Marshall CODE 25 settings
Everytime I Die settings for Marshall CODE 25
Children of Bodom · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Children of Bodom "Everytime I Die" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, select the DSL preset, then use the EVH 5150 amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 9.5, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Tagima Memphis MG-30 · updated 2026-04-18
- Preset / mode
- DSL
- Amp model
- EVH 5150
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Marshall 1960A
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 9.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Mod depth
- 0
- Mod adjust
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Delay adjust
- 0
Amp block
- Drive
- 9
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 2overdriveBoostGain 3 · Level 8
- 3distortionMetal DistortionGain 8 · Bass 6 · Mid 2 · Treble 7 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging rhythms.
- Use aggressive picking to achieve a razor-sharp attack.
- Maintain a consistent tempo to keep the riff tight and percussive.
The original rig
What Children of Bodom used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or ESP Alexi-200, as used in studio for this era)
- Amp
- Peavey 5150 (studio recording amp for 'Follow the Reaper' era, confirmed for main riff tones)
- Gain
- 9.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Everytime I Die adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Children of Bodom's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Marshall CODE 25 for Everytime I Die?
Start from the DSL preset, then set Gain 9.5, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Everytime I Die?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Children of Bodom use on Everytime I Die?
Guitar: ESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or ESP Alexi-200, as used in studio for this era). Amp: Peavey 5150 (studio recording amp for 'Follow the Reaper' era, confirmed for main riff tones).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Tagima Memphis MG-30. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.