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Riff Tone

Aerials

System Of A Down

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Iceman IC300
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'Aerials' (2001, Toxicity album). Daron Malakian is confirmed to have used the Ibanez Iceman and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for the main riff in the studio. No evidence of pedal-based distortion; all gain from amp. No evidence of additional effects in the riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainchunky low endslightly scooped midsarticulate attackmodern metal clarityaggressive pick attackfocused and dryminimal ambienceno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and rhythmic accuracy to achieve the percussive, articulate sound. While not technically advanced, the tone and timing demand intermediate-level control.

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