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Empyrean Armageddon Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Archgoat
Archgoat · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Flying V 2016 Pro Electric Guitar
Pickups
Gibson '57 Classic (neck), BurstBucker 3 (bridge) humbuckers
Amp
Peavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head (dual amp setup, studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (BurstBucker 3)
Studio recording for 'Empyrean Armageddon' (2015-2018 era). Ritual Butcherer is confirmed to use the Gibson Flying V with '57 Classic and BurstBucker 3 pickups. The amp setup is Peavey 6505 and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, both running through matching 4x12 cabinets. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this recording; Zoom 9030 was used on earlier albums only. No evidence of live rig for this specific song.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- thick and saturated
- dense, distorted textures
- oppressive wall of sound
- raw and primal
- uncompromisingly heavy
- searing and menacing
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- chaotic yet controlled
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit amp knob settings for 'Empyrean Armageddon' found in sources; settings estimated based on typical Peavey 6505/Mesa Rectifier usage in extreme metal and the described tone.
- Zoom 9030 multi-effect was used on earlier albums (1991-2008) but not confirmed for this recording.
- No evidence of any pedals or modulation/time-based effects used on this song; signal appears to be guitar straight into high-gain amps.
- No evidence of reverb or delay in the riff section; tone is dry and direct.
- Pickup choice inferred from genre and typical usage for heavy rhythm riffs.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Archgoat's 'Empyrean Armageddon' features a saturated, raw, and aggressive black/death metal tone with extreme gain, tight but not boomy bass, slightly scooped mids, biting treble, and boosted presence for clarity. The tone is very dry with no audible reverb, matching both the genre and the band's signature sound.