How to Dial In "Evil Never Dies" by Judas Priest - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Evil Never Dies"
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 Firepower (2018). A heavy-metal gallop with tight, driving riffs. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Hamer Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Evil Never Dies" Tone
What guitar did Judas Priest use on "Evil Never Dies"?
The guitar on "Evil Never Dies" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Hamer Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Evil Never Dies" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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.
Can I play "Evil Never Dies" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Evil Never Dies" 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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