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Riff Tone
My Death
Mayhem
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, black finish, as used by Euronymous on De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, as used by Euronymous in studio for De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992-1993 sessions for 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas'. Gear confirmed for album, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for 'My Death' riff section.
Tone Character(10)
chainsaw-like distortionscooped midsrazor-sharp attackcold, biting high endtight and percussive rhythmbuzzsaw wall of soundraw, abrasive textureminimal dynamicsdry, unprocessed soundno audible ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires consistent fast alternate picking and tight palm muting to maintain the aggressive, percussive feel, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, black finish, as used by Euronymous on De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, as used by Euronymous in studio for De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992-1993 sessions for 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas'. Gear confirmed for album, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for 'My Death' riff section.
Tone Character(10)
chainsaw-like distortionscooped midsrazor-sharp attackcold, biting high endtight and percussive rhythmbuzzsaw wall of soundraw, abrasive textureminimal dynamicsdry, unprocessed soundno audible ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires consistent fast alternate picking and tight palm muting to maintain the aggressive, percussive feel, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.