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Metalocalypse: Dethklok guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 5 Metalocalypse: Dethklok songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Explorer (early 2000s, likely stock or signature model) into Line 6 POD XT (using 'Master of Puppets' preset, direct to DAW for studio recording).

Guitars Metalocalypse: Dethklok used

Gibson Explorer (early 2000s, likely stock or signature model)1 song
Gibson Explorer (Brendon Small signature, likely Epiphone or Gibson, used in studio)1 song
Epiphone Thunderbird IV (passive, likely studio version)1 song
Gibson USA Dethklok 'Thunderhorse' Explorer1 song
Gibson Explorer (Epiphone 'Thunderhorse' or Gibson USA, as used by Brendon Small for Dethklok rhythm parts)1 song
Gibson Explorer (early 2000s, with Burstbucker pickups, tuned to C standard)1 song

Amps Metalocalypse: Dethklok used

Line 6 POD XT (using 'Master of Puppets' preset, direct to DAW for studio recording)1 song
Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 2006 era)1 song
Ampeg SVT Classic (studio, likely with DI blend)1 song
Marshall JCM800 2203KK Kerry King Signature 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head1 song
Krank Krankenstein (most likely, as confirmed for Dethklok rhythm tones in this era; some debate between Krankenstein and Revolution, but Krankenstein is most cited for rhythm)1 song
Marshall JVM 410H 100-watt head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet1 song

6 Metalocalypse: Dethklok tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Go Into the Water (Remixed & Remastered) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Explorer (Brendon Small signature, likely Epiphone or Gibson, used in studio)	Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 2006 era)	8
Laser Cannon Deth Sentence · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Explorer (Epiphone 'Thunderhorse' or Gibson USA, as used by Brendon Small for Dethklok rhythm parts)	Krank Krankenstein (most likely, as confirmed for Dethklok rhythm tones in this era; some debate between Krankenstein and Revolution, but Krankenstein is most cited for rhythm)	9
Murmaider · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Explorer (early 2000s, likely stock or signature model)	Line 6 POD XT (using 'Master of Puppets' preset, direct to DAW for studio recording)	9
Murmaider · distorted	Distorted · distorted	Epiphone Thunderbird IV (passive, likely studio version)	Ampeg SVT Classic (studio, likely with DI blend)	7.5
Murmaider (Remixed & Remastered) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Explorer (early 2000s, with Burstbucker pickups, tuned to C standard)	Marshall JVM 410H 100-watt head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet	8.5
Thunderhorse · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson USA Dethklok 'Thunderhorse' Explorer	Marshall JCM800 2203KK Kerry King Signature 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head	8.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Metalocalypse: Dethklok use?

Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Line 6 POD XT (using 'Master of Puppets' preset, direct to DAW for studio recording) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 2006 era) (1 song), Ampeg SVT Classic (studio, likely with DI blend) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203KK Kerry King Signature 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head (1 song).

What guitar did Metalocalypse: Dethklok use?

Most often: Gibson Explorer (early 2000s, likely stock or signature model) (1 song), Gibson Explorer (Brendon Small signature, likely Epiphone or Gibson, used in studio) (1 song), Epiphone Thunderbird IV (passive, likely studio version) (1 song), Gibson USA Dethklok 'Thunderhorse' Explorer (1 song).

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