Easy Metal Riffs to Practice (As Iron Sharpens Iron Song)

If you need some simple, easy metal riffs so that you can practice your rhythm playing, accuracy, and timing, these are some awesome riffs to play.
🎧 Here's link the to the Apocalyptic Dreams album (this song is track 9 on the album): www.jasonstall...
There are 3 different parts to this song where you'll learn the riffs. And each riff is slightly different.
The first 2 are kind of simple but the 3rd riffs, which is the bridge on the song, is a little more complex.
But all of these riffs are really fun to play and sort of have that old school Metallica meets Judas Priest vibe.
Hope you enjoyed this lesson!
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Jason
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[@schmogley5566]

As a 19 year old who's learning how to play metal in hopes of making a band with his friends one day,youve been a great teacher to me man. Thank you so much for making these vids

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏🤘

[@fuzzloon]

This guy rips

[@fuzzloon]

Totally

[@robtighe2712]

This is THE place us ageing metal heads get inspiration to pick up a guitar again and learn to play killer tunes. Thanks Jason

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you, brother, more to come 🤘

[@mdwayne741]

You got that right....Jason is a great teacher.

[@Good_Luck_8619]

Yep 37 and just learning now as recently got a chance to get a guitar and an amp doing what I can

[@robtighe2712]

@Good_Luck_8619 it's a great way to block out the world and get a new perspective on the music you listen to, I hear a riff in my head and have to see if I can play it

[@Good_Luck_8619]

@@robtighe2712 oh well I try anything taking lessons at the moment and also found these sleep hypnosis subliminal videos here to speed up learning to play ! I have Cort electric guitar G model don’t know the number black body with inner white cover ! Works ok !

[@ALC42069]

Man this guy is so awesome. Thorough and seems like such a nice guy. Would love to rock with this man!!

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@hunterjennings4744]

I just wanted to say thank you, and tell you that your videos have been a major inspiration to me. I never once thought I’d be able to learn to play anything remotely resembling actual music in guitar. Through following along with your videos/lessons I have been able to actually learn and enjoy playing the guitar. You are an amazing content creator and a huge inspiration to me, thank you so much for doing what you do and creating this amazing content.

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude thank you so much for this comment!

[@ericpaulband]

agreed !

[@lookoutforfrankie2611]

Well said Hunter! Jason is awesome!

[@TheAnalyticalObservers]

Your profile picture is a potato, which is how Jason gets his size, I find the synchronicity amusing.

[@jasonconnors8644]

Your the only guy on you tube I can understand when you explain guitar! Thank you

[@williamlamb43]

As Iron Sharpens Iron is a quote from Proverbs 27:17.

[@patricklowe4886]

I'm 61 and I'm just now beginning to appreciate heavy metal guitar. Thank you

[@jasonstallworth]

Man, that's great that you're getting into it. Also, if you don’t have it already, be sure to get my free practice guide that I give to all my subs here: www.jasonstallworth.com/guitarist/

[@0Raj1]

Thank you! Your lessons have been very useful. Love from India \m/

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude that’s awesome to hear and glad they help!

[@Shralps]

Me: Sick. I feel I could probably learn this... 2:24 OK... Maybe not yet...

[@jasonstallworth]

lol...you'll be surprised at how fast you get it down...just go through the video every day for a week!

[@italiad1013]

4:35!im already lost...bad angle for beginners

[@jasonstallworth]

Uh oh!! I do have a video for beginners here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJXPpY2eg9hqn6M

[@itermneight160]

Kool stuff Jason...been a metal fan forever.Just picked up the axe again after many years. Great lesson! Thank you for sharing your skills with us I appreciate it.

[@jasonstallworth]

So great to hear you’ve picked it back up!!!

[@CenkK0]

Can you share this video with tabs ı cant understand which strings and frets are you playing just watching with my eyes..

[@jasonstallworth]

I never made tabs for this specific video but I do include tabs on my recent Patreon lessons: www.patreon.com/jasonstallworth

[@CenkK0]

@@jasonstallworth yes ı understand but this riffs are awesome and ı would like to play ı just asked because of that thanks for respond.

[@11bangbang402]

I’ve loved Metal my whole life and I’m just starting to learn to play it. The thing I love most about Metal musicians is that, for the most part, they all seem like the nicest people teaching music on KZbin. The irony ofcourse being people associate Metal and people who play/listen to it as these scary mean people. Couldn’t be more wrong. Thanks for the video! Can’t wait to try this out!

