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Riff Tone
Cyanide
Metallica
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Truckster (James Hetfield signature, used on Death Magnetic sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (primary rhythm amp for Death Magnetic studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, 2008, Death Magnetic album. Settings and gear based on studio use, not live. Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album, not just general Metallica use.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endarticulate pick attackmodern metal claritycompressed and focusedminimal ambiencecutting treble
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding strong right-hand technique and rhythmic accuracy typical of modern Metallica rhythm parts.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Truckster (James Hetfield signature, used on Death Magnetic sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (primary rhythm amp for Death Magnetic studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass7
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2008, Death Magnetic album. Settings and gear based on studio use, not live. Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album, not just general Metallica use.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endarticulate pick attackmodern metal claritycompressed and focusedminimal ambiencecutting treble
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding strong right-hand technique and rhythmic accuracy typical of modern Metallica rhythm parts.