Riff Tone

Cyanide

Metallica

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD Truckster (James Hetfield signature, used on Death Magnetic sessions)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (primary rhythm amp for Death Magnetic studio recording)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass7

mid4

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2008, Death Magnetic album. Settings and gear based on studio use, not live. Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album, not just general Metallica use.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endarticulate pick attackmodern metal claritycompressed and focusedminimal ambiencecutting treble

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding strong right-hand technique and rhythmic accuracy typical of modern Metallica rhythm parts.

Sources

CYANIDE TABS (ver 3) by Metallica @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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