Riff Tone
From the Past Comes the Storms
Sepultura
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Model 2 (1986, black, stock bridge humbucker)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet
PickupsJackson J90C humbucker (bridge position, stock on Charvel Model 2)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid4
treble7
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording, 1987. Gear confirmed by forum users referencing the album's era and sound. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording. No evidence of additional rack gear or studio effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackdry and immediatecrushing low endarticulate note separationminimal ambienceclassic late-80s thrash rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythm, typical of late-80s thrash metal. The tempo and right-hand stamina make it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Model 2 (1986, black, stock bridge humbucker)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet
PickupsJackson J90C humbucker (bridge position, stock on Charvel Model 2)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid4
treble7
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording, 1987. Gear confirmed by forum users referencing the album's era and sound. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording. No evidence of additional rack gear or studio effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackdry and immediatecrushing low endarticulate note separationminimal ambienceclassic late-80s thrash rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythm, typical of late-80s thrash metal. The tempo and right-hand stamina make it challenging for most players.
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