Riff Tone
Into Nothing
Bleed From Within
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarCarillion custom 7-string (used by Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans on studio recording)
AmpNeural DSP Quad Cortex (amp model: likely ENGL or Mesa/Boogie high-gain sim, exact model not specified)
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2020. Guitarists used direct input via Radial J48 DI into interface, all amp and effects from Neural DSP Quad Cortex. No physical amp or pedals used, all tones from digital modeling. No pedals in front, octave effect (if any) from software. No evidence of live rig or analog pedals for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive low endscooped midsmodern metal clarityarticulate pick attackhigh-gain saturationclear note separationpunchy rhythmdrop-tuned heavinessdigital amp modeling
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking, tight palm muting, and accurate rhythm in a drop-tuned 7-string context, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarCarillion custom 7-string (used by Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans on studio recording)
AmpNeural DSP Quad Cortex (amp model: likely ENGL or Mesa/Boogie high-gain sim, exact model not specified)
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2020. Guitarists used direct input via Radial J48 DI into interface, all amp and effects from Neural DSP Quad Cortex. No physical amp or pedals used, all tones from digital modeling. No pedals in front, octave effect (if any) from software. No evidence of live rig or analog pedals for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive low endscooped midsmodern metal clarityarticulate pick attackhigh-gain saturationclear note separationpunchy rhythmdrop-tuned heavinessdigital amp modeling
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking, tight palm muting, and accurate rhythm in a drop-tuned 7-string context, making it challenging for most intermediate players.