How to Dial In "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness" by Rhapsody of Fire - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness"
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 Power of the Dragonflame (2002). Power of the Dragonflame is the fifth studio album by the Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez S Standard S570AH through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Rhapsody of Fire's other songs from Power of the Dragonflame, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness" Tone
What guitar did Rhapsody of Fire use on "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness"?
The guitar on "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Ibanez S Standard S570AH above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness" 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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