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Riff Tone
Xasthur
Ultar
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (no direct source for Ultar's 'Xasthur' riff guitar model)
AmpUnknown (no direct source for amp model on this recording, but likely high-gain solid-state or digital amp based on genre and era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
No direct evidence of exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the studio recording of 'Xasthur' by Ultar. No official rig rundown or session notes found. All gear details are estimated based on genre conventions and typical black metal recording practices in the 2010s. Studio recording, released 2016.
Tone Character(10)
distorted, tremolo-picked riffsaggressive yet atmosphericethereal, reverb-laden texturessharp, cutting tonedense and texturalambient-leaningraw and lo-fisaturated high-gainscooped midswall-of-sound layering
Difficulty
The riff section requires intermediate to advanced black metal technique, including sustained tremolo picking at medium-fast tempos, tight rhythm control, and the ability to maintain note clarity through heavy effects and high gain.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (no direct source for Ultar's 'Xasthur' riff guitar model)
AmpUnknown (no direct source for amp model on this recording, but likely high-gain solid-state or digital amp based on genre and era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
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Notes
No direct evidence of exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the studio recording of 'Xasthur' by Ultar. No official rig rundown or session notes found. All gear details are estimated based on genre conventions and typical black metal recording practices in the 2010s. Studio recording, released 2016.
Tone Character(10)
distorted, tremolo-picked riffsaggressive yet atmosphericethereal, reverb-laden texturessharp, cutting tonedense and texturalambient-leaningraw and lo-fisaturated high-gainscooped midswall-of-sound layering
Difficulty
The riff section requires intermediate to advanced black metal technique, including sustained tremolo picking at medium-fast tempos, tight rhythm control, and the ability to maintain note clarity through heavy effects and high gain.