Riff Tone

Dead Again (From “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 - Der Eisendrache”)

Kevin Sherwood & Elena Siegman

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely humbucker-equipped, possibly ESP LTD or Schecter, based on Kevin Sherwood's known preferences for similar tracks)

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505, based on genre and era)

PickupsHumbuckers (exact model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2015-2016 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. No official rig rundown or session details found for this specific track. Gear inferred from genre, era, and Kevin Sherwood's typical style for Zombies Easter Egg songs.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionarticulate and punchymodern metal clarityraw and driving rhythmslightly scooped midsfocused low endcrisp attackstudio-polished heaviness

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight palm muting typical of modern metal, demanding good right-hand control and rhythmic accuracy.

Sources

Dead Again (From “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 - Der Eisendrache”) — Kevin Sherwood & Elena Siegman · sound analysis | AudioAtlas Dead Again (From “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 - Der Eisendrache”) [Official Audio]

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