Riff Tone
Angel
Riot
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Mark Reale in this era)
AmpMarshall JMP 100-watt head (likely 2203 or 1959 model, as used by Mark Reale and typical for late 1970s/early 1980s metal)
PickupsHumbucker (likely DiMarzio Super Distortion in bridge, as was common for Mark Reale and period-correct for early Riot recordings)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1981 (Fire Down Under album). No evidence of pedal use for main riff; distortion from cranked Marshall. No evidence of effects loop or additional pedals for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated British crunchfocused midrangearticulate pick attackharmonic-rich distortionfast, chugging power chordsminimal ambienceclassic early 80s metal driveno audible modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and stamina.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Mark Reale in this era)
AmpMarshall JMP 100-watt head (likely 2203 or 1959 model, as used by Mark Reale and typical for late 1970s/early 1980s metal)
PickupsHumbucker (likely DiMarzio Super Distortion in bridge, as was common for Mark Reale and period-correct for early Riot recordings)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1981 (Fire Down Under album). No evidence of pedal use for main riff; distortion from cranked Marshall. No evidence of effects loop or additional pedals for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated British crunchfocused midrangearticulate pick attackharmonic-rich distortionfast, chugging power chordsminimal ambienceclassic early 80s metal driveno audible modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and stamina.