Riff Tone
Nazi Punks F**k Off
Napalm Death
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar, as used by Napalm Death in late 1980s/early 1990s studio recordings)
AmpUnknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain British amp, typical for Napalm Death's 1980s/1990s recordings)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely stock or aftermarket high-output humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, released 1993 on 'Leaders Not Followers' EP. No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp model for this track. Bassist Shane Embury mentions 'everything had to be on 11' for distortion, but this refers to bass, not guitar. No pedalboard or amp settings for this specific recording found.
Tone Character(10)
extremely aggressivesaturated high-gain distortiontight and percussiverazor-sharp attackscooped midsbuzzsaw rhythmraw and in-your-facevery little ambiencefast, relentless riffinghigh-output pickup punch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive picking and tight palm muting at high gain, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of punk/grindcore.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar, as used by Napalm Death in late 1980s/early 1990s studio recordings)
AmpUnknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain British amp, typical for Napalm Death's 1980s/1990s recordings)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely stock or aftermarket high-output humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, released 1993 on 'Leaders Not Followers' EP. No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp model for this track. Bassist Shane Embury mentions 'everything had to be on 11' for distortion, but this refers to bass, not guitar. No pedalboard or amp settings for this specific recording found.
Tone Character(10)
extremely aggressivesaturated high-gain distortiontight and percussiverazor-sharp attackscooped midsbuzzsaw rhythmraw and in-your-facevery little ambiencefast, relentless riffinghigh-output pickup punch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive picking and tight palm muting at high gain, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of punk/grindcore.