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Accuser, Opposer Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Marduk
Marduk · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP E-II M-II
Pickups
EMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp
Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2007 (Rom 5:12 album). Guitarist: Morgan Håkansson. Gear confirmed for Marduk's studio and live use during this era, but no explicit photo from the 'Accuser, Opposer' session. Peavey 5150 and ESP E-II M-II with EMG pickups are cited as core gear for heavy rhythm sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass5.5
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- ISP Decimator 2 Noise Gate · noise_gate
- MXR M169 Carbon Copy · delay
ESP E-II M-II (EMG 81/85) → ISP Decimator 2 Noise Gate → MXR M169 Carbon Copy Delay → Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head → 4x12 Cabinet
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- raw and cutting
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
- aggressive palm muting
- blurred wall of sound
- analog warmth
- haunting depth
- ferocious attack
- relentless, fast-paced rhythm
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit studio photo or interview confirming the exact pedalboard or amp settings for 'Accuser, Opposer' riff section; gear and settings are inferred from multiple Equipboard sources and typical black metal/Peavey 5150 usage.
- No numeric amp settings found; values estimated based on genre, amp model, and era.
- No explicit evidence of pedals beyond noise gate and possible analog delay; delay is included due to Equipboard mention and genre-typical subtle use.
- No evidence of amp reverb or other amp-based effects; Peavey 5150 has no built-in reverb.
- Pickup choice inferred from genre and tone (bridge pickup for tight, aggressive rhythm).
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Marduk's 'Accuser, Opposer' features a very high-gain, razor-sharp black metal tone typical of late 2000s Swedish black metal, with tight low end, slightly scooped but not hollow mids, biting treble, and a dry, in-your-face mix. The band often used Peavey 5150/6505 or Marshall JCM amps with minimal reverb for maximum aggression and clarity.