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Riff Tone

Dead Skin Mask

Slayer

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarB.C. Rich Kerry King Signature V Generation 2
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (Kerry King signature modded version likely used in studio)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1990, Seasons in the Abyss album. Guitar and amp confirmed for era and song by Premier Guitar and Equipboard. Kerry King used his signature B.C. Rich V with EMG pickups into a Marshall JCM800 head, with built-in EQ/boost. No evidence of additional pedals for the main riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiverazor-sharp articulationscooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationdry, focused soundmetallic edgeminimal ambiencefast attackcutting, modern thrash tone

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms and fast transitions, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

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