Metallica - Creeping Death (Guitar Cover)

Hey guys,
This is my cover of Metallica's Creeping Death. This is yet another song from Ride the Lightning that has fast tempos, aggressive rhythms and a speedy solo. This song has a large amount of downpicking, and the solo's even got some sweep picking!
Overall, another great Metallica song that was loads of fun to learn and play.
Guitars were tuned a 1/4 step up.
Enjoy!
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[@talkshow69]

Guitar style:Perfect 10/10 Guitar tone:Awesome 10/10 Guitar accuracy:-Perfect 10/10 Awesome man

[@Taxable_Trophy]

Nah. Not perfect but good

[@TheGrassyDirtBlock]

I had a lot of fun pretending the armrest was ur head

[@pencapchew2717]

jajajajjaja

[@user-yw8wz2bh1y]

Alien plays the guitar!

[@rusty899]

are you serioussss? i just ripped a hot 1 this comment killed me!!!!!

[@officialdinodoestuff]

TheGrassyDirtBlock I thought the same thing while watching the whole video. xD

[@treyowens4944]

I don't see it

[@justin-iq2od]

3:40 still the coolest riff ever

[@muhammadirsyazman8389]

justin janz kirk wrote that when he was just 16

[@frame5098]

I completely agree. It has always been one of my favorite bad ass riffs ever. The open E string is such a mean sound.

[@laflammechristophe4548]

3:18

[@laflammechristophe4548]

*best solo ever

[@user-eo1hv7nw1f]

heaviest

[@irawr4035]

You know its gonna be good when the video's in black and white.

[@Ryad.mz666]

IRawr xDDDDDDDDDD

[@yosemitesam3003]

@@Ryad.mz666 i wish i could dislike ur comment a second time

[@jandrysanchez7265]

@@yosemitesam3003 i do for you man

[@yosemitesam3003]

@@jandrysanchez7265 thank u it means a lot

[@Jay_LT4]

plot twist: that’s the actually colors that make up him and his room and belongings

[@advanceddarkness3]

Absolutely no difference between the original and this, pure perfection.

[@mrgrzybek92]

advanceddarkness3 No difference between the original and this is fucking boring...

[@mrgrzybek92]

Lucas Clavijo I know that He played this very well, but what give me listening the cover, when they is note per note same as a original...

[@alabama1974]

because he didn't find backing track without original guitars. You hear James, Kirk, and his 2 guitars at same time :D

[@Ae0liann]

GRZYBeeeKK dumbass it’s a cover

[@Coshade12]

Cristian Soto Morales especially the end of it, it had the wrong notes before the bend and the bend was a bit off, the rhythm was pretty good though

[@submeitsfreebruh]

imaging downstroking an entire concert

[@hellraiserde2276]

I won't cause If i would do that my arm would hurt so much just from thinking about that I already fear Master of Puppets on it's own tbh. :D

[@dylanvogel4503]

Low Spec Gamer I played all of the master album all down picks besides when needed for alternate picking i allways down pick

[@shawcremeans1773]

@@dylanvogel4503 same

[@stewiegriffin4]

Dylan Vogel i can downpick melodies up to at least 230bpm, but for some reason I have trouble down picking a low e power chord for extended periods of time. But practice will fix it!

[@pheonixjphs4045]

I downstroke on other things

[@TheRustyRailz]

I have NEVER seen anyone literally learn every single part of this song. It’s been said a bajillion times already, but I’m gonna say it again. This has got to be the best cover I’ve ever seen. The band themselves would be extremely proud. I know i would be. In the mean time, excuse me while I go back to trying to pick my jaw up off the floor.

[@MetallicaLiveHD]

The best Creeping Death cover I have seen, great job and I love this song and you play it so perfect!!

[@mustafaenes57]

R u alive sir ? 8 year ..

