Riff Tone

Dusk Dismantled

Trivium

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarEpiphone Les Paul Custom (Matt Heafy signature, 2010-2011 spec)

AmpPeavey 6505+ head

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'In Waves' (2011). Gear confirmed for album era but not for this specific song/section; live rigs and other amps not included. Tuned to Drop C# per source 2.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationlow-end punchminimal ambiencefocused and drymodern metal clarityfast attack

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight rhythm and stamina, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Trivium – In Waves - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Complete Trivium Tunings List - Reddit I just listened to Trivium's entire discography after not having heard ...

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