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Riff Tone
Master Killer
Merauder
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP M-II (likely, or similar superstrat with humbuckers; exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpPeavey 5150 (most likely, based on era, genre, and forum consensus; some mention of Peavey 6505, which is a rebranded 5150)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995 album 'Master Killer'. No official rig rundown or studio notes found. Guitar covers and forum posts suggest 5150/6505 amp and EMG pickups. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp distortion. Tuning is 1.5 steps down (Db standard).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingchunky low endscooped but present midsrazor-sharp attackdry, no audible reverbcompressed and focusedmodern metalcore saturationarticulate riff definitionno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted picking and precise rhythm, typical of 1990s metalcore. While not technically virtuosic, the speed, endurance, and tightness needed make it challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP M-II (likely, or similar superstrat with humbuckers; exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpPeavey 5150 (most likely, based on era, genre, and forum consensus; some mention of Peavey 6505, which is a rebranded 5150)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995 album 'Master Killer'. No official rig rundown or studio notes found. Guitar covers and forum posts suggest 5150/6505 amp and EMG pickups. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp distortion. Tuning is 1.5 steps down (Db standard).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingchunky low endscooped but present midsrazor-sharp attackdry, no audible reverbcompressed and focusedmodern metalcore saturationarticulate riff definitionno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted picking and precise rhythm, typical of 1990s metalcore. While not technically virtuosic, the speed, endurance, and tightness needed make it challenging for intermediate players.