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Solo Tone
If Darkness Had a Son
Metallica
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2
AmpDiezel VH4 (likely with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier in blend, but Diezel is primary for solos on 72 Seasons era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2022-2023 for 72 Seasons album. Kirk Hammett solo section. No direct evidence of live rig for this song; all info is for studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainarticulate pick attackhigh-gain saturationclear note separationslightly compressedcutting upper midsmodern metal lead voicing
Difficulty
The solo features fast alternate picking, expressive wah pedal use, and technical passages requiring advanced coordination and timing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2
AmpDiezel VH4 (likely with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier in blend, but Diezel is primary for solos on 72 Seasons era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2022-2023 for 72 Seasons album. Kirk Hammett solo section. No direct evidence of live rig for this song; all info is for studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainarticulate pick attackhigh-gain saturationclear note separationslightly compressedcutting upper midsmodern metal lead voicing
Difficulty
The solo features fast alternate picking, expressive wah pedal use, and technical passages requiring advanced coordination and timing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.