Tone Profile

Aggressive and sharp thrash metal lead guitar tone, with a cutting high-end and saturated distortion, perfect for fast riffs and solos.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked amp in a treated studio environment to capture the tight, focused sound.
• The Boss HM-2, while popular for Swedish death metal, was known to be used by Kerry King for added distortion and mid-scoop.
• The Marshall JCM800 provides the core distorted tone, with the HM-2 adding saturation and EQ shaping.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a B.C. Rich guitar and dial in a high-gain tone on a Marshall JCM800 amp.
• Use a Shure SM57 microphone close to the speaker cone for a focused sound.
• Add a Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal pedal and adjust the EQ to scoop out some of the mids and boost the high-end for that signature Slayer tone.
• Experiment with different gain settings on both the amp and the pedal to find the right balance of distortion and clarity.

Recommended Gear

• B.C. Rich(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal(pedal)