Riff Tone

I Will Return

The Black Dahlia Murder

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s, used by Ryan Knight)

AmpPeavey 5150/6505 (studio recording, likely 6505+ head)

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Deflorate' (2009); Ryan Knight used a Les Paul Custom with EMG pickups into a Peavey 6505 for rhythm tracks. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationminimal low-end for clarityfast attackmodern death metal clarityno audible ambiencefocused and precise

Difficulty

The riff section requires advanced right-hand speed and accuracy, tight palm muting, and precise synchronization, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Hear Their Gear - Ryan Knight of Black Dahlia Murder - YouTube I Will Return Tab by The Black Dahlia Murder - Ryan Knight Harmony

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