Guitar tone · metal
Massacre guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Massacre songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: BC Rich Warlock (early 1980s, likely USA model) into Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers, 1980s era).
Guitars Massacre used
- BC Rich Warlock (early 1980s, likely USA model)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely early 80s NJ Series or USA Custom, as used by Rick Rozz on From Beyond)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely USA model, early 90s)1 song
- Unknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (early 1980s USA model, likely with stock DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups)1 song
Amps Massacre used
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers, 1980s era)1 song
- Marshall Valvestate VS8100 (used on 'From Beyond' era, confirmed for early 90s Florida death metal recordings)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on Florida death metal studio standards and era)1 song
- Unknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording; likely high-gain amp or amp sim typical of blackgaze/atmospheric metal)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely Celestion G12T-75 speakers)1 song
5 Massacre tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Corpse Grinder · riff | 9 |
| Cryptic Realms · riff | 8 |
| Dawn of Eternity · riff | 8.5 |
| Symbolic Immortality · riff | 8.5 |
| Where Dwells Sadness · riff | 8.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Massacre use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers, 1980s era) (1 song), Marshall Valvestate VS8100 (used on 'From Beyond' era, confirmed for early 90s Florida death metal recordings) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on Florida death metal studio standards and era) (1 song), Unknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording; likely high-gain amp or amp sim typical of blackgaze/atmospheric metal) (1 song).
What guitar did Massacre use?
Most often: BC Rich Warlock (early 1980s, likely USA model) (1 song), BC Rich Warlock (likely early 80s NJ Series or USA Custom, as used by Rick Rozz on From Beyond) (1 song), BC Rich Warlock (likely USA model, early 90s) (1 song), Unknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording) (1 song).
How do I get Massacre's tone on my amp?
Open any Massacre song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.