For those people saying Encore is too hard. What settings do you have?
Changing from having to complete 8 shots to light the jukebox to 4 shots would make it much easier. (Realistically that is one of the most welcome changes in latest Metallica update, the defaults have been lowered making it easier to get to EotL).
Also, if you purely focus on completing a song and moving on, it isn't as hard as is being made out.
Forget about the actual score, focus on progression, and you'll get to Encore in no time - it's the way forward.