Riff Tone

Call from the Grave

Bathory

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Destroyer I (likely, as per Quorthon's main studio guitar for this era)

AmpMarshall JMP 2204

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. Gear inferred from Equipboard and interviews for 'Under the Sign of the Black Mark' era. No direct studio photo evidence for this song, but Ibanez Destroyer I with DiMarzio Super Distortion and Marshall JMP 2204 are most consistently cited for Quorthon's main rhythm tones in this period.

Tone Character(10)

raw and aggressiveharsh, distorted riffsthick and saturatedscooped midsfuzzy, lo-fi texturetight and percussiveferocious attackclassic metal crunchexpansive and heavyslightly muddy low end

Difficulty

The riff requires solid alternate picking technique, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm to maintain the aggressive, percussive feel typical of 1980s black/thrash metal.

Sources

Bathory Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard 100 Favorite Guitarists: #93 Quorthon (Bathory)Call From The Grave - Bathory (Cover + TAB) - Riffs & Solo - YouTube Shreddit's Album of the Week: Bathory - Under The Sign Of The ...

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