[@jasonstallworth]

I appreciate that, thank you 🤘

[@JawTooth]

Cool stuff!

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@NoOne-fr5vy]

Yeah all your practice guide is not boring like 1234 - 4321 thing.. Make me more often to practice.. Thanks bro..

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude thank you !

[@pantera89]

@@jasonstallworth im a Metalhead with no friends, and this helps a lot...\\m//

[@jasonstallworth]

@@pantera89 Awesome to hear that, and all of my subscribers here are extremely cool so they are now your friends as well as I!

[@pantera89]

@@jasonstallworth thank you man!!! \\m//THRASH\\m//

[@ShermanGarver-g4v]

Fucking bad ass let's jamm I'm double pedal to the metal drummer but know I have A new riff I write to

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@douglasbryanloyortega8934]

Ecuador 🇪🇨 present 🎧🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@Warlock73]

Jason! Another great video! Question-do you hold the pick with three fingers? I naturally do that, been trying to break the habit because I was told it would limit my playing. But you seem to be able to shred licks and solos with ease! 🤘🏻🎸💪🏼

[@jasonstallworth]

Man, I really have no clue how I hold my pick! lol I think I just use my first 2 fingers. My biggest thing with that is do what feels the most natural to you.

[@jgunz78]

Great f’n tone on that man! I just recently found this channel after getting back into playing guitar again and I have really enjoyed everything, keep it up!

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏🏻🤘

[@abracadaver069er]

You have a great ability teaching people. Your videos are fantastic for people wanting to learn guitar rather than feeling like it's too hard to try! Great job man

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you for the encouragement! Really glad to hear my videos are helping folks!

[@Shred_Master]

Hey man do you have a tutorial anywhere for the solo Olin this song? I would love to learn it! Also amazing song sounds absolutely incredible!

[@jasonstallworth]

Not at the moment but I do have a solo series coming up soon!

[@kustomklosuredesignz1034]

wow what a lesson! no matter how intermediate I have become through using all of Jasons lessons, I always end up checking out beginner lessons due to polish up my intermediate playtime.

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you 🤘

[@shadeau6]

Cool...Its like yer training future band members... 🤘🏽👹

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@houseovragnar1528]

You're just not giving it the same power as the typical hammer on? Just enough to press the string down then back up quickly?

[@jasonstallworth]

Yeah it's just a light touch technique

[@juliodefreitas157]

An absolute awesome lesson...thank you for sharing your video 💙💙👍👍

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏 🤘

[@charleschastain829]

Why thumbs down, you got no life? You jealous? He is trying to teach you....

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏 🤘

[@mainand]

Hi Jason. Where do i find the tabs and the backing track. Also you v don't cover all the parts of the song. Do you do that somewhere else

[@jasonstallworth]

I don't have tabs for this song (I had thought about making a tab book on this whole album if there were enough interest).

[@GraveyardXrow]

Damn. Can't do this. Palm muting does not work for me. No matter what I do, it never works.

[@jasonstallworth]

Never give up...you will eventually nail it! Push the universe hard enough and you'll force it to work in your favor. 🤘

[@gtora1982]

I'm looking for a 7string guitar,could you recommend me some one?The price is no problem :)

[@jasonstallworth]

This is the one I have: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYOxq32qo5aUh6c

[@rickcontreras4943]

I’m taking your course and I really love it but it takes practice and practice and practice to be like you and I just want you to know you’re giving out a free PDF file are we gonna get that in our course?

[@jasonstallworth]

Rick, I give away a practice guide as a teaser to get into one of my courses. Feel free to send me an email and I’ll be happy to send you that. Just go to my website and look for contact: www.jasonstallworth.com/

[@darrenwoolley51]

Hey man, have you done a lesson about bends!! Is there a rule of thumb in regards to whether you bend up, or down, I've been kinda just going with the flow, although I don't seem to get the same result in regards to the desired sound, at least not like the awesome note I'm going for??

[@jasonstallworth]

I've got a recent video on bends here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2PPeJdrZ9-oZ7s

[@BETOSNOWMETAL]

Muy buenas ideas. Como siempre. Gracias

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏 🤘

[@biaband5561]

Hello Jason...outstanding. could you please make a solo part?

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you, I may have that lesson out here soon!

