Heavy Metal Guitar Solos

121 heavy metal solos: loop any section, learn at your speed

Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King
16s

Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King

Melodic shredding with rapid chromatic passages

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Black Sabbath - Iron Man
23s

Black Sabbath - Iron Man

Heavy, thunderous riff defining heavy metal

Solo Power Chords Beginner
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Ghost - Marks Of The Evil One
43s

Ghost - Marks Of The Evil One

Melodic heavy metal solo with rhythmic intensity

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Iron Maiden - Run to the Hills
22s

Iron Maiden - Run to the Hills

Galloping melodic solo defining early metal

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Judas Priest - Painkiller
84s

Judas Priest - Painkiller

Blazing speed metal lead with relentless picking

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Megadeth - Trust
29s

Megadeth - Trust

Blazing speed and technical mastery showcase

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Don't Tread On Me
16s

Metallica - Don't Tread On Me

Aggressive thrash metal riff with driving rhythm

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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METALLICA - DEVIL'S DANCE
61s

METALLICA - DEVIL'S DANCE

Explosive lead work defining Metallica's late-90s heaviness

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Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears
35s

Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears

Heavy, crushing power chord riff defining track

Solo Power Chords Intermediate
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Pantera - I'm Broken
31s

Pantera - I'm Broken

Dimebag's aggressive pentatonic shredding masterclass

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King
24s

Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King

Melodic shredding with harmonic minor pentatonic runs

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Black Sabbath - N.I.B.
38s

Black Sabbath - N.I.B.

Doom metal foundation with hypnotic ascending note pattern

Solo Legato Intermediate
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Iron Maiden - Wasted Years
25s

Iron Maiden - Wasted Years

Melodic harmonic minor solo with classic metal phrasing

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Judas Priest - Painkiller
19s

Judas Priest - Painkiller

Blistering speed metal lead with machine-gun precision

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Megadeth - Trust
38.5s

Megadeth - Trust

Fast, technical solo with rapid note sequences

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Enter Sandman
45s

Metallica - Enter Sandman

Melodic lead showcasing Kirk Hammett's signature style

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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METALLICA - DEVIL'S DANCE
65s

METALLICA - DEVIL'S DANCE

Thrash metal fury with precise rhythmic intensity

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train
28s

Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train

Iconic shredding solo, fast picking, classic metal

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Black Sabbath - Paranoid
23s

Black Sabbath - Paranoid

Fuzzy, distorted metal classic defining heavy sound

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark
17s

Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark

Haunting melodic solo with atmospheric minor key phrasing

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Comin'
30s

Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Comin'

Blazing speed metal solo defining classic heavy metal

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Enter Sandman
46s

Metallica - Enter Sandman

Iconic melodic solo with perfect rhythmic phrasing

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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METALLICA - THE UNFORGIVEN 2
28s

METALLICA - THE UNFORGIVEN 2

Melodic solo with fluid bending and vibrato

Solo Legato Advanced
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Ozzy Osbourne - Hellraiser
31s

Ozzy Osbourne - Hellraiser

Shredding solo with rapid scale runs and bends

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Black Sabbath - War Pigs
57s

Black Sabbath - War Pigs

Heavy, dark, menacing riff defining heavy metal

Solo Power Chords Intermediate
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Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark
17s

Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark

Blazing speed and melodic intensity define this solo

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Holier Than Thou
31s

Metallica - Holier Than Thou

Aggressive palm-muted groove defines thrash metal

Solo Palm Muting Intermediate
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METALLICA - THE UNFORGIVEN 3
33s

METALLICA - THE UNFORGIVEN 3

Melodic solo with emotional depth and technical precision

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Ozzy Osbourne - Killer of Giants
34s

Ozzy Osbourne - Killer of Giants

Shredding solo with rapid technical precision

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Black Sabbath - N.I.B.
54.5s

Black Sabbath - N.I.B.

Hypnotic descending lines define heavy metal

Solo Legato Advanced
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Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast
19s

Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast

Blazing speed, precision, metal perfection

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Nothing Else Matters
28s

Metallica - Nothing Else Matters

Emotional melodic solo with sustained bends

Solo Legato Intermediate
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METALLICA - THE UNFORGIVEN 3
29s

METALLICA - THE UNFORGIVEN 3

Melodic solo with emotional sustain and bending

Solo Legato Advanced
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Ozzy Osbourne - Miracle Man
45s

Ozzy Osbourne - Miracle Man

Shredding metal solo with rapid note sequences

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast
28s

Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast

Blazing speed and precision defining metal soloing

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Nothing Else Matters
27s

Metallica - Nothing Else Matters

Haunting melodic solo with emotional depth and sustain

Solo Fingerpicking Intermediate
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Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley
36s

Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley

Shredding classic showcasing precise speed and control

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Iron Maiden - The Trooper
23s

Iron Maiden - The Trooper

Galloping rhythm defines Iron Maiden's signature sound

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Nothing Else Matters
50s

Metallica - Nothing Else Matters

Emotional melodic solo with sustained bends

Solo Legato Intermediate
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Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley
75.5s

Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley

Shredding masterclass with fluid hammer-ons and pulls

Solo Legato Advanced
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Iron Maiden - The Trooper
25s

Iron Maiden - The Trooper

Blazing speed and melodic intensity define this solo

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - The Unforgiven
60s

Metallica - The Unforgiven

Rhythmic foundation beneath Kirk's lead solo

Solo Palm Muting Intermediate
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Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley
36s

Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley

Shredding classic showcasing precise speed and control

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Whiskey In The Jar
47s

Metallica - Whiskey In The Jar

Energetic solo with fast picking and melodic phrasing

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley
72.5s

Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley

Shredding masterclass with fluid hammer-ons and pulls

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - Whiskey In The Jar
61s

Metallica - Whiskey In The Jar

Soaring dual-guitar harmony with classic metal aggression

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears
25s

Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears

Zakk Wylde's soaring melodic shred masterpiece

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - 2x4
37s

Metallica - 2x4

Rapid-fire melodic solo with precise picking technique

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Ozzy Osbourne - Over the Mountain
37s

Ozzy Osbourne - Over the Mountain

Legendary shredding showcase defining eighties metal

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - 2x4
37s

Metallica - 2x4

Aggressive rhythmic solo with heavy distortion tone

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Ozzy Osbourne - Shot in the Dark
16s

Ozzy Osbourne - Shot in the Dark

Shredding solo with rapid note sequences and bends

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Am I Evil?
70s

Metallica - Am I Evil?

Blistering solo with aggressive alternate picking runs

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Bleeding Me
56s

Metallica - Bleeding Me

Emotional, melodic solo with extended bending

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - Breadfan
26s

Metallica - Breadfan

Fast, aggressive solo with technical precision

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Metallica - Breadfan
31s

Metallica - Breadfan

Fast, aggressive solo with technical precision

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Metallica - Don't Tread On Me
34s

Metallica - Don't Tread On Me

Aggressive thrash metal solo with rapid technical passages

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Dyers Eve
53s

Metallica - Dyers Eve

Blistering speed and technical thrash metal mastery

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Metallica - Dyers Eve
52s

Metallica - Dyers Eve

Blistering speed, precision, thrash metal mastery

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Metallica - Fixxxer
75s

Metallica - Fixxxer

Blazing lead work showcasing Kirk Hammett's technical prowess

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Metallica - Fixxxer
75s

Metallica - Fixxxer

Melodic shredding with harmonic minor pentatonic scales

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Metallica - Fuel
24s

Metallica - Fuel

Rapid-fire shredding showcasing Kirk Hammett's technical prowess

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Metallica - Fuel
18s

Metallica - Fuel

Explosive lead work defining 90s metal mastery

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Halo On Fire
15s

Metallica - Halo On Fire

Aggressive fast-paced metal solo with technical precision

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Metallica - Halo On Fire
46s

Metallica - Halo On Fire

Kirk's fluid solo with melodic bending techniques

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - Halo On Fire
53s

Metallica - Halo On Fire

Melodic solo over heavy rhythmic foundation

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Hero Of The Day
16s

Metallica - Hero Of The Day

Melodic solo with dynamic phrasing and expression

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Holier Than Thou
29s

Metallica - Holier Than Thou

Kirk's aggressive thrash metal lead technique showcase

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Metallica - I Disappear
16s

Metallica - I Disappear

Kirk Hammett's signature blazing speed solo

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Metallica - I Disappear
16s

Metallica - I Disappear

Fast, aggressive solo with technical precision and speed

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Metallica - King Nothing
45s

Metallica - King Nothing

Melodic shredding with Kirk Hammett's signature style

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Metallica - Lux Æterna
22s

Metallica - Lux Æterna

Relentless thrash metal intensity with rapid picking

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Metallica - Minus Human
25s

Metallica - Minus Human

Aggressive shredding with technical precision and speed

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Metallica - My Friend of Misery
16s

Metallica - My Friend of Misery

Scorching lead work over heavy groove foundation

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Metallica - My Friend of Misery
16s

Metallica - My Friend of Misery

Virtuosic lead work showcasing Kirk Hammett's technical prowess

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Metallica - My Friend of Misery
32s

