Solo Tone

Nemesis

Arch Enemy

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP SV Standard (Michael Amott signature, likely used for recording)

AmpPeavey 5150 (likely, based on era and genre; no explicit source for Nemesis solo section)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2005. Gear inferred from Michael Amott's known setup during 'Doomsday Machine' era; no direct source for solo section gear. No explicit pedal or amp model confirmation for this solo in available sources.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gain leadarticulate pick attackfluid legato phrasingsinging sustainscooped midscutting treble for note claritycompressed, modern metal soundaggressive palm mutingclear note separation

Difficulty

The solo features advanced metal techniques at high speed, including sweep picking, rapid alternate picking, and expressive bends, making it challenging for all but advanced players.

Sources

Arch Enemy - Nemesis (Match EQ guitar tone preset included)The 20 Greatest Metal Guitarists Ever | MusicRadar

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