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Riff Tone

Nero Forte

Slipknot

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJim Root Signature Fender Jazzmaster
AmpOmega Ampworks Obsidian 100-watt (studio blend with Omega Iridium prototype)
PickupsEMG Jim Root Signature active humbuckers (prototype set, likely EMG Daemonum or 81/60 variant)

Amp Settings

gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb0.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'We Are Not Your Kind' (2019). Jim Root tracked most rhythm parts with his signature Jazzmaster loaded with prototype EMG active pickups, through Omega Obsidian and Iridium amps. Mick Thomson used his signature Jackson Soloist with Seymour Duncan Blackouts or EMGs through Omega amps. No evidence of pedals for riff section; high-gain amp tone. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and amp type.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm-muted chugshigh-gain saturationarticulate note definitionmodern metal clarityfocused midrange punchcrushing rhythm toneminimal ambiencefast, syncopated riffinglow-end thump

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Nero Forte' requires advanced right-hand technique for fast, syncopated palm-muting, tight picking accuracy, and control over low-tuned strings, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Slipknot: 'You can either evolve with us and get with it, or ...'how can i get that slipknot sound? [question] : r/Guitar

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