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Riff Tone

Sidewinder

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (2005 model, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader pickups)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2005)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'City of Evil' (2005). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section; Synyster Gates is known to use the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom with Invader pickups and Peavey 6505+ for rhythm/riff tones on this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate high-gain clarityscooped midschunky low endbright and cutting treblefast alternate pickingdefined note separationcompressed attackmodern metalcore riffing

Difficulty

The riff is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate picking patterns, and the need for tight, aggressive palm muting, making it challenging for most players.

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