Those Who Fear Tomorrow album cover - Integrity
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Those Who Fear Tomorrow" by Integrity - Guitar Tone Settings

Integrity·1991·Those Who Fear Tomorrow
The rig

What Integrity Actually Used on "Those Who Fear Tomorrow"

The settings

Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings - Marshall JCM800 2203

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain6
Bass5
Mid6
Treble6
Presence5
Volume7

These numbers are for a Marshall JCM800 2203. On your amp, they won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

TuningDrop D(D A D G B E)
Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone5
Volume8
Recording notes

Integrity's debut fused Cleveland hardcore with a doom-metal weight and occult imagery years before metalcore existed as a genre name; the title track's crushing midtempo riff is the blueprint every metallic-hardcore band since has borrowed from.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Those Who Fear Tomorrow" Tone

  1. What guitar did Integrity use on "Those Who Fear Tomorrow"?

    Integrity tracked "Those Who Fear Tomorrow" on a Gibson SG Standard (released 1991). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.

  2. What amp settings does "Those Who Fear Tomorrow" need?

    On Marshall JCM800 2203: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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.

  3. Can I play "Those Who Fear Tomorrow" without a Marshall JCM800 2203?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Those Who Fear Tomorrow" 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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