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Riff Tone
Evelyn
Volbeat
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely ESP Eclipse or Gibson Les Paul-style, as used by Michael Poulsen in this era)
AmpUnknown exact model (likely Marshall JCM800 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, as used by Volbeat in studio for heavy tracks circa 2010)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2010 (Beyond Hell / Above Heaven album). No direct evidence for exact guitar/amp model for 'Evelyn' riff, but inferred from era and band’s typical studio setup.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky palm-muted riffsaggressive attackscooped midsmodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationslightly compressedfocused low endcrisp treble biteminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted picking with precise rhythm and aggressive attack, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely ESP Eclipse or Gibson Les Paul-style, as used by Michael Poulsen in this era)
AmpUnknown exact model (likely Marshall JCM800 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, as used by Volbeat in studio for heavy tracks circa 2010)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2010 (Beyond Hell / Above Heaven album). No direct evidence for exact guitar/amp model for 'Evelyn' riff, but inferred from era and band’s typical studio setup.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky palm-muted riffsaggressive attackscooped midsmodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationslightly compressedfocused low endcrisp treble biteminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted picking with precise rhythm and aggressive attack, making it challenging for most players.