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Riff Tone

Dethroned Emperor

Celtic Frost

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Rocket Roll II Flying V
AmpPeavey VTM (likely VTM 120 or VTM 60 head)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1984. Guitarist Tom G. Warrior is confirmed to have used the Ibanez Rocket Roll II Flying V for Hellhammer and early Celtic Frost, including 'Morbid Tales'. The Peavey VTM is cited as the likely amp for the era and tone. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original recording.

Tone Character(10)
grinding and mid-heavytight and percussiveraw and aggressivethick, saturated distortionminimal ambiencefocused, punchy low endslightly scooped but present midsno modulation or time-based effectsprimitive, early extreme metal sounddry, immediate attack

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting, precise timing, and stamina for repeated downpicking, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

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