Heavy Metal Guitar Solos

121 heavy metal solos — loop any section, learn at your speed

Avenged Sevenfold — Hail to the King
16s

Avenged Sevenfold — Hail to the King

Melodic shredding with rapid chromatic passages

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Black Sabbath — Iron Man
23s

Black Sabbath — Iron Man

Heavy, thunderous riff defining heavy metal

Solo Power Chords Beginner
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Ghost — Marks Of The Evil One
43s

Ghost — Marks Of The Evil One

Melodic heavy metal solo with rhythmic intensity

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Iron Maiden — Run to the Hills
22s

Iron Maiden — Run to the Hills

Galloping melodic solo defining early metal

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Judas Priest — Painkiller
84s

Judas Priest — Painkiller

Blazing speed metal lead with relentless picking

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Megadeth — Trust
29s

Megadeth — Trust

Blazing speed and technical mastery showcase

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Metallica — Don't Tread On Me
16s

Metallica — Don't Tread On Me

Aggressive thrash metal riff with driving rhythm

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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METALLICA — DEVIL'S DANCE
61s

METALLICA — DEVIL'S DANCE

Explosive lead work defining Metallica's late-90s heaviness

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Ozzy Osbourne — No More Tears
35s

Ozzy Osbourne — No More Tears

Heavy, crushing power chord riff defining track

Solo Power Chords Intermediate
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Pantera — I'm Broken
31s

Pantera — I'm Broken

Dimebag's aggressive pentatonic shredding masterclass

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Avenged Sevenfold — Hail to the King
24s

Avenged Sevenfold — Hail to the King

Melodic shredding with harmonic minor pentatonic runs

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Black Sabbath — N.I.B.
38s

Black Sabbath — N.I.B.

Doom metal foundation with hypnotic ascending note pattern

Solo Legato Intermediate
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Iron Maiden — Wasted Years
25s

Iron Maiden — Wasted Years

Melodic harmonic minor solo with classic metal phrasing

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Judas Priest — Painkiller
19s

Judas Priest — Painkiller

Blistering speed metal lead with machine-gun precision

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Megadeth — Trust
38.5s

Megadeth — Trust

Fast, technical solo with rapid note sequences

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Metallica — Enter Sandman
45s

Metallica — Enter Sandman

Melodic lead showcasing Kirk Hammett's signature style

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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METALLICA — DEVIL'S DANCE
65s

METALLICA — DEVIL'S DANCE

Thrash metal fury with precise rhythmic intensity

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Ozzy Osbourne — Crazy Train
28s

Ozzy Osbourne — Crazy Train

Iconic shredding solo, fast picking, classic metal

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Black Sabbath — Paranoid
23s

Black Sabbath — Paranoid

Fuzzy, distorted metal classic defining heavy sound

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Iron Maiden — Fear of the Dark
17s

Iron Maiden — Fear of the Dark

Haunting melodic solo with atmospheric minor key phrasing

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Judas Priest — You've Got Another Thing Comin'
30s

Judas Priest — You've Got Another Thing Comin'

Blazing speed metal solo defining classic heavy metal

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Metallica — Enter Sandman
46s

Metallica — Enter Sandman

Iconic melodic solo with perfect rhythmic phrasing

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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METALLICA — THE UNFORGIVEN 2
28s

METALLICA — THE UNFORGIVEN 2

Melodic solo with fluid bending and vibrato

Solo Legato Advanced
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Ozzy Osbourne — Hellraiser
31s

Ozzy Osbourne — Hellraiser

Shredding solo with rapid scale runs and bends

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Black Sabbath — War Pigs
57s

Black Sabbath — War Pigs

Heavy, dark, menacing riff defining heavy metal

Solo Power Chords Intermediate
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Iron Maiden — Fear of the Dark
17s

Iron Maiden — Fear of the Dark

Blazing speed and melodic intensity define this solo

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — Holier Than Thou
31s

Metallica — Holier Than Thou

Aggressive palm-muted groove defines thrash metal

Solo Palm Muting Intermediate
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METALLICA — THE UNFORGIVEN 3
33s

METALLICA — THE UNFORGIVEN 3

Melodic solo with emotional depth and technical precision

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Ozzy Osbourne — Killer of Giants
34s

Ozzy Osbourne — Killer of Giants

Shredding solo with rapid technical precision

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Black Sabbath — N.I.B.
54.5s

Black Sabbath — N.I.B.

