Want to play one of the most iconic heavy metal riffs of all time? In this episode of Ray Plays Guitar, Ray Kainz breaks down Breaking the Law by Judas Priest in the simplest, most accurate way possible.

This is the perfect song for beginners getting into rock and metal guitar—built on single-note riffs, power chords, and rock-solid rhythm. But even experienced players will love tightening up their timing, palm muting, and groove.

In this video, you’ll learn:
👉The main riff step-by-step
👉The A minor (Aeolian) scale used throughout the song
👉Power chords (A5, C5, G5, and more) explained simply
👉Verse, pre-chorus, chorus, and bridge sections
👉Proper palm muting for that tight “chug” sound
👉How to play it like the original recording AND live versions

By the end, you’ll be able to play the full song confidently—and understand why it works.

🎸 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Main Riff Breakdown
02:19 Riff Variations & Fingerings
04:46 A Minor (Aeolian) Scale Explained
06:31 Power Chords (A5, C5, G5)
09:18 Verse & Variations
09:58 Pre-Chorus
10:41 Chorus (Palm Muting + Stabs)
13:52 Bridge Section
17:25 Full Song Recap
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Backing track used in this video:   • JUDAS PRIEST - Breaking the law [GUITARLES...  

Gear Used in this video: CP Thornton HTL2 Guitar Revv G20 amp with Two-Notes Torpedo power-amp/speaker/cab/mic/room modeler. Focusrite audio interface Logic Pro DAW