[@atabekozbek]

@@mustafaenes57 muhtemelen ölmüştür

[@mustafaenes57]

@@atabekozbek sanmıyorum

[@albertkraglmusic]

Practice/learn sweep picking, then just practice the solo a lot! It's a good idea to isolate the tougher parts of the solo and practice them individually, then play the entire thing. Hope that helps!

[@xKenFlowx]

Well I officially love this channel based on the fact he plays the best Metallica I've ever heard... amazing.

[@weirdough161]

Proof that standard tuning can also be heavy

[@xmm8299]

@@weirdough161 Standard tuning is THE heaviest, all others are fun and maybe a bit more evil sounding, but standard tuning is the best!

[@weirdough161]

I'm not that sure, but this song proves that Standard E can be heavy

[@xmm8299]

@@weirdough161 Well most of the world guitarists are in standard right now, so in the combined weight of tunings standard is a winner! Jk, of course, but in standard tuning riffs can be much faster without ruining the sound quality, they can go really high up as well while still having the lowest point at low e, like I dont know, standard is the best tuning, very versatile, very heavy if used right.

[@ramsonk]

Try swanthewhitepig

[@rastafratt]

One of the cleanest covers i have ever heard, awesome dude :)

[@sylvester842]

Actually it's distorted lol

[@leonid7785]

@@sylvester842 bruh

[@BooPedro]

@@sylvester842 lmao hahahah

[@JordanLake25]

Down strokes is where it's at.

[@psteeg3551]

that's what she said

[@zackgotobed3754]

+Pim Vd Steeg what

[@zeoalexo]

+StoneColdGaming whia, sonething just flew over your head, bro

[@pritok6]

yeah guy did a pretty good job. i alway feel like i am starting to causing myself carpal tunnel playing hetfields rhythm guitar :D

[@scudieridenis]

This is the best Creeping Death cover of all KZbin covers...!!!

[@Fin2001]

4:24 My favourite part of the entire song.

[@poweRaack]

Not only the cover was crystal smooth but the guitar tone sounds killer too!

[@joea7325]

This has got to be one of the cleanest and tightest played covers I've ever seen on youtube, and that's saying a lot. You killed it man!

[@petarblazevic3156]

your covers are just perfect, sound is just amaizing

[@albertkraglmusic]

I used a Digitech Rp1000, and the preset I used was a model of a JCM 800 with just a tad of chorus mixed in. Hope that helps!

[@humbertoferguitar]

Man, I just wanna say thank you so much! Every time I got some doubt about any Metallica song I watch one of your videos and you're always 100% wright on the song! This intro, I always did different ways and never find some good transcription but you always know the right way!

[@gbh526]

Outstanding...one of the best covers of this song I've seen. Great playing!

[@HamzaKhan-mf1nc]

Dude your tone is on point...Amazing cover overall ❤️❤️

[@TheRustyRailz]

Ya know ... as I’ve commented once before, but I still keep coming back to this just as amazed as I was the first time. And it makes me realize how much I miss it. As a musician myself (guitar and bass) inspired by Papa Het ... it’s both physically and emotionally painful trying to play now. Unfortunately my wrists and areas of my hands have developed carpal tunnel and arthritis respectively. Being the hard picker I am, the arthritis makes it difficult to keep hold of the pick because I have to keep so much pressure on it. And the carpal tunnel has affected my speed and picking accuracy. At one point, I could play this song (as well as many others) right along with the album with no difficulty. Now it’s all I can do to even get through Enter Sandman sometimes. But, thank the Lord, it’s gotten better and my playing is slowly getting back to where it used to be, or at least somewhat. For me music is my way to speak and show emotion, ironically the same as Hetfield. And losing that capability is very hard on someone that’s as passionate about music as I am, or anyone else for that matter. Keep doing what you do man. Keep being more inspiration for guys like me to keep picking up that ax and plugging in. And hopefully someday I’ll be back to 100% again.

[@dimitripapadinikolaus]

TheRustyRailz You’s a badass \m/

[@TheRustyRailz]

GrooveMetalBruh\m/ thanks man. The kind compliment means a lot. It’s kind things like that, that will inspire me to keep picking up my guitar and keep pushing through.

