Riff Tone
Lacerations
Sylosis
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP/LTD JM-1 (Josh Middleton signature, Horizon-style double-cut)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head into Mesa 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers (early 2000s era)
PickupsFishman Fluence Modern humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid3
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD-808 Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording, 2020 (Cycle of Suffering era). Guitar and amp confirmed for rhythm/riff section. Maxon OD-808 used as boost. No time-based or modulation effects used on rhythm/riff. Settings based on direct Josh Middleton interview and typical genre usage.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsharp and precise attackhigh-gain saturationclear note definitionarticulate low endminimal midrange (mids set to 1)modern metal clarityraw powerdynamic and layered harmonies
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Lacerations' is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate picking patterns, and the need for extremely tight palm muting and rhythmic precision typical of modern technical metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP/LTD JM-1 (Josh Middleton signature, Horizon-style double-cut)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head into Mesa 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers (early 2000s era)
PickupsFishman Fluence Modern humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid3
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD-808 Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording, 2020 (Cycle of Suffering era). Guitar and amp confirmed for rhythm/riff section. Maxon OD-808 used as boost. No time-based or modulation effects used on rhythm/riff. Settings based on direct Josh Middleton interview and typical genre usage.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsharp and precise attackhigh-gain saturationclear note definitionarticulate low endminimal midrange (mids set to 1)modern metal clarityraw powerdynamic and layered harmonies
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Lacerations' is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate picking patterns, and the need for extremely tight palm muting and rhythmic precision typical of modern technical metal.
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