This Is How You REALLY Play The PAINKILLER Solo

[@beanleyhallsworth]

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[@shredman87.57]

🤘🗿

[@BethechangeRoytheshizmaben]

We want out takes lol

[@jebslept8515]

this solo is ahead of its time

[@beanleyhallsworth]

True!

[@henrywalton5967]

I think it's still ahead of our time 🤯

[@juancheto0177]

​@@beanleyhallsworthme haces reir mucho siempre¡ un abrazo desde Argentina ¡¡

[@joshrowell95]

Just Love it for what it is Mate😅

[@dasenase]

The beginning sweep section sounds so modern, really ahead of its time

[@Dime333]

I just tried this and broke my strings. Thanks.

[@beanleyhallsworth]

Me too haha

[@iHateYouCuzYourBetterThanMe]

DAMN DIME. No way you of all people broke strings😭

[@taxo]

I broke a finger. Thanks again.

[@diasandre9201]

​@@beanleyhallsworth I broke me fingers mate...

[@GooseGumlizzard]

I broke my fingers

[@psuengineer84]

Glenn Tipton was a surgical guitarist. Crazy to see how he advanced from Rocka Roller to Painkiller.

[@AxLZ1]

Yeah, but it's more like was edited to sound much better in studio version. If you pay attention and watch Glenn's technique, it's actually not enough to play the solo as we listened on studio version, if you go to look some live version you will see that many parts are not played totally and at the real speed.

[@Dingbotz]

@@AxLZ1 we may be talking about the same thing only slightly differently here but Glenn's speed was there and he was at his most accurate on the 1988-91 tours (Heavy Metal, Painkiller, All Guns Blazing etc) but he bluff-sped a lot which is less technically-perfect-timed-to-a-metronome like Paul Gilbert and more a case of 'going for it' which led to a lot of fast runs of double-picked notes, scuffed notes and speeding up/slowing down (ie: a beat of 8 notes followed by a beat of 6 notes followed by a beat of 9 notes).

[@nickbrodie]

Even if there are sloppy elements to the original solo, it doesn't matter. It's that good. I've always thought of Painkiller as the answer to the question "If aliens came to Earth and you had to show them one song that best represented heavy metal, what song would that be?"

[@swampthing94]

I see that you've watched Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life as well🫣😏

[@postlex]

I agree and would argue it also strongly contributes to why Death’s Sound of Perseverance - which has a cover of Painkiller - is a perfect Metal album.

[@nickbrodie]

​@@swampthing94 I haven't actually! Haha I didn't know someone else had the same idea, that's great.

[@a8anasios666]

Show them the official video clip of painkiller, they should have a hard epileptic episode😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@jeffrix27]

Yup!

[@alexfakluy3410]

This solo is absolutely insane, got everything... Melody, rage, speed, harmonics, sweeping, tapping... Thx Bradley, you made a very nice job in this playing and transcription.

[@lMrFresno559l]

And these chaps were already in the game for 20 years at that point. On What their 12th album (off the top of my head.) They were the old guys trying to compete with the new school. Truly incredible.

[@KarklinPumpkin]

Amazing. Always ahead of their time. Tipton and Downing should be mentioned more by these youtubers

[@P1kk3]

Love that exact attitude on the album, the old geezers showing to the kids they are the kings of metal!

[@rictusmetallicus]

Judas Priest then didn't have to compete with "new school". They were the undisputed Heavy Metal Gods. They tried on Jugulator, being overrolled by Nu Metal, bereft of their signature singer - and they failed miserably. But with Painkiller, Priest still reigned ultra-supreme. Only Metallica were greater - and still are, since Priest never recovered ever since

[@denmalski]

Painkiller and Tornado of Souls are the benchmarks for an epic solo, with honourable mention to Testament Electric Crown🤘

[@hansbronto]

Finally someone says this. ⚡️👑

[@denmalski]

@@hansbronto you bet, the 3 solos, and the songs themselves I mentioned are awesome, 👍😎

[@jvgauthier]

If there is a solo to choose from Marty Friedman from Rust in Pieces, I actually prefer Lucretia (Marty's half obviously) over Tornado. But in both solos, he tells a story, he isn't just shredding. I understand why one would prefer one over the other.

[@futarydary]

and Dimebag Darell's 'The Sleep'

[@OldVikingSchool]

Electric Crown, Return to Serenity, and Practice what You Preach are some legendary Skolnick solos.

