Riff Tone

Ghost Walking

Lamb of God

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Dominion (Mark Morton's signature model)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV and Mark V (studio blend, as per interview for 'Resolution' album)

PickupsSeymour Duncan '59 Model humbuckers (tappable, but likely in full humbucker mode for riff)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown, likely Fortin Zuul or DBX 266XL rack gate)

compressionDBX Compressor/Gate (DBX 266XL rack unit)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Resolution' (2012). Mark Morton and Willie Adler both used Mesa/Boogie Mark IV and Mark V amps in the studio, often blended. Guitar is Mark Morton's Jackson Dominion with Seymour Duncan '59 humbuckers. Settings are estimated based on typical Mark IV/V metal usage and genre/era. No evidence of pedals for rhythm/riff section; noise gate and compression may be present for tightness, but no time-based or modulation effects are audible in the riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern metal clarityscooped midschunky rhythm tonearticulate note definitionlow-end growlfast attackminimal ambiencehigh-gain saturation

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for fast, tight palm muting and alternate picking, with precise left-hand muting and synchronization. The rhythm is complex and demands accuracy at a medium-fast tempo.

Sources

Interview: Lamb of God's Mark Morton and Willie Adler Discuss the Band's New Album, 'Resolution' | Guitar World Lamb of God: No Barriers - Premier Guitar Video: Lamb of God Guitarist Mark Morton Demonstrates Riffs from 'Resolution' | Guitar World

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