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Riff Tone
Too Far Gone?
Metallica
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Iron Cross (James Hetfield signature) or ESP Snakebyte
AmpWizard Modern Classic 100-watt head (James Hetfield), Friedman HBE Deluxe (Kirk Hammett rhythm)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Too Far Gone?' from Metallica's 72 Seasons (2023). Gear confirmed by co-producer Greg Fidelman for rhythm tracks. No evidence of additional pedals for riff section; distortion from amp. Rhythm section, not solo.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midshigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutingarticulate pick attackmodern metal claritydense, focused low endcrisp, cutting trebleminimal ambienceno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted alternate picking and aggressive downpicking at a high tempo, demanding stamina and precision for clean articulation.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Iron Cross (James Hetfield signature) or ESP Snakebyte
AmpWizard Modern Classic 100-watt head (James Hetfield), Friedman HBE Deluxe (Kirk Hammett rhythm)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Too Far Gone?' from Metallica's 72 Seasons (2023). Gear confirmed by co-producer Greg Fidelman for rhythm tracks. No evidence of additional pedals for riff section; distortion from amp. Rhythm section, not solo.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midshigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutingarticulate pick attackmodern metal claritydense, focused low endcrisp, cutting trebleminimal ambienceno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted alternate picking and aggressive downpicking at a high tempo, demanding stamina and precision for clean articulation.