[@ANIKBISWAS]

Wow heavy playing, i am very general man, i am using ibanez gio. I like esp ltd😍

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏 🤘

[@kylerossich2321]

This Is An Awesome Riff Like Preist Or Maiden.

[@jasonstallworth]

Both bands are loaded with some killer riffs!

[@vikingnortheast]

i thought this was queen of the riech he was playing, then i went to listen to that and it's not. very 80s vibe for sure

[@jasonstallworth]

Killer song!

[@fredberthold1696]

Hey Jason your tone is killer. May I ask you what does your rig consist of on your videos??

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you! I tend to use Positive Grid’s BIAS Amp and FX just out of convenience but I’ll something mic up my EVH and use that for videos. *** I just posted a new video with my EVH tones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnTIpn-Je9uNkMk

[@MikeRivera-db8lb]

Ya sure make learning to play fun,that's for sure

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘🙏

[@pizzaman1973]

so simple. so badass. it would be sick if you could break down that solo my guy

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you...I'll have to remember what I played! lol Most of the solos I throw on here are random.

[@saswatsinha5270]

Whats the BPM for this song? Edit: The riffs are so crossover stuff.

[@jasonstallworth]

Man I wish I could remember!

[@williamwilkinson421]

Wow, just fucking amazing

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you brother! By the way, if you don't have my practice guide yet, grab a copy here: www.jasonstallworth.com/guitarist/

[@IvyAurora-li3ri]

How to make the guitar sound like this? 😊

[@jasonstallworth]

I've got a metal tone guide here: www.jasonstallworth.com/metal-tones-virtual-and-real-amp-settings/

[@BRO77TX]

Whether it was intentional or not... I can’t believe no one else noticed that tribute to Black Sabbath in those first 4 power chords!! Symptom Of The Universe anyone?? 🤷‍♂️

[@jasonstallworth]

Oh wow, thank you for pointing that out! It was totally unintentional!

[@BRO77TX]

@@jasonstallworth It was cool though!! 🤘😁🤘

[@essarock3915]

You are so so amazing 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏 🤘

[@francisocbian8726]

Thank you so much for teaching this riffs. It really gives me more inspiration to learn to play guitar more. I wish I would have discovered your channel much earlier, I still need a lot to learn. Thank you once again Sir. More power and God bless.

[@jasonstallworth]

Awesome to hear this, dude!

[@kiiturii]

pretty much exactly what I've been looking for, legend

[@jasonstallworth]

Awesome to hear that!

[@legioncrossroads]

Epic!

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏 🤘

[@iix23]

I hope you had the chance to pick that shirt yourself in Thailand, (3 hours flight from where I live.) :D Thanks for the lesson, as always

[@jasonstallworth]

Oh yeah dude, I got a Chang and Singha tank top at the MBK mall!

[@Wejohnsn]

i just purchased a CD of Masterpiece

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you brother, I appreciate that!

[@anthonyryan8528]

Nice lesson thank you 😊 🙏 🙂 rock on 🤘

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you. Also, if you don’t have it already, be sure to get my free practice guide that I give to all my subs here: www.jasonstallworth.com/guitarist/

[@jamesherdfan6863]

Got it.... awesome stuff as usual sir

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏🏻🤘

[@mgantonnavales6874]

I request sir Jason never enough tab pls

[@jasonstallworth]

I'll have to create a video lesson on that soon

[@justsomeclown7197]

Got me thrashing around in my apartment

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@ShermanGarver-g4v]

I've got some killer tunes like this ❤

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@reneehrozencik4117]

I think you're excellent!

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘🙏

[@countvertigo1788]

Is this song In the beginner metal course?

[@jasonstallworth]

Not this particular song, but I do include some riffs and extended riffs for you to play in the course. To me, it's all about applying what you learn, and that's what the course is all about. Metal Guitar Apprentice: metalmastermind.com/metal-guitar-apprentice/

[@briannord950]

Hey Jason I just started playing your lessons for beginners are awesome so easy to follow 🍻🤘

[@jasonstallworth]

Awesome to hear that!! If you don't have my beginner's metal guitar course yet, check that out here: metalmastermind.com/metal-guitar-apprentice/

[@joedevil275]

What pedal...what amp setting?

