Solo Tone

Moth Into Flame

Metallica

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP James Hetfield Snakebyte

AmpMesa/Boogie Mini Rectifier 25W Twenty Five

PickupsEMG JH Het Set active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid2.5

treble7

reverb0

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Moth Into Flame' solo, 2016. Confirmed by Equipboard and making-of video. Settings are estimated based on genre, amp, and forum discussions; no direct studio knob photos found.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate lead linescrisp attackminimal reverbmodern metal clarityfocused low endcutting treble presence

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise timing at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Metallica – Hardwired…To Self-Destruct - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard James' Amp Settings? : r/Metallica Metallica Amp Settings - forum topic

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