Riff Tone

Stabbing the Drama

Soilwork

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD SC-607B

AmpPeavey 5150 II

PickupsEMG 81-7 (active humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2004-2005. Guitarist Peter Wichers used a baritone 7-string ESP LTD SC-607B with EMG 81-7 active pickups for the main rhythm/riff sections. The Peavey 5150 II was the primary amp for Soilwork's rhythm tones during this era. No direct evidence of pedal use for the riff section; high-gain amp tone with minimal effects. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Soilwork studio rig.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesharp and cuttingarticulate high-gain rhythmscooped midsaggressive palm mutingmodern metal clarityfocused, saturated distortionminimal ambiencebaritone 7-string low endfast note definition

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting on a 7-string baritone guitar, demanding tight synchronization and stamina typical of modern metal rhythm playing.

Sources

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