Boss Dual Cube LX settings
Creeping Death settings for Boss Dual Cube LX
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Creeping Death" riff tone on a Boss Dual Cube LX, select the METAL STACK preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 8, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Kramer Pacer Classic · updated 2026-04-04
- Preset / mode
- METAL STACK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Boss Dual Cube LX knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Mic volume
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb type
- 0
- Reverb level
- 0
- Modulation level
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack on each note.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to ensure clarity and articulation in the riffs.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Dual Cube LX actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creeping Death adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Boss Dual Cube LX for Creeping Death?
Start from the METAL STACK preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 8, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Creeping Death?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Creeping Death?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Kramer Pacer Classic. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creeping Death on other amps
- Creeping Death on Boss Katana · 25
- Creeping Death on Fender Mustang LT25 · 18
- Creeping Death on Marshall MG15CFX · 8
- Creeping Death on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 6
- Creeping Death on Marshall MG30FX · 6
- Creeping Death on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 4
- Creeping Death on Fender Champion 20 · 3
- Creeping Death on Fender Mustang LT50 · 3
Popular songs on the Boss Dual Cube LX
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- don't you ever leave me · Hanoi Rocks
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room · John Mayer
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Sex On Fire · Kings of Leon
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.