How to Dial In "Ascending Like an Eagle" by Amon Amarth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ascending Like an Eagle"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Allfather Awakens (2026). A mid-paced, anthemic melodic-death song with a thick rhythm tone and a melodic lead. Interviews quoted by Bonedo, MusicRadar and Guitar World say Johan Söderberg plays an ESP EX or James Hetfield Snakebite model, Olavi Mikkonen plays Explorer-shaped Gibson and Jackson guitars, and the band's Kemper profiles for Jomsviking were captured from an EVH 5150, but none of it is dated to this record. So an ESP E-II Eclipse into an EVH 5150III 100W stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Ascending Like an Eagle" Tone
What guitar did Amon Amarth use on "Ascending Like an Eagle"?
The guitar on "Ascending Like an Eagle" (released 2026) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ascending Like an Eagle" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Ascending Like an Eagle" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ascending Like an Eagle" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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