How to Dial In "Slave to the Parasites" by Hypocrisy - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Slave to the Parasites"
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 The Arrival (2004). The Arrival is a studio album by the Swedish melodic death metal band Hypocrisy, released on 16 February 2004 by Nuclear Blast. The album's personnel list credits Peter Tägtgren with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Hypocrisy's other songs from The Arrival, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Slave to the Parasites" Tone
What guitar did Hypocrisy use on "Slave to the Parasites"?
The guitar on "Slave to the Parasites" (released 2004) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Slave to the Parasites" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Slave to the Parasites" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Slave to the Parasites" 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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