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Demons Gate
Candlemass
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 80s, likely Norlin-era, as used by Mats Björkman and Leif Edling on 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with matching 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass7.5
gain7.5
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thick and saturatedslow and crushingBritish high-gain amp charactersustained power chordstight low endslightly scooped midsminimal reverbdark and weightyno modulation or delayclassic doom metal heaviness
Difficulty
While the riff is slow and based on power chords, it demands tight timing, heavy palm muting, and control over note sustain to achieve the crushing doom metal sound.
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