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CREEPING DEATH

This song is a prime example of the down-picking prowess on show in Metallica’s back catalogue. The section we are focusing on outlines an E5 powerchord by alternating between the open sixth-string root note and the 5th/octave of the root on the fourth and fifth strings. To get the rhythmic definition and shape you’ll need to palm-mute the notes on the sixth string and leave the notes on the fourth and fifth strings

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