Riff Tone

Psycho Holiday (Live from Monsters In Moscow Festival, 1991)

Pantera

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarDean ML - Reverse Headstock

AmpRandall RG-100ES Solid State Head

PickupsBill Lawrence L-500XL humbucker (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb0

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateRocktron Rocktron Hush Noise Gate

Notes

Live performance at Monsters In Moscow Festival, 1991. Dimebag Darrell's main live rig for Cowboys from Hell era. No evidence of additional preamp or power amp in this setup for this show.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp pick attackarticulate low endcutting upper midsminimal ambiencemodern metal edgefocused, dry rhythm sound

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand control for fast, tight palm muting and precise alternate picking, as well as the ability to maintain clarity and aggression at high gain and stage volume.

Sources

Dimebag Darrell's Guitar Rig, Gear & Amps | Equipboard Pantera – Cowboys from Hell - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Dean ML - Reverse Headstock - What To Know & Where To Buy Pantera Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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