Solo Tone
Alias
In Flames
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s model, as used by Björn Gelotte in studio)
AmpPeavey 5150 II (studio recording amp for In Flames in this era)
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 (A Sense of Purpose album sessions). Gear inferred from band’s typical studio setup for this era; no direct source confirms exact pedal/amp for 'Alias' solo, but this is the most documented studio rig for In Flames at the time.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingmodern metal clarityhigh output active pickupsscooped but present midscrisp attacksaturated lead tonecontrolled feedback in solo
Difficulty
The solo requires fast alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise articulation with high-gain tone. String skipping and expressive bends add to the technical challenge, making it hard for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s model, as used by Björn Gelotte in studio)
AmpPeavey 5150 II (studio recording amp for In Flames in this era)
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 (A Sense of Purpose album sessions). Gear inferred from band’s typical studio setup for this era; no direct source confirms exact pedal/amp for 'Alias' solo, but this is the most documented studio rig for In Flames at the time.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingmodern metal clarityhigh output active pickupsscooped but present midscrisp attacksaturated lead tonecontrolled feedback in solo
Difficulty
The solo requires fast alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise articulation with high-gain tone. String skipping and expressive bends add to the technical challenge, making it hard for intermediate players.
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