Riff Tone

Beyond the North Waves

Immortal

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD V-401 (likely, based on Abbath's known studio guitars for this era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and Abbath's typical studio use in early 2000s)

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass5.5

mid4

treble7.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, possibly Boss HM-2 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, circa 2002 (recorded for 'Sons of Northern Darkness'). No direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but ESP V with EMGs into a Marshall JCM800 is widely cited for Abbath's studio rhythm tone in this era.

Tone Character(10)

buzzsaw distortiontight and percussivescooped midscold, icy textureraw and aggressivehigh saturationminimal ambiencecrisp trebledense wall of soundfast alternate picking

Difficulty

The riff section requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, demanding stamina and precision typical of black metal rhythm guitar.

Sources

How does one use the chorus effect without sounding cheesy/80s?

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