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Solo Tone
To The Last Breath
Arch Enemy
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Eclipse (likely custom shop, as used by Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis in studio)
AmpENGL Powerball II (typical for Arch Enemy studio recordings in 2010s+ era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024 release. No direct source confirms exact amp/guitar for this track, but ESP Eclipse with EMG 81 and ENGL Powerball/Fireball are standard for Arch Enemy solos in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustainrazor-sharp articulationaggressive pick attackfluid legato runsmodern metal clarityscooped midsminimal reverbcrisp, defined harmonics
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced speed, accuracy, and control, with fast picking, legato, and phrasing typical of modern melodic death metal. The technical requirements and tempo make it challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Eclipse (likely custom shop, as used by Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis in studio)
AmpENGL Powerball II (typical for Arch Enemy studio recordings in 2010s+ era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024 release. No direct source confirms exact amp/guitar for this track, but ESP Eclipse with EMG 81 and ENGL Powerball/Fireball are standard for Arch Enemy solos in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustainrazor-sharp articulationaggressive pick attackfluid legato runsmodern metal clarityscooped midsminimal reverbcrisp, defined harmonics
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced speed, accuracy, and control, with fast picking, legato, and phrasing typical of modern melodic death metal. The technical requirements and tempo make it challenging even for experienced players.