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The recording
“Nemesis” was recorded between March and May 2005 at Slaughterhouse Studio in Halmstad, Sweden, produced by Rickard Bengtsson and mixed by Andy Sneap. Michael Amott and Christopher Amott performed the dual guitar parts, tracking both rhythm and lead through a high‑gain setup that emphasized a tight low‑end and cutting mids. The guitars were captured using a Dean signature guitar feeding a Krank Revolution 1 head.
Signal chain
Reported gear
Alternatives
Ibanez RG series
Modern equivalent · for the Dean Signature Guitar (circa 2005)
Peavey 6505+
Modern equivalent · for the Krank Revolution 1 Head (2005)
Practical playing approach
Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.
- 1.Use a heavy pick (0.88 mm) for a tight attack
- 2.Select the bridge pickup for maximum aggression
- 3.Set the amp gain high and tone slightly scooped for a thick rhythm tone
- 4.Employ palm‑muted downstrokes on the chugs to lock in the tight low‑end
- 5.Add a short digital delay to lead phrases for extra depth
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What gear was used for the Nemesis guitar tone?
The available research points to Dean Signature Guitar (circa 2005) into Krank Revolution 1 Head (2005). The full reported signal chain and evidence links are listed on this page.
Are the original Nemesis amp settings documented?
Exact historical knob positions are not reliably documented for most recordings. ToneTwin does not publish generated values as studio fact; it creates playable settings only for the amp and pedals a player selects.
How do I recreate the Nemesis tone on my own gear?
Use the reported pickup, gain character, effects and signal-chain order as the target, then translate that target to your equipment. The matcher models controls for your selected rig rather than copying undocumented studio numbers.
Researched and reviewed by the ToneTwin Research Team.
