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Riff Tone
Nevermore
Lamb of God
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD WA-600 (Willie Adler signature, mahogany body, maple neck, ebony fretboard)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Resolution era, 'Nevermore' from 'Resolution' album). Gear confirmed for studio use in this era by multiple interviews and rig rundowns, but no source gives exact pedalboard for this specific song. No evidence of live gear or alternate amp for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate note separationscooped midshigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackdry and focusedminimal ambiencefast transient responsechunky low end
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for speed and tightness, precise palm muting, and the ability to maintain clarity at high gain and tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD WA-600 (Willie Adler signature, mahogany body, maple neck, ebony fretboard)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Resolution era, 'Nevermore' from 'Resolution' album). Gear confirmed for studio use in this era by multiple interviews and rig rundowns, but no source gives exact pedalboard for this specific song. No evidence of live gear or alternate amp for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate note separationscooped midshigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackdry and focusedminimal ambiencefast transient responsechunky low end
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for speed and tightness, precise palm muting, and the ability to maintain clarity at high gain and tempo.