Riff Tone

Versus the World

Amon Amarth

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Fury or Gibson Explorer (likely with EMG pickups, as per era and band practice)

AmpPeavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers (most probable, as used by Amon Amarth in this era)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2002. Gear confirmed for this era by Equipboard and interviews. Maxon OD808 Overdrive used as a boost into the amp. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on the riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era as no numeric values are published for this song/album. Pickup selector likely set to bridge for main riff. No evidence of effects loop use for rhythm/riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationsharp, cutting edgecrushing rhythm tonearticulate note separationmodern melodic death metal attacklayered dual-guitar harmoniespowerful low-end punch

Difficulty

The main riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, with precise timing for harmonized lines and rapid rhythm shifts, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Amon Amarth Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Opinions on obtaining a Melodic Death Metal Sound.[QUESTION]

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