Riff Of The Month: Metallica 'Just A Bullet Away' (TG225)
A little drop D fun from the bay area thrashers
Master the intro riff from the second track from Metallica's recent EP 'Beyond Magnetic'.
Check out the video lesson above and pick up Total Guitar 225 (on sale 20 February to 18 March) for a guide to nailing the song's tones.
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Tutor: Jamie Hunt
Videographer: Martin Holmes
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In addition to at least four full tabs of classic and contemporary songs from your favourite artists, every issue of TG features a selection of online guest lessons from pro players and a Riff Of The Month video lesson for the more visually orientated learners among you.
Each issue also includes the story behind the songs, clearly explained amp and effects settings and backing tracks for all of our lessons . See below for more information.
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Every song has a story. Where possible we speak to the musicians and/or studio technicians to explore the inspiration, as well as the writing and recording processes behind your favourite songs.
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As well as a backing track, every song comes with easy-to-read illustrated settings for amps and effects. This enables you to not only play classic riffs, solos and tunes, but to replicate the tone, too.
Backing tracks!
Every song you learn in the magazine comes with a backing track on your CD, so you can play the guitar parts along with a full band. The CD is just that, a CD of music, so you can play it anywhere and easily transfer the songs to your PC or MP3 player.
Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.
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