[@Tomoko8885]

The Best Song Of The Heavy Metal 🤘🤘

[@adamrad2220]

I first heard this album when I was about 6 months into discovering metal, around the year 2000. I haphazardly would buy metal albums as I could afford them as a new college student, and I had amassed a collection of maybe 10-15 at this point. I literally had no idea of any Judas Priest songs except those I heard on British Steel when I had bought it a couple months prior. So, I picked Painkiller up thinking it was going to be cool. But nothing, and I repeat, NOTHING, could have prepared me for what I was about to hear. I didn't even know metal could be like this. I was completely amazed with every single note of every instrument (and voice) on this album (except Touch of Evil...which was cool, but not amazing). I couldn't believe something like this was made by human beings, IN MY TIMELINE. I still listen to this album, ~24 years later, probably once a year now, and am always re-amazed at how good it is. This might have been the best rendition of this solo I've heard someone play. This had to take a lot of time. Well done sir!

[@gruu]

This is the best I've ever heard anyone play this solo, props Bradley!

[@modulok9994]

Its just the best metal solo i know. Still got goosepumps from head to feet every single time i hear it. Incredible.

[@BradleyHallGuitar]

Even sloppier than the original bro, get a real job already

[@eray_metalgod]

Bro mad at himself 💀🤫

[@Tomoko8885]

Xd

[@iHateYouCuzYourBetterThanMe]

Blud finna roast his alter ego💀

[@chronicthingz]

Idk I kinda prefer this beanly guy over you

[@ripple9954]

HERE IS THE FEUD Which channel is better?!?!

[@juklymgdm777]

For months I worked in learning this solo by ear and when I watched your video I was so happy because there were few mistakes in my transcription. The fact that I've pulled out the initial arpeggio and most of the solo right, make me feel proud. Thanks for this mate!

[@TheGuitarist666]

This solo is so futuristic sounding, yet encapsulates that 2000s scratchy and catchy essence, its amazing and you f@%$ing perfected it man!

[@lucyfer_the_bat]

what i love about this solo is like it just keeps going. there's some places where it seems like it's gonna end but it just doesn't

[@9siccmade]

Glenn Tipton is criminally underrated for his lead ability

[@NicolasREVA7X]

One of the best solos ever created. Your tab is incredible, but I will never have the skill to reproduce it hahahaha Great job Beanley Hallsworth.

[@Youtubeisranbypussies]

With that attitude, no you will not.

[@digineet8421]

It’s not really THAT insane. Like just practice trills and legato, some sweeps, and alternate picking scales for a while and you should be able to get it. Just get out a metronome and slowly bump it up as you do sequences for speed. You can even learn this song and play it slowly and then just speed up the parts you can’t play at tempo over time and you will eventually get it. It’s not that insane. Just takes a lot of practice. Kids in highschool play stuff like this every day cause they just try and keep at it.

[@askerzie]

​@@digineet8421this is advanced solo and minimizing effort to achieve the accuracy and articulation required to play this piece is flat out ignorant. There are very few legit covers of this solo on KZbin, while the song being one of the best heavy metal songs of all time. No random teenager plays this stuff casually, very few at most.

[@digineet8421]

@@askerzie i mean it’s definitely hard but I think people misunderstand how difficult shredding is. People don’t try it so they never get the chops to do it. You have to sit there and practice 1-2-3 sequences for many months but the speed will definitely come. The hardest part is definitely the sweeping and then just getting it to sound articulate and this musical but to say someone could never do it is more wrong than saying it’s possible. That’s my point. Anyone with time a decent guitar for this, and healthy hands could do this eventually.

[@necromaniac666]

Yeah everyone doesnt have months to practice one solo

[@user-me5fh3yu1j]

Incredible structure. This never feels noodly.

[@blakeoms]

I've seen many TABs on the painkiller solo but this one looks more tolerable than others I've read. Thanks Sensei

[@chauncyquest2779]

My older British friend always gives me shit, but painkiller is my favorite priest album. So metallll

[@IdkIdkmybad]

Thank you kindly sir beansworth I’ve been wanting to learn this for ages you are a legend!

[@lucalone]

Tipton is a genius just for composing that guitar solo !!!

[@sgrp2706]

1:00 love the harmonics

[@ET_Brew]

This is wild! Literally 2 hours ago i was thinking "Bradley doesn't mention Priest enough" and there we go 🤣👏🍻

[@jeffrix27]

AI at work....

[@celeste5932]

Yeah. Now I'm waiting for freewheel burning.....another one that I don't see enough Solo is so glorious. I don't see how I can play painkiller in a.10000 years tho omfg

[@thebreeze12]

IMO, Glenn Tipton and even KK Downing never get their just due when it comes to proficiency on the guitar. We always hear the talk about Eddie, Lynch, Randy, Vai, Satch, Yngwie Gilbert, etc and that is all fair a great. Those guys deserve their spots amongst the elite. To me, Tipton/Downing fed off each other and worked so well hand in hand that for some reason often get so overlooked. We hear more about Murray/Smith/Gers than about Glenn and KK, but w/o the Priest guys there might not have been a lot of twin guitar band in metal. They set the standard and they have written more notable and recognized songs in metal than any other duo. Hetfield/Hammett are probably the most popular and have their fair share of riffs, etc.....but Glenn/KK worked hand in hand and co-wrote 99.9% of everything Priest did together. No other band in the metal genre can attest to that fact!!

