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Riff Tone
Heaven on High
Periphery
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Holcomb Signature (likely 7-string, as used by Periphery on this album)
AmpPeavey 5150/EVH 5150 III (studio rhythm amp, as cited for Periphery rhythm tones)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (A Pale Blue Dot album). Rhythm section. Multiple amp layers often used in studio, but 5150/EVH 5150 III is the backbone for heavy rhythm. Overdrive pedal used as a boost in front of the amp. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and cited amp family.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive midrangeminimal low-mid contentcontrolled high-endmodern metal clarityhigh-gain saturationarticulate attackproduced and polishedmulti-tracked rhythm guitarstight palm-muted chugs
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythm technique, fast alternate picking, and tight palm muting, with complex syncopation and polyrhythms typical of Periphery's style.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Holcomb Signature (likely 7-string, as used by Periphery on this album)
AmpPeavey 5150/EVH 5150 III (studio rhythm amp, as cited for Periphery rhythm tones)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (A Pale Blue Dot album). Rhythm section. Multiple amp layers often used in studio, but 5150/EVH 5150 III is the backbone for heavy rhythm. Overdrive pedal used as a boost in front of the amp. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and cited amp family.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive midrangeminimal low-mid contentcontrolled high-endmodern metal clarityhigh-gain saturationarticulate attackproduced and polishedmulti-tracked rhythm guitarstight palm-muted chugs
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythm technique, fast alternate picking, and tight palm muting, with complex syncopation and polyrhythms typical of Periphery's style.