a new drummer in Kyle Brian Abbott, to help revamp the band’s sound. Bassist Reggie Hache returned for this album, taking over as vocalist. Like any true visionary, Dewulf goes into each album with an eye toward expanding his vision. He feels that Nemesis is the most cohesive album The Wring has yet to release. Some of the songs are more accessible and may reach beyond the typical prog rock lover to a casual fan of rock n’ roll.

The motivation behind naming the album Nemesis is because of how adversarial society has become. Everyone seems out to get everyone else, and in that environment, trust degrades. The lyrics reflect Dewulf’s views on human relations and the nature of this predicament. There’s so much to delve into with Nemesis, particularly on the musical side. Dewulf operates without constraints, which is why you might hear jazz chords and progressions throughout this record. With Dewulf’s vision continuing to expand and evolve, it leaves you excited for what he has in store for us in the future.

The Wring ‘Nemesis’ album artwork