How to Dial In "Suicide Nation" by At the Gates - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Suicide Nation"
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 Slaughter of the Soul (1995). A fast melodic death-metal track with tight, palm-muted riffing and harmonised leads. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 into a Peavey 5150 stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. The rest of the album is in standard tuning, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Suicide Nation" Tone
What guitar did At the Gates use on "Suicide Nation"?
The guitar on "Suicide Nation" (released 1995) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Suicide Nation" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, 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 "Suicide Nation" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Suicide Nation" 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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