Best NAM Profiles for Deathcore

Deathcore guitar tone needs to be massive, aggressive, and brutally tight without turning into a wall of indistinct low end. The best NAM profiles give you crushing distortion, fast pick response, strong mids, and enough clarity for complex riffs, breakdowns, and low-tuned guitars.

Whether you're running NAM on a computer, HeadRush, Mooer, or another compatible device, the right profile can make a huge difference in how quickly you get to a professional deathcore tone.

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Want the Authentic All Shall Perish Sound?

If you're specifically looking for a classic deathcore tone, there's one pack that deserves special attention.

Strange Angles Music offers the official Chris Storey – All Shall Perish NAM Pack, created with Chris Storey, founding guitarist of All Shall Perish.

All Shall Perish formed in Oakland in 2002 and are widely recognized as one of the early pioneering bands of deathcore. Their combination of brutal rhythm guitars, technical playing, groove, and melody helped establish the sound that would become hugely influential throughout the genre.

The Chris Storey Signature NAM Pack goes beyond a generic collection of high-gain profiles. Chris worked with producer and longtime collaborator Nick Loiacono to recreate the tones associated with the Awaken the Dreamers era using the original gear responsible for that sound.

Chris Storey – All Shall Perish NAM Pack

The pack includes:

  • 5 D.I. amp captures

  • 33 full-rig studio captures

  • Rocktron Prophesy II + VHT 2/90/2

  • Splawn QuickRod 100

  • Original block-letter 5150 with upgraded transformer

  • RedSeven Leviathan

  • Driftwood Purple Nightmare

  • Engl Victor Smolski E646

  • EVH 5150 III

  • Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

  • Engl Savage

  • Omega Granophyre

  • Multiple professional cabinets and overdrive combinations

That makes this pack particularly interesting for anyone chasing old-school deathcore, MySpace-era deathcore, or the crushing but articulate guitar sound associated with All Shall Perish.

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What Makes a Great Deathcore NAM Profile?

Deathcore tones generally need several things working together:

  • Extremely tight low end

  • Aggressive upper mids

  • Fast pick attack

  • Strong note separation

  • Controlled saturation

  • Enough gain for heavy rhythm playing without becoming fizzy

More gain isn't necessarily better. A well-captured high-gain amp with slightly less gain often sounds considerably heavier once guitars are double-tracked and placed in a mix.

1. Fortin Evil Pumpkin

The Fortin Evil Pumpkin is an excellent starting point for modern deathcore.

It has an aggressive, saturated character with a naturally tight response that works particularly well for low tunings. Palm-muted riffs remain punchy while individual notes maintain definition.

Best for:

  • Modern deathcore

  • Low tunings

  • Breakdown riffs

  • Fast rhythmic playing

  • Aggressive rhythm tones

2. Fortin Meshuggah

The Fortin Meshuggah takes the approach even further toward precision and tightness.

Its controlled low end and extremely fast response make it particularly effective for technical deathcore, djent-influenced deathcore, and complex rhythmic patterns.

Best for:

  • Technical deathcore

  • Djent-influenced tones

  • 7-string guitars

  • Fast palm muting

  • Highly precise rhythm parts

3. Driftwood Purple Nightmare

The Driftwood Purple Nightmare brings a huge, thick character to deathcore tones.

Rather than sounding overly clinical, it can deliver a larger and more organic distortion character while still handling low tunings extremely well.

Best for:

  • Thick rhythm tones

  • Modern deathcore

  • Layered guitars

  • Low-tuned riffs

  • Huge productions

4. Randall Satan

The Randall Satan is another excellent choice for extreme metal.

It has the aggressive attack and controlled low end needed for brutal rhythm guitars while retaining enough character to prevent the tone from becoming completely sterile.

Best for:

  • Deathcore

  • Extreme metal

  • Drop A and lower

  • Breakdown-heavy music

  • Aggressive rhythm guitars

5. Omega Ampworks Obsidian

The Omega Ampworks Obsidian is built around characteristics modern metal players often want: tight lows, aggressive mids, and excellent note separation.

It works particularly well with extended-range guitars where you don't want the bottom end becoming loose.

Best for:

  • Modern deathcore

  • 7- and 8-string guitars

  • Low tunings

  • Technical riffs

  • Tight studio rhythm tones

6. Granophyre

The Granophyre delivers an extremely aggressive modern high-gain sound.

It's especially effective for players who want crushing distortion while maintaining enough definition for complicated riffs and rapid picking.

Best for:

  • Deathcore

  • Technical metal

  • Breakdown sections

  • Low tunings

  • Modern high-gain productions

7. MLC Subzero

The MLC Subzero is another strong choice for precision-focused extreme metal.

