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Riff Tone
Bad News
NOAPOLOGY
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
No direct information found in available sources about the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the riff section of 'Bad News' by NOAPOLOGY. No evidence for studio vs live gear. Year of recording not specified in sources.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated distortionaggressive rhythm attackpunchy low endclear note separationarticulate pick attackcompressed dynamicsmodern high-gain voicingfocused midrangecontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff likely requires intermediate skill due to fast tempo, tight palm muting, and aggressive rhythm playing typical of modern metal/hardcore.
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Original Gear
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
No direct information found in available sources about the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the riff section of 'Bad News' by NOAPOLOGY. No evidence for studio vs live gear. Year of recording not specified in sources.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated distortionaggressive rhythm attackpunchy low endclear note separationarticulate pick attackcompressed dynamicsmodern high-gain voicingfocused midrangecontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff likely requires intermediate skill due to fast tempo, tight palm muting, and aggressive rhythm playing typical of modern metal/hardcore.