Riff Tone
Bloody Angel
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Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely ESP or Gibson-style, based on Avatar's typical gear for this era, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown exact model (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar high-gain amp, based on genre/era/Avatar's typical choices, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsLikely active humbuckers (EMG 81/85 or similar), but not confirmed for this recording
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Bloody Angel' riff section. All gear is estimated based on Avatar's genre, era, and typical live/studio setups. Studio recording, released 2014.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationclear note definitionfull-bodied low endarticulate attackslightly scooped midsminimal ambiencefocused and punchymodern metal rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm under high gain, with moderate tempo and syncopated patterns. Not beginner, but accessible to intermediate players with metal rhythm experience.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely ESP or Gibson-style, based on Avatar's typical gear for this era, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown exact model (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar high-gain amp, based on genre/era/Avatar's typical choices, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsLikely active humbuckers (EMG 81/85 or similar), but not confirmed for this recording
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Bloody Angel' riff section. All gear is estimated based on Avatar's genre, era, and typical live/studio setups. Studio recording, released 2014.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationclear note definitionfull-bodied low endarticulate attackslightly scooped midsminimal ambiencefocused and punchymodern metal rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm under high gain, with moderate tempo and syncopated patterns. Not beginner, but accessible to intermediate players with metal rhythm experience.
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