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The Frayed Ends of Sanity
Metallica
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
mid2.5
bass6
gain8
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackdry and immediatearticulate note definitioncrushing, metallic crunchfocused low endvery little ambience
Difficulty
The riff section is extremely demanding due to its high tempo, relentless downpicking, intricate palm-muted patterns, and the need for tight, precise synchronization. It is considered one of Metallica's most challenging rhythm parts.
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