How to Dial In "Engage the Fear Machine" by Lamb of God - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Engage the Fear Machine"
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 VII: Sturm und Drang (2015). VII: Sturm und Drang is the seventh studio album by American heavy metal band Lamb of God. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, the rig we use for Lamb of God's other songs from VII: Sturm und Drang, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in a tuning that is not one of the standard names: C♯ G♯ C♯ F♯ A♯ D♯, low to high.
Common Questions About the "Engage the Fear Machine" Tone
What guitar did Lamb of God use on "Engage the Fear Machine"?
The guitar on "Engage the Fear Machine" (released 2015) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Engage the Fear Machine" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Engage the Fear Machine" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Engage the Fear Machine" 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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