How to Dial In "Die with a War Cry" by Amon Amarth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Die with a War Cry"
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 melodic death-metal track from The Allfather Awakens, with tight, high-gain rhythm guitar and harmonised lead lines. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the amp at a high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Die with a War Cry" Tone
What guitar did Amon Amarth use on "Die with a War Cry"?
The guitar on "Die with a War Cry" (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 "Die with a War Cry" 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 "Die with a War Cry" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Die with a War Cry" 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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