Metallica - Wherever I May Roam (Guitar Cover)

I know Kirk gets a bit of flack for using his Wah pedal, but for someone who never uses it, I found it really hard to use and certainly hard to imitate what Kirk was doing it. Anyway, I think this has always been my favourite Metallica song from my favourite Metallica album. I probably watch the making of it with Bob Rock more than actually listening to the album, but it's certainly a masterpiece in playing and production. Some of the techniques and general playing style of this song are quite alien to me but I enjoyed trying to play them.

I use a Jackson DK2 Dinky from 2004 (I removed the tone pot and moved the volume over) into a Boss Me50 (where I get my tone) into a Palmer Pdi-09 (which simulated a mic'd up cab) into a Focusrite Scarlett into my computer running Logic Pro X (where I add a little EQ and Reverb).

F.A.Q
My headphones are purposely like that so they stay out of the way. The cable is very long.

[kdnce]

Guitar tone is spot on! Played the solo cleaner than Kirk manages to live most of the time.

[replyindra]

The best "Wherever I May Roam" guitar cover I ever heard... hard to differentiate from the original!

I'm sure Kirk's proud of you... 🧡

[erider]

Unbelievable I mastered all of James' parts on guitar years ago, but I've never even bothered to attempt Kirk's parts, which you played perfectly. Well done, my friend Love this song

[johnhutsler]

This dude is such a killer player. More Metallica! Do Orion 🤘

[MrGhostman]

Damneee🙏🏼. Amazing work Ben.
Some of us fans are still waiting for the long overdue Super Monaco- 2😊..🎸⚡

[sonicexperiments]

You got Metallica vibe friend!
Excellent playing

[Ranveer_Singh_sangha]

seriously i am going to sell my guitars i am done with guitars 🎸
I wish I can play half of like this
Its just mind-blowing 🤯

[adamwarlock]

Lovley tune and great playing as usual Ben.thank you for introducing me to this group I will have to check them out 😁👍

[MrCarl]

Whooooaaaa...unexpected Metallica!!! KA work on this one! Kirk's guitar still isn't Bela 😁👍💪

[christianlockling]

Absolutely magnificent Ben, big time as always!!

[andersooliveira]

Espetacular!! Fantástico!! Thank you from Brazil!! Brazilian fans!! Play= lepper messiah, disposable heroes, sanataryum!! Brasil fans!! Thank you from Brazil

[cookiemonsterdayz]

Wow... Metallica. Damn good cover. Thanks for sharing.

[thelmalynch]

Another surprise my 🤴 that was amazing I have no words this video is on fire🔥🍻 cheers to many more 👍🎸🎧 your Journey fan always 🌹

[espjem]

You never disappoint with your covers, yet another awesome vid. Thank you.

[TenPearlJam]

James Hetfield always had some tough rhythm riffs, you played them very well nicely done! More Metallica please 🤘🤘🤘

[werewolf]

Amazing cover, I like that metallica song too! But, my favorite is fade to black 😁🎸. Nice seeing you doing some metallica covers!

[thechiqui_]

Def Leppard and now Metallica, so goood! The way you play allows me learn to play it correctly, it's so clean, like seeing a tutorial in real speed 😁 Cheers from Argentina

[TearsPlays]

uh oh. the day i been waiting a few years

[plrmusic]

great stuff man, looks like Bob Rock mastered your mix! :) your tone (and playing!) are perfect!

[CrusTeek]

Great work. Is this the extended enging solo version the guys played from the mixing desk in that Classic Albums documentary?