Seek and Destroy - Metallica [Bass Cover by Becky Baldwin]

Seek and Destroy - ‪@metallica‬
I took this short break from Mercyful Fate playthroughs to bring you a cover of one of my favourite bands - Metallica! Earlier this month I took a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, to watch their no-repeat weekend (and meet up with some of Mercyful Fate out there). It was only my second time seeing them, the first time being 15 years ago! I filmed this cover just before setting off but didn't have the time to edit it. Now it's finally ready!
This is one of my favourite Metallica songs to play. It's not too flashy, but every riff is as iconic as the last and there's some really fun fills to learn. I remember some of these riffs being in a Metallica bass book I got when I was around 13, and I was so pleased that they actually sounded cool when I played them! Since then I've worked on the more intricate riffs, the details and intensity of the performance. It should have a wah pedal to switch on for parts of the chorus, but I think the chord works nicely if you don't have one. When I dep for the tribute band Metallica Reloaded this is one of my favourites to perform!
I'm not sure why my phone's camera kept losing focus this time - frustrating equipment! Solutions welcome!
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I am using a Rickenbacker 4001 fitted with ‪@seymourduncan‬ pickups
Strings from ‪@daddarioandco‬ (NYXL. Gauge 45-105) www.daddario.com
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[@ShiftyDave84]

Lars would like a word about the bass levels in this mix.

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

😂😂😂

[@Danalmagrodrumsnbass]

Lucky for her, it was still Cliff Burton😆

[@jaymann5180]

I will never get tired of this comment. 🤣

[@heck75nj]

If she was in Metallica I would start buying their albums again ... ❤😎

[@brianbishop4753]

If Lars wasn’t in Metallica, I might start buying their albums again.

[@RichieLee-dn3fd]

Great as always. Cliff would be proud of you & Rickenbecky!.

[@OlettaLiano]

Hey, not bad. I learned to play that back in 1985. It was fun then, and it's just as much fun now. Glad to see you young kids are keeping metal alive.

[@jimc9402]

Cliff would be extremely proud Becky....I caught you with Merciful Fate when you played in Silver Springs MD, awesome show and extremely awesome cover. Fate chose well when they asked you to join the band. Keep it rocking hun, you're killing it🤘

[@jonwhible1221]

Bass players rock

[@BrianJRocheMusic]

Awesome tone Becky. Fresh breath of life into a real classic .🤘

[@MikeAngelo7604]

Great job 👏🏻 Great bass sound Very dynamic playing 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ohrgasmatron7665]

Becky "Burton" Baldwin 💯💥🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍👏👏👏🎸🎸🎸

[@lfh1973]

Becky! Every time I see one of these play throughs you post, I worship your style even more. There’s so much feeling in your playing. In my opinion, you’re the best there is out there. Much success to you and when you roll through Chicago I’ll be sure to buy tickets!

[@josensototorres7070]

Nice performance and Video, also nice Tone 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇵🇷

[@PatternRecognitionMusic]

Awesome pickguards - I had Alperious make me one a while back, as well. He's a great guy and a pleasure to work with!

[@chrisbm123]

Awesome job Becky, I’m sure Cliff would be proud

[@gusmetalfutter]

This woman kills me with each of her chords, and seeing her play Mercyful Fate songs and now this great Metallica song even more, without a doubt it is a great album where that song belongs, however personally my Metallica life album is Ride The Light.... Becky you are not only the most beautiful, but the best....

[@nathanageu942]

It has already become a beautiful song in homage to Cliff Burton!🎼🎸🎸🎸

[@nw77music]

Awesome as usual!! This bass sounds like a thunder! 🤘🏻

[@Spiceyspiney]

This is absolutely phenomenal 😍

[@maksphoto78]

That was SOLID! Well done Becky. Love to hear Ricky's thundering growl again.

