Riff Tone

More Human Than Human

White Zombie

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Iceman IC500 (factory model, likely with stock pickups)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or early 2-channel, as used in 1995 studio sessions)

PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely Powersound or V7/V8, ceramic magnet, high output)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1995. Gear inferred from interviews and era; no direct source confirms pedal use for main riff. Guitar and amp model confirmed by multiple interviews and visual evidence from the Astro-Creep: 2000 era. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky, modern metal rhythmrazor-sharp high endarticulate low endminimal ambiencecompressed attackindustrial clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise rhythm but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

The Classic Albums: White Zombie's 'Astro Creep 2000'

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