Riff Tone

Absolomb

Periphery

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez JBM27 7-String

AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, likely using a Peavey 5150/EVH 5150 III or Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier model)

PickupsDiMarzio Titan (humbuckers, stock in JBM27)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateTC Electronic TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate

Notes

Studio recording for Periphery III: Select Difficulty (2016). Gear confirmed for album, but specific amp model within Axe-Fx II not explicitly stated. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate high-gain clarityscooped midsaggressive palm mutingmodern djent attackcompressed and focusedlow noise floorextended low endminimal ambiencefast transient response

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythm skills, tight muting, and precise picking to achieve the percussive djent sound, making it very challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Periphery – Periphery III: Select Difficulty - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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