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Blackened
Metallica
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX-220 (black finish)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1988)
Amp Settings
mid2.5
bass4.5
gain8.5
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp articulationdry, immediate responseminimal ambiencefocused low endcrisp, biting treblefast attack
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking with aggressive palm muting at a high tempo, plus precise muting and rhythmic accuracy to maintain clarity and articulation.
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