Riff Tone
Blinding Faith
Knocked Loose
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman (custom, nearly-stock, with Seymour Duncan Sentient and Nazgul pickups)
AmpBogner Überschall (rare prototype, studio recording); Peavey 5150/6505 and Mesa Dual Rectifier also referenced for rhythm layering
PickupsSeymour Duncan Sentient (neck), Seymour Duncan Nazgul (bridge), passive humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid3.5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD9 Pro+ Overdrive
fuzzWay Huge Way Huge Swollen Pickle Fuzz
modulationElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown, e.g., ISP Decimator)
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 album 'You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To'. Isaac Hale is strict about using passive pickups. Main rhythm tone for 'Blinding Faith' riff tracked with Ibanez Iceman and Bogner Überschall. Peavey 5150/6505 and Mesa Dual Rectifier may be used for layering. Settings and pedal chain reflect studio, not live, use.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsexplosive, saturated distortionaggressive palm mutingbrutal, modern metalcore rhythmclipping, almost broken-up fuzzinessdry, no reverbmassive low endfeedback screamspassive pickup clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand control for tight, fast palm muting, precise timing for syncopated rhythms, and the ability to manage feedback and noise at high gain, making it challenging for most players.
Sources
Knocked Loose Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk“I care about my guitar’s wellbeing, but they’re meant to be sacrificed”: Knocked Loose’s Isaac Hale on how his new “hell tone”, a custom Ibanez and ancient mathematics helped the Slipknot support picks reinvent heavy guitar for 2024 | Guitar WorldKnocked Loose's Rig [2024] - Must-Have Guitar Equipment - Premier GuitarHow does Knocked Loose make their Guitars sound so explosive?Anyone else prefer “gross” guitar tones over perfect ones? - Reddit
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman (custom, nearly-stock, with Seymour Duncan Sentient and Nazgul pickups)
AmpBogner Überschall (rare prototype, studio recording); Peavey 5150/6505 and Mesa Dual Rectifier also referenced for rhythm layering
PickupsSeymour Duncan Sentient (neck), Seymour Duncan Nazgul (bridge), passive humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid3.5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD9 Pro+ Overdrive
fuzzWay Huge Way Huge Swollen Pickle Fuzz
modulationElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown, e.g., ISP Decimator)
Sources
Knocked Loose Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk“I care about my guitar’s wellbeing, but they’re meant to be sacrificed”: Knocked Loose’s Isaac Hale on how his new “hell tone”, a custom Ibanez and ancient mathematics helped the Slipknot support picks reinvent heavy guitar for 2024 | Guitar WorldKnocked Loose's Rig [2024] - Must-Have Guitar Equipment - Premier GuitarHow does Knocked Loose make their Guitars sound so explosive?Anyone else prefer “gross” guitar tones over perfect ones? - Reddit
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 album 'You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To'. Isaac Hale is strict about using passive pickups. Main rhythm tone for 'Blinding Faith' riff tracked with Ibanez Iceman and Bogner Überschall. Peavey 5150/6505 and Mesa Dual Rectifier may be used for layering. Settings and pedal chain reflect studio, not live, use.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsexplosive, saturated distortionaggressive palm mutingbrutal, modern metalcore rhythmclipping, almost broken-up fuzzinessdry, no reverbmassive low endfeedback screamspassive pickup clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand control for tight, fast palm muting, precise timing for syncopated rhythms, and the ability to manage feedback and noise at high gain, making it challenging for most players.
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