Riff Tone

Necropolis

The Black Dahlia Murder

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson USA Custom Shop Kelly (likely with Seymour Duncan Custom-Wound Bridge Humbucker)

AmpPeavey 5150/6505 (studio recording era, 2007-2008)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Custom-Wound Bridge Humbucker

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Decimator Noise Reduction

Notes

Studio recording for 'Nocturnal' (2007-2008). Gear confirmed for era, but not for this specific song. Jackson Kelly with bridge humbucker is most likely for rhythm/riff. Peavey 5150/6505 is the classic amp for this album's tone. No evidence of live rig or modern pedals being used on the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low endscooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationsharp, cutting attackferocious and precisemelodic yet brutalpunchy rhythmclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Necropolis' is technically demanding due to its high tempo, intricate picking patterns, and the need for extremely tight palm muting and synchronization between both hands.

Sources

The Black Dahlia Murder Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Brandon Ellis | Equipboard Black Dahlia Murder Ranked : r/melodicdeathmetal - Reddit

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