How to Dial In "Red Before Black" by Cannibal Corpse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Red Before Black"
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 Red Before Black (2017). Red Before Black is the fourteenth studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse, released on November 3, 2017. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a B.C. Rich Ironbird through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Cannibal Corpse's other songs from Red Before Black, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Red Before Black" Tone
What guitar did Cannibal Corpse use on "Red Before Black"?
The guitar on "Red Before Black" (released 2017) isn't documented; the B.C. Rich Ironbird above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Red Before Black" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Red Before Black" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Red Before Black" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Red Before Black" by Cannibal Corpse are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.