3 Kirk Hammett Licks From 1989

[@donaldmccoy49]

YOU and Ben Eller are both excellent examples of great guitar instructors. I have advanced my playing tremendously due to you guys... fave Metallica...ride the lightning and garage days original.....

[@thebomontellano4996]

I concur

[@jeffreymonroe153]

Metallica are my "Beatles" To me, they are and will always be my favorite band of all time.

[@awakenedalliance8598]

Metallica is my generations Led Zeppelin

[@Johnnysmithy24]

Metallica was the first band where I explored more than basic songs(lol), and the first band that I learned every member’s name and their story. They are the band that got me into Metal. They will always be special to me(Guns N Roses too)

[@mannymedina4396]

Very nice 👍 again, in one week,Maiden and Metallica the main reason for me playing guitar,....bravo 👏👏👏🤘🔥🤘

[@josephkunath4173]

Your channel is a time machine of great times. All the bands, tours and memorable concerts.

[@WSG23]

Yes, MOP is one of the greatest metal albums ever made. First time I heard the album, the acoustic intro to battery then the kick, I didn’t know what I heard. Probably rewound the cassette 20 times before ever once got through the song. Then the interlude in MOP the song. Wow. There was nothing like it at the time . ✌️🤟

[@ThrashRebel]

I was primarily a rhythm guitarist, but a band I was in needed a lead guitarist, so I borrowed a friend’s Star Licks “Metallica Style” book and cassette and learned Hammett licks. However, I quickly got bored playing Hammett style licks and started learning Friedman licks from his instructional VHS tapes. I, eventually, learned some from a Gary Holt VHS, as well. Speaking of Exodus and Holt, a Gary Holt three-for all would be nice.

[@user-uf7ov8fv6u]

Gary holt, lee Altus or hunolt make one of them happen il sub I promise

[@ThrashRebel]

Nicholas Matejovic, what?! You should be subscribed already. Have you seen the plethora a really good lessons Dave put out?

[@barryhaynes103]

I first saw Metallica in 1985 at the Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa Oklahoma backing up W.A.S.P with Armored Saint opening up ... Cliff broke a string and threw it to my buddy ... Saw them a second time when they were supporting Ozzy in 1986 ... after they played, the band mashed their way out front and watched Ozzy’s set from the front row ... about 3 rows in front of me ... they were into Ozzy and the crowd and definitely fans ... love the content and the commentary ... up the irons !!!

[@SBDavin]

Back in the 80s, a buddy of mine brought his Master of Puppets album over and told me I had to hear this band. As soon as I dropped the needle, I was like, "What the hell is this?" I was very deep into VH at the time. At first I didn't like it because it was so dark, repetitive, and fast. However, it became another expansion of my music appreciation and I grew to love it and play it.

[@None888.]

Kirk on the first three albums was what I call a "stylistic" player!!...it had heart and guts and was so expressive....it went with the songs perfectly....which is what you want....sure people can shred harder but who cares...the real power of a solo or music is when it becomes its own little masterpiece within and around the song....kirk definitely had that on the first 3 albums...and those albums still crush me to this day...especially ride the lightning and master of puppets....cheers

[@Scottocaster6668]

B🐓, you are better than most on this YT universe. So clean and knowledgeable on so many different styles. Not a bad thing to say about anyone or anything. Thank you 👍.

[@stephencrane391]

I don’t consider myself a fan of Heavy Metal but your explanations are so clear and authoritative that you’re definitely winning me over!

[@ignacioinder]

Nice one. Every beginner pentatonic peep follows the hammett. Long live.

[@julianschulz1620]

Man, that second lick is signature Lynch. Always loved that one.

[@rstlr73]

I wonder if you realize what an amazing teacher and master of the instrument you are

[@Icedsymphony7]

Kirk needsto see honestly no one has given him so much respect and yes he is a legend the first 5 albums has some phenomenal work by him

[@drej1714]

To me, Kirk's best solo is The Unforgiven. His phrasing is on point and note for note amazing. I'm a big fan of Ride the Lightning but I say Unforgiven is his best.

[@satchrules101]

great points David , Kirk is and always was a great player !

[@werdna_sir]

Great introduction. I haven't even gotten to the licks yet. Love your work.

[@dripstein6130]

still the greatest guitar channel on youtube

[@correametal]

I have been watching your videos and there is one thing that I can say....I love the way you play man...so nice and clean and your tone is amazing. I discovered you because of the King Diamond video which I really love how you played the riffs. So far I have loved every video. Very informative and great to learn all this awesome music! Thanks!!!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Thanks for the reminder. I loved the King Diamond album Them especially, and missed Dave's King Diamond video. I'll have a watch later.

