Riff Tone

In the Trenches

Dying Fetus

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD H-1001 (likely, based on era and band’s known gear for Reign Supreme)

AmpPeavey 5150/6505+ (most likely, based on Dying Fetus’s studio use for Reign Supreme era)

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2012 album 'Reign Supreme'. No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for this song, but ESP LTD with EMG actives and Peavey 5150/6505+ are consistently cited as Dying Fetus studio gear for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationchunky low endrazor-sharp attackvery low noise floordry, immediate responsemodern death metal clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand stamina and speed, precise palm muting, and tight synchronization with rapid double bass drumming, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Dying Fetus – Reign Supreme - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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