Hypnotic descending lines define heavy metal

Solo Legato Advanced
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Iron Maiden — Number of the Beast
19s

Iron Maiden — Number of the Beast

Blazing speed, precision, metal perfection

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — Nothing Else Matters
28s

Metallica — Nothing Else Matters

Emotional melodic solo with sustained bends

Solo Legato Intermediate
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METALLICA — THE UNFORGIVEN 3
29s

METALLICA — THE UNFORGIVEN 3

Melodic solo with emotional sustain and bending

Solo Legato Advanced
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Ozzy Osbourne — Miracle Man
45s

Ozzy Osbourne — Miracle Man

Shredding metal solo with rapid note sequences

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Iron Maiden — Number of the Beast
28s

Iron Maiden — Number of the Beast

Blazing speed and precision defining metal soloing

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — Nothing Else Matters
27s

Metallica — Nothing Else Matters

Haunting melodic solo with emotional depth and sustain

Solo Fingerpicking Intermediate
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Ozzy Osbourne — Mr. Crowley
36s

Ozzy Osbourne — Mr. Crowley

Shredding classic showcasing precise speed and control

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Iron Maiden — The Trooper
23s

Iron Maiden — The Trooper

Galloping rhythm defines Iron Maiden's signature sound

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — Nothing Else Matters
50s

Metallica — Nothing Else Matters

Emotional melodic solo with sustained bends

Solo Legato Intermediate
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Ozzy Osbourne — Mr. Crowley
75.5s

Ozzy Osbourne — Mr. Crowley

Shredding masterclass with fluid hammer-ons and pulls

Solo Legato Advanced
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Iron Maiden — The Trooper
25s

Iron Maiden — The Trooper

Blazing speed and melodic intensity define this solo

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — The Unforgiven
60s

Metallica — The Unforgiven

Rhythmic foundation beneath Kirk's lead solo

Solo Palm Muting Intermediate
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Ozzy Osbourne — Mr. Crowley
36s

Ozzy Osbourne — Mr. Crowley

Shredding classic showcasing precise speed and control

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — Whiskey In The Jar
47s

Metallica — Whiskey In The Jar

Energetic solo with fast picking and melodic phrasing

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Ozzy Osbourne — Mr. Crowley
72.5s

Ozzy Osbourne — Mr. Crowley

Shredding masterclass with fluid hammer-ons and pulls

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — Whiskey In The Jar
61s

Metallica — Whiskey In The Jar

Soaring dual-guitar harmony with classic metal aggression

Solo Alternate Picking Intermediate
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Ozzy Osbourne — No More Tears
25s

Ozzy Osbourne — No More Tears

Zakk Wylde's soaring melodic shred masterpiece

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — 2x4
37s

Metallica — 2x4

Rapid-fire melodic solo with precise picking technique

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Ozzy Osbourne — Over the Mountain
37s

Ozzy Osbourne — Over the Mountain

Legendary shredding showcase defining eighties metal

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Metallica — 2x4
37s

Metallica — 2x4

Aggressive rhythmic solo with heavy distortion tone

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Ozzy Osbourne — Shot in the Dark
16s

Ozzy Osbourne — Shot in the Dark

Shredding solo with rapid note sequences and bends

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Metallica — Am I Evil?
70s

Metallica — Am I Evil?

