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Symphony of Destruction
Megadeth
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V (custom, likely with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion speakers
Amp Settings
mid4
bass6.5
gain7.5
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackchunky low endrazor-sharp clarityminimal ambiencefocused, dry soundbridge pickup bite
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms that demand good right-hand control. While not extremely fast, the riff's tightness and articulation make it challenging for intermediate players.
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