Riff Tone
Fear of Dying
Poppy
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender or Gibson-style, exact model not confirmed for this track)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (sources for the album reference digital amp sims or high-gain amps, but no confirmation for this track)
PickupsLikely humbuckers (exact model unknown, but high-output sound suggests humbuckers or active pickups)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (I Disagree album). No direct confirmation of exact guitar or amp model for 'Fear of Dying' riff. Album sources suggest digital amp sims or high-gain amps with distortion pedals. Settings estimated based on album median and genre.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate under heavy distortioncontrolled low endmidrange punchcrisp attacknot muddy, retains clarityslightly scooped midsindustrial/metalcore edge
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm under high-gain settings, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender or Gibson-style, exact model not confirmed for this track)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (sources for the album reference digital amp sims or high-gain amps, but no confirmation for this track)
PickupsLikely humbuckers (exact model unknown, but high-output sound suggests humbuckers or active pickups)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (I Disagree album). No direct confirmation of exact guitar or amp model for 'Fear of Dying' riff. Album sources suggest digital amp sims or high-gain amps with distortion pedals. Settings estimated based on album median and genre.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate under heavy distortioncontrolled low endmidrange punchcrisp attacknot muddy, retains clarityslightly scooped midsindustrial/metalcore edge
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm under high-gain settings, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.