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Blackmail the Universe

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The System Has Failed (2004)thrash metalTop 5%4:21SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: F# minorestTempo: 85 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%4 tracks · 7,969 notes · F# minor · 85 BPM· 4:21Recommended
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Verse 1
Solo 1
Solo 2
Solo 3
Solo 4
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
93%4 tracks · 8,335 notes · E minor · 174 BPM· 4:11
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Chris Poland
Jimmy Sloas
Drumkit
93%4 tracks · 7,980 notes · F# minor · 85 BPM· 4:18
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:21

About this song

Blackmail the Universe by Megadeth is in F# minor (estimated), around 85 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:21 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with a verse and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
6.31 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
9.49 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
7.74 notes/sec

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0:001:002:003:004:21
Verse 10:25Solo1:39Solo2:33Solo2:59Solo3:43

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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