Riff Tone

Blood Brothers (2015 Remaster)

Iron Maiden

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dave Murray's main guitar for Brave New World era studio recording)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet

PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge), DiMarzio Super Distortion (neck), DiMarzio PAF (middle)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000 (Brave New World sessions, used for 2015 Remaster). Settings and gear are for the studio rhythm/riff section, not live.

Tone Character(10)

smooth, mid-gain crunchfull bottom end without boominessclassic British midrange punchbright and articulate top endtight and percussive rhythmharmonic richness for dual-guitar interplayclear note separationsustained power chordsrobust and drivingslightly compressed attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, consistent gallop picking and palm muting at a moderate tempo, with clean chord changes and dynamic control for the classic Maiden rhythm sound.

Sources

Iron Maiden Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Iron Maiden Members, Gear & Sound - Equipboard

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