If Marty Friedman Played METALLICA'S Lux Æterna 

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Bradley's solo was 69% better than Kirk's.

Do something with Bradley Hall, pleeeeeeaaaaassssseeeeee!!!

Lord Shred I would love to see you play a solo for Lux AEterna MUHAHAHA! 🤘⚡️🤘

Remember. You cannot solder without Flux Eterna.

Hammet’s solo sound like Hammet, the same thing he’s been doing forever, but then again, it’s instantly recognizable. That ‘new’ solo had some nice elements but not all sections fitted together. Sounded like an exercise instead of a solo…

I loved Bradley’s solo a lot more than Kirk’s. Just seemed like Kirk really phoned this one in.

Hall is more technical than Kirk, and I really like his playing, but I think it would be more relevant to create a 'better' solo but make it still sound like Kirk. The band is the band, otherwise why not get Guthrie to do it?

I expected more from Kirk after his amazing work with his Portals solo EP. It feels like he just doesn't even try in Metallica. Listen to his solo in High Plains Drifter. I feel like it's his best solo since Metallicas prime.

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Both solos aren't good....Hall's sounds like he's attempting to put a square into a circle....totally out of bounds with the lead riff. Technically good but just sounds totally off for the song.

Kirk has the ability to write very good solos like Fade to Black, Creeping death, Master of Puppets and The Unforgiven. Even newer songs like The Day That Never Comes solo is amazing but as of late it's like he either doesn't care or he is just unable to write a good solo

The solo is almost identical, in some places, to the solo in hit the lights!

I don't mind Kirk not using a lot of scales in his solos, but god damn, the solo from this song doesn't tell you anything, it's all over the place... The first half was amazing, ngl, he was connecting the guitar licks pretty good, but then, was all messy, not a messy stuff you could listen and still like it, but a really annoying messy stuff. Can't believe how Kirk did amazing solos before and now that he has more musical knowledge and experience, can't make a solo sound like is connected.

His solo makes Kerry Kings solos sound good.

Yep this video taught me that I discovered the E Phrygian dominant scale on my own and have been using it for a while now. Thank you shredmaster

I love when John Petrucci gives these guitar lessons

I love that you included Bradley's solo. Shredders helping shredders ♥️ currently trying to work my way through your patreon lessons so I too can mock lord Hammets technique. Muhahahaha!

I know dick about music, but I know what I like and I like the song and I enjoy the solo. Yes, some pieces of it sound like old blitzes of the pentatonic scale or whatever, but he’s got that wobble sound thing and reeearrrr-reearrr part, so ya know, he’s trying to change thing up. Over all it’s a winner for me and I bet I am not alone.

Although Bradley's solo is much more complex it's not that metallica sound

it's a throw away song, they were having a clean out and thought it was too good to never see the light of day.

I guess every tuber is going to milk the new song to death .

I'm disappointed shred. I always saw you as an objective metal head, but also inclusive. Heavy metal is supposed to beat up the bullies, not be the bullies. I'm happy to hear new Metallica music 420% Why don't you pick up your axe and play this solo yourself? Show us how easy it is. If not, be a good metal head and stop bashing other metal musicians when we shld be banding together to take out Justin Bieber and MGK

I think I'm the only one who liked the solo.

Everyone bashing Metallica, kirk hammit,I hear a lot of jealousy , lighten up

Kirk already used that Phrygian Dominant scale on the solo of "Wherever I May Roam", but with the Wah pedal.😂

Kirk seems like a real nice guy, and has a cooler job than I ever will. But for god's sake, the guy has been a pro for 40 years and still sounds like the king of guitar center. Every solo sounds like cut and paste from the last one.

I like the solo

I like Bradley, he is very skilled and talented, but I'm sorry. I like Kirk's solo better, and I don't care what scale he uses or how many notes per second he plays.

Zakk Wylde uses the pentatonic scale religiously it certainly doesn't make him a bad guitarist and while I agree that kirk hammett has had his day and past his use by date that's more to do with his over abuse of the wah pedal and laziness in not applying himself to writing a solo on par with his earlier years! Regardless of any criticism the main factor is that Kirk gets paid regardless and he gets paid an eye watering amount case in point the album St Anger has a lack of guitar solo's on all the tracks on that release but guess what....... kirk still took home a huge pay check! Peace out all 🤘

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Hammett’s solo is exactly what he does especially since death magnetic

Pentatonic is awesome :D

A solo like Hall doesnt work on a metallica track. People can bash on the fact that Hammett relies too much on pentatonic but i mean look at other solos that are popular they are 90% all pentatonic its effective

The song rips, James voice is killing it, its like Metallica doing Motörhead and there's nothing wrong with that, Kirk is Kirk that's the way it is, has never been my favourite guitar player but he's solos usually match the songs .

