What Kirk Hammett's Guitar Solos Were SUPPOSED to Sound Like

[@MusicisWin]

What's your favorite Black Album song?

[@santiagojandeska7402]

Nothing else matters

[@deftfkaubgup4669]

99 Problems

[@lantzlaszlo724]

Sad But True 🤘🤘🤘🤘🌚

[@maccaroonii]

Probably wherever i may roam, enter sandman, or sad but true

[@Sir-Thrash]

The struggle within

[@lucasblanchard47]

Only one example of a wah-less solo?! Come on, man, let’s hear some more! Always enjoy your content, much love from Texas!

[@Motsham]

Yeah, he could have played the solo to enter sandman which is by far the most famous wah-solo in the metal universe!

[@kilhattrick]

Outlaw torn would be funny with no wah.

[@morningstar6506]

Yeah, I agree dude. I absolutely loved Kirk's solos on the first 4, after that it's like he just threw the towel in a bit. His Wah usage is cool but he over uses soooooo much it just kills it to me. He's still a badass regardless but still, lololol

[@mitchelldrake7113]

@@morningstar6506 I feel the same exact way!

[@CarpeDiem23]

@@morningstar6506 People can speak about Kirk's playing what ever they want, but almost there's no other lead guitarist that write so many amazing solos as he did through the career, one of the greatest influencers also

[@leftyguitarist8989]

For all you guys who equate heaviness with downtuning, remember that every song off Metallica's first 5 albums (with the exception of The Thing That Should Not Be, Sad But True, and The God That Failed) are in E standard.

[@Keykey70]

I honestly don't know of a single Megadeth song that's not in E std either, and they sound heavy as hell, too

[@martinstefanov5060]

@@Keykey70 the entire dystopia album is

[@chadscreationstation9364]

I'm trying to learn Fade To Black and I was honestly stunned to learn it was in Standard Tuning

[@kidnamedalaska]

@@Keykey70 Youthanasia is in Eb

[@ryj44]

@@Keykey70 Dystopia,Super Collider all in D Youthanasia Eb, plus numerous other singles like Angry Again etc. But yea, Megadeth AND Metallica both make standard heavy af too. 🤘🏻

[@TotoDG]

Just so you know, the Black Album wasn’t the first time Kirk used a wah pedal. Now that I think about it, I’m pretty sure he even used one in Hit The Lights.

[@marcthedashergd6321]

He did use one in Hit the Lights. But other than that, he doesn't wah that much in the first 4 albums and after that Kirk used Wah for half of each album except St. Anger which actually had 2 wah parts, both intros to Shoot Me Again and All Eithin My Hands.

[@dadnewdjent7592]

All over every Metallica album he just never really "wah wahed' with it. Just kinda swept it slowly

[@marcthedashergd6321]

At this point the wah is now part of Kirk's sound because of how much he uses it. The wah isn't always a bad thing in guitar especially on melodic and bluesy solos where the Wah actually complements the melodic solos a bit.

[@Phillip-DeFreitas]

Dyers Eve as well, I'm pretty sure

[@TotoDG]

@@Phillip-DeFreitas. Yup, as well as Fight Fire With Fire, Battery, and ...And Justice For All (off the top of my head, at least).

[@shybard]

"Of Wolf and Man" is an absolute gem. It's easily one of my favorite songs off the album.

[@KHINKALI-LOVER]

To me, the tone of the Black Album is simply perfect. How come an album released 30 years ago sounds better than most of the metal nowadays??

[@Anakoollbet]

Metal nowdays a lot of use autotune, digital software, etc

[@Xuxixnywhwj1725]

Thrash metal died

[@MusicisWin]

I think it’s the best sounding album ever made.

[@KHINKALI-LOVER]

@@MusicisWin 100% agree🙃

[@wilssantos2]

It was the epitomy of the music industry. They had money to spend on seemingly "alternative" stuff to make them mainstream and earn even more money. Best studios, best producers, best technicians, best equipment, as much time as needed to complete the work. Now things are "easier" to do, and even I can record my own songs, but it's hard to reach that same level of perfection without such a great team of talents. People still make the difference. Less money per song, less (qualified) people per song, less perfection.

