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Creeping Death
Metallica
GuitarSoloDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP M-II (early 1980s, custom for Kirk Hammett)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1984)
Amp Settings
mid3.5
bass6
gain8
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingsinging sustaincutting lead presencesharp pick attackarticulate note separationhigh-gain saturationwah sweep during solominimal ambience
Difficulty
The solo requires fast alternate picking, accurate wah pedal use, and precise note articulation at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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