Riff Tone

Skyline

ERRA

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown 7-string (likely Ibanez RG series, based on ERRA's typical studio use in this era)

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Peavey 6505 or Axe-Fx II, based on ERRA's known studio rigs in 2010s)

PickupsActive humbuckers (likely EMG 707 or Seymour Duncan Blackouts, based on genre and band history)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2013 (from the 'Augment' album). No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for 'Skyline' riff, but ERRA is known for using 7-string guitars with active pickups and high-gain amps in this era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate djent riffingclear note separationaggressive palm mutingmodern metalcore claritylow-end punchscooped midshigh outputcrisp top endcontrolled sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, fast and accurate picking, and precise muting to achieve the tight, articulate sound characteristic of ERRA's style.

Sources

Technical guitar question : r/Erra - Reddit What do you think are the hardest songs to play on guitar? : r/Erra The Ultimate ERRA Guide to songs, tunings and tabs : r/Metalcore

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