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Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1990s, as used by Dave Murray and Janick Gers on 'Fear of the Dark')
AmpMarshall JCM 900 (studio recording, 1992 era)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass5.5
gain6.5
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tight and percussivearticulate and definedcrisp upper midsfocused low endaggressive pick attackmetallic edgeminimal ambiencehigh-output bridge pickup claritypunchy rhythmno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The main riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and precise palm muting at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms that demand good right-hand technique and timing.
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