[@dubster82]

The solo sounds good with no Wah, but it just gives it a bit more with. I totally get why he uses it, gives it a unique sound, a vocal quality almost.

[@Theopholly]

Kirk has said before that he uses the wah for energy. For him it just gives the solo an extra punch. Once you know that about Kirk, I think it makes total sense that he writes the solos without it and adds it in later.

[@stephen3762]

yeah man more with I feel that

[@KEVBOYMUSIC]

width?

[@matthewgray9015]

@@Theopholly he also said he heard warriors by thin lizzy and bought one

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

My favorite solo from the Album is the Unforgiven Solo, which has no Wah. Also you can say what you like about Kirk's playing but I've always found it really unique. He's not the most innovative player or the best player or anything, but it always fits the music, but also doesn't sound anything like what I imagine most guitar players would come up with. That means something.

[@EvanderAristonYT]

0:04 first appearance? fight fire with fire, battery, damage inc solos: are we a joke to you?

[@Batistuta912]

Same dude

[@terrycrews8109]

"The thing that should not be"

[@dubster82]

Fade to black technically

[@carlolaison]

Hit the lights, their very first song

[@Tooom28]

Phantom Lord too

[@stuart1liles371]

Does everyone forget trapped under ice? That is the true unveiling of Kirk's wah power 😂

[@___and_memes_for_all]

That and parts of Ktulu

[@brandonhann2051]

My connection with the black album is that it introduced me to Metallica. Having only been 9 years old at the time, the fact that it went "mainstream" is what brought it to my attention. I'm not even afraid to admit that for far too long, I thought the black album was their first album! Then I met a kid at school that was into heavy metal at the time thanks to his older brothers and he said, "If you think the black album is good, you have to check out their first 4 albums!" And thus started my 30 year following of Metallica.

[@dylansmith1622]

I love you man. Your channel has been one of my favorites for so long. Never stop doing what you do, you're a huge inspiration.

[@walkingdirt138]

God That Failed has always been my favorite off that album. The riff, solo… just everything works. My Friend of Misery is another.

[@darkinertia2]

honestly i dont get how tim has never heard the black album, im basically his age and it was playing STILL on the radio going into y2k lol i never thought about it until now, i just figured it came out around that time but holy shit was that album milked dry on the radio back then

[@Vivi_9]

He obviously has heard it and was just trying to sound cool.

[@jonathanwright8802]

If you watch the whole video turns out Tim does know a bunch of songs off of it.

[@crystllclr3743]

@@Vivi_9 thats what i rekon. Hes very up himself tim henson. Poor scott le paige gets no recognition and he half the band.

[@simon515]

Of course he's heard some of the songs. It was all over the radio and still is. But it's a big difference between hearing a random song in the background on a speaker and actually sitting down dedicating time to really listen through the album.

[@nonesoherpetological8974]

@@Vivi_9 definitely has. Tim Henson seems like a jackass.

[@WickedJester77]

For me the black album had a seriously modern sound. It was punchy and heavy. But it lacked something. It just didnt have the raw aggression I love about the first 4 albums. Ride the Lightning is my favorite album from Metallica. You guys remember Trapped Under Ice? Now THAT was mean.

[@yamahar1ish]

yeah i hated the black album, havnt liked them since

[@zzapzzap1102]

You guys aren't serious right??!

[@WickedJester77]

@@zzapzzap1102 I'm completely serious

[@czt1dave]

@@yamahar1ish same.

[@zzapzzap1102]

Okay then, ill never understand why.

[@BradColemanisHere]

I've never heard that solo without wah and you did great with it! Still sounds awesome.

[@tomflynn2912]

Like hearing you play Tyler, sounds great! Man, we all need a band to make another great album! Back in the 70s great albums came out often! Im not stuck there but Will we ever hear another one?

[@lambofmetallica]

Of Wolf And Man could've easily been a B-Side for AJFA, especially if you listen to certain riffs during the bridge. It's my 2nd favorite song from the Black Album, the 1st being The God That Failed.

[@lightbulbsun4421]

this one is acually one of the best of your recent videos, you should do more of this \m/

[@simonsmith2579]

Love the touch of humour in all your videos, always worth a watch.

