Riff Tone

Nothing Left

As I Lay Dying

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Artist (likely AR series, with EMG 85 bridge pickup)

AmpPeavey 6505 (studio rhythm), Diezel VH4 (studio rhythm), Krank Revolution One (live/touring), Mesa/Boogie Guitar Cabinets

PickupsEMG 85 (active humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio rhythm tracks for 'Nothing Left' (An Ocean Between Us, 2007) were recorded with Ibanez Artist guitars (EMG 85 bridge) into Peavey 6505 and Diezel VH4 amps through Bogner cabs, boosted with a Maxon OD808. Live/touring used Krank Revolution One and Krankenstein heads. Settings and pedals below are for the studio recording, riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutingarticulate note separationscooped but present midscrisp attackmodern metalcore claritytight low endminimal ambiencefast, controlled response

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and palm muting at high gain, with tight rhythm and muting technique to maintain clarity and avoid unwanted noise.

Sources

As I Lay Dying - The Sound of Truth | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Interview: As I Lay Dying's Nick Hipa talks new album, Awakened

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