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Riff Tone
Pagan Fears (Live in Zeitz, 1990)
Mayhem
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (sunburst, late 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Euronymous)
AmpMarshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w Head (1976-77) with Master Volume Mod
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Live performance, Zeitz, 1990. Gear confirmed by photos and forum discussions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this show. Pedal use inferred from genre, era, and known rig. No studio effects; all live.
Tone Character(10)
razor-sharp attackbuzzsaw distortionscooped midstight and percussive rhythmraw and abrasivelo-fi aggressionminimal sustaindry, unprocessed soundcutting treble presenceno audible reverb or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, typical of early black metal. While not technically virtuosic, the tempo and aggression demand solid technique and stamina.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (sunburst, late 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Euronymous)
AmpMarshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w Head (1976-77) with Master Volume Mod
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Live performance, Zeitz, 1990. Gear confirmed by photos and forum discussions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this show. Pedal use inferred from genre, era, and known rig. No studio effects; all live.
Tone Character(10)
razor-sharp attackbuzzsaw distortionscooped midstight and percussive rhythmraw and abrasivelo-fi aggressionminimal sustaindry, unprocessed soundcutting treble presenceno audible reverb or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, typical of early black metal. While not technically virtuosic, the tempo and aggression demand solid technique and stamina.