Riff Tone

The End of Heartache (Alternate Version) [Bonus Track]

Killswitch Engage

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarCaparison PLM (custom built in Japan)

AmpPeavey 5150 head into VHT 4x12 with P50E speakers (studio recording); Framus Dragon into Mesa 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s also used on album, but Peavey 5150 is primary for rhythm/riff

PickupsUnknown humbucker (likely stock Caparison, possibly Seymour Duncan or EMG, but not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2003-2004. Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel both used Caparison guitars and Peavey 5150 heads for the rhythm/riff sections on 'The End of Heartache' album. Maxon OD808 overdrive pedal used as a boost. No time-based or modulation effects on rhythm/riff sections; guitars recorded dry for tightness. No evidence of alternate pickups or effects for the alternate version bonus track.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low enddry, no reverbmodern metalcore claritycompressed and focusedfast attackchunky rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight alternate picking, and precise rhythm control at a medium-fast tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Adam Dutkiewicz Guitar Rig (Killswitch Engage) | Guitar FX Depot Killswitch Engage Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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