Solo Tone

To The Last Breath

Arch Enemy

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Eclipse (likely custom shop, as used by Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis in studio)

AmpENGL Powerball II (typical for Arch Enemy studio recordings in 2010s+ era)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

boostUnknown Boost pedal (model unknown, likely clean boost)

Notes

Studio recording, 2024 release. No direct source confirms exact amp/guitar for this track, but ESP Eclipse with EMG 81 and ENGL Powerball/Fireball are standard for Arch Enemy solos in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustainrazor-sharp articulationaggressive pick attackfluid legato runsmodern metal clarityscooped midsminimal reverbcrisp, defined harmonics

Difficulty

The solo demands advanced speed, accuracy, and control, with fast picking, legato, and phrasing typical of modern melodic death metal. The technical requirements and tempo make it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

Shreddit's thoughts on Arch Enemy? : r/Metal Rig Rundown: Opeth - Premier Guitar Why does Arch Enemy get so much hate? : r/melodicdeathmetal

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