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Prey for Death Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Warbringer
Warbringer · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Soloist (likely SL2H or similar, as used by John Laux in this era)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan humbuckers (likely JB/59 set, bridge position for riffing)
Amp
Peavey 5150 (most common for Warbringer studio rhythm tones in this era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2016 (Woe to the Vanquished sessions). No direct source for this song's session, but consistent with band/era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- articulate note separation
- minimal ambience
- modern thrash attack
- crunchy and raw
- fast response
- focused low end
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source for Warbringer's exact gear or settings for 'Prey for Death' riff section; all gear and settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical band setup.
- No specific pedal or effect is mentioned or audibly obvious in the riff section; no chorus, delay, flanger, or reverb is present.
- Amp and pickup models are inferred from band interviews, live photos, and genre conventions for 2010s thrash metal.
- Settings are estimated based on typical Peavey 5150 usage for modern thrash rhythm tones.
- If future sources provide direct evidence, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Warbringer's 'Prey for Death' features a modern thrash tone: tight, aggressive, and articulate with high gain, slightly scooped but not hollow mids, tight bass, and bright, cutting treble/presence for attack. Their typical use of Peavey 5150/6505 or similar amps and dry, in-your-face production supports these settings.