Riff Tone

Shogun

Trivium

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarDean MKH Signature 7-String ML

AmpPeavey 6505+ Guitar Amp Head

PickupsEMG 707 (active humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Decimator

Notes

Studio recording for 'Shogun' (2008). Rhythm guitars tracked with Dean MKH 7-string ML and Peavey 6505+ into Mesa/Boogie cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30s. Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer and ISP Decimator used in front. Confirmed by Matt Heafy in interviews and gear rundowns. Fishman Fluence pickups were not yet in use for this album. Settings are for studio rhythm/riff section, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endrazor-sharp attackminimal ambiencemodern metal clarityfocused rhythm soundvery low noise floor

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Shogun' is highly technical, requiring fast and accurate picking, tight palm muting, and advanced rhythm skills typical of modern metal. The combination of speed, precision, and endurance makes it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

Matt Heafy's Guitar Gear, Les Pauls & Pedalboard | Equipboard Trivium go in-depth with our track-by-track interview on What The ...Complete Trivium Tunings List - Reddit

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