Riff Tone

Decayin' with the Boys

Every Time I Die

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsHumbuckers (likely Gibson stock or Seymour Duncan, exact model not specified for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2014 album 'From Parts Unknown'. Gear confirmed for 'Decayin' with the Boys' video and era. Andy Williams used this setup for the riff section. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this part. Pedalboard includes TS9 and noise suppressor. No evidence of additional modulation or time-based effects for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive attacksaturated distortionfocused midrangearticulate low endminimal ambiencepunchy rhythm tonemodern hardcore crunchclear note separationheavy palm muting

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with tight palm muting and aggressive attack, demanding good right-hand control and stamina typical of modern metalcore rhythm playing.

Sources

Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist Gear | Equipboard WE'RE EVERY TIME I DIE AND WE'RE HERE TO HANG ...

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