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Death Knell
Ghost
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 1970s or reissue, as used by Ghost on Opus Eponymous)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, based on era, genre, and Ghost's studio/live rig for Opus Eponymous)
Amp Settings
mid6
bass5.5
gain7.5
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tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gainarticulate note separationchunky low endclassic British amp crunchfocused midrange punchslightly scooped but not hollowminimal ambienceno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, consistent palm muting and precise rhythm playing at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
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