Riff Tone

Like Light to the Flies

Trivium

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Matt Heafy) or Ibanez RG1527 (Corey Beaulieu)

AmpPeavey 5150 or Peavey 6505+ head into Marshall JCM900BV 4x12 cab

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers (Heafy) or stock Ibanez V7/V8 humbuckers (Beaulieu, likely bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain9.5

bass7.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2004-2005 (Ascendancy album). Sources confirm Peavey 5150/6505+ heads and Marshall cabs for the album. Maxon OD808 and Boss NS-2 Noise Gate pedals were in the rig. Guitar choice varies between Heafy and Beaulieu; both used for rhythm tracks. Settings are for studio rhythm/riff section, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationcompressed attackarticulate note separationlow-end punchmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencefocused, heavy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff section requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight rhythm synchronization and stamina for extended chugging, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

How to get classic EVH 5150 tones using guitar modelling | MusicRadar Trivium - Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr Ibanez RG1527 - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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