Riff Tone
Ruin
Lamb of God
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson RR5 Pro Series
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100
PickupsDiMarzio Dominion (high-output passive humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or Maxon OD808, model not always specified)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Ruin' (2003, As the Palaces Burn). Mark Morton is seen using a Jackson RR5 in the music video and is known to use DiMarzio Dominion pickups. The JCM2000 DSL100 is confirmed as his main amp for this era. Settings are for studio rhythm/riff tone, not live.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate note definitiondry and focusedsaturated high-gainslight mid boost for claritycrisp treble for bitecontrolled low-endminimal ambiencebridge pickup attack
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Ruin' is challenging due to its fast tempo, aggressive palm muting, and precise picking required for clarity and tightness. The rhythm is syncopated and relentless, demanding advanced right-hand technique and stamina.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson RR5 Pro Series
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100
PickupsDiMarzio Dominion (high-output passive humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or Maxon OD808, model not always specified)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Ruin' (2003, As the Palaces Burn). Mark Morton is seen using a Jackson RR5 in the music video and is known to use DiMarzio Dominion pickups. The JCM2000 DSL100 is confirmed as his main amp for this era. Settings are for studio rhythm/riff tone, not live.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate note definitiondry and focusedsaturated high-gainslight mid boost for claritycrisp treble for bitecontrolled low-endminimal ambiencebridge pickup attack
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Ruin' is challenging due to its fast tempo, aggressive palm muting, and precise picking required for clarity and tightness. The rhythm is syncopated and relentless, demanding advanced right-hand technique and stamina.
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