How to Dial In "Bleed for the Devil" by Morbid Angel - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bleed for the Devil"
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 Altars of Madness (1989). Altars of Madness is the debut studio album by American death metal band Morbid Angel, released on 12 May 1989 by Earache Records in the UK and Combat Records in the US. The album's personnel list credits Trey Azagthoth and Richard Brunelle with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Dean ML through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Morbid Angel's other songs from Altars of Madness, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Bleed for the Devil" Tone
What guitar did Morbid Angel use on "Bleed for the Devil"?
The guitar on "Bleed for the Devil" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Dean ML above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Bleed for the Devil" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Bleed for the Devil" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bleed for the Devil" 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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