Riff Tone

Hail to the King

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpSchecter Hellwin Stage 100

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2013. Synyster Gates' signature Schecter guitar and Hellwin amp confirmed as the unanimous choice for the album's tone after a blind amp shootout. Rhythm/riff section, not solo. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for this part.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivechunky palm-muted chugsarticulate high-gain rhythmmodern metal clarityscooped but present midsaggressive pick attackclear note separationfull-bodied low endcrisp, cutting trebleminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, consistent palm muting, precise alternate picking, and rhythmic accuracy at a moderate tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold talk songwriting and Hail To The King | MusicRadar Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard

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