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Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track)
Megadeth
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Bich
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
Amp Settings
mid4
bass5.5
gain7.5
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tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationcrisp, biting treblechunky low endfast, staccato riffingminimal ambiencedry, focused sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and tight rhythm, typical of early thrash metal. The tempo and technical demands make it challenging for most players.
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