How to Dial In "Unholy Warcry" by Rhapsody of Fire - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Unholy Warcry"
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 Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret (2004). Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret is the sixth studio album by the Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody, released in 2004. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez S Standard S570AH through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Rhapsody of Fire's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Unholy Warcry" Tone
What guitar did Rhapsody of Fire use on "Unholy Warcry"?
The guitar on "Unholy Warcry" (released 2004) 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 "Unholy Warcry" 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 "Unholy Warcry" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Unholy Warcry" 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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