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I, Emperor
Sabaton
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown 6 or 7-string electric guitar (likely custom or ESP/LTD, as used by Sabaton in 2010s)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or Engl Powerball, as commonly used by Sabaton in studio in 2010s)
Amp Settings
mid5
bass6
gain8
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tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern metal saturationarticulate rhythm attackcompressed and focusedclear note separationdense, layered guitarsminimal ambiencehigh-output pickup claritypunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, typical of modern metal rhythm guitar. While not extremely technical, it demands precision and stamina to maintain clarity and tightness.
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