[@RecoveringReporter]

1:31 what the

[@giovanniprada1052]

He broke his strings, than he broke his ass. 🤟

[@jor2416]

This solo always goes so fucking hard

[@mitarradojicic9007]

Great Bradley, with RIP my favorite album, it's really wonderful to see and hear someone play a solo like this ,in this way, years of work and effort have been invested to achieve something like this, big respect, hands down.

[@brodaciousmax8025]

Painkiller one of the most solo of solos.

[@jamierobinson777]

That was spot on! Amazing job! 🤘😁🎸

[@beachfilm77]

Green Tipton was that rare guitar player that picked up new tricks and always improved and evolved his skills over time. It’s crazy to listen to 1976 Priest, then Painkiller, and realize it’s the same guy playing.

[@paake3134]

One of most iconic solos of speed metal, if not most. Hard tempered steel

[@JoolsGuitar]

I've never realized that you have delicate princess hands like me. Some stretches are difficult but it seems effortless for you. Awesome

[@ohlawd6198]

Bruh the sheer speed has me contemplating my life decisions up until now. How tf 💀

[@ClifftopTragedy]

Is one of those magical and wild silos that just happen once in a lifetime as a reward for decades of hard work.

[@jeffrix27]

Very nice! When I think "metal album" this always comes to mind. It's so intense

[@cosasDEguitarra]

really sick solo!!!! The best from Judas in my opinion and maybe the best solo of the year painkiller was released...

[@Ohmyloveismy]

RIP...

[@marcissobadass]

And that’s how you come back after a Turbo album 🤨 When this video came out on Headbangers ball it was a real jaw dropper! I saw the Painkiller tour and it was absolutely incredible! Even got a guitar pick🎉

[@Dingbotz]

Turbo was a great album. So too was its follow-up, Ram It Down.

[@ned1621]

Bradley you need to start a band mate.. To get this solo right takes serious talent nuff said. I saw Judas priest live many years back into them since 85. This song came on and it is hands down The best metal track of all time. Myself and me mate just looked at each other and our jaws dropped, Robs voice was incredible and still is. Ill never forget it live. Looking forward to seeing them next month in Dublin with the glorious Saxon in support and uriah heep... Great lesson... You nailed that solo man...

[@NPazable]

Brainslug

[@CornSw]

That solo is mental. Love it so much. Good work mate!

[@jamieperry3731]

You should win some type of award for being the first person to post an accurate transcription of this

[@Everythingwentblack69]

Thank you sir I’ve been asking for this for a while now

[@xxthemasterloquendoxx4221]

never done sweep picking before, I bet I can pull this off

[@poorneshmanikkandan6836]

tbh, guitar content of unbelievable quality 💯💥

[@everyonelovesbabanushki]

the part at 0:59 is just so awesome

[@WhereIsPancakesHouse]

What I can never get over about solos like this and Tornado of Souls, or songs like Cliffs of Dover… a human actually composed them. Someone created them out of whole cloth. It’s one thing to imitate them, which is insanely difficult, but to invent them is other worldly.

[@juanmvalero]

Excellent tab, you nail it!! =)

[@xmcycling2554]

Approved! Clean and neat playing.

[@stergenakis]

I think this is the best transcription of this solo ever 😀 Thanks!

[@UltraMegaSeaMonkey]

Hey man this was absolutely top tier, I mean wtf I think you are on your way to becoming the best metal guitar youtuber. Excellent stuff keep it up.

[@franciscosepulveda5261]

That's the absolute solo Blew my mind

[@FaahdSolano2]

You should check Angra's version, the way Kiko starts this solo is just mindblowing imo. Great cover man, keep it up 🤘🏻

[@wureviews69420]

been rewatching this every few days for inspo

[@Singer0815]

One of the best solos ever made. True story: I recorded the song three times at BBC on tape. I heared the solo so often, all tapes where damaged.

[@irreverentium]

Definetly the best version i've heard

[@dennisjohansson6689]

You should do a " this is how you really play ride the lightning" love your solo-videos!

[@kylepetruzziello3321]

I really think this album is peak classic heavy metal. It’s not quite thrash but it’s quite heavier than most classic heavy metal. It’s perfect.

[@henrywalton5967]

It's like heavy speed metal or something, hard to explain it because it's so unique

[@BirdmanDeuce26]

One of the stories I had read was that this was intended to be Judas Priest's response to the emergence of thrash; they wanted to show that they could hold their own against the kids, so to speak

[@kylepetruzziello3321]

@@henrywalton5967yeah I agree. I grew up in early to mid 2000’s metalcore so to me, traditional heavy metal was always just a bit too soft and quite boring to me. Until I heard this album lol

[@sonnic1995]

Thanks i was about to break my strings until i saw the note saying i shouldn't. Jokes aside, that was amazing

[@dannywylde2881]

been following you for 4 years, best guitar channel great job king

[@heavydevy-c5630]

No strings were harmed in this video.

