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Riff Tone

Rip & Tear

Mick Gordon

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarCustom 8-string guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Schecter or similar extended range)
AmpAmp model not explicitly confirmed; likely high-gain digital amp sim or re-amped through high-gain tube amp (e.g., Peavey 5150, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or digital equivalent)

Amp Settings

gain9
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2016. Mick Gordon is known for blending real 8-string guitar with heavy digital processing and amp sims for the DOOM (2016) soundtrack. No live performance context for this exact tone. Some sources mention Jazzmaster and Blackstar HT-DUAL for covers, but not for the original studio recording.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveultra-saturated high-gainextended low-end punchaggressive palm mutingscooped midsarticulate note separationdjenty, staccato rhythmcrushing, modern metalstudio-processed heavinesslayered, massive sound

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight synchronization, and handling of an extended range 8-string guitar, making it challenging for most players.

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