About this Backing Track:
Here‘s a chance to perfect your James Hetfield metal rhythm guitar technique by playing along to this powerful sounding Metallica ‘Fade To Black‘ metal guitar backing track.
Sad But True Guitar Lesson
Dive into the crushing groove and iconic heaviness of Metallica’s Sad But True with Jamie Humphries in this detailed video tutorial. Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, this lesson breaks down every riff, rhythm, and solo that defines one of Metallica’s most powerful tracks. Jamie walks you through the song section by section, demonstrating the essential techniques that give Sad But True its massive sound — including tight downpicking, palm muting, and precise control over dynamics and tone. You'll learn how to lock into the slow, grinding tempo with Hetfield’s signature rhythm style, and then shift gears into Kirk Hammett’s blistering lead lines. With Jamie’s clear, methodical approach, you won’t just learn the notes — you'll develop the feel and aggression needed to play the track with authenticity. A full backing track is also included to help you tighten your timing and build confidence playing the song in context. Whether you're a Metallica fan or simply looking to sharpen your metal rhythm and lead chops, this tutorial is a must for your practice routine. It’s also part of the broader Learn to Play Metallica series, where Jamie covers other legendary tracks like Enter Sandman, Battery, Fade to Black, and The Unforgiven. Take your playing to the next level and channel the raw power of Metallica with this deep-dive lesson on Sad But True.
