Riff Tone

Tragic Idol

Paradise Lost

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarMayones Regius Gothic

AmpBlackstar Series One head (6L6 tubes) into 1960s Marshall 4x12 cab

PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath (humbucker set)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Keeley-modded Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording for 'Tragic Idol' (2012). Blackstar heads with 6L6 tubes were chosen after testing various amps. 1960s Marshall cab used for main rhythm sound. Keeley-modded Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer used as boost. Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups specifically mentioned for this album. Settings estimated based on typical Blackstar/Marshall high-gain rhythm usage and genre.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedtight low endcrushing rhythm toneclear string attackhigh-output and articulatedense and heavybiting top endslight room ambiencemodern doom metal weightdefined palm-muting

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm work under high-gain conditions, with attention to noise control and stamina for sustained heavy playing.

Sources

Interview: Paradise Lost Guitarist Greg Mackintosh Discusses 'Tragic Idol'Theories from Another World: Recording Techniques and Gear Paradise Lost Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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