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Riff Tone
Necromancy
Bathory
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown budget Strat-style guitar (likely Hondo II or similar, single humbucker modded, as per Bathory lore and period photos)
AmpUnknown 20-watt solid-state practice amp (likely Peavey or similar, as per Source 2 and Bathory recording rumors)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Bathory's debut was recorded with extremely basic, low-budget gear. No evidence of live-specific gear or high-end equipment. All information is based on recording context.
Tone Character(10)
extremely raw and abrasivelo-fi, buzzy distortionscooped midsrazor-sharp attackthin, brittle top endtight, percussive palm mutinggrainy, fizzy textureprimitive, direct-to-tape feelno audible reverb or ambienceaggressive, uncompressed sound
Difficulty
The riff requires consistent fast picking and tight palm muting, but uses simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown budget Strat-style guitar (likely Hondo II or similar, single humbucker modded, as per Bathory lore and period photos)
AmpUnknown 20-watt solid-state practice amp (likely Peavey or similar, as per Source 2 and Bathory recording rumors)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Bathory's debut was recorded with extremely basic, low-budget gear. No evidence of live-specific gear or high-end equipment. All information is based on recording context.
Tone Character(10)
extremely raw and abrasivelo-fi, buzzy distortionscooped midsrazor-sharp attackthin, brittle top endtight, percussive palm mutinggrainy, fizzy textureprimitive, direct-to-tape feelno audible reverb or ambienceaggressive, uncompressed sound
Difficulty
The riff requires consistent fast picking and tight palm muting, but uses simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.