Riff Tone

Thir13teen

Type O Negative

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (Type O Negative - Kenny Hickey likely used Fernandes Raven Elite or Gibson SG Standard on this album, but no source confirms for 'Thir13teen')

AmpUnknown (Type O Negative often used Marshall JCM800 or JCM900 in studio, but no source confirms for 'Thir13teen')

PickupsUnknown (likely EMG 81/85 active humbuckers or Gibson stock humbuckers, but not confirmed for this track)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6.5

mid5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2003 (Life Is Killing Me album). No direct source confirms exact guitar, pickups, or amp for 'Thir13teen' riff section.

Tone Character(10)

heavy and saturatedtight and percussivedark and thick low endscooped midrangecrushing attacksustained power chordsdense, layered wall of soundminimal ambiencemetallic timbrestudio-produced clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and tight rhythm but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Type O Negative – Life Is Killing Me - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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