Metallica - Fade to Black (solo)

Metallica's "Fade to Black" from Ride the Lightning
My backing track can be downloaded here: www.dropbox.com/sh/xayday9ido...
Gear:
ESP LTD KH-602 (EMG 81/60)
Yamaha CGX171SCF (nylon strung)
Pod HD500x (treadplate amp sim)
UAD Apollo Twin Duo
Various EQ and effects plugins

[@nathanadams9506]

1:02 (listen the whole thing) Watch the pick, he has like telekinetic powers

[@jakubsoukup792]

He probably taped the pick to his finger

[@KA1xxx]

lmao wtff

[@mikhailplatonov8039]

he uses nails to play acoustic instead of pick, but he uses pick on electric guitar

[@orangeunderscore]

Mikhail Platonov he's definitely using a pick for the acoustic also, but I'm not sure how he keeps it on his finger while he does the little thumb index finger pluck

[@lavrvm4656]

@@orangeunderscore He isn't. Watch also to other videos in which he plays the acoustic… He uses his index nail

[@hunchbak01]

That guitar tone is incredible.

[@Juan-mp2bl]

I agree with you stranger, Also the ESP KH-202 with EMG pickups and also sounds amazing too with the Line6 HD500X

[@miguelbonilla8791]

10/10 Great tones, great performance!!!

[@BretSnyderMusic]

I spend a lot of time working on the sound, so I appreciate that, Miguel.

[@miguelbonilla8791]

Bret Snyder you're welcome🙌🙌. How do you get that tones? I say, do you use a specific software? I wanna make home-records for my original music, and i have a little amp and well, the sound isn't great :c

[@BretSnyderMusic]

The best decision I made was moving from dedicated hardware (a 32 track Korg) to Pro Tools. That opened up so many possibilities to really dial in the sound. I've always used a Line6 pedal board direct into an interface, but that only gets you so far. A nice DAW like Pro Tools or Logic will take your sound to the next level. Just beware that you can go down a financial rabbit hole with plugins - the main accessory to boosting your tones.

[@miguelbonilla8791]

Bret Snyder wow, thanks dude, i'm using FL Studio and recording with microphone and an interface, i'll work to get the best sound as posible with my gear. Great job and keep working!

[@sebaaafunk]

tuning 444 hz

[@larsulrock9017]

Easily the best metallica tone i’ve heard so far

[@cobusvanderwalt3952]

I must agree this sounds more Metallica, than Metallica.

[@recipoldinasty]

This sounds nothing like ride the lightning lol yall tone deaf, sounds amazing tho

[@moritz433]

The tone from the vid couldn't handle Kirks Les Paul tone

[@m.a.n1063]

@@cobusvanderwalt3952 fgjiioi

[@kevah94]

@Mat Payne haha no way

[@badjuju6430]

Man... I have been a Metallica fan for a long time. And I’ve never been a fan of many covers. But... you have made a significant impact on how I view that solo and never did I ever think I would say that someone could play it better than Kirk. Well fuckin done man.

[@Siritos]

While your comment is coming from a good place, you should probably know that as far as professional guitarists go - Kirk is really not very good. Great rock star though!

[@Ron.Swanson.]

S M the cool thing about music is you don’t have to be the absolute best musician in the world (playing-wise) in order to write something that sounds awesome

[@Siritos]

@@Ron.Swanson. Well...yea. But we were talking about how a good a guitarist Kirk was. Not how good a musician or composer he was. However, I'd still argue that James and Lars are MUCH better musicians than Kirk. Judging a professional guitarist can be a very objective process, and by doing so, unfortunately Kirk is found wanting. Many of his solos are quite repetitive and similar.

[@badjuju6430]

S M. Hey man each to their own. But I meant that the cover held it’s own ground against the original. And you don’t have to be the worlds finest guitarist to create enjoyable music. Because music is valued by personal taste. Although I am still aware that Kirk isn’t the best at guitar.

[@janardhaniyer8343]

I love Kirk and I think his guitar solos are simply magnificent. Its funny how u guys judge him like an expert when u r .. well.. just some randoms. Lets see ur name on one of the greatest rock bands playing guitar to millions of people. Then u can talk big.

[@AzimApurbo]

I got so into it that I started “double pedalling” on the table with my hands, and then clapped by myself after the whole thing. Masterpiece. Life is worth living when you can experience this completely.

[@fadhlanamin6707]

I thought he played solo with an acoustic guitar 😂 Edit:Wow thanks for the like🤘🏼

[@06vega3]

Me too🤣

[@rrvcko_14]

Same..