[@rodger25_hd44]

We all know Ride the lightning is the best album

[@AJEDDY97]

I'm a bigger fan of Master, but then it's Ride.

[@shytownmofo]

Truth.

[@bojangles4704]

someone said it, thank you

[@eliasprodger]

I think master of puppets is best but after definitely ride the lighting

[@AndrewLewisHowe]

"Kill 'em All". Nothing compares to Whiplash, and that interrupting solo in it.

[@srinjansanyal7677]

I still dont understand why his basses are in the toilet 💀

[@dominikweber4305]

*BECAUSE THAT'S WHERE THEY BELONG*

[@cobrakaineverdies9544]

@@dominikweber4305 lol my line

[@blackened247]

Because that's where the brown notes go!

[@srinjansanyal7677]

@@blackened247 ok now thats a good one

[@08jmichael]

@MusicisWin Great playing and great tone for the solo example! That is a sweet PRS!

[@xXCurse32Xx]

Love your videos 🔥🔥🔥

[@AarPlays]

As someone born in 93' who's pops has been listening to Metallica since they started, black used to be my favorite. Until I listened to AJFA. Then ride the lightning, and master of puppets. Don't get me wrong, black is great but.. it became heavily over played and every other album feels like a breath of fresh air. And once I heard dyers eve it was all over. Absolute favorite song.

[@Mike_H76]

Man, you are so lucky to have gotten to hear Metallica getting better by going in reverse chronology!!! Even though "Black" was in my Discman... it didn't hold a candle to the others. I could still listen to it to this day though... it was only the "transitional album to full sellout status"... still decent but starting to lose the bite.

[@stefanfyhn4668]

@@Mike_H76 How are they sellouts again? By making new albums that weren't something they had already made?

[@Mike_H76]

@@stefanfyhn4668 That's silly, of course not. They are sellouts for consciously making music to appeal to the mainstream and the radio that's devoid of much real feeling or effort. Some bands keep their original style/feel and still become adored by the masses, but the allure of "even more money/fame" is too great for most bands. Yes, I said most bands... it's a natural progression when fame and fortune are your only goal.

[@Mike_H76]

I know far more ex-Metallica fans within the group that grew up with them. That says something. Going d1ckhard for Napster was a loser move, as well. If, as a culture, we rewarded artists with a semi-rational paycheck, they would continue to work hard and be true to their art. I don't think Picasso, Mozart, Da Vinci, Beethoven,etc... lived in equivalent digs as musicians, fine artists or sports figures of today. Granted, I hold art in high regard and that paycheck should be significant.

[@Mike_H76]

To further illustrate, I grew up listening to my uncle's AC/DC records. They took "Fly on The Wall" and "Flick of The Switch" in a slightly different direction and they were decent albums, though not huge commercial success. They started selling out with "Who Made Who" then carried on for the next two albums.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Ride the Lighting is my fave. Puppets is a close second, but Fade to Black, For Whom the Bells Toll...so many heavy as hell tracks, including the heaviest instrumental of all time The Call of Ktulu. It's the first album I bought of them in high school, so it has a special place. Every album has some special meaning to all of us metal heads.

[@FadeToBlack1989]

I am Fade To Black and I approve of this comment

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

@@FadeToBlack1989 \m/ 0_o \m/ Thumbs up

[@scorpionking4012]

What a great video!!!!!! Well done!!!

[@delgrandephotos]

i love the magazine related content! keep it up!!

[@jasonlieberman4606]

Wah in metal has still been explored shockingly little, considering it's been 3 decades since it was so iconically pioneered

[@GuitarNewz]

This album has the ultimate, best, baddest, best, ultimate sound ever. So perfect. \m/ PS. Loved your Wherever solo!

[@raymondmorton5105]

I love the wah peddle, I use It for alot of things, also it was awesome meeting you at guitsr center in July

[@chuckbowie5833]

Really enjoyed this one!

[@ezraholmes01]

I MARKED OUT SO HARD when you said THE GOD THAT FAILED. The chug alone. 🤯 I love the entire record but that one is underrated as HELL.

[@88Nikoli]

What is marking out ???

