🎸 Metal · 2010s+

Revenant by Loathe & NOWHERE2RUN (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by Loathe & NOWHERE2RUN · riff

The Revenant by Loathe & NOWHERE2RUN guitar tone is built on a Line 6 POD HD Pro, dialed in at gain 9/10, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

GAIN

BASS

4.5

MID

TREBLE

6.5

PRESENCE

REVERB

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

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Baritone guitar (exact model not specified, likely custom or extended scale, as per Erik Bickerstaffe's known use) · Amp: Line 6 POD HD Pro (amp modeling rack unit, as used by Erik Bickerstaffe in studio and live per 2019/2020+ sources)

Studio recording, 2024. Erik Bickerstaffe is the sole guitarist for Loathe on this track. All amp and effects are likely modeled within the Line 6 POD HD Pro. Baritone guitar used for ultra-low tuning and heavy riffing. No evidence of analog pedals in the main riff section; all effects likely programmed in the POD or DAW.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

Baritone guitar (exact model not specified, likely custom or extended scale, as per Erik Bickerstaffe's known use) → Line 6 POD HD Pro (amp modeling rack unit, as used by Erik Bickerstaffe in studio and live per 2019/2020+ sources)

Effects

reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (digital, level 2)

Tone character

growling, saturated distortion, tight and percussive palm muting, crushing low end, scooped mids for clarity, articulate attack, modern metalcore aggression, clear note separation in low tunings, heavy, massive riffing, slightly compressed dynamics, minimal ambience

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, loud dynamics · high-gain distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Revenant sound.

Difficulty

4/5 · Riff

The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise rhythm execution in low tunings, and control over high-gain tone to maintain clarity, making it challenging for most players.

Worth knowing

No explicit mention of exact guitar model or pickup brand for 'Revenant' riff section; inferred from Erik Bickerstaffe's known use of baritone guitars and high-output pickups.
No numeric amp settings found for 'Revenant'; settings estimated based on genre, amp model (POD HD Pro), and typical Loathe tones.
All effects likely programmed in the Line 6 POD HD Pro; no evidence of analog pedals in the riff section.
No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section; only high-gain amp distortion and minimal reverb are present.
If future sources provide exact guitar/pickup/amp info for this recording, update accordingly.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff tone is ultra-saturated, tight, and modern with a slightly scooped midrange, controlled bass, and aggressive top end—typical of Loathe's 7/8-string djent/modern metal style. The production is very dry and direct, with no audible reverb, and the presence is boosted for clarity and attack.

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Revenant guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Revenant guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 9, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 1. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Revenant tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Baritone guitar (exact model not specified, likely custom or extended scale, as per Erik Bickerstaffe's known use) · Amp: Line 6 POD HD Pro (amp modeling rack unit, as used by Erik Bickerstaffe in studio and live per 2019/2020+ sources); reverb.

Can I get the Revenant tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Loathe & NOWHERE2RUN on Revenant — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup, the amp EQ above (gain 9, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 1), and reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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