How to Dial In "Blood and Iron" by Bathory - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Blood and Iron"
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 Twilight of the Gods (1991). Twilight of the Gods is the sixth studio album by Swedish extreme metal band Bathory, released on 29 June 1991 by Black Mark Production. The album's personnel list credits Quorthon with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Bathory's other songs from Twilight of the Gods, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Blood and Iron" Tone
What guitar did Bathory use on "Blood and Iron"?
The guitar on "Blood and Iron" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Blood and Iron" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Blood and Iron" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Blood and Iron" 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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