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Riff Tone
Moth Into Flame
Metallica
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Snakebyte (James Hetfield signature, 2016 studio version)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Multi-Watt, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Moth Into Flame' (2016, Hardwired...To Self-Destruct). James Hetfield's rhythm tone. No evidence of pedals in the signal chain for the riff section; high-gain amp tone. Settings based on forum user emulating the album tone with a Mesa head and referencing the album's sound.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackmodern metal claritychunky low endrazor-sharp definitionminimal ambiencefocused rhythm crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate and downpicking, precise palm muting, and tight synchronization with the drums, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Snakebyte (James Hetfield signature, 2016 studio version)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Multi-Watt, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Moth Into Flame' (2016, Hardwired...To Self-Destruct). James Hetfield's rhythm tone. No evidence of pedals in the signal chain for the riff section; high-gain amp tone. Settings based on forum user emulating the album tone with a Mesa head and referencing the album's sound.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackmodern metal claritychunky low endrazor-sharp definitionminimal ambiencefocused rhythm crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate and downpicking, precise palm muting, and tight synchronization with the drums, making it challenging for most players.