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Metallica
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Black Album rhythm tracks)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for Black Album rhythm guitars)
Amp Settings
mid3.5
bass6
gain8
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackchunky low endrazor-sharp clarityminimal ambiencedry, focused soundclassic early 90s metal rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise alternate picking, with syncopated rhythms typical of Metallica's early 90s style. While not technically virtuosic, the speed and tightness needed make it challenging for intermediate players.
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