Battalions of Fear album cover - Blind Guardian
Album · 6 tones

Battalions of Fear Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Blind Guardian·1988·Guitar tone settings
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The Battalions of Fear amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 6 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.

Gain
7
7–7 · n=6
Bass
5
5–5 · n=6
Mid
6
6–6 · n=6
Treble
7
7–7 · n=6
Presence
6
6–6 · n=6
Volume
8
8–8 · n=6
The rig behind the record

The Gear Behind Battalions of Fear

Tracklist

Every Battalions of Fear Tone You Can Dial In

  1. The Martyr
  2. Battalions of Fear
  3. By the Gates of Moria
  4. Guardian of the Blind
  5. Run for the Night
  6. MajestyEngl Fireball 100 (modern equivalent)

6 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the Battalions of Fear Tone

  1. What amp was Battalions of Fear recorded with?

    Every one of the Battalions of Fear tracks in our catalog was tracked on an Engl Fireball 100 (a modern equivalent). ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.

  2. What guitar was used on Battalions of Fear?

    The ESP LTD EC-1000 (a modern equivalent) appears on the most Battalions of Fear tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.

  3. What amp settings do I need for the Battalions of Fear sound?

    Across the 6 guitar tracks from Battalions of Fear we've catalogued, the median is gain 7 (range 7–7), with bass 5, mid 6, treble 7 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.

  4. What pedals are on Battalions of Fear?

    The Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-9 shows up on the most tracks here. Every track breakdown lists that song's full signal chain in order, and the match engine substitutes what you own for what you don't.

  5. How many Battalions of Fear songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 6 tracks from Battalions of Fear broken down, including "The Martyr" and "Battalions of Fear". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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