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Solo Tone
Raining Blood
Slayer
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich NJ Series (likely Warlock or Bich, c.1986)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for 'Reign in Blood' era. Both Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman used B.C. Rich guitars with DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups into Marshall JCM800 2203 heads. No evidence of additional rack or studio effects for the solo section; pedal use was minimal.
Tone Character(10)
razor-sharp articulationtight and percussivescooped midshigh-gain saturationpiercing trebledry, in-your-face soundaggressive palm mutingsearing sustainmetallic attackminimal ambience
Difficulty
The solo is highly technical, requiring very fast picking, aggressive whammy bar use, and precise muting to control noise at extreme gain levels. The tempo and chaotic phrasing make it challenging even for advanced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich NJ Series (likely Warlock or Bich, c.1986)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for 'Reign in Blood' era. Both Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman used B.C. Rich guitars with DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups into Marshall JCM800 2203 heads. No evidence of additional rack or studio effects for the solo section; pedal use was minimal.
Tone Character(10)
razor-sharp articulationtight and percussivescooped midshigh-gain saturationpiercing trebledry, in-your-face soundaggressive palm mutingsearing sustainmetallic attackminimal ambience
Difficulty
The solo is highly technical, requiring very fast picking, aggressive whammy bar use, and precise muting to control noise at extreme gain levels. The tempo and chaotic phrasing make it challenging even for advanced players.