One of the most promising names in the industry, XRYxGUYx, brings back to life Metallica’s early hits with his new releases, adding modern riffs and his own style.
(YourDigitalWall Editorial):- Belmont, Massachusetts Jan 21, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – If there is one brand that puts the name of the heavy metal genre in the global music industry, it is Metallica. XRYxGUYx is the solo project of a Belmont-based metal guitarist, and he pays a heavy tribute to the legendary band with his discography. He takes listeners on a high-voltage journey through Metallica’s early work with his latest covers of ‘Disposable Heroes‘ and ‘Hit The Lights‘. Both tracks are released under his latest album ‘A Tribute To Metallica: The Cliff Burton Era’. The album also reimagines 15 iconic songs from the first three Metallica albums. However, these two have easily become the standouts from his album, showcasing his artistic creativity and the ability to give iconic songs his own unique twist.
With a career spanning over 20 years and the formation of his band Life To Lifeless in 2015, the artist channels his decades-long experience into these recordings. Both ‘Disposable Heroes’ and ‘Hit The Lights’ carry the raw energy and aggressive riffs that fans love in the original versions. However, he layered a modernized production in the records that reflects his personal style and vibe, giving the songs a makeover that the original lovers did not know they needed. The guitar work of XRYxGUYx emphasizes the complex melodies and harmonics that earlier defined Metallica’s sound. On top of that, the artist has added subtle twists, making the covers align with his own distinctive sound.
Both tracks carry intricate solos and dynamic rhythms. This reminds the audience of the original music’s spirit, while giving them a fresh take by the artist. Listen to the songs on Spotify along with some of his other releases like ‘Suffercation‘. Follow him on Spotify and YouTube for more details.
Let’s listen to xRyXGUYx’s new tracks only on Spotify:
Disposable Heroes: https://open.spotify.com/track/3lunL8jENTWOIY01onxpg4
Hit The Lights: https://open.spotify.com/track/5wUR3LtoKIv2u0jZ3ws75L
