Riff Tone
Biblical Violence
Hella
Guitarother2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or 1980s, exact model unconfirmed)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (model inferred from era, genre, and typical use by similar math/noise rock acts; exact model unconfirmed)
PickupsSingle-coil pickups (stock Fender, exact model unconfirmed)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002. No direct evidence for exact guitar/amp, but genre, era, and scene point strongly to Stratocaster into Marshall. No evidence of pedal use in studio for this riff section; tone is raw and direct.
Tone Character(10)
abrasive and rawpercussive attackbright and cuttingminimal sustaintight and angularmaximalist math rock distortionmetallic, screeching overtoneshigh output, aggressiveuncompressed, dynamic responseno audible effects coloration
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Biblical Violence' features highly technical, fast-paced tapping, complex rhythms, and aggressive articulation, making it extremely challenging even for advanced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or 1980s, exact model unconfirmed)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (model inferred from era, genre, and typical use by similar math/noise rock acts; exact model unconfirmed)
PickupsSingle-coil pickups (stock Fender, exact model unconfirmed)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002. No direct evidence for exact guitar/amp, but genre, era, and scene point strongly to Stratocaster into Marshall. No evidence of pedal use in studio for this riff section; tone is raw and direct.
Tone Character(10)
abrasive and rawpercussive attackbright and cuttingminimal sustaintight and angularmaximalist math rock distortionmetallic, screeching overtoneshigh output, aggressiveuncompressed, dynamic responseno audible effects coloration
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Biblical Violence' features highly technical, fast-paced tapping, complex rhythms, and aggressive articulation, making it extremely challenging even for advanced players.