Riff Tone

The Writer

Breakdown of Sanity

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000

AmpPeavey 6505+

PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

overdriveUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely Maxon OD808 or Ibanez TS9)

Notes

Studio recording, album version, released 2013. Gear inferred from band’s era-correct interviews and genre-standard choices; no direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but ESP LTD EC-1000 with EMG 81/60 and Peavey 6505+ is the most probable studio setup for Breakdown of Sanity in this period.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern metalcore saturationscooped midrangearticulate pick attackrazor-sharp claritycompressed and focusedminimal ambiencepercussive low endhigh output active pickup punch

Difficulty

The riff section requires advanced right-hand technique, fast and accurate palm muting, and tight rhythm playing at high tempos, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

How do people even obtained that modern metal sound ...What do you think about Breakdown of Sanity? : r/Metalcore

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