Tone Profile

A raw, aggressive, and dissonant black metal guitar tone with a chainsaw-like distortion. It's abrasive and chaotic, contributing to the extreme and unsettling atmosphere of the song.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar tone is characterized by a heavily distorted and somewhat thin sound, which is typical of early black metal recordings.
• The raw production adds to the chaotic and unsettling feel of the track.
• The guitar tone is intended to sound aggressive and abrasive, mirroring the extreme nature of the music.
• Live setting, guitars were played through Peavey VTM 120 heads into various cabinets.

Recreation Tips

• Use a guitar with high-output pickups for a more aggressive sound.
• Crank the gain on the amp to achieve a heavily distorted tone.
• Experiment with different EQ settings to replicate the thin and trebly characteristics of the original tone.
• Consider using a noise gate to control unwanted feedback and noise.
• If you cannot acquire a Peavey VTM 120, consider using a similar high-gain tube amp or amp simulator.
• Use some type of overdrive or distortion pedal to replicate the gain.

Original Gear

• Ibanez Destroyer(guitar)
• Peavey VTM 120(amp)