[@correametal]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 great! I love all KD albums and it is my favorite second band after Coroner. I hope that you enjoy the KD video as much as I did. Cheers!

[@GarryParker]

I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said in this video. Thanks for the lesson.

[@johnnypatterson77]

Man James and Kirk, Angus, Dave and Marty, EVH and the mighty Dime, all taught me how to play guitar.

[@StevenPD]

Great vid. Kirk's net worth is estimated to be $200 million. Mr. Hammett is indeed a pioneer who has forged some of the most precious metal in history. Their recent Metallica Monday's series has reaffirmed my respect for Kirk. He play's 2hr shows and remembers all the solos. A feat few, if any, of his dissenters could do themselves. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. Much love from Canada!

[@Marksmusic191]

Not to shit on Kirk because I openly admit that he was massive influence in the early days as a guitar player. I just feel like in later days he lacked the creativity or effort that he put into some of his earlier solos (welcome home, fade to black, unforgiven 2) also I find some of his vibrato is a bit sloppy especially when you compare him to to the power house that is Friedman. Saying that what he did was establish a sound and a genre which has changed the face of metal music. So for that I will always be grateful.

[@acmichaels4983]

Id stop putting my max effort into a band that didn’t appreciate me too. You get what you give on his situation

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

After Cliff passed, James and Lars worked as a team to ensure the other band members didn't have as much control over the music as they did (this is why Newstead was so unhappy). They were both dicks in their own special way at times. I'm not saying this as a random fan, but as someone who grew up in and around that scene. I've hung out with them all, and some of my best friends were good friends of theirs.

[@Marksmusic191]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 Ye I’m aware of James and Lars controlling of the band, I think I saw somewhere that Kirk had a bunch of song ideas for Moth to a flame and James and Lars were like sorry we already written it now stick your Wah in here. Must be so frustrating any normal person would leave but then again he does make $millions every year.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@@Marksmusic191 : Yea, especially since Kirk was one of the fathers of thrash metal years before he joined Metallica. I think he would have done better as a guitarist if he'd stayed in Exodus, his own band. Also, I've been a big Friedman fan too, and Becker even moreso, since the Cacophony days.

[@jenniferlawrence2701]

The frustrating thing about being a Kirk fan is he's always had so much potential, but has made some unfortunate choices (EMGs, drugs, too-much wah). Oh well. Millions of people have probably picked up guitar because of him, so credit to him.

[@rjsilvas8597]

There isn’t one wrong note on Master Of Puppets. Not one.

[@idkwhattocallthisaccount9660]

Actually, James rushes a note in the title track XD. But I agree, favorite metal album of all time.

[@zeroman614]

Well, it’s easy when you tune down, record at 3/4 speed and then speed-up the tape to standard pitch. Yes, they did. Still, a great record.

[@4572dk]

I mean. The string did slip off kirks fretboard during the solo and they decided to keep it. So yeah....there is one...

[@ITTAPUPU12]

Yes actually there is! When cliff was playing the breakdown it goes f# f# g f# f# c when the line is c# it’s a little metallica fact for you

[@bigpapi2658]

Man, I think you have the best videos on KZbin!!!

[@jeremyandrews8870]

This was a great vid. That solo on Binge and Purge inspired me to play the way I play today! Great job!

[@chogumchonsa]

Finally, someone who agrees on Load and Re-Load.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I agree too, and so do most of my metalhead friends from the old days in the bay area.

[@chogumchonsa]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 there is some killer compositions on that album. Outlaw Torn or Bleeding Me. They're just excellent. Be well.

[@ivyhallquist3159]

This was an AWESOME lesson, man!

[@ToddGillespie1977]

Nice shout out to Uncle Ben Eller! You two are the best online teachers.

[@RyuHayabusa06]

People's opinion on Metallica really changed with the Black album and then once Load came out a lot of people jumped ship, including me. James changed his singing, Kirk used a wah pedal on everything and they lost their edge. People really started hating on them long before the whole Napster thing.

[@BRACLLC]

There’s 4 Metallica Albums. The others that came after the first four are Lartallica.

[@aquabot]

@@BRACLLC Lars doesn't write the riffs, it's more Jamestallica, actually.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@@aquabot : As a guitarist myself, I feel I should point out that the drum parts are every bit as important and intrinsic to the overall sound of any band as the guitar riffs are.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@@BRACLLC : After Justice I started calling them McTallica. Not that what they did was bad per se, I mean, McDonalds burgers are yummy, but they are what they are too.

