Solo Tone
Killers with the Cross
Powerwolf
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP E-II Horizon NT-II (likely, based on Powerwolf's studio gear for this era)
AmpENGL Powerball II (likely, based on Powerwolf's known studio amp for this album/era)
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2018. Gear inferred from Powerwolf's typical studio setup for 'The Sacrament of Sin' era; no direct source confirms exact gear for this solo. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps used for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainaggressive pick attackarticulate note separationmodern metal clarityhigh output, saturated solo toneslight ambient tail from delay/reverbfocused, compressed lead soundcutting upper midsminimal modulation
Difficulty
The solo features fast picking, technical runs, and requires precise timing and control over bends/vibrato, making it challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP E-II Horizon NT-II (likely, based on Powerwolf's studio gear for this era)
AmpENGL Powerball II (likely, based on Powerwolf's known studio amp for this album/era)
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2018. Gear inferred from Powerwolf's typical studio setup for 'The Sacrament of Sin' era; no direct source confirms exact gear for this solo. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps used for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainaggressive pick attackarticulate note separationmodern metal clarityhigh output, saturated solo toneslight ambient tail from delay/reverbfocused, compressed lead soundcutting upper midsminimal modulation
Difficulty
The solo features fast picking, technical runs, and requires precise timing and control over bends/vibrato, making it challenging for intermediate players.
Killers with the Cross settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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