Riff Tone

Reject Yourself

Killswitch Engage

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarCaparison TAT Special Adam Dutkiewicz Signature

AmpPeavey 5150 (studio recording, 2006-2007 era)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'As Daylight Dies' (2006); Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel both used Peavey 5150 heads for rhythm tracks. Guitar is Adam's Caparison TAT Special with EMG 81 in bridge. No evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this specific song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackmodern metalcore clarityminimal ambienceprecise, punchy riffingfocused low endcrisp, cutting treble

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with complex rhythm patterns and string skipping, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Killswitch Engage Members, Gear & Sound [QUESTION] How can I sound like Killswitch Engage : r/Guitar How to sound like killswitch engage : r/killswitchengage

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