Abbath Doom Occulta, is a Norwegian composer, vocalist, guitarist, bassist, drummer, and one of the founding members of the influential black metal band Immortal. Before he founded Immortal, Abbath played bass for the early Norwegian extreme metal band Old Funeral. He also plays bass in Demonaz's newly started project Demonaz. He also has been in projects "I" and Bömbers. You also might recognize Abbath, as one of the Guitar Hero video game characters appears to be modeled after him.
Let's look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in Abbath's guitar rig.
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Guitars
- ESP LTD DV8-R Dave Mustaine Model (modified with Floyd Rose tremolo) (the Dean mustaine is pictured below - similar look)
- GHL Jackson Randy Rhoads copy
- ESP NV STD
- ESP LTD V-401 DX
Amps and Cabinets
- Engl Ritchie Blackmore Signature E 650 amp (Also Engl Powerball E645)
- Peavey Bandit amps (practice amp)
- Marshall Cabinets
- Mesa/Boogie amps (previously used these)
Effects and More
Note: all distortion is from the amp
- Boss Flanger
- Boss CH-1 Super Chorus pedal
Other pedals from eyewitness reports:
- MXR Fullbore Metal
- Boss Metal Zone
- Boss Digital Delay
Strings and Picks
- In Tune Guitar Picks
- Dean Markley Blue Steel guitar strings
