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A Warrior's Call Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Volbeat
Volbeat · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster
Pickups
DiMarzio Rob Caggiano Signature Humbucker (bridge), likely DiMarzio or Jackson humbucker (neck)
Amp
Unknown high-gain amp (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, but not confirmed for this recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2010 (album 'Beyond Hell/Above Heaven'). No direct source confirms exact amp or pedal chain for this specific song/riff. Guitar model inferred from Rob Caggiano's known gear for Volbeat era post-2013, but he did not play on the original 2010 recording; Michael Poulsen likely used a Gibson Les Paul or similar with high-output pickups. No evidence of pedals or effects specific to this song/riff in sources.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- articulate pick attack
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
- chunky low end
- modern metal clarity
- slightly compressed
- minimal ambience
- focused rhythm sound
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact amp, pedal, or settings used on the studio recording of 'A Warrior's Call' riff section.
- Rob Caggiano did not play on the original 2010 recording; Michael Poulsen was the primary guitarist. Gear is inferred based on typical Volbeat setups and genre/era.
- No evidence of pedals or effects specific to this song/riff in sources; settings estimated based on modern metal conventions and Volbeat's known sound.
- No explicit pickup selector info; bridge humbucker inferred from tone and genre.
- Amp model and settings are estimated based on typical modern metal rhythm tones (Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier likely, but not confirmed).
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Volbeat's 'A Warrior's Call' features a tight, modern hard rock/metal tone with high gain, focused low end, and balanced mids—not scooped, but not overly forward—plus bright, clear treble and presence for articulation. The track is very dry, with little to no reverb, matching typical modern metal production and Poulsen's amp settings (often Mesa/Boogie or Marshall with moderate mids and tight bass).