[@ezraholmes01]

@@88Nikoli It's a wrestling term. Means to freak out in excitement for something basically.

[@jssome7835]

The black album isn't the first time wah was used. I'm pretty sure its on battery and the thing that should not be, as well as trapped under ice

[@jasonwhitaker3123]

I loved the pacing of this video! awesome editing

[@kukelhupf]

The great thing about the Black Album for me is that every time I listen to it I find new nuances to it. It's amazing how after all this time there are instruments in the background I never heard before.

[@thed3m0n0id9]

Tim Henson: "I've never heard it." Everyone: *kicks Tim out of the guitar club*

[@johnnycash4850]

Tbh I'm really more of a Justice guy, but through the never is deff the best song on the album imo

[@brokenlevelmusic]

Great video👊🤘

[@mariobrenes4264]

I like the direction this channel is taking

[@GamingHelp]

It's rare that I hear someone and instantly like their playing, but I honestly love your playing. Unlike so many players that miss all those itty bitty teeny tiny nuances, you just seem to make them ooze out. It's clear you've put a HUGE amount of time and effort into that. Good job, well done.

[@Sir-Thrash]

Kirk used the wah before the black album

[@Cochran752]

Exactly! A good early example is at the end of the Phantom Lord solo.

[@Sir-Thrash]

@@Cochran752 or trapped under ice

[@MusicisWin]

Of course, but his use of wah on the Black Album influenced every rock and metal guitar player to come after him.

[@Sir-Thrash]

It's the way you said it No hate or anything

[@thedancingguy828]

@@Sir-Thrash or Dyers Eve

[@pgrove]

Wherever I may roam is the song I have always used to test out any speakers since the 90s. Funny you should say that, the black album has always been my measuring bar for any sound system.

[@michaelnobles6865]

I've known exactly how his solos on that album, because I didn't own a wah pedal when it came out and my high school garage band learned every song. Great video!

[@stupid5pin]

I got into heavy music, and particularly Metallica, when I was around 15 and in high school (right around when "Load" came out), and I was always wearing White Zombie and Marilyn Manson shirts. One day I was borrowing my friend's copy of the Black Album on cassette, and this girl, who was always for whatever reason trying to convince everybody that I worshipped Satan or maybe that I in fact WAS Satan, takes it and starts underlining lyrics in "The God That Failed" and showing it to people as proof that I was a Satanist. This was my life in high school.

[@mostlymusic1003]

ACTUALLY, the first time i REMEMBER wah coming into Kirk’s solos are in AJFA. Soooo…😌

[@mikefelty2625]

He used wah throughout his career. Even when he was in Exodus.

[@druciferdoesdjent5671]

that wherever i may roam solo thoooo....always been my fav bc the scale/sound and that wah n whammy with it kill!!!

[@josephplatania5593]

Thanks. It really helped me. It rocks.

[@andrewlipic8414]

My friend of misery was the best song on that album

[@facelessandnameless]

Agreed.

[@massttrshrdrharmonicminor2002]

Same

[@tomflynn2912]

My fav also!

[@lind3223]

True. It is Jason Newstedt's Orion, and super underrated

[@lilwang5067]

Definitely, Jason’s bass riff is amazing and the volume swells in the solo are amazing

[@v4ld3r5]

Yeah man Sad But True has been also my main sound equipment tweaking tool for years, cheers

[@MrMikeyy1123]

Your channel and ricks are by far my two most watched channels. I'd love to see you two do a video on guitar and music together

[@Friendly_Boo]

This channel breathes life into my hands to play guitar. Thanks for always posting quality content!

[@Sean_Plays_Guitar]

Me through the whole ‘no-wah’ solo: STEP ON THE WAH!!! 😂🤘🏻

[@logankeilty4529]

Same

[@edfu_text_U_later]

Although Load and Reload have some what you might call 'more jam songs' than A++. Kirks Wah solo's on Load and Reload are overlooked, actually his entire lead work on Load and Reload is awesome IMO. It spans across quite a few different styles

[@vicrattlehead8858]

The God That Failed is perfection. Heavy riffing, deep and intricate lyrics, amazing solo. You know your stuff, man.

