Blackened Metallica guitar cover by Cissie - Kirk Hammett solo included

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Playing one of my favorite Metallica songs, Blackened from the album ...And Justice For All. I recorded the audio from my Line 6 spider II amp plugged straight into my computer and it's a bit scratchy but I'm saving for a new amp, haha. I then made a video of me playing it and left in the video's audio too so you're hearing what I'm playing as well.
My guitar is an ESP M-II, it is not a Kirk Hammett signature but it is the same model.
I'd to love to hear what you think and thanks a lot for watching!

[@MarkyMark577]

12+ years later, still amazing. :)

[@MrRuffle]

Agreed!

[@darkjack9021]

The time when KZbin was great! Just quality

[@oryxfirstnavigator4795]

It's meh at best

[@Melanie10901]

@@darkjack9021this

[@Cizzie888]

3 Million!! Hurray, thanks!!

[@sycox7]

I dont know if this is weird, but I just finished playing this song with your video as lead guitar!! Umm, I have only one thing to say, YOU ROCK GIRL! Greetings from colombia! (sorry if my english is weird)

[@khdudeblack]

Marry me ♥ ♥ ♥

[@GeniusCenaa]

Girl... Make this video available on mobile devices please...

[@ZDEVIL74]

You deserve it!!!! ;) Cheers from a french guitarist.

[@cursivedubline5]

You're a beast with the guitar. I have goosebumps.

[@Cizzie888]

Thanks! The song took me a month or so.

[@alimuraticen7348]

What brand of guitar?

[@clemdacook8074]

esp

[@smasha]

Hi Cizzie !! my name is yannick, i'm frenh and 35 years old drummer. I'd like to suggest you something... please contact me : [e-mail] THX !!

[@UGuyU_]

I wish I could play like this :)

[@metallic58roses]

gummybearrock looks like a 602 kh ltd

[@pantera89]

no matter what people say or if they try to put you down stick to your craft, im 43 and have been a metal guitarist for 25 years...once its in your blood your metal for life...\m/ \m/

[@ariclemieux6014]

same here I started at 11 on acoustic then jumped on to metal and playing by ear then went to Metallica and slayer. playing as I grew up and in high school I was in talent shows and graduated and still playing. I 10000% agree with ya.

[@pantera89]

way to go! stay Metal my friend!!! \m/ \m/

[@jt-silva1162]

+Aric Lemieux me too! I'm currently on acoustic and I've learned 'master of puppets'. well not all of it (second solo) and without the acoustic I wouldn't be as good as I am today.

[@MrRuffle]

I saw Pantera live back in 96-97 with white zombie. As Phil would say, Fuckin Baddass

[@davedropd1]

🤘🤘🤘......

[@baadaas19]

blackened was voted number 1 for best solo in a rock song and I completely agree, well done cizzie

[@7James77]

Shortest Straw solo is way better

[@Koqayn]

crazy to consider this “rock”

[@josh18230]

Not rock

[@sylvainmonast5799]

Since my bad accident at work, who give me severe head trama and many more sequels. I cannot play guitar anymore. I sell my Ibanez guitar with sadness. But, when i feel really sad about this fact, i go to youtube and watch you play this song. It's really fun and make my happy just to see the pleasure and the happiness emotion you show us when you play that song. I know it's a long time video but it's always fun to ear this cover from you. Sylvain (Québec) Canada

[@atcmansfield2508]

Holy crap…I remember getting Justice album for Christmas in 1988. I was a senior in High School listening to this album over and over again during Xmas break while building a model Chevelle. This was HOT Great Job!!!!! Wow!

[@roupouw7193]

oh my god it's you! back in the day I used to play your video for practise because your guitar track is louder and clearer wow 13 years ago!

[@alexanderforsythe1836]

I typed in “Kirk Hammett Blackened”, got this instead, and was completely satisfied to not continue my search. Absolutely perfect cover-amazing. Can’t do it yet myself.

[@vader88x]

What I want to know is how in the actual fuck did that guitar not catch on fire because my face has been melted...

[@megashock1319]

Blackened is one of the hardest songs. Good job

[@mayonnaiseman9718]

Except the song and Justice for all because it took me two weeks to learn the full song Solo took a bit longer

[@freddieboii6735]

@@mayonnaiseman9718 ya cuz the song is 4 years long 😂

[@stankfanger1366]

From a true Metallica fan who's been to seven of their shows, I wish Kirk could play this cleanly on stage. I'm not taking away from his chops and I know a sold out auditorium under hot lights is different. I just know you nailed it.

