Riff Tone

Revenant

Loathe & NOWHERE2RUN

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarBaritone guitar (exact model not specified, likely custom or extended scale, as per Erik Bickerstaffe's known use)

AmpLine 6 POD HD Pro (amp modeling rack unit, as used by Erik Bickerstaffe in studio and live per 2019/2020+ sources)

PickupsLikely active humbuckers (model not specified, but Loathe typically use high-output pickups for low tunings)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Erik Bickerstaffe is the sole guitarist for Loathe on this track. All amp and effects are likely modeled within the Line 6 POD HD Pro. Baritone guitar used for ultra-low tuning and heavy riffing. No evidence of analog pedals in the main riff section; all effects likely programmed in the POD or DAW.

Tone Character(10)

growling, saturated distortiontight and percussive palm mutingcrushing low endscooped mids for clarityarticulate attackmodern metalcore aggressionclear note separation in low tuningsheavy, massive riffingslightly compressed dynamicsminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise rhythm execution in low tunings, and control over high-gain tone to maintain clarity, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Loathe Guitar Tone & Amp Settings Guide with Complete Gear Loathe Guitarist Erik Bickerstaffe's Rig Revealed - Premier Guitar

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