Riff Tone

Verminous

The Black Dahlia Murder

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Pro Series Brandon Ellis Signature Kelly (Green Crackle)

AmpPeavey 6505 Mini Head (20-watt) preamp slaved into Baron K2 KT88 power amp

PickupsSeymour Duncan Parallel Axis bridge humbucker (likely custom hybrid, pre-Dyad signature)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb0

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Technologies Decimator II

Notes

Studio recording for 'Verminous' (2020); rhythm/riff sections tracked by Brandon Ellis and Brian Eschbach. Maxon OD808 used as boost in front of amp. No evidence of modulation/time-based pedals on riffs. Pickup is likely the Seymour Duncan Parallel Axis bridge humbucker, as the Dyad was released after the album. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for studio rhythm tracks.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low endsharp, cutting attackhigh-gain saturationscooped midsaggressive palm mutingfast note definitionminimal compression/sagferocious yet melodicprecise, modern metal clarity

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Verminous' is highly technical, requiring advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm execution at a fast tempo. The complexity and speed push this into expert territory for metal rhythm guitar.