Riff Tone

M-16

Sodom

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Mirage (early 1990s, likely used by Bernd 'Bernemann' Kost on M-16 recording)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on era, genre, and Sodom's known studio use)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5

mid3.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording, 2001 album 'M-16'. Gear inferred from Sodom's typical studio setup and era. No direct studio documentation for this song, but ESP Mirage with EMG 81 and Marshall JCM800 is consistent with Sodom's early 2000s thrash tones.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackchunky rhythm toneaggressive palm mutingfast alternate pickingpercussive low endminimal ambiencedry, in-your-face soundclassic thrash metal saturation

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand technique and precise rhythm control.

Sources

Anyone know how to get Sodom Agent Orange guitar tone - Reddit Trying to find That old Death/thrash Sound - forum topic How can I get heavier/darker tones similar to Kreator and Sodom?

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