Looking Down the Barrel of Today

HEAVY riffs in C Standard tuning! In this lesson, Jamie Slays breaks down Hatebreed’s crushing hardcore anthem “Looking Down the Barrel of Today.” This song is a masterclass in aggressive down-picking and heavy grooves. Jamie walks you through every riff, but take note: you’ll need to tune your guitar down to C Standard (C F Bb Eb G C) to get that signature Hatebreed crushing tone. What’s covered in this lesson: ⦿ Full riff breakdown (slow + full speed) ⦿ C Standard tuning setup & string gauge tips ⦿ Downpicking vs alternate picking ⦿ Power chord movement & octave ideas ⦿ Playing it tight and aggressive (hardcore style) Like the heavy stuff? Be sure to check out Jamie’s own channel for more metal guitar tutorials. @JamieSlays 🔗 More Metal Lessons on Marty Music! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP3kvqg_Ut86V1VOPHnOFMgXNBCOdgwzO