Riff Tone

Mein Herz brennt

Rammstein

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP 901 (custom, early Rammstein main guitar, later fitted with EMG pickups)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head

PickupsEMG 81 active humbucker (bridge position, post-modification for Mutter era)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Mein Herz brennt' (Mutter, 2001). Guitar: ESP 901 with EMG 81 bridge pickup, as revived by Richard Z. Kruspe for alternate tunings and heavy songs like 'Mein Herz brennt'. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head, as documented for Mutter-era Rammstein studio work. No evidence of live/tour rig or other guitars/amps for this specific song section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gainchunky low endcompressed attackscooped but present midsarticulate and clearminimal ambiencedense, layered wall of soundmodern metal clarityaggressive palm muting

Difficulty

The riff requires accurate palm muting and tight rhythm synchronization, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Rammstein – Herzeleid (Remastered 2020) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Rammstein Members, Gear & Sound Amp settings! : r/Rammstein

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