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Riff Tone
Internal Cannon
August Burns Red
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, as used by JB Brubaker during 'Leveler' era studio sessions)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2011)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2011. Gear inferred from band interviews and era-specific live/studio rig rundowns. No evidence of pedal use for distortion in riff section; Maxon OD808 boost was used on 'Constellations' and likely continued for 'Leveler'.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive pick attackhigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationfocused low endscooped midrangerazor-sharp attackminimal ambiencemodern metalcore claritycrisp palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm execution at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, as used by JB Brubaker during 'Leveler' era studio sessions)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2011)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2011. Gear inferred from band interviews and era-specific live/studio rig rundowns. No evidence of pedal use for distortion in riff section; Maxon OD808 boost was used on 'Constellations' and likely continued for 'Leveler'.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive pick attackhigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationfocused low endscooped midrangerazor-sharp attackminimal ambiencemodern metalcore claritycrisp palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm execution at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.