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Riff Tone
New Millennium Cyanide Christ
Meshuggah
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Universe UV7PWH (7-string, 1997 era)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997/1998 for the album 'Chaosphere'. Main rhythm tone for 'New Millennium Cyanide Christ' riff section. No evidence of pedals or effects in the rhythm section; amp distortion only. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and available interviews.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivedry, immediate attackscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate djent tonecrushing rhythm clarityextended low rangefocused, aggressive soundminimal ambienceno audible effects
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting, and mastery of polyrhythms on a 7-string guitar, making it highly challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Universe UV7PWH (7-string, 1997 era)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997/1998 for the album 'Chaosphere'. Main rhythm tone for 'New Millennium Cyanide Christ' riff section. No evidence of pedals or effects in the rhythm section; amp distortion only. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and available interviews.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivedry, immediate attackscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate djent tonecrushing rhythm clarityextended low rangefocused, aggressive soundminimal ambienceno audible effects
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting, and mastery of polyrhythms on a 7-string guitar, making it highly challenging for most players.