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Riff Tone

The End of Heartache

Killswitch Engage

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarAlder-bodied guitar with EMG 81 bridge pickup (likely ESP/LTD or custom Framus, as per Adam Dutkiewicz's and Joel Stroetzel's rigs at the time)
AmpFramus Cobra head with Framus Cobra cab loaded with Celestion Greenbacks

Amp Settings

gain9
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'The End of Heartache' (2004). Sources confirm Framus Cobra head and cab with EMG 81-equipped alder guitar for the main rhythm/riff tone. Not live rig. No evidence of other amps used for the main riff section on the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endclear note separationmodern metalcore clarityminimal ambiencepunchy attackslightly scooped midsdry, focused rhythm sound

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise alternate picking at a medium-fast tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of metalcore. While not requiring advanced lead techniques, the precision and stamina needed for clean, aggressive chugging elevate the difficulty above intermediate.

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