Riff Tone

Ember to Inferno

Trivium

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarEpiphone Les Paul Custom (original, not signature model)

AmpPeavey Triple XXX (original, not II)

PickupsEMG 81/85 (active humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Decimator Noise Reduction

Notes

Studio recording, 2003. Guitar confirmed by Matt Heafy as the original Epiphone Les Paul Custom with EMG 81/85 pickups. Amp confirmed as Peavey Triple XXX (not II) for the album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationarticulate pick attackfocused low endslightly scooped midsclear note separationminimal ambiencemodern metal claritydry, no audible reverbcrisp top end

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Trivium: Vengeance Is Fine - Premier Guitar Trivium's Heafy Shares Opinion on 8-String Guitars, Recalls 1st Reaction to Metallica Matt Heafy talks What the Dead Men Say, streaming and his extensive guitar collection | Guitar.com Trivium – Ember to Inferno - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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