People shit on Kirk but it don’t matter cause he plays infront of millions and other people make videos 😆😆😆😆😆

Nothing wrong with Kirk’s solo. People shit on Kirk for no reason. He starts off shredding, goes into some epic whammy bar dives, that shreds again, whats wrong ?

What did you guys expect from a guy who's been improvising pentatonic solos for 20 years.

In my humble opinion, when it comes to art, it's all about the creator's feelings at the time of creating their work. It's not about pleasing people but demonstrating the creator's feelings at that moment. If pleasing people was the case, then people would go out of their minds and say "This is a commercial work. They go out of their way to keep their audience entertained, etc.". I'm not defending Kirk's solo on this song nor do I blame him. This actually reminded me of one of Dave Mustaine's interviews that I quoted below. "Speaking of lead guitar, Dave, what’s your approach to soloing as a player and as a writer/producer? Mustaine: When you live, breathe, and feel the song that you’re writing, the song pretty much tells you what it needs. I’m not a believer that a solo has to be shredding with a wang bar, though I think a lot of people do some really great work with that. I’m of the belief that a player like David Gilmour could do more with one note than some of today’s shredders can do with a dozen. On some of these solos that are ripping fast, you just hear rrrrrrrrrr. It’s like, “Man, come on!”"

Lol Bradley would love that relief burp at the end of listening to his solo!

How the hell you know all this is unreal I applaud anyone with this kind of knowledge about music scales modes etc superb stuff

The minute I heard that solo redone, my mind went to Friedman. Whenever I say " exotic" , I'm usually describing Marty. Now that said, let's give a shout out to lord Schenker for his subtle use of these scales as well. Listen for them, they are plastered all over his music. Time for you to open the vault on his playing and scales.

Kirk's solo is better... why? because Kirk is in Metallica, that's why.

I think Kirk do the better job on the solo to their new song Lux Aeterna. Even if Kirk did not used so much shreddy notes but the quality of the tone, the tempo and the aggressiveness matches fully to the song.

Yes it's taste. Lets take the 60k views and 2k likes into account. So many jabs at the solo as couch warriors. Incredible work

I just dont get it why people are all of a sudden shitting on kirks lux eterna solo hes been at it since kill em all and its actually the most present in kill em all

Well after hearing the monstrous solos in Megadeth's new work, yeah this can be a bit lifeless. But it fits the song and in tone and attack. It suits Metallica on this track.

Lol, great and hilarious vid but at the same time very technical one. Great job, Scott.

I love the fact you are giving credits to other metalheads and lord Bradley

I think the intention of this song (and potentially the album, hopefully) was to recapture Kill 'em All vibes from the main riff to the solo which obviously harkens back to the solos from that era (though if it was spicier, that would obviously be better)

Kirk's plays solos to fit the songs groove. He has a low ego and doesn't want to away from the song by blasting Marty Friedman solos

Kirk Hammett is one of the most proficient Phrygian/Phrygian Dominant users in metal music. He was one of the guys who introduced them since they were considered flamenco scales earlier. Solos like the thing that should not be, blackened, and wherever I may roam use it. The reason modern Metallica solos are so pentatonic based is because they're improvised. Kirk was always a pentatonic player, but he mixed natural minor, dorian, major, and phrygian, so it was more creative.

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Planet shred called....🖖👽🎸🛐 And told Kirk, to update his mind.

Kirk is Kirk. He’s signature! He’s 60. Sounds like Metallica.

Well it's a harmonic minor scale palyed from note e . easier to understand

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I could only imagine being on Kirk's level and then have everyone shit on him. I guess we just forgot about all the other great solos of his.

Just for you kids out there, I knew the old spirit of metal was dead when the music scholars and intellectuals started analyzing metal bar by bar. Back in the day we had punk and metal to get away from this elitist, white collar nonsense and it acted as a big middle finger to them. Now a days we are no different. It started with the late 80s virtuoso movement, then grunge was the new middle finger, then the internet came and we have a new wave of metal scholars talking about modes and stuff actual great metal bands never cared about.

I don't care what scale he is using. Sounds killer.

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I actually think they're both terrible lol

Pentatonic scales is good sounding and a very powerful scale, using it doesnt mean youre are technically poor, its just a mode that a musician chose to develop and improve. The fact that Metallica still lives until today with so many followers and very high album sales. Metallca as a band captured the hearts of millions, maybe the lead part may not sound appealing to you, as a whole, the band created tons of songs that are undeniably good that many can relate and appreciate.

Pretty sure Wherever I May Roam was entirely in phrygian dominant, including and especially the solo. In Lux Aeterna, Kirk recorded an improvised solo that he thought matched the vibe and feel of the song. Music is feel first, complexity last,. If you want to write a good song, you leave your ego outside and keep it simple stupid. If Kirk wanted to write another Creeping Death solo, or another God that Failed solo he would have; he just chose not to. So let's not forget that.

