Metallica - The Prince (Guitar Cover)

Me covering Metallica covering Diamond Head.

Originally released as a B-side to One, this tune is a BLAST to play and contains just about the fastest playing of Kirk Hammett on record. Seriously, that lead in the intro has passages so quick, Yngwie would wince at the thought of having to play them. I know HOW he plays it... I just don't know how HE plays it. XD. I've noticed he doesn't try to pull it off live. Really though, Hammett gets a bum rep in certain circles, but that guy can play! Probably better than you. Try the intro lead and find out. I'll defend that dude's contributions to guitar until my end. Also, what about that rhythm in the middle? Very tricky rhythm for the right and left hands, but sounds so simple. Major props to James for being able to destroy at that speed. The original is NOT this fast.

I've been doing a bunch of writing and recording lately. Sorry for the potato quality of the widescreen vid. My bad. The test footage looked better.