Riff Tone

Drone Corpse Aviator

Archspire

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez RG2228

AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL+ (amp modeling, likely Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or similar high-gain model for studio recording)

PickupsEMG 808 8-String Active Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb1

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Technologies Decimator G-String

Notes

Studio recording for 'Drone Corpse Aviator' (2021, Bleed the Future). Dean Lamb is seen using the Ibanez RG2228 with EMG 808 pickups and Axe-Fx II XL+ in rig rundowns from this era. No evidence of traditional tube amp use in the studio for this song; amp modeling is highly probable.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveultra-fast note trackingmodern, saturated high-gainarticulate and clear under extreme speedcrushing low endrazor-sharp pick attackminimal ambiencescooped mids for clarityvery low noise flooraggressive, focused rhythm

Difficulty

The riff section requires expert-level technique due to its extreme speed, tightness, and rhythmic complexity, demanding flawless picking and muting accuracy.

Sources

Dean Lamb | Equipboard

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account