[@Iheartdgd]

Young Frankenstein it was definitely good , but that’s a little extreme.

[@federicorazzoli495]

Maybe he could, with a drummer who's able to play cleanly at least 10 seconds of this song. But we'll never know.

[@robertsumner9980]

the point here is that you nailed it! that was awesome to watch for the first time...5 years later.

[@budove58]

I kind of agree, but in Kirk's defense he is playing an entire set, under hot lights, on a large stage with an earbud plugged into the monitor. Hard to hear the rest of the band sometimes.

[@7James77]

Kirk can hear the entire band perfectly with his monitors. They have the most high end monitors money can buy. He has been playing metal since the 80's there is no excuse for sloppy playing when you've played the same song for that many years. There are bands with higher technical precision metal that are tighter and play their songs perfectly in huge stages with those hot lights.

[@cannonballbrad9522]

as a guitarist myself, who spent almost a year trying to learn this song, perfectly, you seem to do this with just the utmost of ease, and it's truly amazing your gift--sounds amazing, and I bow to your awesome skills.

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

so awesome

[@brandonheinrich711]

2023 and still just sounds as great as the first time I heard it, rock on girl!

[@Guitarist19887]

People like you got me into these guitar vids, and also trying to do hard songs. The passion is real here. 🙏

[@HoneyBoom]

Pretty girl? Hella talented? No perverted comments? What a wonderful page.

[@geraltofriffia210]

Yep. Metalheads are intelligent, well mannered people with the best taste in music, food and drink. We are the very definition of awesome.

[@nikifalcon]

@@geraltofriffia210 fuck yeah lol

[@mazscsu]

This isn't a limp bizkit page.

[@federicorazzoli495]

Thanks for pointing out that she's pretty, none of us noticed that, and she doesn't know for sure.

[@WutangBizkit]

Federico Razzoli lol right, this society is so fucking odd

[@robertkitchin1719]

Cizzie, you're awesome ! and you must have the most fantastic neighbours !

[@andresgarciacervera1563]

I remember that this video made me a metalhead back in the day! 14 years ago now. Thank you!!

[@j.j.zapata4855]

I saw this on Facebook long ago, but I couldn’t find it. Now I finally found it! This FUCKING ROCKS!!!😈😈😈😈

[@DanielODunn1222]

Way to nail one of the sickest solo's out there to one of Metallica's best songs!!!!!!! Hats off to ya - if you don't play in a band I say you should start one. Share your skills!!

[@emersonsawesome7629]

I saw that vibrato you put on a powerchord about half way through and I really like that. Not many people put vibrato on powerchord but I love doing it and it's nice to see other people who do it as well. I think I heard somewhere that Kurt Cobain did it as well so that's pretty cool.

[@mattbad2747]

Geez, 13 years and still sounds awesome

[@michelgaleano3363]

A woman like you should be appreciated in this world

[@Mekazas]

This is my favorite song and you totally did it justice! YES!!

[@metallic58roses]

Be nice if you can do the whole album cover of justice for all, This must be my 50th time listening to this and I never get bored . PEACE OUT !

[@MarkyMark577]

This is one of this first KZbin Videos I ever watched. 10 years ago. Still one of the best guitar playing/covers I've seen. Never ceases to amaze.

[@schec1015]

Blackened is my absolute favorite Metallica song. I've been listening to it for almost 16 years. I've heard every cover, and every remix. Your video is one that I have found myself coming back to, from time to time. Great job. Not just here, but even in your other videos. I'm happy to see you're still rocking on.

[@KM-ch1dh]

I'm in my 30's and now I want to quit after seeing you tear that up. Great job, nice guitar too.

[@SlintEyed]

Okay.... that solo, melted my face off.

[@yosefff5oh]

Still coming back to this awesome video. Totally forgot about that squeal at the end of the solo I almost died

[@markkeeper7771]

You have no idea how many times I've watched this video through out the years

[@mullholand]

I think I'm at once per year.....

[@simiangimp2282]

Out-fucking-standing!

[@marcuswinnes1355]

Awesome!

[@Lancevance02]

I found this video years ago and still come back to it every now and again. Still watching in 2018 and beyond

[@gastonice5203]

4 years went..and i came back to watch this again! love it!

