Riff Tone

Only Death Decides

Exodus

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

Guitar1983 Yamaha SG 3000

AmpMarshall Jubilee Reissue

PickupsYamaha SG 3000 stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid6

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive

boostPro Tone Pedals Pro Tone Pedals Gary Holt Mid Boost

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording for 'Persona Non Grata' (2021). Gary Holt used the Yamaha SG 3000 for all rhythm tracks, boosted Marshall Jubilee Reissue amps, and a Pro Tone Pedals Gary Holt Mid Boost pedal. Pedal settings and amp knob values not explicitly stated in sources; settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in riff section. Rhythm tone only (not solo).

Tone Character(10)

crushing and heavytight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate attackaggressive palm-mutingthick low endclear note separationpresent upper midsminimal ambiencefocused rhythm punch

Difficulty

The riff section requires fast, tight alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, typical of modern thrash metal. The complexity of the riff patterns and speed elevate the difficulty.

Sources

Gary Holt: “I had one job in Slayer and one job only. Go out, play killer, bang your head and play a little bit of a guitar hero role. I wear a lot more hats in Exodus” | Guitar World Exodus' Gary Holt Guitar Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar

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