Metallica, pioneers of thrash metal, have given us numerous guitar anthems, one of the most iconic being ‘Enter Sandman’. This track, hailed as an essential for every budding guitarist, captures the essence of the power-chord dominated sound that the genre is known for.

The main riff in ‘Enter Sandman’ is simple yet infectiously catchy, consisting primarily of palm-muted power chords and a haunting, instantly recognizable melody. It’s a great track to cut your teeth on for those beginners wanting to dip their toes into metallic waters. The solo, on the other hand, is a real test of skill, demonstrating guitarist Kirk Hammett’s understanding of fretboard navigation and his penchant for rapid-fire, wah-drenched shredding.