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Holy Wars... The Punishment Due
Megadeth
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson KV1 (Dave Mustaine Signature, early 1990s, likely with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
mid3.5
bass6
gain7
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tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp articulationaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationfocused low enddry, immediate responseminimal ambiencefast attackcrisp, metallic edge
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm changes, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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