About this Backing Track:
This is the Avenged Sevenfold backing track for the song ‘Beast And The Harlot‘. This is an up tempo track so use the backing to ensure you‘re in time and managing to keep the pace going.
Beast And The Harlot Guitar Lesson
Andy James's guitar tutorial on Avenged Sevenfold's "Beast and the Harlot," available on LickLibrary, offers an in-depth exploration of this high-energy track. The song is characterised by its fast-paced riffs and intricate solos, performed in the key of D minor. It integrates scales like the D harmonic minor and D Phrygian dominant, particularly during the solo sections. The tutorial meticulously analyses Synyster Gates' use of arpeggios and sweep picking, helping students navigate the fretboard with precision and speed. Throughout the lesson, Andy James dissects both rhythm and lead guitar parts, highlighting the song's complex structures and techniques. Guitarists will gain insights into mastering harmony guitar solos, fast chromatic runs, and alternate picking shred licks. Additionally, the tutorial delves into the use of drop D tuning, enhancing the song's heavy tonal quality. By engaging with this tutorial, guitarists can expect to enhance their technical proficiency and gain a deeper understanding of modern metal guitar styles, all under the expert guidance of Andy James.