[@None888.]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 . True . It's sad but you're only as good as your drummer...if you have an average drummer you sound average...if you have an amazing summer ...well you get it...there is a dynamic that so many people overlook

[@ericcarpenter3263]

When I think of Metallica I always think about that Master era. My favorite album is still Ride the Lightening but the stuff on Master is so revolutionary. I happen to love Kirk and his wah playing, so many guitarists would love to have his “problems” of wah overuse. He is so good at using it. Great video. The Randy style lick was awesome. Great video and much love from Tulsa.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I agree, though I really liked Justice For All too. But Master of Puppets was their peak imo, with Ride The Lighting a close second. Last band I was in me and the other guitarist would argue that point. I prefer MoP and he was all about RtL. Fun times. lols

[@ericcarpenter3263]

Aylbdr Madison hell yeah. Justice is probably my 2nd fav. Even though MoP isn’t in my top 2, when I think of Metallica and hear them on the radio, I just think and see the Master era look and sound.

[@JohnSmith-ef2sx]

I will say though Kirk has what I call a nervous vibrato . Similar to CC deville. It's a o my god I'm trying my hardest to not screw up sorta nervous execution/ playing style.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I call that the _strangling a goat vibrato_ and I've never been fond of it. Niel Young (whose music I love too) also did this incessantly, and it bugs the crap outta me. I've always tried to teach my students to vary the speed of their vibrato. Sometimes really fast is good, but more often a slow vibrato is far more pleasing, and certainly takes a lot more control. To be expressive though, varying the speed works far far better. It's like playing fast lines and slow lines interspersed with each other is so much more interesting than just playing fast all of the time, witch I think is incredibly boring and utterly lacking in dynamics, expression, and creativity.

[@jenniferlawrence2701]

Playing guitars with floating-trems for 30 years isn't good for a player's vibrato, imo (the drugs can't have helped either). Fixed bridges = better vibrato. If only he'd been playing the Greenie Les Paul all this time.

[@iganpparamarta8813]

@@jenniferlawrence2701 If a nobody from my town who only plays cover songs in dimly lit bar twice a week can have a good vibrato by practicing it then so can Kirk. Kirk probably just never bothered about his vibrato and his overall guitar technique, or lack there of. He’s just a kid who’s happy playing fast pentatonic and somehow suit Hetfield-Ulrich’s musical ideas for whatever reason. Floating trem shouldn’t have any effect on finger vibrato. Vai and Satch are trem-freaks and their vibrato is good.

[@JohnSmith-ef2sx]

I always tell people who talk shit about Kirk you play solos over James's riffs. See how creative you are. I think his solos fit perfectly over that dudes riffs.

[@Mad_Axe_Man125]

the solo on fight fire with fire is one of the greatest metal solos of all time.

[@None888.]

That song kicks my ass everytime!

[@freaksarise]

My buddy shot that video at The Spectrum! I was there as well.

[@RemyTrahant]

Really entertaining and I learned more about Kirk. I recently got his signature picks to try, man, they are small and pointy, not sure I like them yet!

[@robportillo503]

I went to that show too, but at RFK Stadium in DC. It was killer, I took some good shots of Kirk Hammet.

[@marcosgrau5560]

Yeahhh!! Respect for the man...come on....🤘🍺🇵🇷

[@BillfromtheHills]

I saw the Monsters of Rock tour in Akron OH June of 88. They played Harvester of Sorrow from the upcoming AJFA. Saw Puppets tour in July of 86. Cliff's head banging was the most insane thing I had ever seen.

[@gaberobinson5131]

That second lick sounds like something dimebag used like in cowboys from hell

[@midnightflyer7510]

Absolutely love your content David! I’m a little older than you but you cover all my favorite players and introduce me to some I’ve overlooked. Love the history too. That really sets your content apart from some of the others I enjoy following. Good shout out to Uncle Ben! At least you refrain telling me why I still suck at guitar...lol!

[@Ar41e]

David, thanks for another great lesson! What do you think about Alex Skolnick and James Murphy from Testament?

[@MisterPoppy-sc1sj]

thank you David , cool licks !

[@waynegram8907]

Kirk Hammett Exodus Lick Lesson next? I like how Kirk Hammett uses major scales and minor scales maybe you can be a lesson on how he uses them in metallica Ride the Lightning album be a big help on that lesson.

