Riff Tone
When Satan Rules His World
Deicide
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Warlock Widow
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsB.C. Rich stock humbuckers (likely high-output, ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4
treble7
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBoss Boss OD-2 Turbo OverDrive
Notes
Studio recording, 1995. Gear inferred from band/era-specific sources; no direct studio documentation for this song, but the B.C. Rich Warlock and Marshall JCM800 are consistently cited as the core setup for the Hoffman brothers during 'Once Upon the Cross' era. No evidence of additional rack gear or multi-effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationpiercing attackpunishing low-endarticulate note separationrelentless aggressiondry, immediate responseminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, accurate picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight rhythmic precision and stamina, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Warlock Widow
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsB.C. Rich stock humbuckers (likely high-output, ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4
treble7
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBoss Boss OD-2 Turbo OverDrive
Notes
Studio recording, 1995. Gear inferred from band/era-specific sources; no direct studio documentation for this song, but the B.C. Rich Warlock and Marshall JCM800 are consistently cited as the core setup for the Hoffman brothers during 'Once Upon the Cross' era. No evidence of additional rack gear or multi-effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationpiercing attackpunishing low-endarticulate note separationrelentless aggressiondry, immediate responseminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, accurate picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight rhythmic precision and stamina, making it challenging for most players.
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