[@dimitripapadinikolaus]

TheRustyRailz I believe in you man

[@TheRustyRailz]

GrooveMetalBruh\m/ thank you.

[@redmly1724]

The best cover I've seen so far, well done, man. Rock on.

[@linastar6808]

Thank you, this is awesome. It's amazing how good you play and your video also helped me to learn playing this song 🤘❤️‍🔥🎸

[@olivercredland8830]

this is the best cover I've ever seen

[@sterlingsimmons238]

amazing tone

[@raksh9]

First time I heard this song was the first time I heard Metallica. It was 1988, and this song was the first in that week's local radio metal show. Creeping Death blew me away, and when I got the album, I couldn't believe how much I loved the songs. Well written, tightly played, intricate and powerful. Thank you for doing such excellent covers from this amazing album.

[@californicationcalifornica7856]

Best guitar cover ever I watch it over and over again thank u very good job dude

[@albertkraglmusic]

I play by ear and use tabs from Ultimate Guitar! But nowadays I try to figure out songs more by ear, because it is a much better skill to have in the long run :) Hope that helps!

[@0Relic0]

Perfect solo! Master!

[@3dfreak]

Sounds awesome. Love that guitar. Great work mate!

[@flipkip126]

Best cover what i heard on whole youtube!! Amazing job!!

[@MrBibbityBop]

Perfect. No better cover out there.

[@diegogarcia9359]

AWESOME!!! GOOD JOB!!

[@AdrianOlivas_]

One of the better covers on KZbin! Nice work on the solo dude!

[@natashae9813]

Great job! I've been learning the rhythm parts for this awsome song with the help of tabs. Im trying to brush up on the chorus and after watching you play that part, I'm now able to play it! Thanks alot;) 🤘🏻

[@matteocoda6368]

Metallica were indeed the definitive metal band in the 80s. Others were there with them but they found the balance between heavyness, melody and attitude that no one could while evolving at the same time. Only great artists can do that.

[@JQNAH]

5:25 this will always be my favorite part of the entire song

[@amr4336]

Same

[@michawysocki9268]

Me too m8 Im still trying to play this part but, dunno how to get guitar sound like him, propably I have to record kirks part than play James part :/// I'm beginner so xDD

[@normcook9335]

I like the rhythm chords in this section

[@andrewbagchi]

Another great cover man. Thank you for uploading another amazing video. Your performances are always flawless.

[@NCardude]

This is badass! You rocked it from start to finish, man.

[@eralpcalhan5368]

Best creeping cover at you tube

[@albertkraglmusic]

I've been playing for around 3.5 years!

[@DC-uk9pg]

Really good cover, completely on point👌🏻🤘🏻

[@pieterdealcoholist1493]

u inspired me to go play more and more man! I learned the tabs for this song its my fav I couldnt play it but now i can ! TYSM

[@FesojNagod]

holy shit.. i wish ill be able to play like this.. 6 months into playing guitar :P you are awesome

[@albertkraglmusic]

FesojNagod Just keep at it and you'll be playing like this before you know it :)

[@FesojNagod]

TheFenderrocker before i know it, yeah right :P i mostly try to play songs by MUSE but metallica is definitly on my "to learn" list aswell, just keep on practising i guess, you are awesome btw :p

[@francompalmieri]

FesojNagod With less than a year (8 months or somewhere there) i learned a lot of Metallica songs, you just gotta have the endurance, later you can do the solos (i am learning them again but now with solos). Oh and if you play Metallica don't get used to just downpicking, i know Hetfield does that but i recommend to do all downpicking once you've got alternate learned.

[@BigLezz]

+FesojNagod year and a half, rythem guitar is a piece of cake...but i play like 4 hours a day sooo

[@semro]

+FesojNagod 6 months passed

[@nicolasvelazco3771]

Maestro de Maestros

[@jsathorne]

Big things up! You are truly gifted

[@daisymoo934]

One word. Awesome!!!!!

