The James Hetfield Picking Hand Challenge (HARDEST Metallica Riffs)

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  • Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
  • bit.ly/PlayRif... - FREE lesson on how to increase your picking speed and endurance
    This is a medley of some tricky riffs by Metallica. These songs test your speed and endurance. Songs in order of appearance:
    Disposable heroes
    Creeping Death
    Damage Inc
    Battery
    Master of Puppets
    Blackened
    Dyers Eve
    Fight Fire With Fire
    Subscribe to my channel for more guitar videos and lessons on picking technique, picking hand exercises, and FAST metal riffs! bit.ly/KarriYo...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 266

  • @thehunter7422
    @thehunter7422 2 роки тому +316

    The fact James does this for hours on end at live shows ( sometimes even faster than the original track lol ) while standing up and singing, just shows why he's one of the gods of metal. He ain't human man lol

    • @MFKitten
      @MFKitten 2 роки тому +15

      Efficient picking is the key. No strain, nice and loose, letting the speed come naturally and confidently. When Meshuggah play Bleed, they barely move a muscle at all, with the exception of the vocalist :p

    • @drumsofviolence
      @drumsofviolence 2 роки тому +8

      Ive lost yhe taste for Metallica ever since the Black album, got it back a little with Death Magnetic but reguardless James is by far the best downpicker ever

    • @jamesestrada82
      @jamesestrada82 2 роки тому

      It’s not hard @ The Hunter…

    • @marcinmcula99
      @marcinmcula99 Рік тому

      @@MFKitten that's the difference. They're not moving at all, same goes for someone like Glenn Tipton who's also very efficient. Papa Het however is very relaxed but you can see his hand moving a lot

  • @kartikchandrasekhar2762
    @kartikchandrasekhar2762 2 роки тому +78

    Vinnie: “As far as rhythm guitar goes, Dime just loved James Hetfield. He said he had the fastest right hand in music.”

    • @tog2842
      @tog2842 2 роки тому +5

      Now that Maradona is dead, we can call James the Hand of God!

    • @markusT752
      @markusT752 Рік тому +2

      Kirk plays same shit, so there is 2 fastest right hands.

  • @theDOOMSLAYER6666
    @theDOOMSLAYER6666 2 роки тому +201

    James' downpicking is so legendary. And you're killing it! Now cover of Master, Toronto '86 please 😬😛

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому +18

      Haha thats a challenge 😅💪

    • @marc3d
      @marc3d 2 роки тому

      toronto86?

    • @theDOOMSLAYER6666
      @theDOOMSLAYER6666 2 роки тому

      @@marc3d this one. Totally nuts 🤯 ua-cam.com/video/5ESicEzUtqk/v-deo.html

    • @berd8765
      @berd8765 2 роки тому

      @@marc3d toronto 1986 concert

    • @SAARussian
      @SAARussian 2 роки тому +2

      NO! The fastest one is Canada 856 its about 20%+ bpm on all songs. I think it best one!
      upd: whoops! Im sorry, Toronto is Canada)

  • @TheSuffocater
    @TheSuffocater 2 роки тому +39

    Awesome right hand technique ! No movement wasted ! Chapeau !

  • @BigboiiTone
    @BigboiiTone 2 роки тому +20

    James only alternate picks when downpicking would literally shatter his wrist.

    • @ThommyofThenn
      @ThommyofThenn 5 місяців тому

      His downpick skill is inhuman. It's like he pumped all his souls into DEX and END

  • @Brandonmtlhd
    @Brandonmtlhd 2 роки тому +20

    Alternate fast picking I managed to get pretty good at. Having played in a thrash band for a number of years really helped with that. But yeah, James' downpicking is seriously wrist-wrecking. Even Creeping Death, which sounds and seems like a simple riff to play but getting it up to speed is a lot harder than you think. Then there is Master of Puppets and Blackened, which are much harder riffs but also downpicked. He is a machine.

  • @nathanaeldobias6660
    @nathanaeldobias6660 2 роки тому +7

    Man, the dual tracking is flawless. It's so fucking tight, I'm so jealous. It really adds a whole other level to the complexity

  • @FinnPanzzer
    @FinnPanzzer 2 роки тому +43

    First
    That Fight Fire With Fire riff was clean, you should do a lesson on that riff alone!

