Riff Tone

Madhouse

Anthrax

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Randy Rhoads (custom, early 80s, likely with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6.5

mid4

treble8

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostTC Electronic TC Electronic Line Booster + Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, 1985, Spreading the Disease album. Scott Ian used his Jackson Randy Rhoads with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and a Marshall JCM800 2203 head. A TC Electronic Line Booster + Distortion was used as a boost in front of the amp. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on the riff section. Settings estimated based on forum consensus and typical 80s thrash tones.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackcrisp treble bitechunky low endminimal ambiencefocused, dry rhythm soundfast attack

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Anthrax tone? - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar What pedals do I need to get a anthrax sounding thrash tone from ...Jackson Randy Rhoads - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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