About this Backing Track:
Here‘s a ‘Holy Wars‘ Megadeth guitar backing track so you can get to grips with the timings of those Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman metal guitar riffs and solos. Use this metal guitar backing track every time you run through the song.
Holy Wars (The Punishment Due) Guitar Lesson
Take your metal guitar chops to the next level as Andy James dives deep into one of thrash metal’s most challenging and iconic tracks—“Holy Wars... The Punishment Due” by Megadeth. In this in-depth LickLibrary video tutorial, Andy dissects every riff, rhythm, and solo section of Dave Mustaine’s masterpiece with his signature clarity and precision. This lesson is a full-throttle guide to alternate picking, chromatic riffing, gallop rhythms, and complex time signatures—all key elements that define Megadeth’s sound. Andy walks you through the blazing intro riff, the acoustic-flamenco-inspired transition, and both Mustaine and Marty Friedman’s legendary solos, explaining the techniques and theory behind them along the way. Whether you're working on your palm muting tightness, tremolo stamina, or sweeping arpeggios, this tutorial is packed with tips to help you master every nuance of this thrash classic. Andy also sheds light on tone settings, right-hand attack, and fretboard navigation to help you replicate the original feel with modern technique. Perfect for intermediate to advanced players looking to tackle one of the most demanding metal tracks of all time—“Holy Wars” is a rite of passage for any serious metal guitarist, and Andy James is the perfect guide.
