Riff Tone
Reckoning
Killswitch Engage
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarCaparison TAT Special (likely 2008-2009 model, as used by Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel in studio)
AmpPeavey 5150 (primary rhythm amp for 'Reckoning' studio recording, per Adam Dutkiewicz interview)
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers (factory standard on Caparison TAT Special for Killswitch Engage in this era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2008-2009 for the self-titled album. Multiple amps were used (Peavey 5150, Soldano, Fortin), but 5150 is most associated with the main heavy rhythm tone. No evidence of live gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate low endscooped but present midsrazor-sharp claritymodern metalcore saturationhigh output, compressedfast, articulate riffingminimal ambiencefocused attack
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive down-picking with tight palm muting and precise timing, making it challenging for most players. The tempo and endurance needed for the main riff push this into the 'hard' category.
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Original Gear
GuitarCaparison TAT Special (likely 2008-2009 model, as used by Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel in studio)
AmpPeavey 5150 (primary rhythm amp for 'Reckoning' studio recording, per Adam Dutkiewicz interview)
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers (factory standard on Caparison TAT Special for Killswitch Engage in this era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2008-2009 for the self-titled album. Multiple amps were used (Peavey 5150, Soldano, Fortin), but 5150 is most associated with the main heavy rhythm tone. No evidence of live gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate low endscooped but present midsrazor-sharp claritymodern metalcore saturationhigh output, compressedfast, articulate riffingminimal ambiencefocused attack
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive down-picking with tight palm muting and precise timing, making it challenging for most players. The tempo and endurance needed for the main riff push this into the 'hard' category.
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