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Riff Tone
Between Angels and Insects
Papa Roach
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 1999-2000 model, as used by Jerry Horton on 'Infest')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Rev G, as used on 'Infest' studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2000. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and genre conventions. No direct source confirms exact pedal or amp settings for this song's riff, but PRS + Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is widely documented for Papa Roach's 'Infest' album sessions.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low-endscooped midsaggressive attackhigh-gain saturationarticulate palm mutingmodern nu-metal crunchminimal ambiencefocused rhythmdry, in-your-face
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting and aggressive picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of nu-metal. While not technically advanced, tightness and stamina are essential.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 1999-2000 model, as used by Jerry Horton on 'Infest')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Rev G, as used on 'Infest' studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2000. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and genre conventions. No direct source confirms exact pedal or amp settings for this song's riff, but PRS + Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is widely documented for Papa Roach's 'Infest' album sessions.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky low-endscooped midsaggressive attackhigh-gain saturationarticulate palm mutingmodern nu-metal crunchminimal ambiencefocused rhythmdry, in-your-face
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting and aggressive picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of nu-metal. While not technically advanced, tightness and stamina are essential.