Riff Tone
V.A.N
Bad Omens & Poppy
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP EC-1007 Evertune
AmpPeavey 5150 (likely with Mesa 4x12 cab, based on genre/era and forum inference)
PickupsEMG 81-7 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely used to tighten amp gain)
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. No direct confirmation of amp model for this specific song, but Peavey 5150 with Mesa cab is widely inferred for Bad Omens riff tones. Guitar model confirmed for Bad Omens riff work; pickup inferred from typical EC-1007 configuration.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain rhythmarticulate low endcompressed and punchymodern metalcore claritycontrolled feedbackresonant, precise toneslightly scooped midscrisp attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of modern metalcore. Not technically extreme, but demands rhythmic accuracy and stamina.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarESP EC-1007 Evertune
AmpPeavey 5150 (likely with Mesa 4x12 cab, based on genre/era and forum inference)
PickupsEMG 81-7 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely used to tighten amp gain)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. No direct confirmation of amp model for this specific song, but Peavey 5150 with Mesa cab is widely inferred for Bad Omens riff tones. Guitar model confirmed for Bad Omens riff work; pickup inferred from typical EC-1007 configuration.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain rhythmarticulate low endcompressed and punchymodern metalcore claritycontrolled feedbackresonant, precise toneslightly scooped midscrisp attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of modern metalcore. Not technically extreme, but demands rhythmic accuracy and stamina.