[@jasoncrump1886]

Yeah man I'm 43 and been a metallica fan since elementary school and your right nobody talked shit back in the day . Pantera and Metallica were the big two in school for us. I was spreading Metallicas music in elementary and people were tripping on it back then. That was my band nobody knew about back then. Wild how everybody knows them now. Lol

[@Mad_Axe_Man125]

Scott Gorham likes wah pedals too. Would be nice to see you do a video on him. just saying.

[@carlosclaptrix]

I appreciate your lessons and your way of talking so much. And you show so much appreciation for the musicians you talk about. Yet for me there is no need to heroify these "guitar gods", as some people strangely call them. They are just gifted people as you are. And sometimes other factors are far more important than the musical quality of folks, e.g. being at the right spot at the right time, having a good management, etc. There are SO MANY great musicians who don't become world famous. E.g. yourself! 🌷

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Yea, there are so many bands I've seen that blow away almost everything popular, but they were never in the right place with "the sound" the record producers were looking for. It's sad too because all of the record producers who _look for a particular sound_ have crappy taste if you ask me. It's the producers who just enjoy music (or produce their own) that are great.

[@LiveMusicCT]

That Hammett lick around the 12min mark is almost the same thing Dimebag does in Cowboys from hell around the 3min mark... 🤘

[@transparent6748]

Just remember Metallica threw darts 🎯 on a Kip Winger poster ..lol..they’re not angels...yes definitely huge impact on the metal scene Kirk Hammett

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I knew them back in the early 80's, and James and Lars could be dicks sometimes. Cliff and Kirk were generally really cool guys though. I still liked their music though of course, until the black album. It's not bad, I'm just not into pop thrash metal that much. I'd rather listen to The Beatles or The Police if I'm in the mood for pop music. But my opinions aside, there's nothing wrong with liking it for anyone who does.

[@transparent6748]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 .yeah I’m all over the place also lol...from classic to metal..yep changed attitude ever since lol...cheers

[@rodsdaytona]

Welcome Home..for me. Kept me sane.

[@Kamy.GG.Official]

*Kirk did some REALLY interesting things in his solos.*

[@wretchedspawn22]

I'm so pissed I found this channel so late. Lol subbed

[@hakankillberg6043]

Great video, likes your wahtricks. Pls can you cover Kingdom Come pls

[@uncleremus5046]

Honestly was never a fan of Hammet but as a band they earned respect. Anyway as always thanks 🍺’ski. When this month is over & you hit the woodshed can we all struggle with some Gambale licks?

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Kirk Hammett was a pioneer of thrash metal before Metallica. He formed Exodus, who along with Laaz Rockit are the real fathers of that genre. There were a couple of "thrash" bands before them I'd seen at parties in Oakland and Berkeley during the late 70's, but they never released albums and I don't even remember the names of those bands.

[@user-uf7ov8fv6u]

Exodus licks video is much needed

[@johnconnor6706]

I was probably at that show (Philly). I saw them 2x on the AJFA tour...1st time Queensryche opened up, 2nd time it was The Cult (that's when Fire Woman came out). Amazing shows. No one made fun of Kirk or the band back then. They were THE metal band. It seems to be around the black album and more so with Load that people started to turn on them because they got away from thrash into a different style with more blues-based solos, cut their hair, etc. I appreciate all their work, but the first 4 albums are special to me and AJFA was the pinnacle of their domination of the thrash metal world. Kirk was/is a monster player and has nothing to prove. I think he just wanted to do different things as a player. I remember one video where he says he's so over guitar solos. To each their own. I love guitar solos.

[@ronlawrence4706]

They have nothing to worry about they are still a force to this day. You are right about Lars just look at the complaining about the industry right now

[@joebrooks3638]

I love Kirk, I tap and riff around alot with his influence. Plus he has cool ESP guitars and nothing beats the Live Shit dvd. Lars'Tama kit and Kirk's solos off and on thoughtout the show

[@JD-vj4go]

I only like one album by them--Master of Puppets--but I like it a lot. It really stands out. It sounds like a different band from their other albums. Thanks for the lessons man. Not much time to practice so it's cool to hop on and learn a new lick every week or two.

[@tonymcnamara9368]

Kirk's underrated as a guitarist. I think a lot of it's because he's overshadowed by the other members of Metallica, and, his use of the wah pedal! I 100% agree that it's fashionable to take a dig at Kirk, in the same way people love to take a pop at Lars' drumming, (like it or not, these guys have sold millions of albums, played in front of millions of people, and fulfilled their wildest dreams. How many people can say that?)

