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It Pours from Me
Crowbar
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Viper (likely custom, as used by Kirk Windstein in 2001 studio era)
AmpPeavey 5150 (original block letter, as used by Kirk Windstein during 'Sonic Excess In Its Purest Form' recording)
Amp Settings
mid5.5
bass7.5
gain8.5
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ultra-heavy saturated distortiontight and percussive palm-muted chugsmassive low endscooped but present midscrushing sustainaggressive attackdense and thick rhythm textureminimal clarity (wall of sound)dry, no audible reverb or ambiencefocused, modern metal punch
Difficulty
While the riff is slow and not technically complex, it requires tight, heavy palm muting and precise timing to maintain the crushing groove and heaviness characteristic of Crowbar.
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