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Riff Tone

Crionics

Slayer

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1983 Yamaha SG3000
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (likely 'the Beast' head, as used by Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman on early Slayer albums)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1983. Guitar and amp confirmed by Gary Holt interview for rhythm tracks on 'Show No Mercy' (which includes 'Crionics'). No evidence of pedals or effects in the riff section; signal likely guitar → amp direct. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Slayer studio approach.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationmid-forward EQarticulate note separationminimal ambiencecrushing and heavythick low endfast attackno modulation or time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack, making it challenging for most players.

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