[Metal](/genre/metal) guitar is a subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by the prominent use of guitar riffs and solos. The emphasis is on technical ability and virtuosity, with fast-paced, intricate guitar work and complex song structures. The sound is often characterized by distortion, power chords, and heavy use of palm muting.

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