How to Dial In "We Rule the Waves" by Amon Amarth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "We Rule the Waves"
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 driving melodic death-metal track with downtuned, palm-muted riffs and harmonised leads. No source documents the guitar or amp on this track, so an ESP E-II Eclipse into a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "We Rule the Waves" Tone
What guitar did Amon Amarth use on "We Rule the Waves"?
The guitar on "We Rule the Waves" (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 "We Rule the Waves" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 "We Rule the Waves" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "We Rule the Waves" 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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