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Sleepwalking Past Hope
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GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG (likely 1970s or early 2000s, as used by Mikko 'Linde' Lindström on Venus Doom)
AmpLaney GH100L (likely, based on era and Linde's known studio amp for Venus Doom sessions)
Amp Settings
mid6
bass6
gain7.5
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thick and saturatedtight and percussiveheavy low endclear note definitionslightly scooped midsaggressive attackminimal ambiencemodern metal heavinessno modulation or time-based effectscrushing rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, controlled palm muting and precise rhythm at a medium tempo, with high-gain clarity and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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