Riff Tone
The Only Thing They Fear Is You
Doom Music & Timeless Music
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMayones Regius 8
AmpAmp model unknown (likely high-gain digital amp or amp sim, possibly Neural DSP plugin or similar; no direct evidence of a specific physical amp used on this recording)
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath (humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
modulationMoog Moog Moogerfooger MF-107 FreqBox
Notes
Studio recording for DOOM Eternal OST (2020). Mick Gordon is confirmed to use Mayones Regius 8 with Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups for the riff sections. Amp is likely a digital modeler or plugin, as per production style and forum discussions. No evidence of live amp use for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midssaturated high-gain distortionarticulate low endmodern djent-inspired attackclear note separationcrushing, heavy rhythmextended range depthfast, chugging riffs
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive picking, tight palm muting, and control over an 8-string guitar, demanding advanced rhythm technique and precision.
Sources
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMayones Regius 8
AmpAmp model unknown (likely high-gain digital amp or amp sim, possibly Neural DSP plugin or similar; no direct evidence of a specific physical amp used on this recording)
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath (humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
modulationMoog Moog Moogerfooger MF-107 FreqBox
Notes
Studio recording for DOOM Eternal OST (2020). Mick Gordon is confirmed to use Mayones Regius 8 with Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups for the riff sections. Amp is likely a digital modeler or plugin, as per production style and forum discussions. No evidence of live amp use for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midssaturated high-gain distortionarticulate low endmodern djent-inspired attackclear note separationcrushing, heavy rhythmextended range depthfast, chugging riffs
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive picking, tight palm muting, and control over an 8-string guitar, demanding advanced rhythm technique and precision.