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому +1

      Haha as expected :D

    • @elcapitan6605
      @elcapitan6605 2 роки тому +1

      @@KarriHanninen tee lessoni siitä se on vaikee riffi, ihan vammanen

  • @bdenix1997
    @bdenix1997 2 роки тому +7

    you might be the first person i've seen, that played every riff in the video correct

  • @mondragon9282
    @mondragon9282 2 роки тому +30

    Nailed the Blackened riff. I see it played incorrectly so often. Nice to see someone do it .... justice! 🤣🤣

  • @BigboiiTone
    @BigboiiTone 2 роки тому +10

    That transistion from Creeping to Damage was tense my brother. Love the way you segue from song to song.

  • @MrJBLH
    @MrJBLH 2 роки тому +9

    Very tight 🤘
    A more 'modern' Metallica song but My Apocalypse from Death Magnetic is a real wrist shredder too.

  • @rev9737
    @rev9737 2 роки тому +11

    That guitar is sick, especially the headstock

    • @Timewalker13
      @Timewalker13 2 роки тому +2

      been looking for comments about his guitar. do you know what kind it is?

    • @GnomeLoft
      @GnomeLoft 2 роки тому

      @@Timewalker13 looks like a mayones to me

    • @Timewalker13
      @Timewalker13 2 роки тому

      @@GnomeLoft That guitar is mint bro wym

    • @GnomeLoft
      @GnomeLoft 2 роки тому

      @@Timewalker13 the brand mayones, I agree the guitar does in fact look mint

    • @Timewalker13
      @Timewalker13 2 роки тому +3

      @@GnomeLoft Oh my bad I read mayonnaise 😂

  • @Mesatallic
    @Mesatallic 2 роки тому +7

    I’ve always wanted Metallica to do a modern album in the style of …And Justice For All. Crushing thrash album, both in sound and riffage. 🤘😀🤘

    • @yessir6427
      @yessir6427 Рік тому

      all they can do nowadays is rip their own songs off

  • @ThommyofThenn
    @ThommyofThenn 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey hope you are doing well and happy in life. I'm staying subbed and will continue to enjoy your vids. If you choose to start uploading again I will be there to listen, but even if not I want to thank you and say how great this channel was. Cheers mate

  • @jaydennis1999
    @jaydennis1999 2 роки тому +9

    You’re either wincing in pain or feeling the thrashy groove \m/

  • @gabrielroa3037
    @gabrielroa3037 2 роки тому +2

    man I missed u so much , good to see that hand of yours keep getting faster and faster

  • @jorgearanda8129
    @jorgearanda8129 2 роки тому +2

    Wow man, nice work!! Good to see you havin a good time rocking out too

  • @protocorpse
    @protocorpse 2 роки тому +1

    It takes many lonely nights to reach this level of wrist stamina

  • @KonstantinosNeonakis
    @KonstantinosNeonakis 2 роки тому +8

    Respect! trust me I know how hard it is to figure out how everything is played (and you nailed it) and actually perform it. To add to the challenge, try adding the bridge riff of master, the rythm section of ffwf during the solo and the bridge of damage inc.

  • @thezzach
    @thezzach 2 роки тому +2

    Great job man! I’m actually practicing this song too. I’ve loved it since it first came out.

  • @riffage1999
    @riffage1999 2 роки тому +1

    Been watching your videos for like 4 years now, glad to see you’re still tearing up the riffs 🤘🏻

  • @thrashthrasherson3803
    @thrashthrasherson3803 2 роки тому +1

    I can only say one thing brother... "Suomi Finland Perkele!"
    Kiitos ja hyvää päivää jatkoa! 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

  • @antomustaine
    @antomustaine 2 роки тому +5

    As always, a pleasure to watch and listen man!! My best wishes for you bro

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Anto! Nice to hear from you 💪💪

  • @Mesatallic
    @Mesatallic 2 роки тому +3

    Love the part @ 4:18 🤘😀🤘

  • @jovanradojkovic5167
    @jovanradojkovic5167 2 роки тому +1

    Karri u crazy bro....awesome playing as always man, always pleasure to watch u play man 🤘

  • @Guacamolian
    @Guacamolian 9 місяців тому

    Bad ass man! 🔥🤘👍🎸 much respect. That's a work out for sure

  • @ookookook
    @ookookook 2 роки тому +2

    If I player Master of Puppets and Blackened back to back I swear it feels like my arm is going to explode.

