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Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings

Raining Blood settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15

Slayer · adapted 16 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Slayer "Raining Blood" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, set Gain 8.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs

Gain
8.5
Volume
6
Bass
5
Mid
5.5
Treble
7
Reverb
0

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the percussive chugging sound.
  • Use aggressive pick attack for sharp articulation.
  • Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a tighter tone.

The original rig

What Slayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider IV 15 actually has.

Guitar
B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
5.5
Treble
7
Presence
7
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings for Raining Blood?

Set Gain 8.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.

Which pickup should I use for Raining Blood?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Slayer use on Raining Blood?

Guitar: B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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