King of the Dead album cover - Cirith Ungol
Album · 3 tones

King of the Dead Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Cirith Ungol·1984·Guitar tone settings
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Translate any King of the Dead track to your gear

The King of the Dead amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 3 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
8
8–8 · n=3
Bass
6
6–6 · n=3
Mid
5
5–5 · n=3
Treble
7
7–7 · n=3
Presence
7
7–7 · n=3
Volume
7
7–7 · n=3
Tracklist

Every King of the Dead Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Black Machine
  2. King of the Dead
  3. Master of the Pit

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

FAQ

Common Questions About the King of the Dead Tone

  1. What amp settings do I need for the King of the Dead sound?

    Across the 3 guitar tracks from King of the Dead we've catalogued, the median is gain 8 (range 8–8), with bass 6, mid 5, 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.

  2. How many King of the Dead songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 3 tracks from King of the Dead broken down, including "Black Machine" and "King of the Dead". 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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