[@independenceltd.]

awesome. now we need some "(Anesthesia)-Pulling Teeth"

[@vycrumblossom5404]

Fantastic! Great performance! Now i want to always hear this song with your bass line)

[@Ram-nn7uz]

Christ! Every song you cover sounds better than the original! More please 🙏. Love the makeup and attitude as well

[@Ram-nn7uz]

I’m a bass player myself but I’ve never heard it sound like this

[@tomtorrance9300]

Kick arse song, And you kicked playing it. First time I've seen you play. I like that you play showing your energy.

[@Maurício.9215]

Really cool! More Metallica covers please! 🤘

[@Skiamakhos]

Always a pleasure to hear you play, Becky. Even having played, decades ago, sometimes it's hard to pick out the bass part in the finished Metallica track. Your covers bring the bass to the fore so we can really appreciate it. Listening along, getting my Frank Itt bass stank-face on. 😀

[@RickHardcore]

Becky!! Sounds awesome!🎸

[@rogerbartels5690]

Man, I want that Rick. Those fills are dope too.

[@jerrypilarz3076]

I was working on this one last night here you just post and nail it. Another banger from the one and only BB. 😎

[@robertodamiano1040]

Listening to you is always a pleasure.

[@widowssontony.9268]

I'm not very good in expressing myself after listening to your videos except my red rose with two red hearts. But wow I have to say that you my friend Becky Baldwin there is a Beast inside of you when you grab your bass. I'm speechless.

[@MrRockgod2011]

Badass

[@alextank8675]

You absolutely killed this, excellent work!!

[@Aaron_Stuff_]

That kicked ass! Thank you!

[@DugEphresh]

I hope Sunflower from the Hawkbirds sees you, that would be insane to be influenced at such a young age by one of, if not the best.

[@ERIC-65]

Co on Becky ! Kiki Wong playes with the Pumkins now !

[@MaidenMick664]

Amazing playing Becky, Said how well you play at the Bruce Dickinson gig in Wolverhampton when I got a quick word with you. An amazing talent on bass!!!

[@user-lc4em4pt7m]

What can I Say???? JUST FANTASTIC... You are great kid...

[@NephriteNeal]

that was totally rad, well done !!! 😁🤘🏾🎸🎶🎵🎶

[@NewAeonWarlord]

Awesome! Almost makes me wanna try a Rick 😁🤘

[@PurpleDreki]

Amazing work by my favorite bassist! Outstanding, Becky! 11/10!~

[@cathybannister1311]

Savage!

[@acefrehley6410]

This was awesome! Subscribed!👍

[@feedbackfred1815]

Hey hi Becky, you're just great, I love your Rick's tone

[@kengyang1908]

Oh my God Becky look at her bass,it's so big n boomy alright alright alright alright alright

[@Mechaninjalo]

Fuck yeah !🤘🤖🤘

[@wandcfirst]

This is great!! love the big chord in the chorus!

[@chrishampton1981]

Awesome cover Becky! Killer playing and love the tone. Keep rocking hard!! 🤘🤘

[@JescoJimBo]

Am I in love,, YES I AM!!!

[@HershelReedy]

Wow 😳 that was pretty good my name is Hershel and I'm a huge fan of your videos and I must say that you really nailed it because you stayed with the music and you were on time with every single note 🎶 and I'm a bass guitar player myself and I know that Cliff Burton is smiling 😁 down at the way you play his bass riff keep up the good work and rock on

[@davidblack5551]

U gooooo. Sweetheart 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Fuxerz]

Love that rickenbacker bass.

[@gunner81uk]

As always, outstanding Becky

[@Jason-ng2vf]

This made my 🌄 morning 🤘

[@wolfgangst.4874]

Cliff wäre Stolz!

[@johnnypyro666]

Love you Becky. You are an amazingly Bass player. 🤘

[@michaelstanich70]

knocked it out of the park. keep it up

[@dusiolek6]

Hypnotizing

[@widowssontony.9268]

❤️🌹❤️

[@WORLD_JAM_EXPERIENCE_Band]

Niiiice!! you rock 🤘🤘🤘Brazil loves you

[@francisbouchage1921]

Great!!!