[@easycompanyairsoft2559]

Sick cover bro, sounds perfect, I subbed

[@MrMRSAM48000]

Please, tell me you're in a band! Don't waste that talent, dude. You got it.

[@diegoross8273]

man, your tone is awesome!!!

[@mbalc909]

Epic tune, epic solo, epic technique - epic cover, epic everything!

[@snakeeyes3883]

I get a hand cramp just WATCHING you downstroke that fast..

[@antonkyrychenko6917]

you hold the mediator like Hetfield

[@user-un8zh7ui5i]

Медиатор на английском вроде по другому пишется

[@antonkyrychenko6917]

@@user-un8zh7ui5i я коммент писал этот пять лет назад) да, сейчас я знаю что медиатор это pick

[@victorcoleman949]

Damn good job covering that song. It's one of my all time favorites. Great job, keep up the good work.

[@TheMSMALIVE]

This is so enjoyable! Good job man!

[@mcjunior011]

Dude, you must be so alone. Otherwise those hands can't be this fast for Fuck sake. You are amazing.

[@solar4994]

hes fuckin good haha

[@Snipershootful]

Don't worry, his girlfriend will thank him for his fast hands :^)

[@19Anxiety85]

This is my favourite song in the whole world, and in my book you really did it justice! |m| |m|

[@ihatelameusernames]

One is better! :D

[@19Anxiety85]

ihatelameusernames One is a fuckin' great song too! :D

[@rogerbrown5016]

Just gotta say ! What a perfect cover ! You killed it! So impressive!

[@Obnacho]

This is the best cover of this song on KZbin. Good work, man.

[@sainandanify]

Incredible fucking cover....dat tone \m/

[@DaniloLima89]

Awesome cover! I need to practice my downpicking :/ ...

[@spaceburger80]

I hear ya bro. I've been playing Bad Company and TPetty too long. Need to get my skills back in order.

[@essaquadry]

Great job bro! awesome cover.. One of the greatest songs created!!

[@bernardobe100]

Just awesome! Congrats man!!!

[@stephenradicchi5322]

YOU GOT THE RIFF @3:39 RIGHT!!!!

[@ManiacEntity]

fucking amazing!!!

[@mfdeadpool9362]

Dude. This is amazing. Thank you!!!!!

[@aryanyeoh2606]

amazingly played

[@albertkraglmusic]

I use 10-46 gauge Ernie Ball/D'Addario strings :)

[@mutantbaby1672]

Which pickup did you use for the rhythm guitar?

[@mcjunior011]

Mutant Baby EMG 81 for both

[@jesusalvarado9898]

good cover man, the tone was spot on as well as the playing.

[@enriquealvarezvilches2454]

Best Metallica cover I have ever seen

[@hschnabel3055]

I think I remember saying Hetfield something like "you just need one thing you can do like no one else" or something. Guess downstrumming like a crazy bastard is this one thing. Well done!

[@hschnabel3055]

Down strokes

[@ayaanrahim6276]

Nice

[@tomstarks4361]

That was fucking awesome. How long have you been playing dude?

[@albertkraglmusic]

6 years now :)

[@tomstarks4361]

TheFenderrocker Yeah, well you're killing it. I've only just started playing but if I get to the point where I can do half as good as that i'll die a happy man.

[@mortoeck17]

TheFenderrocker How did you start?

[@talkshow69]

Finally you've reached the top of the search results for this song!!!Keep it up.

[@arvinmasongsong9897]

Perfect cover dude! Keep it up!

[@alexgrom3055]

збс чотко!

[@mikecailean2053]

is there a link to showing how to play at 3:40

[@harryharry898]

Nick Paris e B G 9 10 7 9 12 10 9 D 9 10 7 9 12 10 9 A 7 8 5 7 10 8 7 u just repeat this its easy E

[@bobyoung241]

Kirk Hammett wrote that riff when 16 yr old. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp65Z2eFrcRqm80

[@sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh3349]

Just by looking at this I can figure out how to play it

[@TheBluerune137]

Great job Albert

[@lithiumirl2238]

damn! love your technique man!! so relaxed

[@danbeckett1937]

Dude, how did you get that tone? I'm trying to get a good one so I can record it but mines not that great. Yours is awesome!

