Riff Tone
The Imperium of Man
Jonathan Young
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown 7-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp model (likely digital amp sim or modern high-gain head, exact model not confirmed)
PickupsLikely high-output humbuckers (exact model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No official rig rundown or studio notes for this specific recording. Jonathan Young is known for using digital amp sims and modern high-gain tones in studio work. No evidence of live performance for this song. Recording year: 2021 (album release year).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackcontrolled low endclear note separationmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencestudio-polished heaviness
Difficulty
The riff section features fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting, requiring precise synchronization and stamina. The complexity of the rhythm patterns and speed make it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown 7-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp model (likely digital amp sim or modern high-gain head, exact model not confirmed)
PickupsLikely high-output humbuckers (exact model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No official rig rundown or studio notes for this specific recording. Jonathan Young is known for using digital amp sims and modern high-gain tones in studio work. No evidence of live performance for this song. Recording year: 2021 (album release year).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackcontrolled low endclear note separationmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencestudio-polished heaviness
Difficulty
The riff section features fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting, requiring precise synchronization and stamina. The complexity of the rhythm patterns and speed make it challenging for most players.