Riff Tone

Abandon Us

Killswitch Engage

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarCaparison TAT Special Adam Dutkiewicz Signature

AmpPeavey 5150 (original block letter) and Fortin amplifier (model unspecified), with cab simulator

PickupsFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker (Ceramic, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Abandon Us' (2024, 'This Consequence' album). Adam D and Joel Stroetzel both tracked rhythm guitars; Adam D is known for using his Caparison signature with Fishman Fluence Modern pickups and Peavey 5150 for rhythm. Fortin amp also used in studio for layering. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song section.

Tone Character(10)

tight, percussive rhythm chugsaggressive palm mutingmodern metalcore saturationarticulate, defined low endclear note separation under gainscooped midrange for clarityrazor-sharp attackminimal ambience or reverbcompressed, punchy dynamicsfocused, cutting high end

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand stamina and precision for fast, aggressive down-picking, as well as tight muting and rhythmic accuracy typical of modern metalcore.

Sources

“I pushed myself to down-pick faster and make the riffs more aggressive. Maybe it’s the old man in me struggling to feel young and fighting back against aging”: How Killswitch Engage went to thrash metal bootcamp to deliver their face-ripping return | Guitar World Killswitch Engage Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Killswitch Engage: The Jackass & the Nerd - Premier Guitar

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