Riff Tone

Blasphemer

Unknown Artist

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarB.C. Rich Warlock Reverse Headstock

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not specified, likely Marshall or Peavey based on genre/era)

PickupsHumbuckers (exact model unknown, likely stock or high-output aftermarket)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4

treble7.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct evidence for amp model or pedals used on the studio recording. Guitar confirmed from Equipboard. No studio/live distinction found. Recording year/era not specified, but genre and gear suggest late 1990s–2000s.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingbuzzsaw distortiondark and saturatedraw and abrasiveloose, chaotic attackcompressed high-gainlow-end punchgrainy, noisy texture

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, aggressive picking and tight palm muting at high gain, demanding precision and stamina to maintain clarity and avoid muddiness.

Sources

Blasphemer | Equipboard Does anyone know the best guitar effects for achieving a blasphemy ...War metal/Blasphemy guitar tone : r/WarMetal Best amp head and cab combo for war metal? : r/metalmusicians

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