Solo Tone
Apricity
Mors Principium Est
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely Ibanez or ESP superstrat-style, 24-fret, humbuckers, based on genre/era and band’s typical gear)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely active or high-output passive)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, album released 2017 (Embers of a Dying World). No direct confirmation of exact guitar/amp/pickups for this solo. Gear inferred from genre, era, and band’s typical choices. No evidence of alternate gear used for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate high endmelodic lead focuscutting presencemoderately scooped midslayered harmoniesaggressive attackclear note separationslight ambience from delay/reverb
Difficulty
The solo features advanced melodic death metal techniques, including rapid alternate picking, sweep picking, and complex phrasing at a fast tempo, requiring high technical proficiency.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely Ibanez or ESP superstrat-style, 24-fret, humbuckers, based on genre/era and band’s typical gear)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely active or high-output passive)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, album released 2017 (Embers of a Dying World). No direct confirmation of exact guitar/amp/pickups for this solo. Gear inferred from genre, era, and band’s typical choices. No evidence of alternate gear used for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate high endmelodic lead focuscutting presencemoderately scooped midslayered harmoniesaggressive attackclear note separationslight ambience from delay/reverb
Difficulty
The solo features advanced melodic death metal techniques, including rapid alternate picking, sweep picking, and complex phrasing at a fast tempo, requiring high technical proficiency.