How to Dial In "Dawn of Norsemen" by Amon Amarth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dawn of Norsemen"
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 Great Heathen Army (2022). The Great Heathen Army is the twelfth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Amon Amarth's other songs from The Great Heathen Army, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Dawn of Norsemen" Tone
What guitar did Amon Amarth use on "Dawn of Norsemen"?
The guitar on "Dawn of Norsemen" (released 2022) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Dawn of Norsemen" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Dawn of Norsemen" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dawn of Norsemen" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Dawn of Norsemen" by Amon Amarth are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.