UNPROCESSED’s MANUEL GARDNER FERNANDES Shows Off The Riffs That Taught Me

We’ve teamed up with Unprocessed guitarist Manuel Gardner Fernandes to show off the riffs that taught him! From Metallica to Kreator and beyond, the dude’s got some serious chops. Unprocessed just released their new album Angel, which you can get here.

Unprocessed is composed of vocalist and guitarist Manuel Gardner Fernandes, bassist and synth player David Levy, guitarist Christoph Schultz, and drummer Leon Pfeifer. Angel features high-profile guest appearances from Zelli of Paleface Swiss and Jason Aalon Butler of Letlive and Fever 333. These collaborations add new layers of urgency and intensity to a record that explores themes of conflict, duality, and inner transformation.

On the record, Unprocessed said: “This album is more than just a record by four boys from Germany – it’s a light shone upon the unknown, like memories from the afterlife. We explored the concept of Angel in various ways: becoming an angel through real-life actions, hearing angels serenade, a fallen angel telling his story and becoming the Antichrist, or seeing someone as an angel through glorification.

“This concept inspired both the music and the lyrics. While we’re leaning more into a polished metalcore sound, the record still maintains the essence of what makes Unprocessed unique. It features some of the craziest guitar, bass, and drum work we’ve ever showcased as a band. At the same time, we believe it’s more accessible to the broader metal and metalcore audience, with our strongest and catchiest hooks and melodies to date.”