Riff Tone

Pagan Fears (Live in Zeitz, 1990)

Mayhem

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (sunburst, late 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Euronymous)

AmpMarshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w Head (1976-77) with Master Volume Mod

PickupsHumbuckers (likely stock Gibson, possibly T-Top or similar era-correct)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive

Notes

Live performance, Zeitz, 1990. Gear confirmed by photos and forum discussions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this show. Pedal use inferred from genre, era, and known rig. No studio effects; all live.

Tone Character(10)

razor-sharp attackbuzzsaw distortionscooped midstight and percussive rhythmraw and abrasivelo-fi aggressionminimal sustaindry, unprocessed soundcutting treble presenceno audible reverb or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, typical of early black metal. While not technically virtuosic, the tempo and aggression demand solid technique and stamina.

Sources

Euronymous, Mayhem Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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