Riff Tone
Gematria (The Killing Name)
Slipknot
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG7620 (Mick Thomson) or LTD MH-1000 (Jim Root) with EMG pickups
AmpPeavey 5150/6505 (studio recording era, 2008)
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2008. Both Mick Thomson and Jim Root used 7-string guitars with EMG active pickups for the heavy riff sections on 'All Hope Is Gone'. Peavey 5150/6505 amps were standard for Slipknot's rhythm tones in this era. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section; tone is amp-driven.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp articulationchunky low endarticulate pick attackcompressed, modern metal soundminimal ambiencedry, immediate response
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting on a low-tuned 7-string, with complex rhythm changes and tight synchronization, making it challenging for most guitarists.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG7620 (Mick Thomson) or LTD MH-1000 (Jim Root) with EMG pickups
AmpPeavey 5150/6505 (studio recording era, 2008)
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2008. Both Mick Thomson and Jim Root used 7-string guitars with EMG active pickups for the heavy riff sections on 'All Hope Is Gone'. Peavey 5150/6505 amps were standard for Slipknot's rhythm tones in this era. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section; tone is amp-driven.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp articulationchunky low endarticulate pick attackcompressed, modern metal soundminimal ambiencedry, immediate response
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting on a low-tuned 7-string, with complex rhythm changes and tight synchronization, making it challenging for most guitarists.
Gematria (The Killing Name) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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