Riff Tone

Alkaline

Sleep Token

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Soloist Series X Arch Top SLAT8 MS 8-string

AmpNeural DSP Archetype Gojira plugin (studio, likely), or Bogner Überschall model (via Quad Cortex live)

PickupsEMG 909 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2021 (Take Me Back to Eden sessions). Guitarist IV is confirmed to use the Jackson SLAT8 MS 8-string with EMG 909s for heavy riff sections. Amp is not 100% confirmed for studio, but Neural DSP Archetype Gojira plugin is widely believed to be used, with live tones based on Bogner Überschall models via Quad Cortex. No evidence of analog pedals in the studio chain; all effects likely in-the-box or via amp sim. Pickup selector likely bridge for riff. Tuned to double drop E (EAEADGBE).

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low-endscooped midsmodern high-gain saturationfast attackminimal ambienceclear note separationslightly compresseddry, focused mixcrushing, aggressive rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise timing, and control of noise on an 8-string in a very low tuning, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

How to sound like IV from Sleep Token | Guitar World “The true identities behind Sleep Token are immaterial”: How these ...Sleep Token inspired me to get an 8 string guitar and it's finally here ...

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