ESP School of Metal Guitar: how to play guitar like Slipknot

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Welcome to the ESP School of Metal Guitar series, where we’ll be breaking-down how to play in the style of some of metal’s biggest guitar heroes. With a playalong track for each artist, as well as full tab and detailed explanation of our examples, you’ll be able to learn two guitar parts that will enable you to jam along to a song in the style of each band.   

For our first instalment, guitar tutors Jamie Hunt and Pat Heath are focussing their attention on the mighty Slipknot. In this lesson, you’ll learn about the guitar-playing secrets that are key to Slipknot’s guitar style including some core metal guitar rhythm and lead techniques. Join us as we delve into the playing styles of guitarists, Jim Root and Mick Thomson. 

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