Riff Tone

Devil Church

Ghost

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 2010s, as used by Ghost's Nameless Ghouls in studio)

AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MKII Head

PickupsHumbuckers (Gibson 490R/498T or similar, stock on SG Standard)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2015 album 'Meliora'. Gear inferred from Ghost's studio photos, interviews, and genre/era conventions. No direct source for 'Devil Church' session, but Orange Rockerverb and Gibson SG are confirmed as main studio rig for heavy riff sections on 'Meliora'.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedchunky palm-muted chugsarticulate note separationmodern metal claritycontrolled low-endslightly scooped midsaggressive pick attackcompressed and focusedminimal ambienceno audible modulation

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but demands tight palm muting and precise timing to maintain the song's heavy, percussive feel. No advanced techniques, but requires discipline and control.

Sources

Rig Rundown: John 5 [2026] - Premier Guitar

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