Solo Tone

The Eagle Flies Alone (Edit)

Arch Enemy

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Jeff Loomis Signature JL6

AmpLine 6 Helix (Peavey 5150 model)

PickupsEMG 57/66 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

boostUnknown Boost pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, solo section tracked by Jeff Loomis at Sweetspot Studio, Sweden, 2017. Tone constructed with Helix using a Peavey 5150 model, with effects added post-amp. Not live settings.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustainarticulate lead linesmodern metal clarityaggressive attackfluid legato passagesslightly scooped midscrisp top endcontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The solo features advanced metal techniques including sweep picking, fast alternate picking, and wide legato runs, demanding high technical proficiency and precision.

Sources

Arch Enemy's Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis Talk New Album, 'Will ...

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