Riff Tone

Pagan Fears

Mayhem

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1970s, black, as used by Euronymous on 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas')

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

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or similar 1970s/80s Gibson humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1992-1993. No evidence of pedals used for distortion; amp gain cranked for signature black metal tone. No evidence of additional effects or pedals in the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

raw and bitingcold and harshtight and percussivesaturated high-gain distortionminimal low end for claritymidrange presence for note definitiondry, immediate attackno ambience or reverbaggressive palm mutingclassic Norwegian black metal sound

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, consistent tremolo picking and tight palm muting at medium-fast tempo, demanding stamina and precision typical of black metal rhythm guitar.

Sources

Playlist: Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved - Guitar World

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