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Hysteria

"Hysteria" is a song by the English rock band Muse, released on 1 December 2003 as the third single from their third studio album, Absolution. Produced by Muse and Rich Costey, it reached number 17 on the UK singles chart and number 9 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The track is a rewarding study for electric guitar players, featuring a driving, distorted bass-led riff and layered guitar textures that define Muse's signature hard rock sound.

  • "Hysteria" was produced by Muse alongside Rich Costey, who has worked with many major rock acts.
  • The song peaked at number 9 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, showing its strong rock radio impact.
  • "Hysteria" comes from Absolution, Muse's third studio album, released in 2003, a landmark record in their catalog.
Vox AC30
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Vox AC30

Bellamy uses the Vox AC30 for clean, chimey passages that contrast with his high-gain rig, providing warm tube breakup and natural chime on atmospheric sections. Its low-wattage headroom lets him achieve responsive, dynamic tones without sacrificing clarity.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

The Cry Baby wah is essential to Bellamy's lead vocabulary, particularly on "Knights of Cydonia," where it sweeps across his sustained, pitch-shifted tones. The pedal's responsive sweep complements his aggressive playing style and synth-like effects chain.

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
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Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Bellamy pairs the Big Muff's smooth, sustaining fuzz with his bridge humbucker for soaring lead tones that retain clarity even under extreme gain. Its warm compression makes it ideal for long, singing sustain passages layered with the Fernandes Sustainer system.

DigiTech Whammy
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DigiTech Whammy

The Whammy is Bellamy's signature effect, enabling octave-shifted harmonies, pitch-shifted leads, and dramatic dive bombs used across nearly every Muse album. It transforms his sustained notes into orchestral layers that define Muse's progressive rock signature sound.

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