Riff Tone

Homo Sum

Decapitated

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarDean ML Custom Shop 6-string

AmpBogner Uberschall

PickupsEMG active pickups

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Carnival Is Forever' (2011). Rhythm guitars for 'Homo Sum' riff section tracked with Dean ML Custom Shop 6-string with EMG pickups into Bogner Uberschall. Mesa Boogie and Ashdown cabinets used. No evidence of pedal-based distortion or boost for rhythm. Effects chain is minimal for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate low-end chugminimal ambiencefocused, dry attackclear note separationscooped midrangehigh output, active pickup clarityfast, precise riffing

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Homo Sum' is highly technical, requiring fast alternate picking, precise palm muting, and complex rhythm changes, making it challenging even for advanced players.

Sources

Decapitated Premiere "Homo Sum," Interview with Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka | Guitar World

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