Metallica - Fade To Black FULL Guitar Cover

Tuning is Std E
And it is (re)done! One of the very first songs I ever heard from Metallica and one that has always been on my favorite songs of all time list, Fade to Black is a musical masterpiece to my ears. Had to redo this one as it was time for an update to the original video I did way back in the beginning stages of my cover videos.
Although not a difficult song to play, there are a few bits that really tests out your picking hand and patience. I tried my very best to get this as close as possible to the original recording, but the acoustic guitars will always lack in that department. The intro is played on a classical guitar, which I do not own, and the main verse guitars almost sound like a 12 string type guitar was used, although this is a debate of many on this subject. I just played it as I hear it and hopefully it satisfies the ears. The drums on my original video was WAAAAAAY out and when I listened to it the other day, I couldn't believe that I never did anything about it. Those China hits was overpowering loud (and out of place) and the fills weren't even close to correct. So I started from scratch and fine tuned everything from there.
Here's what I Fixed:
1: Correct tempo
2: Accurate drums
3: Real Bass
4: All guitar parts are included
5: Better guitar sounds
6: Better overall EQ
7: No more clipping
8: No fade out on the outro solo.
9: Smooth 50fps video for better viewing pleasure
As Always, I use custom guitar IR's to get the sound I need thanks to guitar hero and the people uploading the isolated tracks on the web.
Hope You Guys Enjoy This One
Cheers
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#metallica #fadetoblack #guitarcovers

[@ErnestoCatedralM]

Very close to original song 👌

[@jamesd3168]

This, this is an actual cover. All those other videos with ridiculous views with the album version playing in the background, where the cover isn't distinguishable, ISNT AN AHTHENTIC COVER! Unfortunately we live in a world full of people who lack the true understanding of music, so they get baited and the people who deserve the true credit (like you) fly under the rader. This video deserves millions of views. I appreciate the talent and time it took to make this video. Liked and subbed.

[@BosmanHa]

Perfect is all I can say👌

[@whitetiger6604]

It’s not perfect tho 😂

[@jacobrenert5809]

Wow this is perfect! Amazing job 👍🏼

[@whitetiger6604]

No it’s not lmao

[@apexlegends2468]

i hear n feeling this great cover day by day..thanks man

[@fabio2748]

One of my favorite 80's songs!

[@bradb8055]

My favorite cover I've found. To many go too hard with the metal sound. This is just right.

[@harsh1822]

Bliss for ears one of the best rhythm and lead combo I have even heard! 🙏🙌

[@adamcraig31]

All time favourite metallica song you sir nailed it

[@nickfender93]

Nice man I'm from Mexico and with this I really going to follow you. Thanks for the great cover.

[@omarmckinley5205]

One of my favorite Metallica songs. Perfection bro! Rock on!

[@daniel_fc_1983]

Awesome! The Best on Internet! Superb

[@FiniCkyGuitar]

Really good. Clean 👌 love it 🤘🤘🤘

[@sylviafrench8551]

That solo is point ,pretty good acoustic as well boys awsome.

[@elpatasculichi]

AWESOME!

[@bobbylee7243]

Amazing Lot of work

[@nilojr1790]

Perfect! 👏👏

[@justkickz6529]

great vid but I noticed that the audio was slightly in front of the video

[@boyking245]

Up this great cover

[@Arnold_Guitar]

Awesome cover! \m/

[@gymguy25]

3:57-that's what we all came here for :D

[@efraindiaz1199]

Aún no veía el vídeo y le di like :D saludos

[@pedroigor5111]

Seus videos são muito bons

[@kuvet_]

Это просто восхитительно! Стоит отметить, что ты сыграл лучше, чем Metallica вживую играет. Так держать!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@kuvet_]

Update: мне не нравится в оригинале затухание в конце песни, поэтому без него лучше вышло

[@thatoneinternetuser7356]

ok so i need help, i need the tab for the electric guitar playing under the verse, Ive been looking for it and i cant find it.

[@peytonricks8334]

So How did you record the acoustic on the verse because I just can’t get it sound right and I’m trying to make a cover.

[@FPGC]

It's a mix between mic'd and direct sound with some EQ on both.

[@peytonricks8334]

@Franscois Pretorius Lol thanks, but I meant like what all are you playing because I couldn’t get the higher sounding stuff but I figured out some harmonies and got it done. Thanks though.

[@peytonricks8334]

Also found out that boosting the highs really gives it that piercing vibe in the original

[@GitarinRuhu]

did you record acoustic part with both electro and acoustic?

[@FPGC]

No, But I did do a double take of the acoustic part (mic'd) so it sounds more "open"

[@GitarinRuhu]

@@FPGC Thanks! Mixing both electric and acoustic is also cool. Good job man

[@longluong1776]

🇻🇳👍

[@VandenPlause]

Metal Trump sent me