Riff Tone
Only for the Weak
In Flames
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG320
AmpPeavey 5150 (or similar high-gain Peavey, as referenced by Kuassa VVV simulating Peavey sound)
PickupsStock Ibanez humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, year 2000 (from Clayman album). Guitar and amp confirmed for this song's riff section by Kuassa's recreation. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. No explicit mention of live gear for this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped but present midsaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain rhythmarticulate pick attackcrisp and defined top endcontrolled low endminimal ambiencemodern metal clarityfocused, punchy sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting, with syncopated rhythms and precise muting for clarity, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG320
AmpPeavey 5150 (or similar high-gain Peavey, as referenced by Kuassa VVV simulating Peavey sound)
PickupsStock Ibanez humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, year 2000 (from Clayman album). Guitar and amp confirmed for this song's riff section by Kuassa's recreation. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. No explicit mention of live gear for this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped but present midsaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain rhythmarticulate pick attackcrisp and defined top endcontrolled low endminimal ambiencemodern metal clarityfocused, punchy sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting, with syncopated rhythms and precise muting for clarity, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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