Riff Tone

Scream for Silence

Children of Bodom

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely custom shop, 24-fret, alder body, maple neck, ebony fretboard, single bridge humbucker)

AmpMarshall JVM410H head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain9

bass5

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Notes

Studio recording, 2013-2014 era (Halo of Blood album sessions). Alexi Laiho used his #1 Marshall JVM410H head and 1960B cab for rhythm tracks. No evidence of Lee Jackson or VHT on this album. Pedalboard minimal for rhythm; main distortion from amp. See Guitar World auction and forum confirmations.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveforward midssaturated high-gaincrisp and articulateslightly scooped lowsaggressive palm mutingmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencefast attackcontrolled low end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise timing, making it challenging for most players.

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Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely custom shop, 24-fret, alder body, maple neck, ebony fretboard, single bridge humbucker)

AmpMarshall JVM410H head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain9

bass5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveforward midssaturated high-gaincrisp and articulateslightly scooped lowsaggressive palm mutingmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencefast attackcontrolled low end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise timing, making it challenging for most players.

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