Riff Tone

Evelyn

Volbeat

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown exact model (likely ESP Eclipse or Gibson Les Paul-style, as used by Michael Poulsen in this era)

AmpUnknown exact model (likely Marshall JCM800 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, as used by Volbeat in studio for heavy tracks circa 2010)

PickupsHumbuckers (exact model unknown, likely EMG 81/60 or Seymour Duncan, based on Poulsen's typical gear for heavy tones)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2010 (Beyond Hell / Above Heaven album). No direct evidence for exact guitar/amp model for 'Evelyn' riff, but inferred from era and band’s typical studio setup.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivechunky palm-muted riffsaggressive attackscooped midsmodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationslightly compressedfocused low endcrisp treble biteminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted picking with precise rhythm and aggressive attack, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Volbeat fan here, happy to help with any questions. : r/Ghostbc What's Volbeat's heaviest song? - Reddit What does the metal community think of Volbeat? - Reddit

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