About this Backing Track:
This is a guitar backing track for the song South Of Heaven by Slayer
South of Heaven Guitar Lesson
Join virtuoso guitarist Andy James as he dives deep into Slayer’s iconic "South of Heaven" in this explosive Lick Library video tutorial. From the haunting clean intro to the crushing mid-tempo riffs, Andy breaks down every section of this thrash metal masterpiece with precision, power, and serious tone. In this lesson, you'll get a note-for-note breakdown of Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King's signature riffing style — exploring everything from sinister chromatic motifs and galloping rhythms to palm-muted chugs and unrelenting tremolo picking. Andy walks you through the song’s darker harmonic language, including its eerie diminished intervals and evil-sounding modal shifts, offering pro-level insights that’ll elevate your metal playing. Expect detailed walkthroughs of: The iconic clean intro tone and phrasing Mid-tempo thrash riffs with down-picked aggression Bridge and solo sections featuring Hanneman’s chaotic, expressive lead style Tone tips and gear insights to help you capture Slayer’s unmistakable sound Whether you're a die-hard Slayer fan or looking to tighten up your rhythm chops and solo vocabulary, this lesson is a masterclass in metal guitar delivered by one of the genre’s finest technicians.
