Riff Tone

War

Burzum

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarPeavey Mystic (likely, as used by Varg Vikernes on Burzum debut album)

AmpPeavey Bandit 112 (likely, based on era and Varg's known gear for debut)

PickupsPeavey stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionProCo ProCo Rat (or similar distortion/fuzz pedal)

Notes

Studio recording, 1992-1993. Gear inferred from black metal community consensus and Varg's known setup for debut album. No direct studio documentation for 'War' riff, but Peavey Mystic and Bandit are widely cited for this era.

Tone Character(10)

buzzy and lo-figrainy, saturated fuzzraw and abrasivepiercing treblescooped midsloose low endminimal claritywall-of-sound rhythmno modulation or time-based effectsaggressive, relentless attack

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and stamina, but uses simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Any ideas how to get the tone of Burzums debut album? - Reddit Share your Burzum guitar tone settings : r/ThuleanCult - Reddit

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