How to Dial In "Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)" by Cradle of Filth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)"
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 Damnation and a Day (2003). Damnation and a Day is a studio album by the English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth, released on 10 March 2003 by Sony Music. The album's personnel list credits Paul Allender with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Cradle of Filth's other songs from Damnation and a Day, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)" Tone
What guitar did Cradle of Filth use on "Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)"?
The guitar on "Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)" (released 2003) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)" 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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