Riff Tone

Bfg Division

Mick Gordon

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Hellraiser C-7 (7-string, likely baritone scale, used in studio for DOOM 2016 soundtrack)

AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, custom high-gain presets for DOOM soundtrack)

PickupsEMG 707 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2015-2016. Guitar and amp confirmed for DOOM soundtrack recording, not live. Axe-Fx II contained all original presets used for BFG Division. No evidence of traditional tube amp or cab miking for the main riff section. All tones processed in-the-box via Axe-Fx II with custom IRs and effects. Guitar is 7-string for extended low range.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackcompressed and controlleddigital claritycrushing modern metal rhythmextended low endminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking, tight palm muting, and control of a 7-string guitar at high speed, demanding advanced rhythm technique and stamina.

Sources

Mick Gordon is selling the Axe-Fx that soundtracked Doom | Guitar World Mick Gordon – Doom (Original Game Soundtrack) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Mick Gordon | Equipboard

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