Shawn McNair

Here’s a cool recap video from the Savatage show in France this past Friday 🤘🇫🇷

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

Shawn McNair

One year ago today my life changed forever.

Today is the anniversary of the Monsters of Rock festival in São Paulo - my first show with Savatage. Not only is Savatage one of my favorite bands ever, but they were a huge inspiration for me when I was first getting into music. I distinctly remember hearing the main riff from “Hall of the Mountain King” and thinking “I have to learn how to do that somehow”.

I’d always dreamed of seeing them live, but I never thought I would have the chance. I was four years old the last time they toured as Savatage. I had seen @transsiberianorchestra a handful of times over the years, and I was always so excited when they would throw in one or two Savatage songs in the set. (If you didn’t know, TSO is very closely related to Savatage, and the history of the two bands is very interesting and worth looking into!) I had always hoped though that along with TSO, Savatage would one day play again.

I’m sure you can imagine my excitement when I got the call to audition for the band! I couldn’t believe it. And in a way…I still can’t. Being able to call these guys that I’ve looked up to pretty much all my life band mates, as well as my friends, is a feeling I can’t even describe. Last year’s tour was the greatest experience of my life, and I can’t wait to do it all again this summer.

To every single person in the band, crew, and management - I can’t thank you all enough.

See you on the road
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2 months ago | [YT] | 22

Shawn McNair

Somebody pinch me 😱

Savatage will be playing Sweden Rock on June 4th with (I can’t believe I’m saying this)…Iron Maiden 😭🙌

4 months ago | [YT] | 24

Shawn McNair

I am very excited to announce that I will be joining The Four Horsemen as their new lead guitarist!

These guys are the real deal when it comes to delivering the prime Metallica experience. I can’t wait to hit the road and jam some old school Metallica 🎸 I’ll be playing my first official show with them on March 13th in Sauget, IL.

2026 is shaping up to be a busy year! See you out on the road 🤘

4 months ago | [YT] | 26

Shawn McNair

I used to play this song on Guitar Hero all the time. I'd argue that it's easier to play on the real guitar than it is on that dang game haha. I truly stunk at GH, but it sure was fun...on medium difficulty at least. Anyway, here's a video I just put up where I am breaking down this absolutely classic guitar solo!

Downloadable Tabs and Backing Tracks available on Patreon: patreon.com/ShawnMcNair?utm_medium=unknown&utm_sou…

6 months ago | [YT] | 11

Shawn McNair

Which of the 3 Megadeth singles do you like the best so far?

6 months ago | [YT] | 82

Shawn McNair

Uncle Al tearing it up with TSO last night in Birmingham!

6 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 15

Shawn McNair

Thank you guys for all the love on the Ride The Lightning / St. Anger video! Going to start working on some full versions for some of the songs ⚡️ Which would you want to see first?

6 months ago | [YT] | 7

Shawn McNair

TOMORROW ⚡️

7 months ago | [YT] | 14

Shawn McNair

I was so happy to see some of my Savatage brothers absolutely bring down the house tonight with Trans-Siberian Orchestra! An incredible show, as always!! 🎸🎄🔥

7 months ago | [YT] | 15