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Riff Tone
Drone Corpse Aviator
Archspire
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG2228
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL+ (amp modeling, likely Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or similar high-gain model for studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Drone Corpse Aviator' (2021, Bleed the Future). Dean Lamb is seen using the Ibanez RG2228 with EMG 808 pickups and Axe-Fx II XL+ in rig rundowns from this era. No evidence of traditional tube amp use in the studio for this song; amp modeling is highly probable.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveultra-fast note trackingmodern, saturated high-gainarticulate and clear under extreme speedcrushing low endrazor-sharp pick attackminimal ambiencescooped mids for clarityvery low noise flooraggressive, focused rhythm
Difficulty
The riff section requires expert-level technique due to its extreme speed, tightness, and rhythmic complexity, demanding flawless picking and muting accuracy.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG2228
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL+ (amp modeling, likely Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or similar high-gain model for studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Drone Corpse Aviator' (2021, Bleed the Future). Dean Lamb is seen using the Ibanez RG2228 with EMG 808 pickups and Axe-Fx II XL+ in rig rundowns from this era. No evidence of traditional tube amp use in the studio for this song; amp modeling is highly probable.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveultra-fast note trackingmodern, saturated high-gainarticulate and clear under extreme speedcrushing low endrazor-sharp pick attackminimal ambiencescooped mids for clarityvery low noise flooraggressive, focused rhythm
Difficulty
The riff section requires expert-level technique due to its extreme speed, tightness, and rhythmic complexity, demanding flawless picking and muting accuracy.