[@planzed463]

Omg that was like an hour too short!!! 😂 great vid👍🏼

[@jquikshot]

wow. I really like your personality and videos and always enjoy your guitar playing but hearing you play that solo really reminded me of how great you really are at guitar. Rock on man. Oh and do you have/could you make an advanced guitar solo tutorial where you just play that slow in sections then I love you long time. jk tho but srsly you rock

[@davidian2.024]

It's not on the black album but Eye of the beholder is one of most underrated Metallica songs.

[@rahulbasu659]

Nah dude - Marty’s solos are something else.

[@88Nikoli]

And Jason Becker's were better still !

[@bassmasta9117]

It sounds like Countdown to Extinction era Megadeth

[@Jonathan-A.C.]

It sounds very crisp and heavy. I’d love to hear more

[@diligafifunouno641]

I actually don’t play guitar but love these videos. Had a el cheapo guitar and amp and learned a few things, but never got good. Might try to learn again one day.

[@mariushebnes5951]

Black album has some Wahlicious solos Yes good joke. I know

[@garrisonaudio7877]

Without a Wah, Kirk would have sounded like an actual lead guitarist. This video is the proof.

[@stevenlindsey2056]

Kirk is too sloppy to play without a wah.

[@ryangarrettofficial]

I've heard the wah pedal versions so many times that my brain just filled in the WoWoWoWoW for everything you just played.

[@lollolol6755]

I'm mainly a guitarist but, My Friend of Misery has to be my favorite song on the album. From the amazing bass line to heavy hitting lyrics. The song is a hidden gem and I don't see it get enough love.🤘

[@thromboid]

You can tell they had fun in the studio with that one - the cowbell, the B-bender Telecaster, the Eagles-esque DI-ed harmony guitars, bass slides, the "party" ending. So cool.

[@MikeYeary]

My favorite as well. The bass is awesome, and I love the phrasing of the solo. It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@nialld2638]

I’ve always like holier than thou, good tune

[@thromboid]

Bob Rock was adamant that it should be the first single.

[@nialld2638]

@@thromboid wow really never knew that, I always liked that song the most on that album. Sad but true a close second

[@craigcalder7264]

Nothing else matters chord progression is almost perfect

[@nicholasdedea7830]

This is one of the few albums that I own on every format (Vinyl, CD, cassette, MP3). I love it that much.

[@christiankenney8945]

my birthday is tomorrow and my parents got me a james hetfield signature esp and the black album box set. I’m so lucky, not trying to brag but i’m rlly excited to play it

[@derrickwolter1]

Doesn't Metallica call it the "Black Abulm" themselves? Also "my friend in misery" is an overlooked gem imo

[@herculesbrofister265]

doesn't matter what "they" call it, it's officially called "Metallica." pretty simple concept really.

[@gigachad6117]

'rock history changed forever that day' *Feeling offended with million others*

[@srinjansanyal7677]

Hello kim

[@brad-guitar-miller813]

i can't believe its been 30 years. Now I gotta go listen to the album \m/

[@Dan-C-71]

Surprised I haven’t seen a collab with you and Rick. If there is one I’ve missed it.

[@silentvhs2835]

And Justice for All was their best album. The Black Album is kinda poppy.

[@leftyguitarist8989]

You need a balance the right amount of poppiness to get a good song. Too poppy and you end up with something like Dance Monkey that makes you wish you never had ear drums. Not poppy enough and you end up with Cookie Monster metal that also makes you wish you never had ear drums.

[@sokol358]

He just called one of metallica's baby riffs "the sickest riff in the univers" :D Well... its faaaar from sickest

[@mackhomie6]

damn, dude. killer playing on the solos.

[@nickalderman5943]

man, I've been chasing the wherever I may roam tone since 2009. Too good.

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

That record was overplayed and made me hate Metallica. I can't take hearing it anymore. I do still like the first 4 records when they played faster more like a speed metal or thrash band. They slowed down on the black album and although it did sound good it wasn't like the old stuff. I prefer the old raw sound they had over the polished sound they got with Bob Rock on the black album. I didn't care for much after that record either. Just lost my taste for them. Well at least I still have the first 4. Almost like a different band on the first 4.

