How to Dial In "Unholy Black Metal" by Darkthrone - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Unholy Black Metal"
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 Under a Funeral Moon (1993). Under a Funeral Moon is the third studio album by Norwegian black metal band Darkthrone. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Darkthrone's other songs from Under a Funeral Moon, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Unholy Black Metal" Tone
What guitar did Darkthrone use on "Unholy Black Metal"?
The guitar on "Unholy Black Metal" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Unholy Black Metal" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 4.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, 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 "Unholy Black Metal" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Unholy Black Metal" 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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