About this Backing Track:
Here‘s a fast thrash metal guitar backing track for the song ‘Battery‘ by Metallica. Use this ‘Battery‘ backing track to get to grips with some of James Hetfield‘s best metal guitar riffs.
Battery Guitar Lesson
Jamie Humphries’ video tutorial of Metallica’s “Battery” for LickLibrary is a full-throttle, guitar-focused breakdown of one of thrash metal’s most iconic tracks. Starting with the clean, harmonized acoustic intro, Jamie walks you through the layered fingerpicking and chord shapes that lead into the ferocious main riff. From there, the lesson dives deep into James Hetfield’s precision rhythm work, spotlighting techniques like palm muting, downpicking, and galloping triplets—key elements of the Metallica sound. Jamie also covers the blistering lead parts from Kirk Hammett, breaking down the solo section with a focus on alternate picking, legato phrasing, and expressive vibrato. Perfect for intermediate to advanced players, this tutorial not only teaches the song note-for-note but also sharpens your metal rhythm and lead chops. Jamie’s clear, structured approach makes even the most intense passages feel achievable, giving you the tools to nail “Battery” with power and accuracy.
