SUMO CYCO Showcase Signature Riffs in ‘Villains’ Official Guitar Playthrough with Matt Drake

Canadian alt-metal mavericks SUMO CYCO return with a masterful guitar playthrough for their hit single Villains—performed by guitarist Matt Drake on a Dean Exile guitar tuned to A♯ G C F A D, filmed live for full technical immersion.

In the video, Drake breaks down the track’s aggressive riffing and groove-laden passages, showcasing both the song’s rhythmic complexity and hook-driven melodic sensibility . Viewers get an in-depth look at his technique—fingers flying over the fretboard, intricate nuances illuminated in crisp detail.

Villains” made waves as a riotous anthem for modern mayhem, blending punk energy, industrial hints, and metal-punk defiance. With this official playthrough, SUMO CYCO invite fans behind the scenes to connect with the mechanics of their sound.

Catch the Villains guitar playthrough now below. Power chords and punk fury await—explore the riffs that power Cyco City.