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Duality
Slipknot
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez MTM1 (Mick Thomson signature, Drop B tuning, EMG 81/60 pickups)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (unmodded, 1985/86) blended with Rivera Knucklehead
Amp Settings
mid5
bass6
gain8.5
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tight and percussivescooped but present midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endrazor-sharp high endcompressed and focusedminimal ambienceclear note separationmodern metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise alternate picking in a low tuning, with syncopated rhythms that demand accuracy and stamina, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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