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Diamond Head

Lightning to the Nations (1980)heavy metalTop 5%5:26SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: A minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 144 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%5 tracks · 7,953 notes · A minor · 140 BPM· 5:26Recommended
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Intro
Solo 1
Intro Riff
Main Riff
Verse 1
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse 2
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Full Band
Interludio Harmony
Solo 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
92%4 tracks · 7,994 notes · A minor · 144 BPM· 5:17<Distortion<
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Solo 1
Solo 2
Guitar 1
Bass
Guitar 2
Drums
92%4 tracks · 6,700 notes · A minor · 145 BPM· 4:20partial
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James Hetfield (Ov. Gtr)
Kirk Hammet (Ov. Gtr)
Jason Newsted
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 5:26

About this song

The Prince by Diamond Head is in A minor (estimated), around 144 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 5:26 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.64 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
8.78 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
5.56 notes/sec

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0:001:002:003:004:005:26
Intro0:00Solo0:07Intro0:41Verse 10:58Pre-chorus1:26Chorus1:33Verse 21:50Pre-chorus2:17Chorus2:24Solo3:33

About the key of A minor

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