Paranoid

About this Backing Track:

This ‘Paranoid‘ Black Sabbath backing track lets you play all the Tony Iommi‘ riffs and solos you learnt in the accompanying guitar lesson. Those verse riffs require some stamina so use this track to help!

Paranoid Guitar Lesson

Join master tutor Danny Gill as he breaks down one of heavy metal’s most iconic anthems – Paranoid by Black Sabbath – in this in-depth guitar lesson from Lick Library. From the unmistakable opening riff to Tony Iommi’s raw, blues-infused soloing, Danny walks you through every note with clarity, technique tips, and historical insight. This lesson covers: Classic power chord riffing that defined a genre Left-hand muting and picking nuances for authentic tone A detailed breakdown of Iommi’s expressive solo phrasing Tips on capturing the song’s gritty, overdriven tone Perfect for intermediate players looking to expand their metal repertoire or fans of Sabbath wanting to nail this essential track, Danny’s expert guidance ensures you won’t miss a beat. Plug in, crank up, and bring the sound of early heavy metal into your own playing.