Riff Tone

Angel Of Death

Slayer

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarB.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, black, as seen in live footage from the era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion humbuckers (likely, based on typical B.C. Rich Bich specs and era, but not 100% confirmed for this exact guitar)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for 'Reign in Blood' sessions and live footage from the era. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section; distortion is from the amp. No effects loop or additional processing for rhythm/riff tone.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackscooped midrangehigh-gain saturationcrushing heavinessarticulate note separationminimal ambiencefast, precise rhythmdry, immediate response

Difficulty

The riff demands fast, accurate alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight synchronization for clarity—challenging for most players.

Sources

Jeff Hanneman - Equipboard Slayer: Reign Date | Guitar World B.C. Rich Bich - What To Know & Where To Buy - Equipboard The 50 greatest guitar riffs of all time - Page 4

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