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Riff Tone

The Way of All Flesh

GOJIRA

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s-2000s, black finish, as used by Joe Duplantier on 'The Way of All Flesh' album)
AmpPeavey 5150 (original block letter or 6505, as used in studio for 'The Way of All Flesh')

Amp Settings

gain9.5
bass5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2008. Joe Duplantier is confirmed to have used a Gibson Les Paul Custom with Seymour Duncan JB pickups into a Peavey 5150 for rhythm tracks on this album. No evidence of boost or overdrive pedals for the main riff; tone is amp-driven. No evidence of effects loop or additional pedals for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivedry and focusedaggressive pick attacksaturated high-gain rhythmmid-forward puncharticulate note separationminimal ambiencecrushing low endmodern metal clarityno audible effects

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythm, typical of modern technical metal. The complexity of the patterns and the need for tightness at high gain make it challenging for most players.

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