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Suicide Messiah
Black Label Society
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom "The Rebel" (EMG 81/85 pickups) OR Sandoval Custom Polka Dot Flying V (EMG pickups)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203ZW (Zakk Wylde Signature, 6550 tubes)
Amp Settings
mid5
bass6
gain8.5
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tight and percussiveaggressive palm-muted chugshigh-gain saturationchunky low endarticulate attackslightly scooped midswide stereo spreadactive pickup claritymodern metal rhythmfocused midrange
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting, fast alternate picking, and precise rhythm to maintain clarity with high-gain and active pickups, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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