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Riff Tone
Existense Is Punishment
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Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 90s, likely black finish)
AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Gear confirmed for this era by multiple interviews and fan/artist discussions. Boss Metal Zone pedal used as primary distortion. No evidence of additional effects or amp reverb on the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
filthy and crushingmassive low endtight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackdense, compressed distortiondry and focused (no reverb)sludgy, saturated rhythmaggressive palm mutingwall-of-sound heaviness
Difficulty
While the riff is slow and not technically fast, it requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and consistent attack to achieve the crushing, percussive tone. The heaviness and control make it intermediate.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 90s, likely black finish)
AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Gear confirmed for this era by multiple interviews and fan/artist discussions. Boss Metal Zone pedal used as primary distortion. No evidence of additional effects or amp reverb on the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
filthy and crushingmassive low endtight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackdense, compressed distortiondry and focused (no reverb)sludgy, saturated rhythmaggressive palm mutingwall-of-sound heaviness
Difficulty
While the riff is slow and not technically fast, it requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and consistent attack to achieve the crushing, percussive tone. The heaviness and control make it intermediate.