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Riff Tone
War
Burzum
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarPeavey Mystic (likely, as used by Varg Vikernes on Burzum debut album)
AmpPeavey Bandit 112 (likely, based on era and Varg's known gear for debut)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992-1993. Gear inferred from black metal community consensus and Varg's known setup for debut album. No direct studio documentation for 'War' riff, but Peavey Mystic and Bandit are widely cited for this era.
Tone Character(10)
buzzy and lo-figrainy, saturated fuzzraw and abrasivepiercing treblescooped midsloose low endminimal claritywall-of-sound rhythmno modulation or time-based effectsaggressive, relentless attack
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and stamina, but uses simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPeavey Mystic (likely, as used by Varg Vikernes on Burzum debut album)
AmpPeavey Bandit 112 (likely, based on era and Varg's known gear for debut)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992-1993. Gear inferred from black metal community consensus and Varg's known setup for debut album. No direct studio documentation for 'War' riff, but Peavey Mystic and Bandit are widely cited for this era.
Tone Character(10)
buzzy and lo-figrainy, saturated fuzzraw and abrasivepiercing treblescooped midsloose low endminimal claritywall-of-sound rhythmno modulation or time-based effectsaggressive, relentless attack
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and stamina, but uses simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.