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Riff Tone
Kathaarian Life Code
Darkthrone
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/1980s, used by Ivar Enger 'Zephyrous')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, based on era, genre, and Norwegian black metal studio conventions)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991-1992. No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section. All information inferred from genre, era, and known practices for 'A Blaze in the Northern Sky' sessions. No direct source confirms exact gear for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
raw and abrasivelo-fi and unpolishedscooped midssludgy and drawlingminimal low endharsh treblecoarse and aggressiveminimal sustainno audible effectsintentionally thin and cold
Difficulty
The riff requires consistent fast alternate picking and tight rhythm, but uses simple chord shapes and minimal technical ornamentation. The raw, exposed tone makes precision important.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/1980s, used by Ivar Enger 'Zephyrous')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, based on era, genre, and Norwegian black metal studio conventions)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass4.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991-1992. No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section. All information inferred from genre, era, and known practices for 'A Blaze in the Northern Sky' sessions. No direct source confirms exact gear for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
raw and abrasivelo-fi and unpolishedscooped midssludgy and drawlingminimal low endharsh treblecoarse and aggressiveminimal sustainno audible effectsintentionally thin and cold
Difficulty
The riff requires consistent fast alternate picking and tight rhythm, but uses simple chord shapes and minimal technical ornamentation. The raw, exposed tone makes precision important.