Riff Tone

The Devil In I

Slipknot

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jim Root Telecaster (2014 studio recording), Ibanez MTM1 (Mick Thomson, 2014 studio recording)

AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MKII (Jim Root), Rivera KR7 (Mick Thomson), Marshall JCM800 (blended, Mick Thomson)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker, Jim Root); Seymour Duncan Blackouts (bridge, active humbucker, Mick Thomson)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD820 Overdrive Pro

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2014. Both Jim Root and Mick Thomson tracked rhythm riffs. Jim Root used his signature Fender Telecaster with EMG 81 in the bridge into an Orange Rockerverb 100 MKII. Mick Thomson used his Ibanez MTM1 with Seymour Duncan Blackouts into a Rivera KR7 and also blended a Marshall JCM800 boosted with a Maxon OD820. No evidence of additional pedals for the main riff except noise gate. No time-based or modulation effects on the main riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endcompressed and focusedmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencecrushing rhythm attackrazor-sharp definition

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate to advanced palm muting technique, tight rhythm accuracy, and control of high-gain noise, but does not involve complex lead work or advanced chord shapes.

Sources

Rig tour: Slipknot | MusicRadar In pictures: 68 pro guitarists' pedalboards - MusicRadar

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