Riff Tone

I Love You (Prelude To Tragedy)

HIM

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD Viper-301

AmpLaney GH100L

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1997-1998; gear inferred from known recording rig for 'Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666' era. No direct source for this specific song's riff section, but this setup is confirmed for the album sessions.

Tone Character(9)

tight and saturatedaggressive palm mutingarticulate power chordsmodern metal clarityscooped but present midschunky low endcrisp attackminimal ambiencefocused, compressed sound

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm playing at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

What is HIM's heaviest song - Reddit

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