"Cemetery Gates" (Pantera) Solo Transcription & Lesson/Analysis
Added 2025-02-18 20:33:24 +0000 UTCSo many legendary Pantera solos, so little time! But here it finally is, my definitive transcription and breakdown for Dime's masterpiece "Cemetary Gates!
Out of all the big Metal guitar icons, Dime is one of the hardest to replicate. It's one thing just learning all the notes of a Pantera solo, but it's another thing entirely to get the feel right and make it sound right. This solo is definitely no exception! A lot of care and attention to detail needs to be paid to get this solo sounding right, especially in the moody 1st half.
The fast legato licks in the 2nd half are also no joke and will require a good amount of time spent to nail!
Good luck and don't forget to share your progress with everyone in the Discord server!
Comments
Love these dimebag solos!!
Ricardo
2025-04-20 17:58:14 +0000 UTCThis solo is goated. Absolutely sick.
Mitch M
2025-02-19 21:29:06 +0000 UTCGreat video. I think Goddamn Electric is a cool solo that doesn't get as much attention. Also The Underground in America from the Trendkill album has a unique tuning and cool guitar parts, almost Meshuggah like.
Alex
2025-02-19 07:39:18 +0000 UTCYes!!!!! My favourite solo of all time . You nailed it as well bro - got the dynamics down squarely !
Alun Thomas
2025-02-19 07:30:56 +0000 UTCCool! We want do play it with my Band in the next time! Thanks for doing this!
uwe2006
2025-02-19 06:25:00 +0000 UTCCheers Wes!
Bradley Hall
2025-02-18 21:15:31 +0000 UTCAmazing as always. Thank you for everything you do for all of us, Bradley.
Wes Winter
2025-02-18 20:37:34 +0000 UTC