  • @tyrusmusic4395
    @tyrusmusic4395 2 роки тому +1

    Crunchy and tight💥

  • @ibrokemyviolin2496
    @ibrokemyviolin2496 2 роки тому +4

    These riffs in Standard Tuning sound heavier 'to me' than most modern metal riffs tuned to Drop Z.

  • @VikingsNorthern
    @VikingsNorthern Рік тому

    Amazing technique and how you play guitar so so nice. Regards Tapani Ilmari R 🥳🤘👍🇫🇮

  • @sn00k24
    @sn00k24 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey dude, hope you're doing well! We miss your videos!

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 місяці тому +2

      Hey man, doing well thanks! I should be able to work on new videos in the upcoming weeks :)

  • @aWesoMe8888
    @aWesoMe8888 2 роки тому

    Years Good Karri!!!! Healthy Lucky And Happy!!!! 😉

  • @Xaldin003
    @Xaldin003 2 роки тому +1

    Great playing and awesome guitar man!

  • @Maverick06723
    @Maverick06723 2 роки тому

    Your hand must be on fire 🔥☝️

  • @jgabilanes4515
    @jgabilanes4515 2 роки тому

    Wow! You're an excellent player, Karri. Great content as always!

  • @brutalslam8443
    @brutalslam8443 2 роки тому

    Ripping! You're an inspiration dude. Much respect.

  • @alessandro9740
    @alessandro9740 2 роки тому

    tight playing man🤟🏼👍🏼

  • @kajlaxstrom
    @kajlaxstrom 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome job! These are really fast and tough songs!

  • @Metalfreak327
    @Metalfreak327 2 роки тому

    Awesome choice of songs. Great video.

  • @ashandesilvaguitarist
    @ashandesilvaguitarist 2 роки тому

    great stuff karri!

  • @shred9475
    @shred9475 2 роки тому +1

    Master of puppets destroys my forearm everytime

  • @ezekielthangkhiew
    @ezekielthangkhiew 2 роки тому

    Awesome playing dude. James is beast🔥

  • @veilard3469
    @veilard3469 2 роки тому

    So crisp. Well done!

  • @neonbelly4
    @neonbelly4 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome playing, their best thrash songs. I'd put four horsemen here, first riff is hard for me

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks and I agree! Four horsemen should have been here as well 👌👌

  • @syazwan_ruslaine
    @syazwan_ruslaine 2 роки тому +1

    James Hetfield and Dino Cazares. Grandmasters of metal rhythm picking.

    • @ThePsychedelicCinema
      @ThePsychedelicCinema 2 роки тому +1

      Dino is so damn underrated

    • @diabeticmonkey
      @diabeticmonkey 2 роки тому +1

      They both have wrists of steel. Also, shout outs Fredrik and Marten from Meshuggah. I still don’t get how they play Bleed live

  • @edgaralanlibertad223
    @edgaralanlibertad223 2 роки тому +1

    Yeahhh from Mexico 💯🤟

  • @diller468
    @diller468 2 роки тому +4

    brother, your tone and playing is so amazing, could you share what youre playing through? amps, simulators, fx chains? really tight playing, very impressive

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man! In this video Im just using Fortin Nameless (No complaints now preset by Ola Englund) on the guitars without any extra eq or post processing 💪

    • @diller468
      @diller468 2 роки тому +1

      @@KarriHanninen thank you!!!!

  • @swanny812
    @swanny812 2 роки тому

    That was sick

  • @MHDY-vd8hm
    @MHDY-vd8hm 2 роки тому +1

    Please make more videos ✌️

  • @sn00k24
    @sn00k24 2 роки тому +1

    You switched up the drums on the first iteration of Fight Fire with Fire and I think I honestly prefer the drums like that now...

    • @andyfinneymusic
      @andyfinneymusic Рік тому +1

      Glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed 😅

  • @timothyarmour1788
    @timothyarmour1788 2 роки тому +1

    Bad ass bro 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @tog2842
    @tog2842 2 роки тому

    When James is playing DH with one hand and drinking tea, with pointed little finger, with his other hand ;)

  • @panagiotisexplorer213
    @panagiotisexplorer213 Рік тому

    Can you do a similar video with Iced Earth's old songs like Stormrider, Stygian etc ? Awesome picking btw!