[@jasonstallworth]

Man I don't recall...it's either the EVH 5150 III amp (no pedal, just the red channel) or BIAS FX

[@kopan14]

your gig setup? are u using MXR fullbore metal pedal? I can't find any info from your channel for my reference of guitar tone

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude, I need to do a video on that soon! I stick with the amp's gain for the EVH though. I don't use a ton of effects. Jus the MXR Smart Gate and I use a little delay for leads, sometimes chorus for cleans. Nothing special. For my live solo gigs this is what I'm using: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXesoHWcpbmGba8

[@kopan14]

@@jasonstallworth thank you Jason, wish I could smash that like button XD I'm currently using the Jackson JS32 >>> Boss ML-2 >>> Boss GE-7 >>> Boss NS-2 >>>Marshall MG30GFX, quite confused playing around with all the EQ these gears have, as for Metal tones (chugging a lot) Im keeping the bass shall be little higher than treble with lowest mid as possible, however solo/lead sounds not with good clarity

[@jasonstallworth]

@@kopan14 Sounds like a solid setup!

[@ME-hr8dl]

Jason you should be proud - what you’re doing here is very important. I never really learnt how to play rhythm metal guitar properly and am now enjoying learning again after a 20 year break… thanks to you! Hi from the UK - cheers 👍🏼

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you, I appreciate that Also, if you don’t have my free metal guitar practice guide that I give my subs, get it here: www.jasonstallworth.com/guitarist/

[@Tmogangsta714]

Less talking more rocking

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘 I tend to get carried away with the dialogue at times. When I'm doing these videos, I feel like we're all hanging out in the studio together!

[@houseovragnar1528]

I like what the Diaz brothers say about fighting. If you wanna be a hitter you gotta train with hitters. Iron sharpens iron makes me think of Conan which makes me think of my Thulza Duum project and I have some RIFFS similar to this. I can't wait to improve some more so I can finally be happy with it. Great video bro. SKAL.

[@nickenvdv]

Exactly what I was looking for at this moment. Thx a lot man, Will spend a lot of time practising this piece!!

[@jasonstallworth]

Awesome to hear that! And I’ve got a LOT more riffs and lessons in my course Metal Riff Master: metalmastermind.com/metal-riff-master/

[@nickenvdv]

@@jasonstallworth i''ll have a look for sure!! Thx man!! Edit; I had a look, and instantly became a member. Thx for the tip!

[@gustavocastro5366]

Nice lesson ! greetings from Brazil, keep doing this

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you dude!

[@MsCgrimm]

You're such a rad dude I love your vids bro

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏 🤘

[@matijads517]

Awesome Jason. I've been watching a lot of your videos and learned a lot from them. They inspired quite a few riffs that I came up with, especially the video where you were showing different techniques that could help people who are stuck at writing riffs. Stay safe and rock on.

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude that’s great to hear!! More are coming!

[@Nick-qf7vt]

8:38 anyone else have trouble with the picking in this part? I cant get that rhythm right

[@jasonstallworth]

Definitely go back to that part and play it over and over, but also add your own flavor to it.

[@Nick-qf7vt]

@@jasonstallworth Will do!

[@patosullivan5501]

Backing track available?

[@jasonstallworth]

I don't have them for this video but I do have backing tracks included in the metal guitar course that I'm releasing next week. Make sure you're signed up here so that you get notified: www.jasonstallworth.com/guitarist/

[@jackstellabatti9973]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼Cool 🤌🏻👌🏼

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@fei-fun2856]

Welllllll welllllllll done man! Love it

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏 🤘

[@cutfromstone754]

Sick dude, thanks!

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@JasonVoorhees1946_]

Woow 🤟

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@michaele2468]

That’s really awesome 🤩. Wouldn’t you like to teach that solo part too? This would be great 👍

[@jasonstallworth]

If only I could remember what I played!

[@harrynutz4550]

Thanks for slowing things down and showing what the right hand is doing also , Happy New Year

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘🤘🤘

[@back4onemore]

Cool riffs indeed 🤘🏻🤘🏻 love your tone very punchy sounding.

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@RameshRamloll]

learned a lot today! thanks

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@ragingskeptic9753]

So one man sharpens another….

[@jasonstallworth]

Indeed it does! Track 9 on my album Apocalyptic Dreams (released in 2013)

[@Francob78]

Is this secretly another teaser?....anyways, this sounds good jason.

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you brother. Nope, this is track 9 from Apocalyptic Dreams

[@scottdraven2001]

I really dig that song I heard so many styles like Iron Maiden Judas Priest just to name a few that’s kind of the style I’m going for I can’t wait to get back and practice. Thank you for videos Jason I learn a lot and can’t wait to start putting it to my guitar. I’m also excited to start working with metal master once I’m out of the hospital thank you again 🤘

[@lcastelano]

Thank you so much .

