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Riff Tone
Pagan Fears
Mayhem
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1970s, black, as used by Euronymous on 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, as used by Euronymous in studio for 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas')
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992-1993. No evidence of pedals used for distortion; amp gain cranked for signature black metal tone. No evidence of additional effects or pedals in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
raw and bitingcold and harshtight and percussivesaturated high-gain distortionminimal low end for claritymidrange presence for note definitiondry, immediate attackno ambience or reverbaggressive palm mutingclassic Norwegian black metal sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent tremolo picking and tight palm muting at medium-fast tempo, demanding stamina and precision typical of black metal rhythm guitar.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1970s, black, as used by Euronymous on 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, as used by Euronymous in studio for 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas')
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1992-1993. No evidence of pedals used for distortion; amp gain cranked for signature black metal tone. No evidence of additional effects or pedals in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
raw and bitingcold and harshtight and percussivesaturated high-gain distortionminimal low end for claritymidrange presence for note definitiondry, immediate attackno ambience or reverbaggressive palm mutingclassic Norwegian black metal sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent tremolo picking and tight palm muting at medium-fast tempo, demanding stamina and precision typical of black metal rhythm guitar.