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Halo On Fire
Metallica
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Iron Cross (James Hetfield signature, used for rhythm on Hardwired... To Self-Destruct)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark V (studio recording, rhythm channel, likely with Mesa 4x12 cabinet)
Amp Settings
mid4
bass5.5
gain7.5
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tight and percussiveaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackmodern metal crunchclear note separationminimal ambiencefocused low enddynamic pick response
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive downpicking and palm muting at a moderate tempo, with precise rhythm changes and clarity under high-gain settings. Intermediate to advanced rhythm technique is needed for accuracy and endurance.
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