Riff Tone

Deviation Will Not Be Tolerated

Skinless

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson JS30RR Rhoads

AmpLine 6 Spider II 30 Watt (cover video, original studio amp unknown)

PickupsJackson stock humbuckers (likely high-output ceramic, model unspecified)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Gear confirmed from YouTube cover videos; no direct evidence of studio recording gear. Studio version likely used a high-gain amp typical for early 2000s death metal (e.g., Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier), but no explicit source confirms this. Settings and effects are estimated based on genre, era, and audible tone. Studio recording, year 2001 (from 'Foreshadowing Our Demise' album).

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endarticulate attackminimal ambiencemodern death metal clarityfast, precise riffinglow-tuned heaviness

Difficulty

The riff section requires fast, accurate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm in a low tuning, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Skinless - Deviation will not be Tolerated Guitar Cover - YouTube Skinless - Deviation Will Not Be Tolerated (Guitar Cover) - YouTube Deviation Will Not Be Tolerated Tab by Skinless Gear advice:Death metal amp/pedal setup : r/metalguitar - Reddit

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