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Solo Tone

Highway to Oblivion

DragonForce

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Iceman STM (Sam Totman signature, likely used for solos on Extreme Power Metal era)
AmpLine 6 Helix (amp modeling, likely using a high-gain Marshall or Peavey 5150 model for studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain9
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2019 (Extreme Power Metal album). DragonForce are known for using amp modelers (Line 6 Helix, Axe-Fx) in the studio and live. No direct evidence of a specific tube amp used on this track; digital modelers are confirmed for this era. No evidence of analog pedals; effects are likely from the modeler or DAW.

Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatehigh-gain saturationsinging sustaincrystal-clear legato runsprecise alternate pickingscooped mids for claritymassive, saturated lead toneaggressive attackbright top endcontrolled low end

Difficulty

This solo is at the expert level due to its extreme speed, advanced shred techniques (sweep picking, tapping, legato), and the need for precise articulation and synchronization at a very fast tempo.

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