Riff Tone

512 (Live)

Lamb of God

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Dominion (Mark Morton's signature, likely custom shop, with DiMarzio Dominion pickups)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV (live rig, 2010s era, as used by Mark Morton for live rhythm tones)

PickupsDiMarzio Dominion (ceramic humbuckers, bridge position for riff)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 (or Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, used as boost)

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Live performance, 2015+ era, as used on '512 (Live)'. Gear confirmed for live use in this era; settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Mark Morton live rig. No evidence of additional pedals for rhythm section except noise gate and possible boost.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationfocused midrange punchminimal ambiencefast attackdense, layered rhythmlow noise floormodern metal clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight rhythm synchronization and complex patterns typical of modern metal.

Sources

Rig Rundown - Lamb of God - Premier Guitar Lamb of God Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Like Nuno Bettencourt, Mark Morton isn’t afraid to use a classic dirt pedal in an unorthodox fashion – here he reveals the secret behind his crushing Lamb Of God rhythm tone | MusicRadar

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