Riff Tone

Evening Ephemeral

The Black Dahlia Murder

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Pro Series Brandon Ellis Signature Kelly

AmpPeavey 6505 Mini Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Parallel Axis (custom-wound humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Technologies Decimator II

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Gear confirmed for Brandon Ellis in this era; settings estimated based on genre, amp, and artist's typical approach. No explicit studio pedalboard photo for this song, but pedal use is consistent with recent live/recording practices.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low endsharp, cutting attackhigh-gain saturationscooped but present midsaggressive palm mutingmodern metal clarityprecise note separationcrushing rhythm toneminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff section demands advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm execution at a fast tempo, typical of modern technical melodic death metal.

Sources

Brandon Ellis | Equipboard The Black Dahlia Murder Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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