  • @DonnyBartoo
    @DonnyBartoo 2 роки тому +1

    Right hand game on point!! MT Powerkit for drums?

  • @ClinesMindMetal
    @ClinesMindMetal 2 роки тому

    That was fucking great! 🤘

  • @HardbrasH1
    @HardbrasH1 2 роки тому

    Excellent! You are the beast

  • @thrillbound
    @thrillbound 2 роки тому

    Awesome stuff dude

  • @nicopillay4059
    @nicopillay4059 2 роки тому

    Awesome new axe!

  • @ThommyofThenn
    @ThommyofThenn Рік тому

    Imagine being in a band with this fellow. It would be hard cause he's so good you would feel like you had to push yourself to even be worthy

  • @martinkguitarcover4933
    @martinkguitarcover4933 2 роки тому

    This sounds fantastic! Nice job

  • @purplehaze9154
    @purplehaze9154 2 роки тому

    great chops! what guitar is that man? looks very cool

  • @Scarshockable
    @Scarshockable 2 роки тому

    Sounds killer as always ! 🙂🇫🇷

  • @kennypokorny6725
    @kennypokorny6725 2 роки тому

    I really wanna see the outtakes! But damn dude. I couldn’t play all those riffs in one continuous fashion

  • @ibanezrgt220a9
    @ibanezrgt220a9 2 роки тому

    Great job

  • @TEGEKiTE
    @TEGEKiTE 2 роки тому +1

    Soitat helvetin hyvin. 🤘

  • @sipunkumarmahanta4454
    @sipunkumarmahanta4454 2 роки тому

    Talented guitarist ... Love your skills.. 🤘🏼😊👍❤️

  • @paulmaceachern7185
    @paulmaceachern7185 2 роки тому

    Awesome as always Karri! \m/

  • @saitenhexer
    @saitenhexer 2 роки тому

    Great Riffing 🤟, what guitar pick are you using ?

  • @michalbarann_95
    @michalbarann_95 2 роки тому

    RIP. Right hand ..

  • @RaaZVan99
    @RaaZVan99 2 роки тому

    Great technique! The verse riff of The End of The Line I feel could also be included here, it can be a bit tricky imo

  • @3ngi_n33r
    @3ngi_n33r 2 роки тому +1

    Noice chops

  • @NightwishArena
    @NightwishArena Рік тому

    When I started playing guitar, I usually played 6-8 hours a day. When I had played maybe a year or so, I often played all 5 Metallica albums in a row (not everything but about 80%). It is so sad we didn't have any video cameras or recording equipment back then. It would be so awesome to see, how well I really played...probably not as good as I felt, but my picking hand has never been as good as it was. After some year and a half or so, I got my drivers licence (and girlfriend(s)) and I didn't play that much. Even had some months breaks. Now I haven't played at all in over a decade...and by "at all" I mean, that I have probably played under two hours in total. I have severe issues with my arms and shoulders, so it's not fun anymore 🙁

    • @NightwishArena
      @NightwishArena Рік тому

      And I forgot to say, that your playing was tight as hell 🤘

  • @chronicon5616
    @chronicon5616 2 роки тому +1

    James Hetfield is the Gold Standard all are measured against.

  • @tonymcnamara9368
    @tonymcnamara9368 2 роки тому

    Fecking awesome!

  • @vitoriapauluci9153
    @vitoriapauluci9153 2 роки тому +1

    the first one seems to be the absolute toughest

  • @carlosalmeida7174
    @carlosalmeida7174 2 роки тому

    You're the man!!🤘

  • @Mr-mopar
    @Mr-mopar 2 роки тому +1

    What brand is the guitar..love the headstock and color

  • @1976oswald
    @1976oswald 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome !!!

  • @THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS
    @THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS 2 роки тому

    Ok Professor Karri!! Mix and video and everything sounds great, metalhead!! That guitar is wonderful! Keeping up ur CHOPS, huh! I attempted Dyer's Eve one time but I got tired and am kind of old now, haha... next lesson please play some SLAYER!! */w\TMFR/w\*

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому +1

      Hey man, so cool to hear from you!! I need to setup some streams again hah 🤘

  • @keeponlivin81
    @keeponlivin81 2 роки тому

    Hardest TestAment songs next please. Eric Peterson is a monster player will killer technique!