[@ruris189]

Same, that's why I came here lol

[@danielfleck9663]

That’s what brought me here as well 😂

[@callmescoob-9846]

Same

[@qjones7298]

Definitely the best cover of Fade to Black on KZbin

[@sixtynine7992]

Check out the woman on piano cover of this. Its badass.

[@MusicForTheBroken]

This is really good but if the metric is album accuracy he changes some very important notes--specifically bar 170-173.

[@Chansmart95]

you really need to watch swanthewhitepig cover of this song then

[@capp00]

Holy crap that was awesome!

[@SixShooter14]

Hey, it's Capp! It was indeed awesome.

[@capp00]

@@SixShooter14 Hi there!

[@70mjc]

It’s a song that any slightly above average guitarist can perform.....

[@capp00]

@@70mjc I'm not a slightly above average guitarist.

[@ReddFlameFilms]

I don't usually stay for covers, but this was incredible. Most accurate tone I think I've ever heard, and the playing is phenomenal

[@uzvisheni]

I tear up every time the solo starts playing... He made Zero mistakes in his execution, you can hear every note. A song worthy of the masters.

[@bartsimpson2658]

I love Yours ad-libitum in 3:12. What a clean solo mate !!! The ending solos represent "Last journey" - a retrospection from peoples life just before going into darkness. You can hear the joy of life on the beginning and ad-libitum is that "problems" which sometimes happens in everyone's life. Great performance - Thank you

[@uzvisheni]

9 months later, still coming back to it. Tnx for this gift, Metallica would be proud.

[@metallica77jg]

That was badass bro. The end of the solo is the best notes ever written.

[@deldia]

I was a fan of Kirk when I was a teenager then I almost completely outgrew being a fan - however, the intro lead part is still something that Kirk just nailed and has stood the test of time.

[@mishkatrahman20]

Kirk was amazing in the first few Metallica albums. Then he discovered the wah pedal....

[@stuart1liles371]

@@mishkatrahman20 that's debatable. He did create the unforgiven solo which was during the time he used wah constantly

[@Abstrct_Visions]

I don’t know how anyone could dislike Kirk, he’s my guitar idol

[@deldia]

Brendan Janowiak I don’t dislike him but some of his playing is genuinely quite bad. The solo in the intro here is amazing. Sanatarium intro is great too. Some of the black album solos were perfect.

[@southpark645]

wikikris I don’t play guitar but I personally kinda feel that Kirk kinda fell off after the black album. The unforgiven solo, and the sad but true solos were really good. Also, Fade to black is my favorite Metallica song but if I’m being completely unbiased, I still believe fade to black is Kirk’s best guitar work on any Metallica song

[@TahaZgued]

Big thanks to you people who keeps these songs alive with your HQ covers. Great riffs, great cover, great quality ...

[@jona9239]

Best Fade to Black cover I’ve heard to date. That clean tone’s especially incredible. Love it man!

[@uzvisheni]

What an exceptional performance! I love your work man, keep it up. I am listening this on a repeat 3 days in a row. Wow...still speechless...

[@ardipranata6631]

This is so clean dude, amazing!

[@OfficialRelaxRain]

Thank you for the time and effort you put into creating such valuable content. Your work has not only entertained me but also educated and inspired me in countless ways. Please know that your contributions to the KZbin community are deeply appreciated.

[@houssamtahhan]

You really nailed it, the tone, the performance, the mixing and everything in general

[@tpd2029]

That is such a beautiful guitar and also a beautiful Cover

[@ralphmayers9859]

Man,one of the many reasons i stopped to play guitar was my suckass sound,i just wonder-how did u gain this great tone?It sounds really spicy and so damn deep. What did u use?Those videos with the great guitar sound make me wanna play guitar again :D Nice performance btw,you are awesome!

[@BretSnyderMusic]

Ralph Mayers Thanks for the comments. To start with, I'm a big fan of active pickups and the EMG's really pack a punch. The biggest effect is the amp sim, which is coming from a Line 6 Pod HD500x. Final step is mixing with eq and a few effects plugins. The intro was recorded with 2 acoustic guitars, one nylon-strung and one steel-strung.

[@ralphmayers9859]

@@BretSnyderMusic Oh thank you very much for the answer.I'll just google it to understand more wha are you talking about. Keep going!

[@fuyt216]

Dont let that stop ya man. We all started out bad just got to keep picking.

[@ralphmayers9859]

@@fuyt216 thank you man. I'll try to start again

[@looki203]

invest in a good amp and effects and find the right settings that you like

[@twdartez]

Broooo this solo is so deep and cuts perfectly. Great job

[@headbanger2867]

Im so glad kirk played the first solo as clean and simply with no hammer on or pizazz in the album. It's truly a perfect album.