Its focused response makes it particularly useful when the guitar needs to occupy a defined space in a dense mix.

Best for:

  • Technical deathcore

  • Fast riffs

  • Tight palm mutes

  • Layered rhythm guitars

  • Modern productions

8. RedSeven Leviathan

The RedSeven Leviathan offers a versatile high-gain character that works well for both rhythm and lead applications.

For deathcore, it can provide a powerful rhythm foundation while still leaving enough room for leads, harmonies, and melodic sections.

Best for:

  • Modern deathcore

  • Rhythm and lead guitars

  • Melodic deathcore

  • Layered arrangements

  • Versatile metal rigs

9. RedSeven Duality

The RedSeven Duality is a great option when you want a modern tone that can move between aggressive rhythm work and more melodic material.

Best for:

  • Progressive deathcore

  • Melodic deathcore

  • Rhythm and lead work

  • Complex arrangements

  • Dynamic performances

10. Carstens Empire

The Carstens Empire brings a more dynamic character to the modern high-gain category.

Instead of relying purely on extreme saturation, it can produce a more articulate tone that responds well to picking intensity.

Best for:

  • Progressive deathcore

  • Technical playing

  • Melodic sections

  • Dynamic rhythm guitars

  • Modern metal productions

Classic Amps Still Work for Deathcore

You don't necessarily need a modern boutique amp to get an excellent deathcore tone.

Some classic high-gain platforms remain incredibly effective when properly captured and tightened.

EVH 5150

The 5150 family has been a foundation of heavy guitar tones for decades. Its aggressive mids and powerful low end make it an obvious choice for deathcore.

Marshall JCM800

A JCM800 can work surprisingly well for deathcore when paired with the right boost and IR.

Its naturally aggressive midrange helps guitars cut through dense productions.

Soldano SLO-100

The Soldano provides a smoother, saturated high-gain character that works well for players who want deathcore tones with more harmonic richness.

Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Rev G

For a huge, aggressive rhythm sound, a Rectifier Rev G remains an excellent option.

Its naturally large low end can produce enormous deathcore tones when paired with the right boost and cabinet IR.

Best NAM Profiles for Different Deathcore Styles

StyleRecommended ProfilesClassic / Early DeathcoreChris Storey – All Shall Perish NAM PackModern DeathcoreFortin Evil Pumpkin, GranophyreTechnical DeathcoreFortin Meshuggah, ObsidianBrutal Low-Tuned DeathcoreRandall Satan, Purple NightmareProgressive DeathcoreRedSeven Duality, Carstens EmpireMelodic DeathcoreRedSeven Leviathan, SoldanoBreakdown-Heavy DeathcoreEvil Pumpkin, Randall Satan7-String DeathcoreObsidian, Fortin Meshuggah8-String DeathcoreRandall Satan, Granophyre

Don't Ignore the IR

A great NAM profile can still sound wrong if it's paired with the wrong cabinet IR.

For deathcore, start with speakers such as:

  • Vintage 30

  • DV-77

  • G12T-75

  • Greenback

The IR has an enormous effect on the final tone.

If your profile sounds harsh, muddy, or overly boomy, try changing the IR before completely rebuilding your amp settings.

For extremely low tunings, look for an IR that keeps the bottom end controlled while providing enough upper-mid presence for the guitar to cut through.

Use Less Gain Than You Think

One of the easiest ways to make a deathcore tone sound worse is to use too much gain.

It can feel heavier when you're playing alone, but excessive gain often causes:

  • Less pick attack

  • Less note separation

  • Muddy palm mutes

  • Excessive fizz

  • Poorer clarity when double-tracked

Start with less gain than you think you need and increase it gradually.

The guitars will often become heavier once they're actually in the mix.

Tighten the Low End

For deathcore, the goal isn't simply to have enormous bass.

The goal is to have controlled bass.

If palm mutes feel loose or woofy, try:

Guitar → Overdrive → NAM Profile → IR → EQ

Use the overdrive primarily to tighten the front end rather than adding massive amounts of distortion.

A common starting point is:

  • Drive: Low

  • Tone: Around the middle

  • Level: High

Then adjust based on the particular profile and guitar.

Final Thoughts

The best NAM profiles for deathcore combine aggression, tightness, saturation, and clarity.

For a modern sound, start with the Fortin Evil Pumpkin, Fortin Meshuggah, Granophyre, Obsidian, or Randall Satan.

For a thicker and more organic character, try the Driftwood Purple Nightmare.

But if you're specifically chasing the classic All Shall Perish / early deathcore sound, the official Chris Storey – All Shall Perish NAM Pack deserves to be at the top of your list.

With 5 D.I. captures and 33 full-rig studio captures, it gives you a much deeper look into the tones behind one of the early pioneering forces in deathcore.

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