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Riff Tone
Blood Brothers (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's main guitar for Brave New World era studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 (Brave New World sessions, used for 2015 Remaster). Settings and gear are for the studio rhythm/riff section, not live.
Tone Character(10)
smooth, mid-gain crunchfull bottom end without boominessclassic British midrange punchbright and articulate top endtight and percussive rhythmharmonic richness for dual-guitar interplayclear note separationsustained power chordsrobust and drivingslightly compressed attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, consistent gallop picking and palm muting at a moderate tempo, with clean chord changes and dynamic control for the classic Maiden rhythm sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's main guitar for Brave New World era studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 (Brave New World sessions, used for 2015 Remaster). Settings and gear are for the studio rhythm/riff section, not live.
Tone Character(10)
smooth, mid-gain crunchfull bottom end without boominessclassic British midrange punchbright and articulate top endtight and percussive rhythmharmonic richness for dual-guitar interplayclear note separationsustained power chordsrobust and drivingslightly compressed attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, consistent gallop picking and palm muting at a moderate tempo, with clean chord changes and dynamic control for the classic Maiden rhythm sound.