Solo Tone

War Pigs (Charity Version)

Judas Priest & Ozzy Osbourne

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarEpiphone Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom (EMG signature pickups)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, 2024 Charity Version)

PickupsEMG 57/66 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Guitar confirmed as Faulkner's signature V with EMG pickups for the solo. Amp not explicitly confirmed for this session, but Marshall JCM800 is standard for Faulkner and Priest in studio and live, and matches the tone. No evidence of additional preamp or boost pedals for the solo.

Tone Character(10)

tight, saturated lead tonesinging sustainaggressive pick attackmodern metal clarityarticulate single-note runscompressed, focused soundslight upper-mid emphasiscontrolled feedbackminimal ambient washhigh output, no muddiness

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technique, including fast alternate picking, accurate bends, and position shifts typical of modern metal solos. The tempo and articulation demand a solid technical foundation.

Sources

“We are honoured to show our love for Ozzy and Black Sabbath”: Judas Priest might not be playing at Back To The Beginning but they have just saluted the OG metal gods with a cover of War Pigs | MusicRadar Judas Priest Amp settings - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

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