I like Kirk's solo. I also like Kurt Cobain's solo in Heart Shaped Box. They don't have to be musical masterpieces to be good. I also have the sudden urge to watch Kirsten Dunst sing Turning Japanese.

Bradley Hall rules.

Man, are you joking ???? Friedman in metallica would be a insane thing

Highly enjoyable cheers dude

I find it very arrogant for another guitar player to overwrite the solo of a legendary band. You don't listen to metallica so they sound like Marty Friedman

I think it’s deliberate…the song has that Motörhead Overkill vibe, so maybe it’s meant to have that raw sloppy vibe

Everybody has bad days. Sometimes mistakes are made. It's okay is everything still stands.

Kirk could do with going back for more lessons with Satriani. \m/

If Friedman played it, I don't think that it would be MetallicA anymore. I would have to go outside just to see if the grass was still green and the sky still blue. It certainly wouldn't accomplish what they are trying to do, getting back to their roots. Pretty sure that wouldn't include sounding like Rust in Peace. Thanks, Shred

Tbh, and I honestly have no idea about music theory at all, but me ears don't lie, I feel like the feel of the song is a homage to their early days, a super complex solo wouldn't go well with the relatively basic aspect of the whole song. Tell me if I'm wrong

Kirk used phrygian dominant on Where ever I may roam. Perhaps he has just forgotten it...

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Meanwhile Load is already classic.

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Hall’s solo is amazing, but I still like Kirk’s. It’s got an old school vibe from 80’s Metallica. Not sure why people are hating on it so bad . Oh well

“I don’t know what scales I’m playing I just know it sounds like this” - Chads

That Bradley solo sounds like Kiko had a hand in it.

People have been ragging on Kirk Hammett for decades. Expand your perception, do you know how difficult it would be to have a 40 year song catalog and try to please people? It's so difficult that the biggest band in the world are the only ones to do it, EVERYONE else in rock music is an oldies act.....wait.....okay Megadeth and Slayer. what other rock bands were cranking out new music at 60? Although I am also a Marty fan, it's Kirk fucking Hammett! Get off of him!!!!!! Listen to Hit the Lights and you'll feel better.......

It's a Kill 'Em All solo - basically all of Kirk Hammet's solos summarised into a single tribute.

Bradley Hall made a better solo in his channel for this song Edit: spoke to soon lol

It’s an old school rock ‘n’ roll thrash song with an oldschool GarageBand solo. Technically not a great solo, nor does it venture anywhere, but “even the most complex of minds needs the simplicity of play”

Structure is extremely important and I think Kirks solos have always had great structure. Regardless of how technically proficient the “Marty Friedman” solo was, it didn’t sound good because it didn’t fit.

It's all about the groove ,Kirks is HEEAAVVYY.

I love reading ppl putting shit on kirk in the comments!!!!! Love it!!! Absolutely love it. Now pls do me a favour and name ur favourite metallica tracks of all time....yeh...kirk played/wrote that!

Tbh Kirk's solo was the least boring part of the song

Not gonna lie. That solo was FIRE! Sadly, I'm only listening to Metallica for riffs now. It's kinda like Punk. I'm not expecting to be floored by lead work.

I was worried, i thought we don't hear Gross and disgusting 😂 thou i felt like we missed counter p-p-p-point

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Kirk has been playing like that since 1983 man give him a break.

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I find annoying that people bash him because of the Minor Pentatonic use/abuse. The problem of the solo in question, for me, is not the scale, but the use of the most basic and cliché licks possible. Feels like a solo of a 15 yo on his high school talent band.

You guys should try and put some albums out (...as Metallica has done since their beginnings) . Let's see if you are able to make it.

It's like he took parts from 5 different solos and put them together. Still like it. But I like the song more than the solo

Dont know just because kirks solo in this isnt super technical it fits the song really well… the other guys solo honestly wasnt that good…so the answer to most people about why they think kirks solo isnt that great is because people seem to want complicated solos that dont fit the songs… these arent ajfa type songs so they dont need it

Eterna’s solo is kind of an odd one to me, while it fits the feel of the song and general craziness of the part, it relies on Kirk clichés heavily. Overall, 72 season’s solos are more in tune with the song and relatively unpredictable than his previous attempts, excluding some examples from hardwired. I found them to be non obnoxious but not very memorable either. IMO, of course. Sidenote: I’m a fan of Bradley’s solo except for the beginning. That’s just a taste thing for me though.

I loved Kirk's solo. Not many can alternate pick at Kirk's speed(many legato cheat and don't pick all notes) Marty is Mars volta and Kirk is tool.