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Riff Tone

Leviathan

Volbeat

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster
AmpFryette (VHT) Sig:X (KT88-powered) through Fryette Two/Ninety/Two Stereo Power Amps
PickupsDiMarzio custom humbuckers (exact model not specified)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2019 era. Rob Caggiano's rig for 'Leviathan' riff section uses the Jackson Shadowcaster with DiMarzio pickups into a Fryette Sig:X amp. No pedals are used for the core rhythm tone; all switching and routing handled by a Skrydstrup rack system. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate palm-muted riffsclear note separationaggressive attackcontrolled low-endfocused midrange punchminimal ambiencestudio-polished clarityno audible modulation

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, articulate palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms and consistent muting, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Volbeat's guitar gear: Michael Poulsen & Rob Caggiano reveal all | Guitar WorldSick Riffs: Rob Caggiano teaches you Volbeat's Leviathan in its entirety - with tab! | Guitar World

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