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Mercenary

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Bolt Thrower

Mercenary (1998)death metalHigh5:45SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D# minorestTempo: 138 BPMestTime signature: 2/4

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90%4 tracks · 7,146 notes · D# minor · 138 BPM· 5:45Recommended
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Lead Guitar
Rhythm Guitar
Bass
Drumkit
87%4 tracks · 4,843 notes · D# minor · 138 BPM· 3:54partial
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 5:45

About this song

Mercenary by Bolt Thrower is in D# minor (estimated), around 138 BPM, 2/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 5:45 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.64 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.72 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
5.49 notes/sec

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About the key of D# minor

D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.

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