How to Dial In "Warriors of Death" by Sepultura - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Warriors of Death"
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 Bestial Devastation (1985). Bestial Devastation is the debut extended play by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura, released in 1985 by Cogumelo Records. The album's personnel list credits Max "Possessed" Cavalera on rhythm guitar and Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz on lead guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Sepultura's other songs from Bestial Devastation, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Warriors of Death" Tone
What guitar did Sepultura use on "Warriors of Death"?
The guitar on "Warriors of Death" (released 1985) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Warriors of Death" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 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 "Warriors of Death" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Warriors of Death" 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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