[2025] A Collection of Classic Western Songs with Cool Guitar Solos

All Along The WatchtowerThe Jimi Hendrix Experience

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – All Along The Watchtower (Official Audio)

Jimi Hendrix is a legendary artist who commands respect from many guitarists.

His musicality was already fully formed from the early stages of his career, and within just four years of his debut, he had captured the attention of guitarists around the world.

There are many works where you can savor his guitar solos, but a particularly recommended track is All Along the Watchtower.

If you want to experience his superior guitar technique, be sure to check it out.

Two WeeksAll That Remains

All That Remains – Two Weeks (Official Music Video)

All That Remains is a five-piece metal band formed in the United States in 1998, and despite multiple lineup changes, they continue to work energetically.

Their song Two Weeks, included on the 2008 album Overcome, makes a strong impact with its twin lead guitar riffs and a heavy rhythm section.

The rapid-fire runs and flowing melodies deliver the kind of power you’d expect from a quintessential metal guitar solo.

It’s a fast-paced, loud tune that metal fans won’t be able to resist.

Fade To BlackMetallica

Fade To Black

A song by Metallica, an American metal band often called the most successful metal band in the world, with total album sales of 120 million copies worldwide.

It appears on their second album, Ride the Lightning, released in 1984, and is a number that masterfully contrasts beautiful acoustic guitar arpeggios with heavy distorted guitar riffs.

In the guitar solo heard in the outro, you can enjoy superb, dynamic melodies that respect the song’s atmosphere—melancholic phrases alongside melodious speed picking.

It’s a beautifully cool guitar solo that we highly recommend even to those who feel uneasy about the metal genre.

Love Bites (So Do I)Halestorm

Halestorm – Love Bites (So Do I) [Official Video]

Hailing from the United States, Halestorm is a four-piece hard rock band that thrills fans with cool female vocals and an aggressive rock sound.

The opening track of their 2012 album “The Strange Case Of…,” “Love Bites (So Do I),” sticks in your ears with its rock ensemble featuring a heavy guitar riff.

The short yet catchy guitar solo builds the song’s excitement as it overlaps with the vocals.

It’s a modern hard rock number whose fast-paced arrangement will get your adrenaline pumping.

The Wolf You Feed (ft. Alissa White-Gluz)Nita Strauss

NITA STRAUSS – The Wolf You Feed ft. Alissa White-Gluz (Official Music Video)

A powerful track brought to life through a collaboration between Nita Strauss and Alissa White-Gluz.

Hailing from the United States, Nita teamed up with Alissa—fulfilling a long-held dream—and released the song in 2022.

Blending elements of hard rock and metal, the piece showcases Nita’s razor-sharp guitar riffs in perfect harmony with Alissa’s commanding vocals.

The lyrics convey inner struggle and the importance of choice, resonating deeply with listeners.

Nita’s dynamic guitar work fully displays the skills she honed with Alice Cooper’s band, making this an irresistible track for guitar enthusiasts.

Ball and BiscuitThe White Stripes

Jack White – Ball and Biscuit (Glastonbury 2022)

The White Stripes, the rock duo featuring guitarist Jack White—whose talent has earned him the reputation of an American Renaissance figure.

Their song Ball and Biscuit, from the fourth album Elephant, features a cool, bluesy ensemble highlighted by razor-edged guitar tones.

While the guitar solo doesn’t rely on flashy, highly technical runs, it delivers loose, groovy lines that are quintessentially guitar-driven.

And with a main riff that’s as catchy as the solo is expressive, it’s a number guitarists should definitely try tackling.

Iron ManBlack Sabbath

Black Sabbath – Iron Man (1970)

Known as pioneers of heavy metal and doom, they are held in very high esteem by many artists and bands.

In Japan, it’s well known that Ningen Isu has been influenced by their musical style.

Among their works, a track I recommend for its memorable guitar solo is Iron Man.

Since the song is built around a science fiction concept, the guitar solo isn’t a typical one; it’s crafted with a distinctive, unconventional melody.