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Riff Tone

SLAUGHTER THE MARTYR

Machine Head

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Soloist (likely custom shop, Robb Flynn signature or similar, with EMG pickups)
AmpPeavey 5150/6505+ or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (exact model for this recording not confirmed, but these are the most documented for Machine Head's modern heavy tones)

Amp Settings

gain9
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, released 2022 on 'Of Kingdom and Crown'. No direct source confirms the exact amp for this song, but Peavey 5150/6505+ and Mesa Dual Rectifier are the most consistently cited for Machine Head's modern riff tones. No evidence of additional pedals for rhythm/riff tone; effects are minimal and tight for the heavy riff sections.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endrazor-sharp pick attackminimal ambiencefocused and drycrushing heavinessmodern metal clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and alternate picking, with precise rhythm and muting to maintain clarity at high gain.

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