Riff Tone

My Death

Mayhem

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, black finish, as used by Euronymous on De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, as used by Euronymous in studio for De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas)

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

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal

Notes

Studio recording, 1992-1993 sessions for 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas'. Gear confirmed for album, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for 'My Death' riff section.

Tone Character(10)

chainsaw-like distortionscooped midsrazor-sharp attackcold, biting high endtight and percussive rhythmbuzzsaw wall of soundraw, abrasive textureminimal dynamicsdry, unprocessed soundno audible ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires consistent fast alternate picking and tight palm muting to maintain the aggressive, percussive feel, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

How to get the euronymous desthcrush guitar tone? : r/Mayhem Mayhem guitar tone - Reddit How to get a good black metal tone? (specifically the Freezing Moon ...Black Metal Tone Recommendations : r/metalguitar - Reddit

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