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War Pigs - First Solo

"War Pigs" is an anti-war protest song by Black Sabbath and the opening track from their second studio album, Paranoid. The first solo in the track is a foundational piece of heavy metal guitar, showcasing Tony Iommi's signature dark tone, bending technique, and blues-rooted phrasing. Learning this solo gives electric guitarists direct insight into the style that helped define heavy metal lead guitar.

  • Tony Iommi played with homemade fingertip prosthetics after a factory accident, influencing his unique string-bending approach heard in this solo.
  • "War Pigs" is the opening track on Paranoid, one of the most influential heavy metal albums ever recorded.
  • The solo blends blues phrasing with heavy metal aggression, making it an excellent study piece for players bridging both genres.

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