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Dance of Death
Iron Maiden
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers signature or Custom Shop, as used in studio for Dance of Death era)
AmpMarshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio, Dance of Death era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
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crunchy and aggressivetight and percussivearticulate attacklayered harmoniesrobust and dynamicsharp pick attackmelodic yet heavyslightly scooped mids but not hollowclear note separationminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise timing and articulation to match the harmonized lines and dynamic rhythm changes typical of Iron Maiden's style.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers signature or Custom Shop, as used in studio for Dance of Death era)
AmpMarshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio, Dance of Death era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
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crunchy and aggressivetight and percussivearticulate attacklayered harmoniesrobust and dynamicsharp pick attackmelodic yet heavyslightly scooped mids but not hollowclear note separationminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise timing and articulation to match the harmonized lines and dynamic rhythm changes typical of Iron Maiden's style.
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers signature or Custom Shop, as used in studio for Dance of Death era)
AmpMarshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio, Dance of Death era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
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Sign Up FreeTone Character(10)
crunchy and aggressivetight and percussivearticulate attacklayered harmoniesrobust and dynamicsharp pick attackmelodic yet heavyslightly scooped mids but not hollowclear note separationminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise timing and articulation to match the harmonized lines and dynamic rhythm changes typical of Iron Maiden's style.
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Sign Up FreeGuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers signature or Custom Shop, as used in studio for Dance of Death era)
AmpMarshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w (studio, Dance of Death era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
Create a free account to see all tone details
Sign Up FreeTone Character(10)
crunchy and aggressivetight and percussivearticulate attacklayered harmoniesrobust and dynamicsharp pick attackmelodic yet heavyslightly scooped mids but not hollowclear note separationminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise timing and articulation to match the harmonized lines and dynamic rhythm changes typical of Iron Maiden's style.