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Flying Whales
GOJIRA
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s-2000s, as used by Joe Duplantier on 'From Mars to Sirius')
AmpPeavey 5150 (studio recording era), possibly EVH 5150 III Red Channel (per later interviews, but not confirmed for this album)
Amp Settings
mid5.5
bass6
gain9
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tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmassive low endscooped but present midsarticulate note separationdry, focused rhythm tonehigh-gain saturationcrushing heavinessclear attackminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, consistent palm muting, precise picking, and control over aggressive rhythm patterns, making it challenging for most players.
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