[@dheerajyadav7637]

Hey man,,, u so look so much similar to Chester Bennington but with long hair😃😃 Btw just found ur lessons and checked into ur contents,,,,man these are absolute gold to me. So continue posting these sorts of videos,,,,cheers and best wishes from Nepal 🤘🤘

[@ziggylayneable]

I'm from over the bridge in New Jersey I was at that Philly show you're talking about.they had those ugly bootleg shirts for sale outside that were white and had every band named on the back. Yeah I remember that.. the Philly show that was great.

[@knightfall9394]

i know ive got a quote from him in a issue of guitar player in regards to his vibrato and he acknowledges the speed and nervous sound of it

[@thebomontellano4996]

Hi Dave I hope your having a great weekend. The people that input a bunch rubbish on some your lessons don't understand the fundamentals of music. Kirk Hammett was a big inspiration for me. His style helped my alternate picking just as Al Di Meola helped my acoustic guitar style as well. My life changing album was Master of Puppets.

[@gslide06]

I was at that Monsters of Rock show as well at JFK and Metallica was incredible. It was shortly after Garage Days and pre-And Justice. I thought the Scorpions actually stole the show. It was also my first time (of many) seeing Van Halen. Epic memories.

[@zepeps]

I'm not a great Mettalica fan but I respect they work very much especially the early work. That being wrote I belive that this is another great video from you David, looking deep into the detail of those licks. Great work man and thank you. Now for what you said about that wha-wha, maybe it's that cheap amp but I didn't notice a great tone with that wha that a normal cry-baby wouldn't sound, maybe it's just the sound on the video. Anyway thx again David, good job and greetings from Portugal!

[@jamesjason6467]

Great content here....just subscribed! These guys asked fans to bootleg early concerts and pass those recordings around to gain popularity but once they're multimillionaires they cry about their music being pirated?

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

It's not "they", it was Lars with James egging him on from the shadows.

[@MisterPoppy-sc1sj]

agree with you: master of puppets is the one, and justice for all in 2 and ride the lightning in 3 (for me)

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I grew up around those guys. Yea, Lars is a bit of a smuck, but he was right. Sure there are better guitarists than Kirk, but he's been hugely influential in more ways than ppl know (he's one of the players responsible for the birth of thrash metal), and a he's a good player. Kirk is a really cool dude too (so was Cliff R.I.P.). And I fully agree, Master of Puppets was their best album in my opinion too.

[@Rooster7six]

Man I can’t agree with you more. I noticed the same thing and don’t get it. His solos are amazing. Yngwie even talked bad about him saying he didn’t like the notes he chose etc but i bet millions more people can hum Kirks solos than his. Yngwie is an amazing player but I bet he’d trade album sales with Metallica any day lol. I love all their albums but Justice is my number 1. Puppets is a very close 2nd. This is your first vid I’ve seen but I’m about to check out more! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@godwinbssdd]

Master and Justice!!!

[@robertwilkerson1720]

That was a funny meme but Kirk is still a bad ass. His leads are the glue to Kill’em All cuz there’ are solos all over that record.

[@image30p]

I'm not sure if you remember the interview but one of the guitar mags asked Kirk what he thought about file sharing and he said he thought it was funny. That it was scaring the labels who of course were famous for giving bands bad deals. Very shortly after that Lars came out against Napster. Shortly after that iTunes came out. Essentially the same idea and even look of Napster, except now the software made people pay for everything. I think it was that combined with the black album, them cutting their hair, etc. Essentially seeming to become not just rich but company men. I think Kirk is a great guitarist. And I don't think he was in favor of a lot of the stuff that turned people against Metallica. Although they did let him play rhythm on the black album. Maybe that swayed his favor haha

[@gofast8754]

I'm surprised with wah you didn't use Disposable Heroes 🐾🐾

[@Sco3000]

Ever own an RMC wah? Been using the RMC 5 since 2012 and I love it, doesn't add gain like a Cry baby. The Xotic is very good tho, considered replacing mine with one. But I enjoy having a wah that doesn't have any knobs, just step on it and rip.

[@RozarSmacco]

Hey it’s ‘Cruising’ by diMeola/ Jan Hammer

[@donaldwrissler9059]

I lost my 'Metallica' is the greatest love on the Black album. but I was still a fan and looked forward to where they might go; But then the Napster thing happened. It wasnt about being for or against digital trading, but a 'Pro' bootlegging band that made its name tape trading......were willing to name Names. This was a slippery slope that hearkened back to McCarthyism of the 50's. Lars own words " 'Here are the names.' I showed up at Napster and started pulling 335,000 names out of a pickup truck. 'Here are the people. If you can't find them, we can give 'em to you. " . I still enjoy the first 4 albums, and Kirk and James work is iconic; but I do find those rose collored glasses tainted a bit when I listen to the old material.

