Riff Tone
Schadenfreude
DIR EN GREY
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Custom (Kaoru or Die model, likely Kaoru's ESP Viper or Die's ESP Eclipse, as used on Phalaris era)
AmpDiezel Herbert or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (most likely Diezel Herbert for studio Phalaris era, as per band’s known studio rigs)
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers (typical for Kaoru and Die in this era, high-output active pickups)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
distortionUnknown Distortion/Overdrive pedal (model unknown, possibly boost for amp front end)
Notes
Studio recording, 2022 (Phalaris album). No direct source confirms exact gear for 'Schadenfreude' riff, but both guitarists are known for ESP guitars with EMG pickups and Diezel/Mesa amps in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped mids for clarityhigh-gain saturationarticulate low endcrisp, cutting highsdense, layered guitarsminimal ambiencefocused, compressed soundmodern metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise picking and palm muting at high gain, with tight rhythmic accuracy and stamina, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Custom (Kaoru or Die model, likely Kaoru's ESP Viper or Die's ESP Eclipse, as used on Phalaris era)
AmpDiezel Herbert or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (most likely Diezel Herbert for studio Phalaris era, as per band’s known studio rigs)
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers (typical for Kaoru and Die in this era, high-output active pickups)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
distortionUnknown Distortion/Overdrive pedal (model unknown, possibly boost for amp front end)
Notes
Studio recording, 2022 (Phalaris album). No direct source confirms exact gear for 'Schadenfreude' riff, but both guitarists are known for ESP guitars with EMG pickups and Diezel/Mesa amps in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm-muted chugsscooped mids for clarityhigh-gain saturationarticulate low endcrisp, cutting highsdense, layered guitarsminimal ambiencefocused, compressed soundmodern metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise picking and palm muting at high gain, with tight rhythmic accuracy and stamina, making it challenging for most players.
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