Riff Tone

South of Heaven

Slayer

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarB.C. Rich Kerry King V (2nd generation, signature model)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (Kerry King signature head likely used for studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

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Notes

Studio recording, 1987-1988. Gear confirmed for this era and album by Premier Guitar and Equipboard. No evidence of live rig or later amps for this recording. Pickup booster switch present but reportedly not used much in studio for rhythm. Rhythm section (riff) focused.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationsharp and precise attackchunky rhythm toneminimal ambiencefocused low endslightly boosted midsarticulate pick responseraw, aggressive intensity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise timing at a slow tempo, with fast alternate picking and syncopated rhythms that challenge intermediate players.

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Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarB.C. Rich Kerry King V (2nd generation, signature model)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (Kerry King signature head likely used for studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

This tone has been researched 2 times by the community

Notes

Tone Character(10)

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise timing at a slow tempo, with fast alternate picking and syncopated rhythms that challenge intermediate players.

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