Riff Tone

Screaming

Loathe

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Player Plus Stratocaster (Aged Candy Apple Red, tuned A D A D G B)

AmpFractal Axe-Fx II (core tone), modeled after Orange Dual Dark 100 (studio/live era); Hiwatt DR504 and Marshall JCM800 also mentioned as preferred amps but not used live/recording for this song

PickupsFender Player Plus Stratocaster single coils (likely stock noiseless single coils, but exact model not specified for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal

modulationBehringer Behringer FX600 Digital Multi-FX

modulationEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine

modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy Ricochet

Notes

Studio and live rigs both center on Axe-Fx II with Orange Dual Dark 100 model as core tone for 'Screaming' riff. Guitar confirmed for this song/section. Pedalboard effects confirmed for this era (2020s).

Tone Character(10)

crushing and saturatedtight and percussivearticulate attackmassive low endscooped yet present midsaggressive palm mutingcontrolled feedbackdense and modernslightly ambient with subtle modulationclear note separation in low tuning

Difficulty

The riff demands advanced palm muting, tight rhythm accuracy in a very low tuning, and precise control over effects and articulation, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Erik Bickerstaffe, Loathe Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Rig Rundown: Loathe's Erik Bickerstaffe - Premier Guitar Loathe's Erik Bickerstaffe on conjuring impossibly heavy riffs with a ...

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