How to Dial In "Engines of Hate" by Nevermore - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Engines of Hate"
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 Dead Heart in a Dead World (2000). Dead Heart in a Dead World is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Nevermore, released in October 2000. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Schecter Jeff Loomis JL-7 FR S (Arch Enemy) through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Nevermore's other songs from Dead Heart in a Dead World, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Engines of Hate" Tone
What guitar did Nevermore use on "Engines of Hate"?
The guitar on "Engines of Hate" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Schecter Jeff Loomis JL-7 FR S (Arch Enemy) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Engines of Hate" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, 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 "Engines of Hate" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Engines of Hate" 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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