About this Backing Track:
This Iron Maiden guitar backing track track is for ‘Two Minutes To Midnight‘ and lets you step on stage with band to play all the classic metal Maiden guitar riffs and solos you learn in our accompanying Iron Maiden metal guitar lesson.
2 Minutes To Midnight Guitar Lesson
Andy James, renowned for his technical prowess and instructional expertise, offers an in-depth tutorial on Iron Maiden's 2 Minutes to Midnight as part of Lick Library’s Learn to Play Iron Maiden Volume 2 series. In this lesson, Andy meticulously dissects the song’s components, starting with the iconic opening riff characterised by its galloping rhythm and power-chord progression. He provides detailed explanations on achieving the precise timing and articulation that give the riff its driving force. Moving to the solos, Andy breaks down the techniques employed by Iron Maiden’s guitarists, such as alternate picking, legato phrasing, and vibrato. He emphasises the importance of these techniques in capturing the authentic feel of the solos and guides learners through each phrase with clarity. Throughout the tutorial, Andy also highlights the song’s harmonic structures, including the use of dual guitar harmonies and the E minor pentatonic scale, providing insights into Iron Maiden’s compositional style. This comprehensive lesson is designed to equip guitarists with the skills needed to master 2 Minutes to Midnight, offering both technical guidance and musical context.
