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Riff Tone

Thunderhorse

Metalocalypse: Dethklok

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson USA Dethklok 'Thunderhorse' Explorer
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203KK Kerry King Signature 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'Thunderhorse' (The Dethalbum, 2007). Guitar is the Thunderhorse Explorer with Burstbucker pickups. Amp is the Marshall JCM800 2203KK. No confirmed evidence of other amps or guitars for the main riff studio recording. Effects are minimal; focus is on high-gain amp and tight rhythm. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutingchunky low endarticulate note separationscooped but present midsmodern metal clarityclear pick attackfocused rhythm crunchminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, demanding precise rhythm and stamina. While not as complex as advanced solos, the speed and tightness make it challenging for intermediate players.

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