Watch as @LeighFugeGuitar reacts to the 5 best Metallica riffs (in our opinion) and shows you how to play them! Get your Metallica guitar lessons here: When it comes to metal guitar, there are few players more iconic than James Hetfield of Metallica. For decades, Hetfield has been wowing audiences with his aggressive playing style and unique riffs using ONLY downpicking. If you're a guitar player who wants to learn how to play like Hetfield, you're in luck! In this video, we'll show you some of the most famous Metallica riffs and how you can learn to play them on your own guitar. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro - from Thrash to Heavy Metal 1:34 Riff reaction 1 - Enter Sandman - Metallica 2:32 Analyzing 'Enter Sandman' - what makes it iconic? 3:43 Riff reaction 2 - 'Creeping Death' - Metallica 5:06 Analyzing 'Creeping Death' - Downpicking! How does Hetfield play it? 6:32 Riff reaction 3 - 'Master of Puppets' - Metallica 7:35 Analyzing 'Master of Puppets' - what makes it so special and how to play it! 8:59 Riff reaction 4 - 'Hardwired' - Metallica 10:26 Analyzing 'Hardwired' the classic 80s Metallica sound 11:40 Using Metallica-style riffs & techniques in your own guitar playing 12:23 Riff reaction 5 - 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' - Metallica 13:38 Analyzing 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' - the hardest guitar parts to play There are few bands in the world that have as dedicated and passionate a following as Metallica and we can learn a LOT as guitar players simply by watching how James Hetfield plays guitar. In this Metallica reaction video, we've broken down the 5 most recognizable Metallica riffs as played by James Hetfield. We'll show you how to play them, what makes them so good and what techniques James Hetfield is using. Learn to play 'Enter Sandman', and find out what makes it so good! This track is perhaps the most iconic Metallica riff of all time. It's instantly recognizable, and has become synonymous with the band itself. It's the perfect way to start off any Metallica guitar lessons and always gets the blood pumping when you nail it. Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' is widely considered to be one of the greatest metal songs ever written. The song is packed with incredible riffs, solos and drumming, and it has a truly epic feel to it. It's no wonder that so many people love this song. If you're a fan of metal, learning to play “Master of Puppets“ is a must. 'Creeping Death' is another classic Metallica riff that always gets heads banging. It's fast, heavy, and just plain evil sounding - but contains some incredible James Hetfield guitar techniques. 'Hardwired' is the first single off of Metallica's 2016 album Self-Destruct, and was a true return to form for the band harking back to their classic 80s sound. The riff is pure thrash metal at its finest. Watch as Leigh breaks down this riff and shows us how to play it. For Whom The Bell Tolls is one of those rare slowburner riffs that actually works - taking its time to build up before becoming one of the heaviest riffs of all time. The build up to the chorus is incredible. Watch as Leigh Fuge reacts to the track and breakds down more Hetfield Techniques. #metallica #metallicacover #reaction Copyright Disclaimer: No infringement intended. This is under “fair use“ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW US On Social Media - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to our channel: Find us on social media: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Visit our blog: #FreeGuitarLessons #Licklibrary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Why Choose Licklibrary? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sign Up for 12 Months and Save 30% TODAY: Fun guitar lessons from the team that cares about your progress. From beginner to intermediate, to pro. We're with you every step of the way. Enjoy real results, real fast. Thousands of guitar lessons and courses from pro teachers including personalised lesson plans and access to 1 on 1 video support with a pro tutor when you need it. Because guitar lessons should help YOU learn what you WANT to learn! What does your Licklibrary membership include? 1 on 1 Video Support with a Pro Tutor New Lessons & Courses Added Every Month Every Guitar Technique, Artist & Genre You Could Ever Need Structured Learning Paths 10,000 Hours Of Tuition Over 950 Jamtracks 300 Courses 5000 Lessons To Suit YOUR Skill Level/Genre & more
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