How to Dial In "Tormentor of Christian Souls" by Dimmu Borgir - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Tormentor of Christian Souls"
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 Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997). Enthrone Darkness Triumphant is the third studio album by Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir, released on 30 May 1997 through Nuclear Blast. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD Viper-1000 through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the rig we use for Dimmu Borgir's other songs from Enthrone Darkness Triumphant, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Tormentor of Christian Souls" Tone
What guitar did Dimmu Borgir use on "Tormentor of Christian Souls"?
The guitar on "Tormentor of Christian Souls" (released 1997) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Viper-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 "Tormentor of Christian Souls" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 3.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, 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 "Tormentor of Christian Souls" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Tormentor of Christian Souls" 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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