Choose a version
Compare every playable arrangement, then open the exact version that has the parts you need.
Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —14 tracks · 5:56
About this song
Defender by Manowar is in A minor (estimated), around 62 BPM, 4/4 time. This 14-track arrangement runs 5:56 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Guitar harmonics, Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 2, Choir aahs, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
Difficulty by instrument
How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.
Chord progressionsestimated
Roman numerals (transposable to any key) over the actual chords. Play a section, or hover any chord for its piano & guitar shape and a play button.
About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
More from Manowar
9 versions · D minor · 85 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsKings of Metal · 6 versions · E minor · 120 BPM
GuitarBassDrumsBattle Hymns · 6 versions · E minor · 95 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsInto Glory Ride · 2 versions · E minor · 133 BPM
GuitarBassDrumsInto Glory Ride · 4 versions · E minor · 124 BPM
GuitarBassDrumsLouder Than Hell · 2 versions · E minor · 162 BPM
GuitarBassDrums
Similar songs
More heavy metal songs with a related key or comparable tempo.
Judas Priest15 versions · A minor · 163 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsOzzy Osbourne14 versions · A minor · 144 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsIron Maiden10 versions · A minor · 188 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsBlack Sabbath12 versions · A minor · 146 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsDio7 versions · A minor · 117 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsIron Maiden11 versions · A minor · 134 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrums