Riff Tone

Caught In a Mosh

Anthrax

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Randy Rhoads (custom, white, likely early Jackson RR1 or prototype, as used by Scott Ian on 'Among the Living')

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (SH-4) humbucker in bridge position

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostTC Electronic TC Electronic Booster + Line Driver & Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, 1986/1987 for 'Among the Living'. Scott Ian has confirmed in interviews and features that the Jackson Rhoads with a bridge humbucker and Marshall JCM800 was the main setup for this era. TC Electronic Booster + Line Driver & Distortion pedal used as a boost. No evidence of other pedals or effects for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp pick attackscooped but present midsdry, immediate responsehigh-gain saturationarticulate and definedno ambience or reverbclassic thrash metal rhythmfast, chugging riff clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, aggressive downpicking and palm muting at high speed, demanding tight rhythm accuracy and stamina typical of thrash metal.

Sources

Anthrax's Scott Ian on his thrashtastic history with Jackson guitars, shredding with his son and how an unlikely fretboard shaped the sound of Bring the Noise | Guitar World Anthrax Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Anthrax – Among The Living - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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