Riff Tone

Heaven on High

Periphery

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mark Holcomb Signature (likely 7-string, as used by Periphery on this album)

AmpPeavey 5150/EVH 5150 III (studio rhythm amp, as cited for Periphery rhythm tones)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alpha/Omega humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Tube Screamer-type)

Notes

Studio recording, 2023 (A Pale Blue Dot album). Rhythm section. Multiple amp layers often used in studio, but 5150/EVH 5150 III is the backbone for heavy rhythm. Overdrive pedal used as a boost in front of the amp. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and cited amp family.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive midrangeminimal low-mid contentcontrolled high-endmodern metal clarityhigh-gain saturationarticulate attackproduced and polishedmulti-tracked rhythm guitarstight palm-muted chugs

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythm technique, fast alternate picking, and tight palm muting, with complex syncopation and polyrhythms typical of Periphery's style.

Sources

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