Blood Eagle by Periphery (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

The Blood Eagle by Periphery guitar tone is built on a Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III, dialed in at gain 9/10, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 7 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

Amp settings (0–10)

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 284 metal tones in our researched catalog: Gain 9 sits above the metal average (7.3) — a hotter, more saturated take than most metal tones; mids at 4.5 are right around average (5.2).

Guitar controls

Original gear

Guitar: Jackson Misha Mansoor Signature 7-string (likely Juggernaut HT7 or Pro Series, used in studio tracking, drop G tuning) · Amp: Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III (using ML Sound Lab proprietary cabs, high-gain amp model, likely modeled after Peavey 5150 II or similar)

Studio recording for 'Blood Eagle' (2019, Periphery IV: Hail Stan). Main rhythm/riff tracked with Axe-Fx III using ML Sound Lab cabs. No evidence of live rig or real amp used on this recording. Guitar passed between band members, but Jackson Misha Mansoor Signature 7-string with Bare Knuckle Juggernaut pickups is most likely for riff section.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

Jackson Misha Mansoor Signature 7-string (likely Juggernaut HT7 or Pro Series, used in studio tracking, drop G tuning) → Noise gate (model unknown) → Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III (using ML Sound Lab proprietary cabs, high-gain amp model, likely modeled after Peavey 5150 II or similar)

Effects

noise_gate, reverb (minimal)

Amp effects: Reverb (digital, level 1)

Tone character

tight and percussive, ultra-aggressive djent rhythm, articulate high-gain clarity, crushing and dissonant, modern metal saturation, focused low-end punch, dry with minimal ambience, precise note separation, extended low tuning, very little reverb

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, fast tempo, aggressive dynamics · high-gain distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Blood Eagle sound.

Difficulty

4.5/5 · Riff

The riff section of 'Blood Eagle' is extremely challenging due to its fast tempo, intricate rhythm patterns, aggressive palm muting, and technical demands of extended range guitar in a very low tuning.

Worth knowing

• No specific numeric amp settings found in sources; settings estimated based on typical Axe-Fx III high-gain metal presets and genre/era.
• No explicit pedal or effect model confirmed for this recording; no evidence of time-based or modulation effects in riff section.
• Amp model in Axe-Fx III likely based on Peavey 5150 II or similar, but not explicitly stated for 'Blood Eagle' riff.
• Guitar model inferred from interviews and forum posts referencing Jackson Misha Mansoor Signature 7-string and Bare Knuckle Juggernaut pickups for main rhythm sections.
• All effects settings and signal chain are based on best available evidence and genre conventions for Periphery's studio workflow.
• Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Periphery's 'Blood Eagle' features a super-tight, modern djent tone with extreme gain, controlled bass, slightly scooped but present mids, bright but not harsh treble, and boosted presence for clarity. The tone is bone-dry with no reverb, matching modern progressive metal production and Misha Mansoor's typical amp settings.

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Sources

• Periphery: 'Even though we all have our own signature guitars ...
• Blood Eagle | Opening Riff on signature Jackson Misha Mansoor ...
• Periphery IV: HAIL STAN - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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