[@mustafabarsaslancan9248]

You are the reason I started to play guitar.. loves

[@lanethelowedog101]

i think im in love

[@MadisonMainedetecting]

I know that I watched this at least 50 times over the years. I can't get over how well you covered the solo.

[@Garrett.1111]

What!?!?!?!? Ive seen people do really good covers of this song, but people look like they are struggling just to get through it. You make this look WAY to easy. Again, Just wow.

[@jaimemecanico]

Girl, you need to teach me some tricks. I am astonished! Mexico supports you :D

[@davarango]

amazing!

[@gabrielq.9825]

I remember watching this around the time i got my first guitar i was like 14. Now years later i come back to analyze the solo and her greatness lol

[@formeruberdemonlucy.3485]

This video still inspires me 10 years from when i saw it and it came out!

[@jacobmoran9141]

I think I'm in love.

[@depressiontoexpression]

im pisssssssssssssed

[@wyprawka5409]

You were years ahead of the era in which you performed your performance with your skills! Huge congratulations. Beautiful performance (almost as much as your beauty) :)) Congrats and greets from 2k23

[@tatoruano1910]

Amazing!!!! I have been playing guitar for a long time. Hard Rock and Heavy Metal runs through my blood since I was 8 years old when I started listening to my favorite band AC / DC .Now I am 55 years old !!! Metallica opened my mind to other styles and Blackened is one of my favorite songs.I think Metal runs through your blood too so keep going!!! It is clear that you feel it, you live it and enjoy it with a guitar between your hands and your heart!!!! Thank you Cizzie!! You thrill!!!!!!

[@TheNethunshiel]

Exellent Work. Best Regards.

[@stanger1810]

Well done! Please make a Dyers Eve cover! It would be awesome!!!!! Keep it up

[@Maverick06723]

And are out of all the Metallica covers I like yours the best and I probably over the years I watched hundreds but when you come up I’m onto it I love it so cool🔌🎸🪓🧲

[@jaywatts460]

You are absolutely inspirational, chica. Unbelievable how you've mastered Blackened as well as the rest. Just wow

[@SeekandDestroy2100]

I think I fell in love :3

[@aludamin]

Why can't I find a girl like this

[@Conan2403]

It is like in Alchemy, those who want the gold will never find it... Go to gigs xD

[@MetaITurtle]

No no no ...the question is..why can't I find a girl who can effin play blackened !!!? ... Neevvverrrr aahhhhh!!

[@flzk3914]

Who are you to!

[@blinkforme5726]

Maybe you not want enough

[@t-boglizzy1243]

I remeber watching this aroung the time you posted this and its still awesome to this very day. Legit inspired me to play this so so i say thank you

[@audiophileman7047]

She's very serious about it. She doesn't crack a smile. If Kirk Hammett gets sick, you should be able to fill in for him, Cissie. Happy New Year and Proost!

[@tfranktf3]

.... ur sumthing else,.. I remember them bedroom jams,.. keep riffing young lady,...

[@coreycaudle3080]

You are perfect

[@colemiller8832]

my jaw hit the floor, truly stunning

[@metalsurge1363]

One of their most difficult songs, and you nailed it Cizzie!

[@TommyGunnz101]

wow.....

[@glenncleveland9799]

Very fine Cizzie! I don`t get all the negative reply`s, you are really a very fine player! I so appreciate women that rock, and I appreciate your drive and ambition. Hope your business is going well and thank you again for sharing!

[@jdelgado760]

Most epic display of skill Cizzie, keep them coming.

[@xxdarkknight]

Out-freaking-standing!!! That was probably the best Blackened cover I've seen. Good for you. Keep up the good work! No wonder you've got 3 million views...

[@vixenvendettaofficial]

This rocks!! Kiana Shotgun =)

[@LEONx6x6x6x]

I think i found love of my live... *_* :O Really good guitar skill girl ;)

[@Richalive]

One of my favorite Metallica early songs, and you're in a class all of your own!

[@rick018]

Astonishing...simply great!.....good job!

[@gumifej01]

Guitar solo 99% :-D cool

[@tfranktf3]

... I'm still amaze man, I'd tried this riff back in the days, man you, You fucking riffed it out man, more power to you, sweetie, keep jamming maybe hear some more stuff the the road ,huh later,..

