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Freezing Moon
Mayhem
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1981, black, Norlin era, as used by Euronymous)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, as used in studio for DMDS)
Amp Settings
mid3
bass5
gain8.5
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cold and razor-sharpscooped midsbiting treblethin and harshabrasive and rawtight and percussiveminimal low endno warmth or roundnessdry, immediate responselo-fi, early Norwegian black metal
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to its fast alternate and tremolo picking, tight palm muting, and the need for precise timing, but does not involve advanced chord shapes or complex rhythms.
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