Tone Profile

A tight, aggressive, and modern metal rhythm guitar tone with a clear pick attack and a focused low end. The sound is heavily distorted but retains clarity and articulation for fast, complex riffs.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Dual guitar tracks are likely used, panned left and right to create a wide, full sound.
• The Peavey 5150's preamp section is crucial for achieving the core distortion tone.
• The Ibanez TS808 is used as a boost, tightening the low end and adding mid-range focus.
• Noise gate (ISP Decimator) is essential for controlling noise from the high-gain amplifier.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar that has high-output humbucker pickups for a thick, aggressive tone.
• Use a Tube Screamer-style overdrive pedal to boost the input of the amp, with the drive set low and the level set high.
• Carefully EQ the amp to cut out any muddy frequencies and emphasize the midrange.
• Use a noise gate to eliminate unwanted noise and tighten up the sound.
• Double-track the guitar parts and pan them wide in the mix for a fuller sound.

Recommended Gear

• Ibanez Universe UV777(guitar)
• Peavey 5150(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez TS808(pedal)
• ISP Decimator(pedal)