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Slash's electric guitar solo is the sole improvisation on this fast, aggressive rocker from Use Your Illusion II. Spanning approximately twenty-eight seconds at a brisk 193 BPM in F, the solo matches the relentless energy of Axl Rose's composition, which was reportedly written as a response to personal and industry conflicts. The high tempo demands considerable technical facility, and Slash navigates the solo with characteristic fluidity, employing rapid pentatonic runs and aggressive string bending. The solo provides a momentary shift in texture from the vocal-driven arrangement while maintaining the track's overall intensity.
Slash was 25 to 26 years old at the time.
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