Blistering solo with aggressive alternate picking runs

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — Bleeding Me
56s

Metallica — Bleeding Me

Emotional, melodic solo with extended bending

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — Breadfan
26s

Metallica — Breadfan

Fast, aggressive solo with technical precision

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Metallica — Breadfan
31s

Metallica — Breadfan

Fast, aggressive solo with technical precision

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Metallica — Don't Tread On Me
34s

Metallica — Don't Tread On Me

Aggressive thrash metal solo with rapid technical passages

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Metallica — Dyers Eve
53s

Metallica — Dyers Eve

Blistering speed and technical thrash metal mastery

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Metallica — Dyers Eve
52s

Metallica — Dyers Eve

Blistering speed, precision, thrash metal mastery

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Metallica — Fixxxer
75s

Metallica — Fixxxer

Blazing lead work showcasing Kirk Hammett's technical prowess

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Metallica — Fixxxer
75s

Metallica — Fixxxer

Melodic shredding with harmonic minor pentatonic scales

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Metallica — Fuel
24s

Metallica — Fuel

Rapid-fire shredding showcasing Kirk Hammett's technical prowess

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Metallica — Fuel
18s

Metallica — Fuel

Explosive lead work defining 90s metal mastery

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Metallica — Halo On Fire
15s

Metallica — Halo On Fire

Aggressive fast-paced metal solo with technical precision

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Metallica — Halo On Fire
46s

Metallica — Halo On Fire

Kirk's fluid solo with melodic bending techniques

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — Halo On Fire
53s

Metallica — Halo On Fire

Melodic solo over heavy rhythmic foundation

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — Hero Of The Day
16s

Metallica — Hero Of The Day

Melodic solo with dynamic phrasing and expression

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Metallica — Holier Than Thou
29s

Metallica — Holier Than Thou

Kirk's aggressive thrash metal lead technique showcase

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Metallica — I Disappear
16s

Metallica — I Disappear

Kirk Hammett's signature blazing speed solo

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Metallica — I Disappear
16s

Metallica — I Disappear

Fast, aggressive solo with technical precision and speed

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Metallica — King Nothing
45s

Metallica — King Nothing

Melodic shredding with Kirk Hammett's signature style

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Metallica — Lux Æterna
22s

Metallica — Lux Æterna

Relentless thrash metal intensity with rapid picking

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Metallica — Minus Human
25s

Metallica — Minus Human

Aggressive shredding with technical precision and speed

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Metallica — My Friend of Misery
16s

Metallica — My Friend of Misery

Scorching lead work over heavy groove foundation

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Metallica — My Friend of Misery
16s

Metallica — My Friend of Misery

Virtuosic lead work showcasing Kirk Hammett's technical prowess

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Metallica — My Friend of Misery
32s

Metallica — My Friend of Misery

Melodic solo with technical precision and emotion

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — No Leaf Clover
29s

Metallica — No Leaf Clover

Soaring melodic lines with fluid sweep picking

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Of Wolf And Man
73s

Metallica — Of Wolf And Man

Aggressive thrash metal solo with rapid note sequences

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Metallica — Of Wolf And Man
77s

Metallica — Of Wolf And Man

Ferocious lead work with rapid picking patterns

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Metallica — Orion
52s

Metallica — Orion

Melodic shredding showcase, pure instrumental mastery

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Metallica — Orion
18s

Metallica — Orion

Shredding masterclass with blazing sweep arpeggios

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Orion
26s

Metallica — Orion

Melodic instrumental showcase with technical precision

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Orion
30s

Metallica — Orion

Melodic instrumental showcase of technical precision

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Orion
53s

Metallica — Orion

Soaring melodic masterpiece defining instrumental metal

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Orion
39s

Metallica — Orion

Melodic instrumental showcase of technical precision

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Orion
50s

Metallica — Orion

Shredding masterclass with fluid melodic phrasing

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Orion
15s

Metallica — Orion

Shredding masterclass with blazing sweep arpeggios

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Orion
27s

Metallica — Orion

Melodic instrumental showcase with technical precision

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Sad But True
27s

Metallica — Sad But True

Melodic heavy metal solo with sustained bends

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Metallica — Sad But True
20s

Metallica — Sad But True

Heavy, crushing solo with iconic bending technique

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Metallica — Sad But True
28s

Metallica — Sad But True

Haunting melodic solo over heavy riff foundation

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Metallica — Sad But True
14s

