How to Dial In "Valkyries Ride" by Amon Amarth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Valkyries Ride"
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 Fate of Norns (2004). Fate of Norns is the fifth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth, released on 6 September 2004 by Metal Blade Records. The album's personnel list credits Olavi Mikkonen on lead guitar and Johan Söderberg on rhythm guitar. 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 Fate of Norns, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Valkyries Ride" Tone
What guitar did Amon Amarth use on "Valkyries Ride"?
The guitar on "Valkyries Ride" (released 2004) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Valkyries Ride" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, 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 "Valkyries Ride" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Valkyries Ride" 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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