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Wait and Bleed
Slipknot
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson King V (custom, 1994, used to track Slipknot's self-titled album)
AmpRocktron Piranha preamp → Mesa Boogie 295 power amp → Carvin 4x12 cabinet (Eminence-made Carvin speakers)
Amp Settings
mid4.5
bass6
gain9
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationorganic and rawbig and abrasivevery little ambienceclear note definitionpunchy low endarticulate attack
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted picking with precise rhythm and aggressive attack, typical of late 90s metal. While not technically extreme, the speed and tightness demand solid intermediate skills.
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