Riff Tone
Wolf Down the Earth
GOJIRA
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/1990s, black, as used by Joe Duplantier in studio era)
AmpPeavey 5150 (studio recording amp, as used on 'The Way of All Flesh' era)
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateTC Electronic TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate
Notes
Studio recording, 2008. Guitar and amp confirmed for this album era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff. No evidence of boost/OD pedal in front; distortion from amp. Effects loop used for noise gate and possible reverb/delay.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationcontrolled feedbackminimal ambiencefocused low-end punchdry and immediate attackmodern metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight alternate picking, and precise rhythm control at a moderate tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/1990s, black, as used by Joe Duplantier in studio era)
AmpPeavey 5150 (studio recording amp, as used on 'The Way of All Flesh' era)
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateTC Electronic TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate
Notes
Studio recording, 2008. Guitar and amp confirmed for this album era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff. No evidence of boost/OD pedal in front; distortion from amp. Effects loop used for noise gate and possible reverb/delay.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationcontrolled feedbackminimal ambiencefocused low-end punchdry and immediate attackmodern metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight alternate picking, and precise rhythm control at a moderate tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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