How to Get an Iron Maiden-Style Metal Tone
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An Iron Maiden-style tone is bright, punchy and built for galloping riffs and harmonised twin leads. Here's how to get it.
The key ingredients
- Amp: a cranked Marshall-style head, more bright crunch than modern high gain.
- Guitar: humbuckers or single-coils with clarity for fast picking.
- Leads: delay for space; double-track parts for the famous harmonies.
- Feel: tight down-picking drives the gallop.
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FAQ
Is it high gain? Less than modern metal — a bright, cranked Marshall crunch.
How do I get the twin harmonies? Double-track two parts a third or fourth apart.
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