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Riff Tone
Symphony of Destruction (Live at Obras Sanitarias Stadium, Argentina, 2005)
Megadeth
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson KV1 Flying V (Dave Mustaine signature, 2005 live era)
AmpMarshall JVM410H (live, 2005) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Live performance at Obras Sanitarias Stadium, Argentina, 2005. Gear confirmed for this era and tour. Studio gear differs; this is the live rig. No evidence of additional rack effects or multi-fx units for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackscooped but present midscrisp, biting trebleminimal ambiencefocused, dry tonefast alternate picking claritymetallic edge
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, fast palm muting and alternate picking at a medium-fast tempo, with tight rhythm and articulation. While not technically virtuosic, the consistency and stamina needed for the main riff elevate the difficulty above beginner or easy levels.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson KV1 Flying V (Dave Mustaine signature, 2005 live era)
AmpMarshall JVM410H (live, 2005) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Live performance at Obras Sanitarias Stadium, Argentina, 2005. Gear confirmed for this era and tour. Studio gear differs; this is the live rig. No evidence of additional rack effects or multi-fx units for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackscooped but present midscrisp, biting trebleminimal ambiencefocused, dry tonefast alternate picking claritymetallic edge
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, fast palm muting and alternate picking at a medium-fast tempo, with tight rhythm and articulation. While not technically virtuosic, the consistency and stamina needed for the main riff elevate the difficulty above beginner or easy levels.