[@nobodyimportant69]

That was absolutely amazing. Other than a few tone changes during the song, your timing and cadence was spectacular. Keep up the good work. Loving it, you rock!!!

[@jonathanevans3677]

Cizzie is the gold standard in these Metallica covers. As an irrelevant sidebar, I love that she has no visible tattoos. She does not need a decoration to make her cool. She has the skills from within. She may have been born in the wrong decade. Modern music does not have a lot of the shredding that she excels at. I wonder if she enjoys "pop" guitar.

[@andisheehan719]

2022

[@1Muzition1]

KILL IT!

[@tranthony1768]

Cizzie shreds in this! Well done!!!

[@jeffreyco6723]

we can all kneel down to you, our guitar queen.

[@zymbotictoot]

Hold the fuck on here a minute.........Did i just see a hot chick crank the fuck outa Blackened or am i really too stoned :)

[@floydyes]

zymbotictoot Both :D

[@90GradusoV]

Круче меня играет(

[@bonfireman6858]

You kick f'n ass ..plain and simple..incredible!

[@Windrider77]

This is just AWESOME !!!

[@gnovincejr2]

There needs to be some sort of "filtering" process that when COMPLETE DOUCHE CANOE's who "dis-like" something like this with someone with such amazing talent, they should be banned from doing so! Gotta be mostly jealous people!

[@danielwalker4463]

I just lost my attraction with my gf :(

[@bradass_drummer]

then you never was attracted

[@corporalclegg914]

@@bradass_drummer - go to English Dictionary & Research: Sarcasm, Judgment, Naivety & Intuition

[@joec8101]

Ive watched a few of ur videos and showed them to many as well as shared. Good luck to whatever u do. Very talented!

[@christopherblair6636]

Cizzie, it is after to see THIS video i decided to rework all the metallica's songs I play in a way more "clean". Thank you for this guitar lesson.

[@kylebatteson9572]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Well done, well done. Awesome cover. I just heard a lot of bubbles pop from the haters out there because a chic can play a better Blackened cover than any of them and even me. I need to get better! Here's a true Metallica fan. God said that when pride and arrogance in men becomes rife, he would give women and children the ability to do better than them. Here's proof.

[@kylebatteson9572]

M de Jong And who are you?

[@mixaly41]

So yes, however much you practice, 10YO japanese guy will kick your ass)

[@slaytallica3988]

You've Seen here meet James? She's so amazing

[@user-kv3in3oi3h]

Игорь все-таки дочь Мастейна но по ее отзывам КН-2 лучше чем любой Ден папаши

[@DOHC1FY]

Best video! So raw, So innocent and so natural. Love it! Love you and Love Metallica!

[@realBkay]

Damn Ciz! Watching you play Blackened NEVER gets old.

[@fourat9710]

If u marry me , we can play metal all night long

[@lazyhobo5091]

+fourat garrach All Nightmare Long xD

[@fourat9710]

But I'm the lead guitarist, and she's rhythm

[@deboraconceicao9328]

four

[@Stonewall380]

Very amazing guitarist, but you didn't play the 6th fret on the low e string every other time. You just kept doing 7 7 787 7 7 787 (8 on 4th string).

[@dannyreveren6733]

Stonewall380 Entertainment its a palm muted open note on the e string in between the 7 and 8s and she's obviously doing them just look at the downpicking

[@singletakecovers9740]

Nice. A no BS approach. Perfect. Mistakes and all. These are the sort of covers I like to see.

[@GuitaristMetallica]

After 13 years, you were a great inspiration to young 12 old me. My first reaction to a cover of blackened was yours. I made a playlist of old stuff. A good cover I have to say lml

[@thomast4640]

U played the intro wrong

[@AxellRosas36]

T21gaming Did you dislike just because of that? 😂😂😂😂

[@DoGnarlyStuff]

Watching for the 1st time now ,impressed by the shred !

[@MrMagic1515]

that harmonic at 4:59 gives me chills every time. so clean

[@lucheloco420]

That tone is fantastic.

[@palecrates]

God I love the tone of your rig,,,awesome playing too BTW

[@ryanpro1979]

Best thing I've seen on KZbin in awhile. Good stuff! You're amazing!!!

[@chiefdog6909]

Nailed that slide at 2:03

[@vanyen666]

AWESOME job there Cizzie!!!