Riff Tone

Ancestry (feat. Jesse Leach)

August Burns Red

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on band’s typical studio use for this era)

AmpEVH 5150III (likely, based on band’s known studio rig for 2020s recordings)

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely Maxon OD808 or Tube Screamer-type)

Notes

Studio recording, 2022; no direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but this matches band’s documented studio setup for the 'Death Below' era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low-endmodern metalcore claritycrisp pick attackdense, layered rhythm guitarsminimal ambiencefocused, cutting high end

Difficulty

The riff section requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm synchronization typical of modern metalcore, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

August Burns Red Announce New Album Death Below New August Burns Red album, Death Below, out 24th March 2023.

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