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Riff Tone
World Coming Down
Type O Negative
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain8
bass7.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Guitarist Kenny Hickey. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section. No confirmed pedal models for the studio session, but overdrive and chorus are both referenced as part of the core sound.
Tone Character(10)
high-gain saturationtight palm-muted chugsthick and mid-focuseddark and broodingbrittle strengthtaut low endslightly scooped highschorus-thickened texturepercussive attackgothic, depressive atmosphere
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, controlled palm muting and precise rhythm to lock in with the bass, especially with high-gain and chorus effects that can muddy articulation. While not technically fast, the heaviness and clarity demand intermediate skill.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain8
bass7.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Guitarist Kenny Hickey. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section. No confirmed pedal models for the studio session, but overdrive and chorus are both referenced as part of the core sound.
Tone Character(10)
high-gain saturationtight palm-muted chugsthick and mid-focuseddark and broodingbrittle strengthtaut low endslightly scooped highschorus-thickened texturepercussive attackgothic, depressive atmosphere
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, controlled palm muting and precise rhythm to lock in with the bass, especially with high-gain and chorus effects that can muddy articulation. While not technically fast, the heaviness and clarity demand intermediate skill.