[@headbanger2867]

You played that last solo very cleanly, technique is great. I have never been able to do it.

[@Malsawmakhiangte84]

The recording and the tone is really awesome man!!!!👍

[@felipemarcacinig.8882]

AWSOME One of the best covers that ice seen in my intire life.

[@patricklongerbeam6421]

One of my favorite Metallica songs. Your technique and sound is excellent, thanks for sharing!

[@robertturner4168]

I’ve watched this and floods over and over again ! Love it

[@suzansubedi7449]

0:53 ..didn't expect that....sound is so amazing...well done!!....keep up the good work sir.....loved it....❤️❤️

[@castr0w0rld98]

God damn this is so impressive

[@2ndLastJedi]

Wow man, wow. I've tried forever to get it sounding this good! You've given me drive again to try again.

[@uzvisheni]

I come back to this video now and again, such a good solo.

[@teamredhot5968]

Este muchacho es increíble, se merece más apoyo🔔🎶🎼🎸🎸

[@nomadicperceptions]

Wow, every single note was perfect, full of passion and meaningful. I really miss that kind of composition in music 🎶

[@chrisbatson3402]

Thanks Bret I enjoyed listening to you video. It reminded me of the days I learned to Metallica solos in middle school. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@wenderia7990]

That was badass, great job!

[@gregorybartholomew57]

That was awesome man

[@BretSnyderMusic]

🤘

[@waynetyson3951]

Holy crap! It's not often they get as good as this... Amazing job 👌👌👌👌

[@agentsmith3825]

Brought tears to my eyes

[@abluehayze]

Amazing, old friend. I hope all is well with you and your fam.

[@ProKennyGames]

Who else thought he was gonna play the solo on acoustic for a sec 😂

[@Sandesh98147]

I got scared there for a minute

[@smmmokin]

One of the greatest sounds ever to be created on guitar. And you nailed it.

[@sleektoneofficial]

thats was dope as hell man good work

[@victoraraya7443]

Muy bueno el sonido y lo que realizaste, felicitaciones!.

[@fernan6008]

Just amazing, your solos are the best! Cheers.

[@FadeToBlackened2303]

Awesome man ! All the best parts in the song !

[@kassiocampos8042]

It's so pleasure to hear this, amazing quality!

[@xpec4dorx723]

What was that? A great musician I'm sorry for my english Nice job! Saludos de Tijuana,México

[@cukooalarcon7991]

your english was perfect do

[@landonforan8879]

ENAM perfect English nice work

[@erikthedancer]

you better be =P

[@xpec4dorx723]

Really? I was studying... Now too, but right know i'm an english teacher hahaha

[@tebobanegas7933]

ENAM nice bro, practice is the key man, saludos amigo desde Ecuador

[@wannaberabbi9302]

Love that clean tone! What amp do you use?

[@BretSnyderMusic]

Thank you! A blackface modeled amp from a Line6 HD500x.

[@sixbrokeneggs]

@@BretSnyderMusic Yeah you can hear its Line6

[@erabbitgamingofficial1]

My all time favorite Metallica song and you sir nailed it! Great job 👏👍🎸

[@barefootbeachrunner9498]

Awesome job mate Love your work Really enjoyed this 👍

[@joelmarshall1032]

Dude, you played that solo cleaner than Hammett has play it in 25 years....

[@nipz58]

post production probably

[@alal6964]

Bcoz he recorded it...if he plays live like hammett...he probably be the same like hammett😂😂😂

[@azimthor5073]

Dude you sound like not a musician 😆

[@nipz58]

Azim thor who? why?

[@Kado_Tornado]

Please. He’s seated and has the benefit of cuts and infinite takes.

[@sankalpbhatia]

Listen at speed 1.25 and it will be more epic

[@sepehr7402]

haha

[@williammarks8266]

I love the spin you put on the song! Sounds great!

[@stormhaven3043]

That's really beautiful, man, there you go !!!

[@IesusChristusVivit]

Honestly sounds like original 😍😍

[@itsmufs417]

Chorus riff sounded strange, but OMG your lead tone is insane

[@Rockabilly78704]

Excellent playing. Also thanks for the camera angle...I think this will finally help me figure out some parts that I can't seem to play.

