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Riff Tone
Holy Diver
Killswitch Engage
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000
AmpHeavily modded Soldano SLO and Hughes & Kettner Triamp (studio recording, both boosted with Maxon OD808)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2006-2007 era. Joel Stroetzel confirmed use of Soldano SLO and Triamp, both boosted with Maxon OD808. Guitar confirmed via YouTube lesson and covers. Drop C tuning.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate and clear single notesscooped but present midspunchy low endcrisp attackcompressed dynamicssustaining overdriveactive pickup clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and adaptation to drop C tuning, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000
AmpHeavily modded Soldano SLO and Hughes & Kettner Triamp (studio recording, both boosted with Maxon OD808)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2006-2007 era. Joel Stroetzel confirmed use of Soldano SLO and Triamp, both boosted with Maxon OD808. Guitar confirmed via YouTube lesson and covers. Drop C tuning.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate and clear single notesscooped but present midspunchy low endcrisp attackcompressed dynamicssustaining overdriveactive pickup clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and adaptation to drop C tuning, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.