Riff Tone
Aesthetics of Hate (In Style of Machine Head)
Roger E Banks
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely modern superstrat or Les Paul-style, humbucker-equipped, as per Machine Head style)
AmpUnknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or Marshall high-gain head, as per Machine Head's typical studio rigs)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely high-output passive or active as per Machine Head influence)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct evidence for Roger E Banks' exact studio gear for this cover. Settings and gear inferred from Machine Head's original 'Aesthetics of Hate' studio tones (2007 era), which typically used high-gain amps and humbucker guitars. No evidence of live vs studio difference for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midsarticulate pick attackmodern high-gain saturationfocused low endminimal ambiencecompressed dynamicsclear note separationfast, precise rhythm
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, precise alternate picking with tight palm muting and stamina to maintain clarity at high speed, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely modern superstrat or Les Paul-style, humbucker-equipped, as per Machine Head style)
AmpUnknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or Marshall high-gain head, as per Machine Head's typical studio rigs)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely high-output passive or active as per Machine Head influence)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct evidence for Roger E Banks' exact studio gear for this cover. Settings and gear inferred from Machine Head's original 'Aesthetics of Hate' studio tones (2007 era), which typically used high-gain amps and humbucker guitars. No evidence of live vs studio difference for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midsarticulate pick attackmodern high-gain saturationfocused low endminimal ambiencecompressed dynamicsclear note separationfast, precise rhythm
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, precise alternate picking with tight palm muting and stamina to maintain clarity at high speed, making it challenging for most players.