[@albertkraglmusic]

+Dan Beckett I use a Digitech Rp1000 for all of my guitar tones :)

[@cub1xthebest]

Just eliminate the mids, a lot of gain and bass, and you can't go wrong 😂

[@patrickparmer1648]

What timing is the intro played in?

[@zackgotobed3754]

4/4

[@patrickparmer1648]

+StoneColdGaming thanks

[@zackgotobed3754]

+Patrick Parmer no prob

[@wonderingaboutwonder]

props man.. :) Great smooth technique

[@shift4337]

the tone is sooo good

[@DuTtzy123]

Great playing dude. Great tone and you nailed the solo. What pedals are you using on this one ?

[@albertkraglmusic]

Supratim Dutta Just my Digitech Rp1000 for all the guitar tones!

[@jesushardrock1344]

Im so jealous of your guitar skills

[@turolretar]

Don't be jealous and practice. That's all.

[@icemasterk]

I can totally play like that, I just don’t want to! Lol /s

[@playwithchurka4506]

well down man, great play and cool video editing, like in deed.

[@brianmcrock]

Man! You've got it down! Excellent!

[@alekey0951]

I can't finish that song, my arm get tired :( what am I doing wrong ?? 🤔

[@CursedCharizard]

just keep practicing so your muscles wont hurt it will take time

[@alekey0951]

Thanks, I thought I was doing something wrong xD

[@robb.4613]

I had the same thing but now I can play it without getting tired

[@manniples]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@lucasclavijo803]

Alekey09 you just need to practice as much as you can. This year i played my first song, recorded it and a few more, and practiced solo and downpicking. I have never played a solo in all these years and in one week i nailed it auhaha. About the dpwnpickkng, i kinda need to start and make it automatic, because if i put all my effort only on it while playing, i 'll get tired. So try to get used to it without getting your arm tired. Think about it like you were bouncing a basketball auhhahhuahua

[@kakkacarrotcake3309]

"TheFenderrocker" Uses ESP

[@marcmarti5273]

simply outstanding! congratulations

[@MojoTsime]

amazing tone and skills pal!

[@My1234567890ab]

Who the fuck says Kirk doesn't sweep?

[@serg1921]

Don't seen how the Kirk sweep.

[@My1234567890ab]

Сергей Смоленников Um... What?

[@serg1921]

Oscar Sánchez TG seriosly :D Relax, im kiddin

[@My1234567890ab]

Сергей Смоленников But I am serious, I didn't understand what you were trying to say. xD

[@serg1921]

Oscar Sánchez TG It's all my bad english :(

[@buraksevilmis5059]

Your picking style looks like James xd

[@jansanchez879]

Burak Sevilmis because it is

[@buraksevilmis5059]

Jan Sanchez lol i cant hold pick like this damn

[@gatsubasako2565]

really cool !! amazing tone

[@namjotkaur5468]

The cover is legit PERFECT 😍

[@texasgold007]

Bra fucking vo

[@XxUndeadHamsterxX]

That main riff is so hard for me, my wrist cant do all the downpicking ;(

[@08padam]

practice and try not to force

[@cynicalliesttv]

practice to a metronome, set it to a speed where its not too fast. 100 or 90bpm works really good for downpicking. at least 3-5 minutes daily should speed up your downpicking. and remember, if your wrist burns after the exercise, slow it down a bit. hope i helped!

[@albertkraglmusic]

Clayve Just practice slowly at first and build up speed gradually, you'll get to the song's speed before you know it :)

[@XxUndeadHamsterxX]

thanks man.

[@cynicalliesttv]

very true

[@Atomik2k5]

Great cover dude!

[@raywark1136]

Great job. This song definitely gets the wrists pumping.