Solo Tone

Verminous

The Black Dahlia Murder

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson USA Signature Brandon Ellis Kelly

AmpPeavey 6505mh (preamp, slaved into Baron K2 KT88 power amp)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Brandon Ellis Signature (bridge humbucker, non-potted, high output)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Verminous' (2020). Brandon Ellis tracked solos with his signature Jackson Kelly using his signature Seymour Duncan bridge pickup. The amp setup was a Peavey 6505mh preamp slaved into a Baron K2 KT88 power amp for extra headroom and boldness. Maxon OD808 used as a boost in front. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the solo section beyond a noise gate and OD808. Settings estimated based on genre and amp type due to lack of explicit numbers.

Tone Character(9)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate lead linesaggressive pick attacksinging sustainclear note separationminimal low-end for claritycutting lead presencemodern death metal clarity

Difficulty

The solo features advanced metal techniques including rapid alternate picking, sweep picking, and fast position shifts, requiring high technical proficiency and stamina.

Sources

Black Dahlia Murder's Brandon Ellis & Brian Eschbach: keeping death metal fresh | Guitar World Ryan Knight - The Black Dahlia Murder 'Speaking The Guitar Language' - Wall Of Sound

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