Riff Tone
Samarithan
Candlemass
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (with Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock, late 70s/early 80s spec)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass7.5
mid6.5
treble6
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording for 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' (1986). Gear inferred from period-accurate live photos and band interviews; no direct studio documentation. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp distortion and possible amp reverb.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmid-heavy and powerfuldark, brooding low endtight palm-muted chugssustained power chordsclear note definitionamp-driven distortionslightly scooped but not extremeno audible modulation or delayclassic doom metal heaviness
Difficulty
The riff is slow and not technically demanding in terms of speed, but requires tight palm muting, precise timing, and control over sustained power chords to achieve the classic doom heaviness.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (with Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock, late 70s/early 80s spec)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass7.5
mid6.5
treble6
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording for 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' (1986). Gear inferred from period-accurate live photos and band interviews; no direct studio documentation. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp distortion and possible amp reverb.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmid-heavy and powerfuldark, brooding low endtight palm-muted chugssustained power chordsclear note definitionamp-driven distortionslightly scooped but not extremeno audible modulation or delayclassic doom metal heaviness
Difficulty
The riff is slow and not technically demanding in terms of speed, but requires tight palm muting, precise timing, and control over sustained power chords to achieve the classic doom heaviness.
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