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Riff Tone
Angel Of Death
Slayer
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, black, as seen in live footage from the era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for 'Reign in Blood' sessions and live footage from the era. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section; distortion is from the amp. No effects loop or additional processing for rhythm/riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackscooped midrangehigh-gain saturationcrushing heavinessarticulate note separationminimal ambiencefast, precise rhythmdry, immediate response
Difficulty
The riff demands fast, accurate alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight synchronization for clarity—challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, black, as seen in live footage from the era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for 'Reign in Blood' sessions and live footage from the era. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section; distortion is from the amp. No effects loop or additional processing for rhythm/riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackscooped midrangehigh-gain saturationcrushing heavinessarticulate note separationminimal ambiencefast, precise rhythmdry, immediate response
Difficulty
The riff demands fast, accurate alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight synchronization for clarity—challenging for most players.