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Riff Tone
Am I Evil?
Diamond Head
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1974 Gibson Flying V
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Model 1959, early 1970s, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980, for the 'Lightning to the Nations' album. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section; classic British metal setup.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attacksaturated British crunchfocused midrange puncharticulate power chord definitionminimal ambienceclassic NWOBHM rhythm toneraw and uncompressedslightly scooped but present midspercussive low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of early metal.
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Original Gear
Guitar1974 Gibson Flying V
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Model 1959, early 1970s, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980, for the 'Lightning to the Nations' album. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section; classic British metal setup.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attacksaturated British crunchfocused midrange puncharticulate power chord definitionminimal ambienceclassic NWOBHM rhythm toneraw and uncompressedslightly scooped but present midspercussive low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of early metal.