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Riff Tone
The Heaviest Matter of the Universe
GOJIRA
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/1990s, black finish, as used by Joe Duplantier on 'From Mars to Sirius')
AmpPeavey 5150 (original block letter, as used on 'From Mars to Sirius' studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2005-2006 era. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and rig rundowns for 'From Mars to Sirius' sessions. No evidence of pedal use for rhythm tone; distortion from amp. No effects loop or time-based effects on riff.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackchunky low enddry, immediate responsecrushing heavinessclear note separationminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm, making it challenging for most players. The physical stamina and synchronization needed for the main riff are significant.
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/1990s, black finish, as used by Joe Duplantier on 'From Mars to Sirius')
AmpPeavey 5150 (original block letter, as used on 'From Mars to Sirius' studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2005-2006 era. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and rig rundowns for 'From Mars to Sirius' sessions. No evidence of pedal use for rhythm tone; distortion from amp. No effects loop or time-based effects on riff.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackchunky low enddry, immediate responsecrushing heavinessclear note separationminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm, making it challenging for most players. The physical stamina and synchronization needed for the main riff are significant.