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Solo Tone
Evil Dead
Death
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Stealth (early 1980s, USA-made, likely DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)
AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987, Scream Bloody Gore album. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and period photos. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the solo section; distortion from amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo.
Tone Character(9)
razor-sharp attacktight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingcutting lead tonedry, immediate responsesaturated but clearminimal ambienceclassic 80s death metal sound
Difficulty
The solo requires fast picking, tight palm muting, and precise fretwork at high speed, typical of early death metal solos.
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Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Stealth (early 1980s, USA-made, likely DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)
AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1987, Scream Bloody Gore album. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and period photos. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the solo section; distortion from amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo.
Tone Character(9)
razor-sharp attacktight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingcutting lead tonedry, immediate responsesaturated but clearminimal ambienceclassic 80s death metal sound
Difficulty
The solo requires fast picking, tight palm muting, and precise fretwork at high speed, typical of early death metal solos.