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necrophilia

ancient north

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A raw and aggressive black metal guitar tone, characterized by its trebly distortion and harsh, biting sound. It evokes a cold and desolate atmosphere, fitting the genre's aesthetic.

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Recording Notes

  • The guitar tone is likely achieved through a high-gain amplifier setting, emphasizing treble frequencies to create a sharp and piercing sound.
  • Close-miking with a Shure SM57 is a common technique for capturing the raw energy of the amp.
  • Minimal post-processing is typical for black metal, aiming for a natural and unpolished sound.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with an Ibanez guitar with high-output pickups for the aggressive attack.
  • Use a Peavey 5150 amplifier, known for its high-gain capabilities, and dial in a scooped midrange tone.
  • Position a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis, to capture the raw distortion.
  • Avoid excessive post-processing; a touch of EQ to refine the treble frequencies may suffice.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Ibanez RG421Shop on Reverb$300-$400

Alternative to: Ibanez Guitar

Budget-friendly Ibanez with high-output humbuckers that deliver the aggressive attack needed for raw black metal tones

EVH 5150III 50WShop on Reverb$1,200-$1,400

Alternative to: Peavey 5150

Modern evolution of the original 5150 circuit with the same high-gain character and scooped midrange capabilities

Neural DSP Archetype GojiraPlugin Boutique$100-$130

Alternative to: Peavey 5150

Digital recreation of high-gain amps with precise control over treble-heavy, aggressive tones without needing physical amplification

Shure SM57Shop on Reverb$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57

The same microphone used in the original signal chain, still the industry standard for close-miking guitar cabinets

Orange Micro DarkShop on Reverb$180-$220

Alternative to: Peavey 5150

Budget high-gain tube preamp head that can deliver aggressive, treble-forward distortion similar to larger heads

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