[@ThePistol7777]

Sorry good album but they sold out! First 4 were great much better then the lame songs on the “black album” plus is there an easier riff then enter sandman?

[@paultomlin8278]

Tyler you always make great videos. I just found a pedal that was $50 when I was looking for a reverb pedal. Found a multi pedal that so far is blowing my mind with all it can do for it's price. Now I'm not trying to promote it or anything but I've only been able to find two or three good videos about it and it's been a real learning experience for me. maybe you'll check one out and do a video on it I've followed you for a long time and I honestly think it'd be amazing if you could review this pedal. It's the getaria cube baby. There's a couple other brands that make it but now it's got me learning about IR cabs etc. Cheers

[@jamesnicholson6016]

wow you really called me out with that God That Failed bit hahahaha

[@NunYa953]

Things a true metalhead will never say: "the black album is my favorite Metallica album."

[@Mike_H76]

Agreed, or "Load was a good comeback album". Public Service Announcement: Don't try to flush a CD down the toilet, it's a costly repair!

[@ICantStopMakingNoise]

@@Mike_H76 I mean, I'll say it: Load is a killer album. It's hard rock, not metal - but there are some incredible tracks on that disc that I'd listen to regardless of what band's name was on the cover. The Outlaw Torn alone is worth the price of admission, IMO.

[@Mike_H76]

@@ICantStopMakingNoise I'm glad you enjoy it. Honestly, I didn't give it THAT much of a chance... I did try out every track, some I made it 20 seconds, some I gave a minute to. Personally, couldn't find any that made my hair stand up.

[@johnp82]

No true metalhead doesn't realize the Black Album is an incredible record.

[@NunYa953]

@@johnp82 Calm down fanboy.

[@DankoHidalgo]

I've been wanting someone to do this literally for years

[@daitallica6467]

Of Wolf and Man was the first Tallica song I learned from start to finish Love it, one of my fave songs on the album

That wall of guitar :) ... honest question: how do you manage to keep these in shape/played/freshly stringed?

[@cgerman]

Of wolf and man is the hidden gem

[@gatin9015]

soooo.... yeah.... we're gonna need more of this... and again also, i think Music is Win should meet The-Art-of-Guitar

[@2ndamendment437]

I feel the song through the never doesn't get enough love

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

My favorite Wah tone of all time is Kirk’s wah off the black album. I love how it sounds very aggressive and scratchy not too over mid boxy sounding like most wah solos

[@K4RN4GE911]

God, the Black album is incredible from front to back. Favorite song off of there is a REALLY deep cut, but Through the Never is the song you put on when you wanna wreck shit, either with friends in a video game or when you're playing air soft, paintball, Nerf, etc. It gets you PUMPED.

[@Struud]

The god that failed has always been my favorite song on that album. It's crazy you actually brought that up haha

[@Axwage]

Great playing. Also YES the correct opinion on God That Failed. Your solos sound great man.

[@evancrocker5343]

The God That Failed hits so hard so good on a high quality sound system it makes my balls tingle. That solo gets me every time. Definitely one of their best hidden gems that deserves more attention.

[@VivaLaZay]

Thanks for getting me into playing the guitar

[@giusartdrawings]

Very impressive video presentation..👍✨✨✨

[@TheMeJustMe75]

The Black Album came out a few days before my 10th grade year started. I wore that cd out! I bought a portable cd player with the tape adapter so I could listen to it in my old crappy car. One of my best friends rode to school with me and we cranked it. That was the only good thing about the 10th grade was that album.

[@ProjectilePro]

that wherever i may roam solo is just so damn addictive to listen to

[@MikeYeary]

My Friend of Misery is my favorite track from that album. I love the bass line, and the solo is hair raising for me.

[@markgeorge8243]

The wah-less version is so much better! You are a great player, but that LesPaul is gorgeous! Really enjoyed this video, and now I am a subscriber! How about something on Ace Frehley! Are you a SpaceAce fan?

[@rossw73]

I'm an "And Justice For All..." man personally, but I think they've been around so long, we latch onto the albums that came out during our formative years.

[@TheCWasson12]

Cool jacket Tyler. Honestly curious where you got it?