Riff Tone

Raining blood

Unknown Artist

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarB.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986) or Dean ML 79

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (DP100) humbucker

Amp Settings

gain9

bass5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMXR MXR ZW44 Berzerker Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 1986. Both Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King used similar setups for the album. No evidence of effects pedals in the riff section; distortion from amp and possibly a boost/overdrive pedal. Settings and gear confirmed for studio, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped mids (slightly)razor-sharp attackhigh-gain saturationdry and immediateminimal ambiencefast note decayferocious, saturated distortionbiting, high-output bridge pickup

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, demanding tight timing and stamina, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Need raining blood amp settings : r/Slayer - Reddit Need raining blood amp settings : r/metalguitar - Reddit Jeff Hanneman - Equipboard Kerry King's Guitar Rig, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Rig Rundown: Slayer - Premier Guitar

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