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Riff Tone

Sea of Lies

SYMPHONY X

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP M-II Deluxe (white, early 90s model)
AmpLine 6 Vetta HD (used as preamp/amp), Mesa/Boogie cabinet

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1996-1997. Michael Romeo used the ESP M-II Deluxe into a Line 6 Vetta HD head and a Mesa/Boogie cab for the heavy rhythm guitar on 'Sea of Lies' riff section. No evidence of additional pedals or rack effects for rhythm; all distortion from amp. Pickup and amp details confirmed by forum posts referencing the album era.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingmodern metal clarityslightly scooped midschunky power chordsclear pick attackfast responsecontrolled low end

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for fast alternate picking and palm muting, combined with complex rhythm changes and tight synchronization, making it very challenging for most players.

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