Riff Tone
Venus Doom
HIM
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Eclipse
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsEMG 81/85
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid4
treble7
reverb2
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer
Notes
Ville Valo often used high-gain amps for a heavy sound.
Tone Character(5)
Heavy, saturated distortionTight palm mutingAggressive, modern metal toneThick, powerful soundSustained, brutal riffs
Difficulty
The song features fast palm muting and sustained power chords, requiring precise timing and control.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Eclipse
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsEMG 81/85
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid4
treble7
reverb2
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Ville Valo often used high-gain amps for a heavy sound.
Tone Character(5)
Heavy, saturated distortionTight palm mutingAggressive, modern metal toneThick, powerful soundSustained, brutal riffs
Difficulty
The song features fast palm muting and sustained power chords, requiring precise timing and control.
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