# Hit the Lights guitar solo

> Dave Mustaine's guitar solo on Hit the Lights by Metallica (1982) starts at about 2:50. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Metallica, 1982. Solo by *Dave Mustaine*.

His lead playing on early Metallica demos shows how much he shaped their sound.

Hit the Lights by Metallica is featured in our lists. The solo is played by Dave Mustaine and the song was released in 1982.

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Hit the Lights?

Dave Mustaine played the solo on Metallica's Hit the Lights (1982).

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