[@mikebiffl7901]

That tone!! 🔥

[@user-vp6vk1zs3f]

I enjoy this cover! Like and subscribe!

[@phadrus]

The bass part is better than the song itself 😅 well played!

[@tomo1747]

Becky Burton ❤ best in show

[@vshcode9524]

Cool!🤟

[@mark6302]

wicked

[@pintonicholasj]

🤘

[@MsAbbey2009]

Awesome as always Becky 🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@pattre5462]

Niiiice!!

[@stephenanthony217]

🤘🤘🔥🔥✨😈✨🔥🔥🤘🤘

[@user-wj7mz3br6f]

❤❤❤❤

[@juhakinnarinen7365]

Amazing 💖💫🔥

[@rockoutmichigan]

Majestic AF!

[@1234drums]

You rock, ma'am 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@arunss471]

Great bass cover🤘☠️🤘

[@jorgelopezchavez9256]

😍 ❤

[@NoLifeTillLeather5]

Awesome!

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

Nice work Becky!! 🤘🤘

[@flamencolo]

Superb

[@Chase1baja]

Awesome!!🤘🏼

[@RedFlyRuledByTheRiff]

Hell yeah! You’re a badass! 🤘🤘🤘

[@ericpoirier2807]

👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯🤘🤘🤘🤘✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@eduardomartin8510]

Very nice tone.

[@that_awake]

You are beautiful and talented :).

[@FortessofShred]

Killer tone!

[@Jo30136]

Really great cover!

[@MrRockgod2011]

I would like to see you do Iron Maiden’s aces high

[@metaldams78]

Great job. I would love to see you make a video about your right hand technique. I sometimes get the impression you are using your ring finger as much as the others but it’s hard to tell because you keep your fingers so close together. Either way, your technique looks very relaxed and I’d love to learn your secrets.

[@RichieLee-dn3fd]

She did. It's in KZbin in her mix of videos. Don't remember the title, but was labeled as a instructional.

[@metaldams78]

@@RichieLee-dn3fd Thanks! I’ll scope out her channel and look for it.

[@RichieLee-dn3fd]

You're most welcome.

[@justitia257]

Bravissima e bellissima

[@Fallen_Hours]

1. Nice playing! 2. I love you! 3. Kinda want to start an old school Metallica tribute band with you. ;D

[@ironbask]

Becky, я тебя обожаю! ❤‍🔥

[@rodrigocayupi9381]

Beautiful Rickenbacker, nice job!. Orion Please?

[@RMS-us4hx]

Love this woman her husband is a very lucky man.💯💯🎭🎭🎭

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

What type of phone have you got? It looks like auto focus mode is kicking in because it’s detecting movement (I had the same problem with my vids) I ended up investing in a Go Pro Hero 9 (mainly because I had to use selfie mode when filming so I could see what I was doing but AF can’t be turned off in selfie mode) but there are really good sophisticated apps for smartphones now such as Filmic Pro and OpenCamera. Cover is killer as always though!!!

[@BeckyBaldwinBass]

Oh yes I think I switched auto focus off for the other videos... I guess I put it back on to film something else and then forgot to switch again. I have the Samsung Galaxy S22... I think. The selfie mode looks absolute bobbins so I use the main camera have an over complicated set-up involving carefully placed mirrors so I can see if I'm still in shot. It's a nightmare and I need to improve and streamline it all!

[@aintnu2this]

Pleeeaaase tell me where you got that shirt!!!

[@JR-qz3zt]

Damn. You can play. Bass isn't my favorite. However I know talent when I see it. I gave up the guitar years ago because I sucked. Found my calling and am now very high level. Chase that talent. Nita Strauss type level.

[@RexRoss77]

Fucking A! Keep that shit up sister!

[@fefo.g.b]

[@atomkraft69]

😋😋😍😍🥰🥰😘😘

[@shadowsrants6663]

Very nice. You are also really beautiful.

[@babayaga8513]

오...죽이는데?