Riff Tone

Stronger Than Death

Black Label Society

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom "The Rebel"

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2000 release (recorded 1999-2000). Gear confirmed for this era and album. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and aggressivetight palm-muted chugssaturated high-gain distortionchunky low endarticulate pick attackscooped but present midscrushing rhythm soundpercussive and punchyhigh-output active pickup clarityfocused and modern metal tone

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking and tight palm muting, with precise timing to maintain the aggressive, percussive feel characteristic of Zakk Wylde's rhythm work.

Sources

What pedals are used in Black Label Society's music? : r/guitarpedals Black Label Society Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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