Metallica — Sad But True

Melodic heavy metal solo with sustained bends

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Metallica — Sad But True
28s

Metallica — Sad But True

Heavy, crushing solo with iconic bending technique

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Metallica — Sad But True
21s

Metallica — Sad But True

Melodic solo with technical precision and emotional depth

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — The Frayed Ends of Sanity
45s

Metallica — The Frayed Ends of Sanity

Kirk Hammett's blazing solo, lightning-fast technical mastery

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Metallica — The Frayed Ends of Sanity
44s

Metallica — The Frayed Ends of Sanity

Blazing speed, technical precision, metal mastery

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Metallica — The God That Failed
58s

Metallica — The God That Failed

Melodic solo with fluid bending and sustained notes

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — The God That Failed
62s

Metallica — The God That Failed

Melodic solo showcasing James Hetfield's lead technique

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — The Outlaw Torn
32s

Metallica — The Outlaw Torn

Melodic solo showcasing Kirk Hammett's technical prowess

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Metallica — The Struggle Within
39s

Metallica — The Struggle Within

Fast, aggressive solo with melodic phrasing

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Metallica — The Struggle Within
43s

Metallica — The Struggle Within

Fast, aggressive solo with technical precision

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Metallica — The Thing That Should Not Be
18s

Metallica — The Thing That Should Not Be

Galloping thrash metal riff with crushing power

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Metallica — The Thing That Should Not Be
42s

Metallica — The Thing That Should Not Be

Haunting melodic solo over crushing bridge riff

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Metallica — The Unforgiven
20s

Metallica — The Unforgiven

Emotional, soaring Kirk Hammett signature lead solo

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — The Unforgiven
45s

Metallica — The Unforgiven

Melodic solo with emotional depth and technical precision

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — The Unforgiven
20s

Metallica — The Unforgiven

Melodic clean solo with emotional sustain and bends

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — The Unforgiven
45s

Metallica — The Unforgiven

Emotional, soaring Kirk Hammett signature lead solo

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — The Unforgiven
50s

Metallica — The Unforgiven

Melodic solo with emotional depth and technical precision

Solo Alternate Picking Advanced
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Metallica — The Unforgiven
28s

Metallica — The Unforgiven

Melodic clean solo with emotional sustain and bends

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — The Unforgiven
57s

Metallica — The Unforgiven

Emotional, soaring Kirk Hammett signature lead solo

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — To Live Is To Die
48s

Metallica — To Live Is To Die

Expressive bending technique with emotional depth

Solo Other Advanced
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Metallica — To Live Is To Die
29s

Metallica — To Live Is To Die

Melodic harmonic minor masterpiece, technically demanding

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — To Live Is To Die
48s

Metallica — To Live Is To Die

Soaring melodic solo with fluid hammer-ons and pull-offs

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — To Live Is To Die
29s

Metallica — To Live Is To Die

Soaring melodic solo showcasing Kirk Hammett's technical prowess

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Turn The Page
26s

Metallica — Turn The Page

Haunting melodic solo with emotional depth

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Metallica — Turn The Page
26s

Metallica — Turn The Page

Melodic Kirk Hammett solo with smooth legato passages

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — Until It Sleeps
33s

Metallica — Until It Sleeps

Melodic solo showcasing Kirk Hammett's expressive style

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Metallica — Until It Sleeps
34s

Metallica — Until It Sleeps

Melodic solo with blues-influenced bending techniques

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Metallica — Wherever I May Roam
47s

Metallica — Wherever I May Roam

Kirk's virtuosic sweep-picked arpeggios showcase mastery

Solo Sweep Arpeggio Advanced
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Metallica — Wherever I May Roam
43s

Metallica — Wherever I May Roam

Melodic solo showcasing Kirk Hammett's fluid style

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Metallica — Wherever I May Roam
44s

Metallica — Wherever I May Roam

Kirk Hammett's signature whammy bar bending mastery

Solo Legato Advanced
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Metallica — Whiskey In The Jar
63s

Metallica — Whiskey In The Jar

Kirk Hammett's blazing harmonic minor solo masterpiece

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