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Riff Tone
Scream Out
Suicidal Tendencies
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Roadstar II (likely RS440 or similar, as used by Rocky George in early 1990s Suicidal Tendencies recordings)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (rackmount version, used for rhythm in studio)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (album: Suicidal for Life). Rocky George used the Dual Rectifier for rhythm tracks in this era. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationpunchy low endcrisp top endarticulate attackminimal ambiencefocused rhythm claritybridge pickup bite
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted picking and precise rhythm control, typical of 1990s thrash/crossover metal. While not extremely technical, the speed and tightness demand intermediate to advanced rhythm skills.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Roadstar II (likely RS440 or similar, as used by Rocky George in early 1990s Suicidal Tendencies recordings)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (rackmount version, used for rhythm in studio)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (album: Suicidal for Life). Rocky George used the Dual Rectifier for rhythm tracks in this era. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationpunchy low endcrisp top endarticulate attackminimal ambiencefocused rhythm claritybridge pickup bite
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted picking and precise rhythm control, typical of 1990s thrash/crossover metal. While not extremely technical, the speed and tightness demand intermediate to advanced rhythm skills.