[@thadjarvis9514]

Ive heard the real way to play this solo is to imagine you ARE the painkiller just ripping through the town

[@bbussey1967]

The Best Guitar Content On KZbin 😮😊

[@Dcypher169]

This song IS the essence Heavy Metal.

[@diasandre9201]

First time ever seeing someone actually playing it

[@Reapertips]

Beanley I wanted to especially appreciate you placing the tab at the top. So many other tab videos place the tab at the bottom and it's super annoying because when you pause, youtube overlay will cover up the tabs lol. And things at the bottom are usually really hard to read. Seriously almost everyone places it at the bottom it drives me kinda insane so I had to make this comment to appreciate you

[@francescodomenichetti3787]

Great job as always, mate! This song has to be my favourite metal song of all time. ( And to be 100% I thought it was originally from Death but too linear to be on The Sound of Perseverance, so I had to check… ) The intro is furious, riffs are killer and the solos are wow. It is also super fun to improvise on it! I’ll never get tired of it!

[@Grover91]

This and "fermented offal discharge" are my top two solos that I don't think will ever be beaten in my mind. 🤙🤘

[@Psalmist6693]

Well done 👏 my favorite solo ever alongside Beyond the Realms of Death. Glenn Tipton is so underrated

[@perpetualbystander4516]

Glenn Tipton wasn't a sloppy player, you fool you! 😆

[@zloboslav_]

This is one of my absolute favorite solos ever! Thank you! \m/

[@jamescocorikis8595]

What's even crazier is Richie Faulkner, literally had an aneurysm while playing the song played the solo, just as good if not even better.

[@andyharris3084]

Painkiller is the defining album of my high school years. Metallica Black Album was Uni years. Music is time travel.

[@bubblyproduction9809]

Straight fire playing, Mr Beanley

[@mot0rdeth]

To think this was composed and played by the same guy who played in the rocka rolla album back in '74, it's insane.

[@tyronedonut8336]

wait till' you hear All Guns Blazing or Hellrider or Revelations or Baptizm of Fire's solos

[@WarrenM9]

One of my favorite solos 🤘🤘🤘

[@robertbordevik5072]

Dude that was a fun watch. 10/10

[@Wookash11111]

Lol. At this moment i'm trying to learn Symphony of Destruction pre chorus. And I see this 😂

[@drummerdude476]

It’s pretty incredible that he came up with this, they had nothing to prove at this point. It’d be like Angus Young sweeping on Thunderstruck lol

[@afonsobarao5431]

So many great albums came out in 1990. Painkiller, rust in piece, cowboys from hell, and then theres black album💀

[@owenscorp5680]

u nailed these bends bro

[@thepassenger6499]

One of the best solos ever written! (Please don't change my mind!)

[@KTUIU46]

One of the best solo ever wrote 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@mikevanschaik5330]

You know i have waited for this moment for years for you to play this solo, because you play so good and now I finally get to hear it🥹🤘

[@richterbelmont2]

K.K. couldn't do a solo like this to save his life.

[@IllustrateTheHorror]

You never heard One Shot At Glory or Hellrider then, beginner.

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

“I never get bored of it.” But you said it dragged on too long in the top guitar solos tier list video lol

[@Vikingoth]

One shot of Glory ♥️

[@TheMaskedMusicMan]

Judas Priest is still underrated

[@Damianek222100]

Wow. Really good job... like always bro!

[@umfister3562]

I love you !!! Because you always make me laugh. You are a good comedian, entertainer and a brilliant guitar player. Keep it up 👍 Best regards from Vienna.

[@Metalpulsecannon]

Ridiculously accurate. Down to the little flagiolettes

[@naits95]

playing this solo is part of my morning ritual

[@abick8725]

I’m not really a big Priest fan, but I have to admit, this was badass!

[@manuelduranc1621]

If you are not a big Priest fan, then you are not a big Heavy Metal fan

[@JawTooth]

That is way too difficult for me. I can only imagine how much time it took to get that solo down. Very cool

[@na7h4n34]

Sounds almost exactly like the recording. Great job 👏

[@pincopallinogek6032]

You nailed it man! Amazing job

[@joedalton155]

What a fucking great solo

[@BraulioMontelongo]

my life goal is to play this song....INCREDIBLE

[@andrewbako9494]

While listening to this I looked over at my guitar hanging on the wall and it actually laughed at me

[@SamuraiFTF]

At the hospital to amputate my broken fingers, thanks beanley!