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@boblathim7424]

Jason Stallworth is a Jacked up Riffmaster Viking of Metal! Totally Awesome! The Guy is Unique and Highly Inspirational!! One can even bet that is is just an Equally Intense Dude in all Areas of his Life!

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@SuperMokoma]

Hi Jason🤗 Do you use some noisegate your gear in these videos?

[@jasonstallworth]

If I'm playing through an amp, yes. For plugins, yes as well (most amp sims come with some sort of noise gate option). But I've found any high gain sound needs a gate

[@SuperMokoma]

@@jasonstallworth Thanks for answering me😊 I'm just start to practise playing guitar, love metal music and using lot of high gain. Thats the reason why i'm thinkig to add some noisegate/killer to my gear. Love your youtubechannel and you been big help to me practise to playing guitar😊 keep it metal🤘

[@reneehrozencik4117]

This is what I want to do!

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@werck09]

On my playlist.

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you brother 🙏🏻🤘

[@coryjackson8409]

Damn I love this song man!!! I’m ready to do something with you ASAP!!!! Picture it, it’s gonna be epic!!! 2 bad asses slinging ESPs!!!!!

[@jasonstallworth]

Yeah, those ESPs are cool guitars! Soon brother!

[@houseovragnar1528]

Get this man a flying V 🤘🤘 I'm a wh..e for the V's. Ola Englund has a V I wouldn't mind trying out plus I love the black-red combo he did. This rips bro. I would love tou hear you do some stuff like Romuvos in the future. I love that folk metal. SKAL Bro, going to pay attention to the video now that you're done melting our faces.

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@mookytc]

This is exactly what I am trying to incorporate into my playing thank you!

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@richardarndt3346]

Thank you. I'm just basically working on my technique I'm a self-taught guitar player that's been playing for a very long time. And I'm kind of stuck in a rut. Picking up a few new tricks and techniques can help me dig out of it.

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@whosyourmomma]

bad fck ass 🤘🏻bro

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@haimishmcpherson2467]

You are great! Can't stop watching your videos. Thx for your reply back a couple days back. You rule. Thx again !!!

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@msee383]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏🤘

[@jeffbien269]

That was badass

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘🤘🤘

[@TheMeJustMe75]

Finally started putting projects together that I have been working on for years. I got Guitar Pro 8 and have been writing out guitar and bass parts. The project I am working on has been 20 years in the making. In the last year after getting a grasp on Modes, I finished the pencil to paper part. I've created the sound effects and recorded those tracks. I have one of my guitars in standard and the other is a baritone RG that is in standard B. Just need a drumming program which EZ Drummer seems the way to go.

[@jasonstallworth]

That's awesome progress. As far as drums, if this is something you're looking to release, I recommend hiring a real drummer. I had Cameron Fleury on my last album (Masterpeace, under my name) and the new one that's up and coming. It's well worth having a real drummer.

[@biaband5561]

Thank you

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@Skullhillson]

Well thank you very much for this. It’s very helpful that you break it down into simple sections. It sounds so complex at first….but you’ve made it seem attainable.

[@jasonstallworth]

Really glad to hear this helped!

[@bjcundiff8623]

I'm glad I finally found someone that's showing you how to practice I'm a beginner but have gotten to the point I can play riffs but after that I don't know what to do. So I'm just someone os finally showing how to practice something

[@jasonstallworth]

Man, it's awesome to hear that and glad this helped! I also have a free practice guide you can get in the video description.

[@ElvisPereira-ex9dy]

Hell yeah, awesome tutorial Jason, loved it man!! \m/

[@jasonstallworth]

Thanks dude!

[@reneehrozencik4117]

Help me!😮😊

[@jasonstallworth]

this may be a good place to start: metalmastermind.com/metal-guitar-apprentice/

[@thomasd9237]

👍👍 Jason is the man. Never get tired of watching 🤘

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏🤘

[@fuzzloon]

So rad dude

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@fredberthold1696]

Jason you are so cool brother. I'm a 55yr old metal head who just started playing. I'm addicted I got a randall 150wt combo and 3 guitars 🎸. I've learned only the basics so far but I love learning. Keep up the good work your an awesome player and a really cool dude🤟👍

[@jasonstallworth]

I bet that Randall is a monster! And glad to see you playing!