Riff Tone
The New Flesh
Sylosis
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP/LTD JM-1 (Josh Middleton signature)
AmpPeavey 6505
PickupsFishman Fluence Modern humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid3.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD-808
Notes
Studio recording for 'The New Flesh' (2024), rhythm/riff section. Confirmed by interview with Josh Middleton. Maxon OD-808 used as boost. 4x12 cab used. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for rhythm/riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackmodern metal clarityrazor-sharp definitionminimal ambiencefocused and drycrushing heaviness
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm-muted chugs and precise rhythm playing at high speed, typical of modern technical metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP/LTD JM-1 (Josh Middleton signature)
AmpPeavey 6505
PickupsFishman Fluence Modern humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid3.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD-808
Notes
Studio recording for 'The New Flesh' (2024), rhythm/riff section. Confirmed by interview with Josh Middleton. Maxon OD-808 used as boost. 4x12 cab used. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for rhythm/riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackmodern metal clarityrazor-sharp definitionminimal ambiencefocused and drycrushing heaviness
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm-muted chugs and precise rhythm playing at high speed, typical of modern technical metal.
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