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Killing Machine

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Judas Priest

Killing Machine (1978)heavy metalHigh3:00SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: F# minorestTempo: 88 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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83%5 tracks · 4,323 notes · F# minor · 88 BPM· 3:00Recommended
Intro
Verse I
Chorus I
Verse II
Chorus II
Bridge
Solo
Verse III
Chorus III
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:00

About this song

Killing Machine by Judas Priest is in F# minor (estimated), around 88 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:00 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.43 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.38 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.67 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
1.9 notes/sec

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C2C3C4C5B2B4

B2 – B4 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)

About the key of F# minor

F# minor is the 13th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯m, Bm, and C♯m.

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