Riff Tone
Hostage
Fit for An Autopsy
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG752 7-string
AmpPeavey 5150 120-Watt Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Nazgûl (Bridge Pickup)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMesa/Boogie Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive
noise_gateFortin Fortin Zuul Noise Gate
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. Gear confirmed for main riff section by Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's rhythm section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecrushing low endscooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackdense, powerful wall of soundbrutal yet melodicclear note separationmodern metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, tight palm muting, and precise timing at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG752 7-string
AmpPeavey 5150 120-Watt Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Nazgûl (Bridge Pickup)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMesa/Boogie Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer Overdrive
noise_gateFortin Fortin Zuul Noise Gate
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. Gear confirmed for main riff section by Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's rhythm section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecrushing low endscooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackdense, powerful wall of soundbrutal yet melodicclear note separationmodern metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, tight palm muting, and precise timing at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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