[@obama8mychickenz]

Dude that was hella good bravo sir

[@demills892]

own interpretation, i respect this

[@MIckveli2]

freakin' awesome.! ( von ein snyder zum anderen) ::great_job.! ::

[@Sandesh98147]

Sounds beautiful

[@Draco-Ignis99]

YOU MATCHED THE TONE PERFECTLY

[@stevieray1828]

This reminds me of Metallica's "Fade to Black"👍

[@Taxable_Trophy]

😂 ?

[@Apathymiller]

This would sound sooooo good on a fretless!

[@elclaudiosanchez]

Great 10 out of 10, backing tracks included = Subscribed

[@Franco-jc3xw]

live version of fade to black is my fav and your cover nailed it!! keep growing as a musician!

[@AlejandroRamirez-hv4rl]

I need the tab of that solo ending😢

[@deslandes311]

Amo essa musica! Você toca maravilhosamente bem! Meus ouvidos agradeçem...

[@BretSnyderMusic]

Thank you for the comments!

[@yanasegeranyanasegeran2918]

It's perfect. No words. owesome

[@recepsnldg]

Very beautiful

[@audreyward1438]

James hetfield wants to know your location

[@b-rj1171]

To replace Lars

[@nigel7779]

B-RJ tbh he would probably drum better than lars being a guitar player

[@b-rj1171]

Nigel He would probably drum better than Lars anyway..😉

[@Secrets_of_Motion]

way to go bret. that was awesome

[@Secrets_of_Motion]

when are you gonna get off your butt and come to great America with me and brian

[@MCDJGUY123]

Incredible tone man, Just wow!

[@kentuckyblugrass]

Man I gotta say that I was not expecting what I saw/heard. Everything from great camera angles, the overall tone was incredible, your precision was spot on and most of all the mix. Very impressive. Its a shame I hadnt seen this sooner. New Sub👊

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

You're the first person I've ever seen hold a pick like I do.

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

I hold the same way. Always felt more comfortable for me

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@dilldowschwagginz2674 I know, right?! It blows my mind how anyone can have any control with that side-of-the-finger pressure point. I took a solid go at trying it a few years back, but absolutely everything about my playing was negatively affected. I find the way we do it is wayyyyy better for stamina-heavy downpicking...there's so much power available in the pinch.

[@user-vs6ol5sc7e]

Слов нет. Охуительно, я аж прослезился

[@VLADIMIR-61REG]

Кроссы

[@nanoblanq3154]

Sssshheeessshhhhhh mannnnn ur solo is damn clean!! good job broo

[@zafir7]

Love the tones

[@darklight4511]

0:00 - 1:14 best part :)

[@Arthur-zu6yb]

I’d say you played the solo better than Kirk Hammet himself. Congratulations man you’re great

[@damien2729]

....

[@Edawg4214]

I agree much better than Kirk

[@yohanbhall7441]

@Rizki Ananda its a cover ...things like that happen lol

[@georgeb9285]

POSER

[@GameBuilder15]

Why is he a poser? Parts of the solo were more creative than the original

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

That was awesome dude you nailed like seriously 10/10 good job 👍 keep up the good work

[@leoanranjit]

Here from Mr. Mobile but not for the giveaway but to thankyou for inspiring me to play guitar. You have an awesome playing style and great dedication and I think you deserve a lot of subscribers. Thank you for your dedication and inspiration. 😄

[@D-Man_Jam]

Sounded really good. But would've sounded better with a steel string.

[@mobleyMobley]

and here I lay, out of energy after just picking my nose.

[@mobleyMobley]

@@squeezy8414 yes

[@mariazaharia1208]

This solo is amazing!!

[@dand4568]

Incredible cover

[@k.lalzirsangakhawlhring1993]

this guitat shows that kirk is the greatest metal guitarist..ok

[@Corehinduism]

Dimebag was the greatest...ever...

[@Joe6.2]

¿Dave mustaine?

[@petreshalamberidze3063]

Chuck schuldiner

[@smokeyfrog210]

Wow, that was a fantastic cover. Great work, man.

[@ritz2243]

Love the tone, sound perfectly 🤘🏻

[@hackattack7811]

Damn Dude, that was friggin awesome. And great camera angles too

[@khamkaiarolim2705]

Your acoustic is really amazing

[@fasteddie6585]

One of my favorite songs of all time!

[@codeashpikachu760]

I love the changes you made to the ending of the solo I'm trying to recreate it myself

[@joshtopham4217]

Bloody great job mate enjoyed that alot well done

[@markfreitas9833]

Unreal job !

[@Vapelord112]

Dude that tone is what makes this solo more interesting

[@johnnymetalheart8097]

Wow! you made my day man, thanks!

[@Novaldinho]

Flawless 🙌, great job dude