I’ll never forget the first time I heard Blackened by Metallica. That riff completely captivated me to the point where I didn’t just want to listen to metal anymore. I had to be a part of it. I had to learn how to play this stuff. By the way, Blackened uses a really cool technique…
Before we get into this, let me first encourage you to trust your ears more than anything. Tabs are a great tool, but you never want to rely on them 100%. The real superpower for metal guitar players is combining solid ear training with the ability to read tabs. That said, this post is your…
Are you a passionate metal guitarist but seem to be stuck at a certain point? Whether you’re an intermediate or advanced guitar player, it happens to all of us. In fact, I’ve gone through this several times throughout my music career. But the good news is I’ve found some things that will really help you…
Whether you’re brand new or coming back after a break, this guide to metal guitar for beginners will show you the essential techniques to start playing real riffs fast. In this post (and the video below), I’m going to walk you through 6 essential metal guitar techniques that every beginner needs to know. If you’re…
Are you ready to learn how to play some killer metal riffs on guitar? I welcome you to the ultimate metal guitar lessons I created for you: 30 Days of Metal Riffs! Here’s is what you will learn in this 30 day heavy metal guitar lesson series with guitar tabs in each video: How to play and combine…