[@jasonb7693]

I see people talking bad about Kirk and Lars but the real ones who really shine in the group Are James Hetfield (Riff Lord), Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted. Can you do a chords of Metallica (James Hetfield) version

[@wreckstate7778]

Metallica is classic and the wah is fine, it sounds cool, I love the leads and riffs but definitely first four albums.

[@ohplezz]

How about some Billy Duffy licks from the Cult.

[@rjc7289]

I think the reason why people give Kirk so much crap over his use of the wah pedal is that he overuses it -- sometimes to the point of overkill and to cover up bad notes. Plus, it sounds like he's resting on his laurels in recent years. From the "Load" album onwards, he's been recycling the same blues and pentatonic licks over and over again. Metallica's innovative years were definitely on the first 5 albums. They were ahead of the curve, and nobody could touch them back in the day. After that self-titled black album, they haven't put out anything that perked up my ears the way those first 5 albums did.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

That's likely true, at least to some extent. But then most rock and metal players use too much distortion to cover up sloppiness too. For this reason I strongly encourage players to practice clean *and* with a metronome *(especially* those who _think_ they don't need one or the other, or both). Yea, it can suck hearing what we sound like in the beginning, but a player that doesn't sound good clean will never sound great on anything, and doing this automatically makes any player much better. It only gets better after that too.

[@transparent6748]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 .since you know about this...this cover up bad notes with more distortion..is in my opinion..some of the most common mistakes people make...correct muting technique takes years to master...unless we’re talking about old school punk..i cannot agree with you...cheers

[@Mudder1310]

Kirk Hammett is terrific, melodic, shreds his ass off, and has terrific influences like Michael Schenker. Side note - would love a vid about Brad Gillis/Night Ranger.

[@fernandes5986]

My favourite albums are Kill em All and Ride the Lightning.

[@gibbyrobinson4862]

I agree whole heartedly kirk is great and metallica as a whole are awesome buts its the first 4 albums for me.it can not be easy to keep writing killer tunes everytime they record especially when they set the bar so high in the early days

[@JohnnyBargeldBoom]

Hello, my friend! Awesome lesson. Thank you very much for sharing! Can you tell me if the last Michael Schenker lick is played in triplets? I am not sure :) have a great weekend!

[@rorycomm]

love the Cobra Kai tee 👊🏼

[@ct90twa]

I’ve never considered Kirk a “guitar god” or a legend. I’m definitely in the crowd that lost interest in the band because of the Napster stuff. Certainly will dive into these kicks though. I can definitely hear a Lynch influence on 2nd lick.

[@martino5150]

David Brewster is a much more interesting guitar player to me then Kirk Hammet.

[@kxmrock]

I Think You Just Sold Me a Xotic Wah

[@armandopiscitelli1645]

For me its ride the lightning

[@brianbuster9875]

MOP RULES

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Is that their new Sabbath cover songs album? j/k

[@brianbuster9875]

😆

[@quix99]

Kirk doesnt get his due for being a phenominal lead player. His solos are epic, especially ride the lightining-justice albums

[@GooseGumlizzard]

because he's not phenominal, he's actually pretty sub par

[@quix99]

@@GooseGumlizzard and you are?? Your solos are on what album? U sold millions and were a inspiration for the past 40yrs on multiple generations of players? Dude his solos on the 1st 5 albums are incredible.

[@chrismaestas6395]

Badd ass teacher thanks

[@charlesrocks]

Kirk Hammett is fuckin cool man.

[@julianschulz1620]

Remember when Reb Beach trashed Kirk's playing? He was not kind. For me, as an obsessive Metallica guy since '83/84, James was always THE guy for me. I'd never heard rhythm guitar so precise yet brutal.

[@wulfenii64]

They guitar player from Loverboy said he played with the wah pedal half way I believe to get his sound.

[@wilhelmrogue1]

Dave is that a pick poster or pick collection on the wall and do you still give lessons ? Love your channel

[@YandT1985]

Y&T licks! Or Dave meniketti licks! Please ❤️

[@jerryk3280]

Kirk was one of my favorite lead guitarists in the late 80's to mid 90's. MOP and AJFA were off the hook.