Metallica - My Friend of Misery

Melodic solo with technical precision and emotion

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - No Leaf Clover
29s

Metallica - No Leaf Clover

Soaring melodic lines with fluid sweep picking

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Of Wolf And Man
73s

Metallica - Of Wolf And Man

Aggressive thrash metal solo with rapid note sequences

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Of Wolf And Man
77s

Metallica - Of Wolf And Man

Ferocious lead work with rapid picking patterns

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Metallica - Orion
52s

Metallica - Orion

Melodic shredding showcase, pure instrumental mastery

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - Orion
18s

Metallica - Orion

Shredding masterclass with blazing sweep arpeggios

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Orion
26s

Metallica - Orion

Melodic instrumental showcase with technical precision

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Orion
30s

Metallica - Orion

Melodic instrumental showcase of technical precision

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Orion
53s

Metallica - Orion

Soaring melodic masterpiece defining instrumental metal

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Orion
39s

Metallica - Orion

Melodic instrumental showcase of technical precision

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Orion
50s

Metallica - Orion

Shredding masterclass with fluid melodic phrasing

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Orion
15s

Metallica - Orion

Shredding masterclass with blazing sweep arpeggios

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Orion
27s

Metallica - Orion

Melodic instrumental showcase with technical precision

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Sad But True
27s

Metallica - Sad But True

Melodic heavy metal solo with sustained bends

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Metallica - Sad But True
20s

Metallica - Sad But True

Heavy, crushing solo with iconic bending technique

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Metallica - Sad But True
28s

Metallica - Sad But True

Haunting melodic solo over heavy riff foundation

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Metallica - Sad But True
14s

Metallica - Sad But True

Melodic heavy metal solo with sustained bends

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Metallica - Sad But True
28s

Metallica - Sad But True

Heavy, crushing solo with iconic bending technique

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Metallica - Sad But True
21s

Metallica - Sad But True

Melodic solo with technical precision and emotional depth

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - The Frayed Ends of Sanity
45s

Metallica - The Frayed Ends of Sanity

Kirk Hammett's blazing solo, lightning-fast technical mastery

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Metallica - The Frayed Ends of Sanity
44s

Metallica - The Frayed Ends of Sanity

Blazing speed, technical precision, metal mastery

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Metallica - The God That Failed
58s

Metallica - The God That Failed

Melodic solo with fluid bending and sustained notes

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - The God That Failed
62s

Metallica - The God That Failed

Melodic solo showcasing James Hetfield's lead technique

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - The Outlaw Torn
32s

Metallica - The Outlaw Torn

Melodic solo showcasing Kirk Hammett's technical prowess

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Metallica - The Struggle Within
39s

Metallica - The Struggle Within

Fast, aggressive solo with melodic phrasing

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Metallica - The Struggle Within
43s

Metallica - The Struggle Within

Fast, aggressive solo with technical precision

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Metallica - The Thing That Should Not Be
18s

Metallica - The Thing That Should Not Be

Galloping thrash metal riff with crushing power

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Metallica - The Thing That Should Not Be
42s

Metallica - The Thing That Should Not Be

Haunting melodic solo over crushing bridge riff

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Metallica - The Unforgiven
20s

Metallica - The Unforgiven

Emotional, soaring Kirk Hammett signature lead solo

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - The Unforgiven
45s

Metallica - The Unforgiven

Melodic solo with emotional depth and technical precision

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - The Unforgiven
20s

Metallica - The Unforgiven

Melodic clean solo with emotional sustain and bends

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - The Unforgiven
45s

Metallica - The Unforgiven

Emotional, soaring Kirk Hammett signature lead solo

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - The Unforgiven
50s

Metallica - The Unforgiven

Melodic solo with emotional depth and technical precision

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica - The Unforgiven
28s

Metallica - The Unforgiven

Melodic clean solo with emotional sustain and bends

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - The Unforgiven
57s

Metallica - The Unforgiven

Emotional, soaring Kirk Hammett signature lead solo

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - To Live Is To Die
48s

Metallica - To Live Is To Die

Expressive bending technique with emotional depth

Solo Other Advanced
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Metallica - To Live Is To Die
29s

Metallica - To Live Is To Die

Melodic harmonic minor masterpiece, technically demanding

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - To Live Is To Die
48s

Metallica - To Live Is To Die

Soaring melodic solo with fluid hammer-ons and pull-offs

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - To Live Is To Die
29s

Metallica - To Live Is To Die

Soaring melodic solo showcasing Kirk Hammett's technical prowess

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Turn The Page
26s

Metallica - Turn The Page

Haunting melodic solo with emotional depth

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Metallica - Turn The Page
26s

Metallica - Turn The Page

Melodic Kirk Hammett solo with smooth legato passages

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - Until It Sleeps
33s

Metallica - Until It Sleeps

Melodic solo showcasing Kirk Hammett's expressive style

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Metallica - Until It Sleeps
34s

Metallica - Until It Sleeps

Melodic solo with blues-influenced bending techniques

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Metallica - Wherever I May Roam
47s

Metallica - Wherever I May Roam

Kirk's virtuosic sweep-picked arpeggios showcase mastery

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica - Wherever I May Roam
43s

Metallica - Wherever I May Roam

Melodic solo showcasing Kirk Hammett's fluid style

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Metallica - Wherever I May Roam
44s

Metallica - Wherever I May Roam

Kirk Hammett's signature whammy bar bending mastery

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica - Whiskey In The Jar
63s

Metallica - Whiskey In The Jar

Kirk Hammett's blazing harmonic minor solo masterpiece

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