Riff Tone

Destroyer of the Universe

Amon Amarth

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Snakebyte (Johan Söderberg's main guitar during this era)

AmpKemper Profiler (profiled from Peavey 6505 or EVH 5150 with Maxon OD808 in front)

PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2010-2011 (Surtur Rising album). Rhythm tone profiled from Peavey 6505 or EVH 5150 with Maxon OD808. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for riff section. Söderberg and Mikkonen both used Kemper Profilers for all core tones by this era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationsharp, cutting edgecrushing low endscooped but present midsarticulate note separationfast attackminimal ambiencelayered rhythm guitars

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, with complex rhythm changes and precise synchronization with the drums, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Amon Amarth Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Amon Amarth on what drew them to baritone tunings over 7-strings and why no amount of pimping can polish a turd of a riff | Guitar World Johan Söderberg, Amon Amarth Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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