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Hysteria is a song by the British rock band Muse, released on their 2003 album Absolution and built around a fast, distinctive bass line played by Chris Wolstenholme. That riff became one of the band's most recognisable musical signatures and a favourite for covers, tutorials and short-form edits. Bass-boosted versions later circulated online, amplifying the low end for maximum impact in videos and soundboards, and the clip remains popular because the riff is immediately identifiable even in just a few seconds.
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A bass-boosted clip of Muse's driving Hysteria riff, with deep, distorted low end. Creators use it for intense edits, reveals and hype moments.
The clip takes the instantly recognisable bass riff from Muse's Hysteria and pushes its low frequencies hard, so the notes hit with a thick, rumbling weight that feels almost physical through headphones or speakers. The riff itself stays tight and propulsive, repeating its driving pattern while the boost adds distortion and pressure around each note. Played at full volume, it creates instant tension and energy, making a scene feel heavier, faster and more dramatic, which is why it lands so well as a punch-in moment rather than background music.