  • @sean9983
    @sean9983 2 роки тому +1

    🤘🤘James Hatfield = down picking god 🤘🤘

  • @glissem
    @glissem 2 роки тому

    As James put it, practice like you are going to compete for the Olympic.

  • @mrmagoo8956
    @mrmagoo8956 2 роки тому +4

    For old times sake…..
    HaVoK!!!!

  • @alxbikelife
    @alxbikelife 2 роки тому

    amazing

  • @stephenchaulker5521
    @stephenchaulker5521 2 роки тому

    Great great selection...I'm assuming it's not All down picked ?? Hyvin tehty !! 💘 🎸🎧🎼🎵🎶

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому

      I tried to down pick all downpicking riffs, but they have of course some alt picking like in Dyers eve and Fight fire with fire 💪

    • @stephenchaulker5521
      @stephenchaulker5521 2 роки тому

      @@KarriHanninen Are ALL JH rhythms down picked ?? Puppets? Blackened? Battery? Damage Inc? It seems almost impossible that ALL of the songs on the entire album M.O.P. are down picked as JH himself says ??

  • @jovanradojkovic5167
    @jovanradojkovic5167 2 роки тому +1

    Papa Het is 1 and only 🤘

  • @MiguelReyes-of1hf
    @MiguelReyes-of1hf 2 роки тому

    HOLY F***!!! I'm gonna try..... 😮😮

  • @TwilightZone13
    @TwilightZone13 2 роки тому

    How much do your lessons cost? I am interested in taking some lessons with you.

  • @perskaudu
    @perskaudu 2 роки тому

    what tuning you in? amazing work buddy !!

  • @angryjoegaming
    @angryjoegaming 2 роки тому

    I just re learned parts of Call of Cthulhu. Still working on it though. Well done

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому

      Im sure you can nail it if you keep working on it 😉🤘

  • @cassiomiranda566
    @cassiomiranda566 2 роки тому +1

    Great!!!!

  • @dirktucker77
    @dirktucker77 2 роки тому +1

    dude!

  • @SerhiiBaskakov
    @SerhiiBaskakov 2 роки тому

    Awesome! :)

  • @sinestezia
    @sinestezia 2 роки тому

    Gtreat job!

  • @JanBolhuis
    @JanBolhuis 2 роки тому

    Hé Karri, great video. Maybe Maybe at the end of this year? :)

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому +1

      Heh everything is possible with practice 😎🤘

  • @bluenotebigbends
    @bluenotebigbends 2 роки тому +1

    Great playing, tight as usual. Pakko kysyä vedätkö jossain kokoonpanossa, vai omaksi huvikses vaan? On vitun tiukkaa soittamista taas.

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому +1

      Opetan pääasiassa pikkaustekniikkaa mutta välillä kiva tehdä videoita tuubiin omaksi iloksi 🙂 3 pientä muksua niin ei aktiivista bändiä tällä hetkellä 👍

    • @bluenotebigbends
      @bluenotebigbends 2 роки тому +1

      @@KarriHanninen joo hyvä, prioriteetit kunnossa🖒...Kerkeehän sitä faarina sitten😂. Näin mäkin...

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому

      @@bluenotebigbends kyllä ehtii :D 💪

  • @lepureur4657
    @lepureur4657 Місяць тому

    Where have you been

  • @shaZam9
    @shaZam9 2 роки тому

    Yo the man is back! Good vid as always dude, btw how many guitar tracks did you record for this? 3?

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому +1

      2 tracks, 100% left and right 💪

    • @shaZam9
      @shaZam9 2 роки тому +1

      @@KarriHanninen Ah noice, I thought there was a center track as well. But with a tone like that, I guess 2 is all you need. Rock on brother!

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому +1

      @@shaZam9 bass is in centre, Oysten (my audio guy) isnt available right now so I didnt mix this too much 😅

  • @paulosicne8498
    @paulosicne8498 2 роки тому +2

    I've always had trouble with my picking. I've been playing for years, but I still can't pick the strings like this.

    • @KarriHanninen
      @KarriHanninen  2 роки тому

      Hey man, you can definitely do it! Send me an email to karri.hanninen@gmail.com if you want some tips :)