Riff Tone

Ashes of the Wake

Lamb of God

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature) or ESP Eclipse (Willie Adler signature) with EMG 81/85 pickups

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, 2004 era)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Ashes of the Wake' (2004). Both Mark Morton and Willie Adler tracked rhythm guitars, typically using their signature guitars with EMG active pickups into Mesa/Boogie Mark IV amps. No evidence of significant pedal use for rhythm/riff sections; tone is primarily amp-driven. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and amp model. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackdense, layered guitar soundmodern metal clarityfocused low endminimal ambienceprecise, relentless riffing

Difficulty

The riff section requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with complex rhythm patterns and tight timing, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Lamb of God Members, Gear & Sound - Equipboard Interview: Lamb of God's Mark Morton and Willie Adler Discuss the ...

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