About this Backing Track:
This Nu Metal Limp Bizkit guitar backing track is the next step after you've taken our Limp Bizkit guitar lesson. Use this 90’s hip hop metal guitar backing track to get those Wes Borland guitar riffs down.
Take A Look Around Guitar Lesson
In this comprehensive lesson, the late, great Michael Casswell dissects Limp Bizkit’s iconic track “Take A Look Around.” Known for its fusion of nu-metal aggression and groovy hip-hop rhythms, this song showcases Wes Borland’s distinct guitar style that combines heavy drop-tuned riffs with atmospheric textures. Michael Casswell breaks down each section of the song, starting with the signature riff built around a drop D tuning, providing the driving force of the track. He carefully explains the timing, power chords, and techniques behind the punchy, palm-muted rhythm, and also walks you through the use of octave chords that give the song its melodic edge. As the lesson progresses, Casswell delves into the dynamic lead lines and interludes that weave throughout the verses and chorus, guiding you through the articulation of harmonics, slides, and bending that add nuance to Borland's unique style. He also offers tips on achieving the right tone and effects to replicate the blend of distortion, phaser, and ambient sounds used in the recording. Perfect for intermediate players looking to capture the essence of nu-metal guitar, this tutorial will leave you fully equipped to master the riffs, rhythms, and textures that make “Take A Look Around” an unforgettable anthem.
