How to Dial In "Return to Cold" by Immortal - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Return to Cold"
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 War Against All (2023). Their tenth studio album, produced by Arve Isdal at Conclave Studio in Bergen, it was released on 26 May 2023 and is the first to feature only Demonaz. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig to the one documented for Immortal, stands in. Set the amp to a high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Return to Cold" Tone
What guitar did Immortal use on "Return to Cold"?
The guitar on "Return to Cold" (released 2023) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Return to Cold" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, Volume 7. 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 "Return to Cold" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Return to Cold" 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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