Solo Tone

Waking the Demon

Bullet for My Valentine

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD MP-600 Michael Paget Signature

AmpPeavey 5150

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

wahMorley Morley Bad Horsie Wah

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital)

Notes

Studio recording, 2007-2008. Guitar tuned to Drop C. Michael Paget played the solo. Ibanez Tubescreamer used as a boost into a Peavey 5150. Wah pedal used for solo. Settings are for studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainrazor-sharp attackarticulate note separationhigh output, modern metal saturationcutting lead presencewah sweep for expressive phrasingcompressed, focused high-gain

Difficulty

The solo features rapid alternate picking, advanced legato, expressive wah pedal use, and requires precise timing and articulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging even for advanced players.

Sources

Michael Paget, Bullet for My Valentine Guitarist Gear - Equipboard Bullet for My Valentine Amp Settings (gear and tone tips)Bullet for My Valentine's gear on The Poison (2005)

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