Slayer - Signature Licks: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Guitar Styles & Techniques for Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King

Mueller, Michael, Nelson, Troy

ISBN 10: 1480352012 / ISBN 13: 9781480352018

Published by Hal Leonard, 2016

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2016. Mixed media product. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Slayer - Signature Licks: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Guitar Styles & Techniques for Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King
• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1480352012
• ISBN 13: 9781480352018
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Slayer - Signature Licks is a guitar TAB songbook by the legendary thrash metal band Slayer, created for players who want to study and perform the defining riffs and solos from their catalog. Centered on the aggressive, precision-driven styles of guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King, this book provides a step-by-step breakdown of the techniques, phrasing, and rhythmic attack that shaped the band’s unmistakable sound. Ideal for intermediate guitarists and dedicated metal players, it supports structured, song-based skill development.

Each selection is presented in detailed guitar tablature with standard notation, helping you follow both exact finger placement and rhythmic structure. Online access to full band audio demos at regular and slow speeds allows you to isolate challenging passages, tighten timing, and internalize complex riffs with greater control. The combination of written breakdowns and guided audio makes this a practical resource for focused practice, rehearsal preparation, and performance study.

Working through these arrangements builds alternate picking speed, palm muting precision, tremolo consistency, and tight synchronization across fast tempo changes. By analyzing articulation and song construction, guitarists strengthen both technical accuracy and stylistic authenticity within thrash metal. The structured breakdown format encourages steady progress while keeping motivation high through recognizable, riff-driven material.

Full Song List
Angel Of Death * Black Magic * Dead Skin Mask * Dittohead * Hell Awaits * Mandatory Suicide * Piece By Piece * Postmortem * Raining Blood * Seasons In The Abyss * South Of Heaven * War Ensemble

For guitarists committed to capturing the intensity and technical drive of Slayer’s music, this collection serves as both a detailed study guide and a performance-ready resource, and it makes a strong addition to any metal guitarist’s practice library.