Riff Tone

Funeral Fog

Mayhem

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Euronymous on DMDS)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1991)

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or similar, passive)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas' (1991). Gear based on era and known studio photos/interviews; no direct source for exact serial/model for this song. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

raw and abrasivecold and metallichigh-gain saturationscooped midstight and percussive attackminimal warmthslight room ambienceharsh and cuttingrelentless tremolo pickinglo-fi black metal production

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, consistent tremolo picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding stamina and precision typical of early black metal.

Sources

my guitar cover of 'Funeral Fog' : r/Mayhem - Reddit

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