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Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)
Megadeth
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V (likely custom, early 90s spec, used on Rust in Peace and 2004 remix sessions)
AmpBogner Triple Giant Preamp into VHT 2150 Power Amp, into Marshall JCM800 2203 100W head and Marshall cabs
Amp Settings
mid3.5
bass6
gain7
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationrazor-sharp attackcrisp, defined chugsminimal ambiencefocused low endmetallic, modern edge
Difficulty
The riff section is extremely fast, requiring tight alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with complex right-hand technique and precise left-hand shifts, making it challenging even for advanced players.
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