Members akaiser77 Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 I think anyone with ears and wrists recognizes Hetfield's extraordinary skills as a rhythm guitarist. What's yours? AK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 pretty much the first four albums?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 So are you asking for actual clips of him playing or clips of us butchering the {censored} out of it? The one that sticks out in my head as a personal favorite is the bridge/solo rhythm to seek and destroy. One of my favorites to play. Master of Puppets and Battery are probably my actual 1 and 2 on the list, but I still can't get my downpicking good enough to pull MOP off; I wuss out and alternate pick/ruin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 woooo [video=youtube;6KtF7ql3FJc] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crunchtime Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 Pretty much anything by Hetfield is killer rhythm. Whether you like that song or not, you can not deny Hetfield's rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stymye Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 I like his playing but not enough to post ..... a favorite moment ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akaiser77 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 YESSSSSSS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 The thing that always impressed me most about Metallica was when they operated like a machine. Usually the last couple tracks of each album. Damage Inc, Dyer's Eve... stuff like that and Battery, the end of One... Good stuff. But yeah man... say what you want about Metallica or James, but they had some absolutely top notch tight rhythm stuff going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 [video=youtube;4i7tjuDfc0w] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members craigny Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 James is the best rhythm player in metal..IMO his riffs and strumming skills rivals the skill level of most lead players. As you can tell im a huge fan, he's a major influence of mine. I also sing lead and play rhythm in a metal band, to play busy riffs and sing good melodies in key is a tough proposition, and his riffs and melodies are rediclous. Also, when he takes an occasional solo, he makes it count...the first solo on "Master" is a short melodic masterpice. Great riffing and songwriting abilities. Metallica's good stuff is always clever. If i had to pick a "moment"..well there is just too many....pick any riff from KEA to AJFA! James rulz FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akaiser77 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 Singing while playing James' riffs would give me a nervous breakdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lex.Luthier Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 Doesnt get much better than this: [video=youtube;nTKeKIABaMc] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arkansasmatt Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 great rythem player!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weiner_Bomb Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 The riffs to the ride the lightning album stick out for me. Very mid heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akaiser77 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 Indeed it doesn't. Awesome clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weiner_Bomb Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 Man, now I'm really chompin at the bit to get my hetfield flying v done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i386 Posted December 31, 2010 Members Share Posted December 31, 2010 Master of Puppets @6:20 through the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members w00dsy Posted January 1, 2011 Members Share Posted January 1, 2011 he is an amazing rhythm player, but i reckon some of my favorite metallica solo's have been his, he follows the songs a lot closer than Kirk does and his note selection is almost always perfect. Never over done, but never too simple either. I think it's common knowledge that his rhythm playing is amazing, but it's his lead work that is under rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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