Riff Tone

Bat Country

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (City of Evil era, likely black with silver pinstripes)

AmpBogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-8 Invader humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Technologies Decimator Noise Reduction

chorusMXR MXR ZW38 Black Label Chorus

compressionMXR MXR Custom Comp

Notes

Studio recording, 2004-2005. Gear confirmed for 'Bat Country' riff section. Synyster Gates' main rhythm guitar and amp for City of Evil album. Zacky Vengeance used a similar setup with his own Schecter signature and high-output pickups. Effects rack was used offstage for modulation and noise reduction. No evidence of live-only gear in the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate palm-muted riffsaggressive attackscooped but present midsclear note separation under gainmodern metal clarityslight chorus shimmercontrolled noise floorpunchy low end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with precise noise control and rhythmic accuracy, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold Gear Guide: Gates, Vengeance, Christ - Premier Guitar Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard Dear Guitar Hero: Avenged Sevenfold | Guitar World

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