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Solo Tone
Ascend Me
Slackjaw
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not specified in sources)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
No direct evidence for the exact amp used on the studio recording of 'Ascend Me' solo. Guitarist Brady Riggenbach is credited for lead guitar, but Dallas Young is also associated with ESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal. No studio/live distinction found for this song; year is post-2017 (band formation).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attacksinging sustainarticulate lead linesmodern metal claritycrushing solo tonefocused low endcutting upper midscontrolled feedbackslight ambient reverb
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking technique, tight rhythm control, and expressive phrasing typical of modern groove/thrash metal solos.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not specified in sources)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
No direct evidence for the exact amp used on the studio recording of 'Ascend Me' solo. Guitarist Brady Riggenbach is credited for lead guitar, but Dallas Young is also associated with ESP LTD Phoenix Black Metal. No studio/live distinction found for this song; year is post-2017 (band formation).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attacksinging sustainarticulate lead linesmodern metal claritycrushing solo tonefocused low endcutting upper midscontrolled feedbackslight ambient reverb
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced picking technique, tight rhythm control, and expressive phrasing typical of modern groove/thrash metal solos.