Riff Tone

The Pursuit of Vikings

Amon Amarth

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD V-401FM (likely, as used by Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg in this era)

AmpPeavey 6505+ head (studio recording, 2004 era)

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Fate of Norns' (2004). Both guitarists used ESP guitars with EMG active pickups and Peavey 6505+ amps. Maxon OD808 overdrive pedal was commonly used as a boost in front of the amp. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical band setup. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section. No evidence of Kemper use until much later.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midschunky low endaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationrazor-sharp pick attackmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencecompressed, focused sound

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting with precise timing and synchronization between both hands. The tempo and rhythmic complexity are above average, but not at extreme technical levels.

Sources

Amon Amarth Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Johan Söderberg, Amon Amarth Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Amon Amarth: "War of the Gods" and "The Pursuit of Vikings" Video Lesson | Guitar World Amon Amarth - Jomsviking Guitar Sound - What Cabinet ...

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