Riff Tone
Rip & Tear
Mick Gordon
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarCustom 8-string guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Schecter or similar extended range)
AmpAmp model not explicitly confirmed; likely high-gain digital amp sim or re-amped through high-gain tube amp (e.g., Peavey 5150, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or digital equivalent)
PickupsActive humbuckers (EMG 808 or similar, not explicitly confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7.5
reverb1
presence7
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, possibly digital amp sim or plugin)
eqUnknown EQ pedal or plugin (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor (model unknown, likely plugin or rackmount)
Notes
Studio recording, 2016. Mick Gordon is known for blending real 8-string guitar with heavy digital processing and amp sims for the DOOM (2016) soundtrack. No live performance context for this exact tone. Some sources mention Jazzmaster and Blackstar HT-DUAL for covers, but not for the original studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveultra-saturated high-gainextended low-end punchaggressive palm mutingscooped midsarticulate note separationdjenty, staccato rhythmcrushing, modern metalstudio-processed heavinesslayered, massive sound
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight synchronization, and handling of an extended range 8-string guitar, making it challenging for most players.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarCustom 8-string guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Schecter or similar extended range)
AmpAmp model not explicitly confirmed; likely high-gain digital amp sim or re-amped through high-gain tube amp (e.g., Peavey 5150, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or digital equivalent)
PickupsActive humbuckers (EMG 808 or similar, not explicitly confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7.5
reverb1
presence7
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, possibly digital amp sim or plugin)
eqUnknown EQ pedal or plugin (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor (model unknown, likely plugin or rackmount)
Notes
Studio recording, 2016. Mick Gordon is known for blending real 8-string guitar with heavy digital processing and amp sims for the DOOM (2016) soundtrack. No live performance context for this exact tone. Some sources mention Jazzmaster and Blackstar HT-DUAL for covers, but not for the original studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveultra-saturated high-gainextended low-end punchaggressive palm mutingscooped midsarticulate note separationdjenty, staccato rhythmcrushing, modern metalstudio-processed heavinesslayered, massive sound
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight synchronization, and handling of an extended range 8-string guitar, making it challenging for most players.
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