Riff Tone
They Rode On
Watain
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model unknown, likely Standard or Custom, as used by Watain in this era)
AmpPeavey 6505+
PickupsHumbucker (likely Gibson stock or Seymour Duncan, exact model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2013-2014 (The Wild Hunt album sessions). No direct evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section. Gear based on band’s studio rig for this album and era.
Tone Character(10)
cleaner than typical Watainopen and dynamicslightly saturated edge-of-breakupclear note articulationmelodic and emotionalwarm lower midsmoderate treble for claritynot scooped, balanced EQless compressed than standard black metalorganic, natural amp breakup
Difficulty
The riff section is technically straightforward but requires dynamic control and clean articulation to maintain the song's emotional and melodic character.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model unknown, likely Standard or Custom, as used by Watain in this era)
AmpPeavey 6505+
PickupsHumbucker (likely Gibson stock or Seymour Duncan, exact model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2013-2014 (The Wild Hunt album sessions). No direct evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section. Gear based on band’s studio rig for this album and era.
Tone Character(10)
cleaner than typical Watainopen and dynamicslightly saturated edge-of-breakupclear note articulationmelodic and emotionalwarm lower midsmoderate treble for claritynot scooped, balanced EQless compressed than standard black metalorganic, natural amp breakup
Difficulty
The riff section is technically straightforward but requires dynamic control and clean articulation to maintain the song's emotional and melodic character.