Riff Tone
In The Dark
In Flames
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely, based on era and band member usage)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (Foregone album). Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and genre conventions. No direct studio documentation for this specific song, but Peavey 6505+ and EMG pickups are confirmed as main rig for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationfull-bodied rhythm crunchaggressive attackcontrolled low endcutting upper midsminimal ambienceno scooped midsclear pick definition
Difficulty
The riff requires fast alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding precise rhythm and aggressive picking technique typical of modern melodic death metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely, based on era and band member usage)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (Foregone album). Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and genre conventions. No direct studio documentation for this specific song, but Peavey 6505+ and EMG pickups are confirmed as main rig for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationfull-bodied rhythm crunchaggressive attackcontrolled low endcutting upper midsminimal ambienceno scooped midsclear pick definition
Difficulty
The riff requires fast alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding precise rhythm and aggressive picking technique typical of modern melodic death metal.
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