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Load (1996)thrash metalTop 5%4:55SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicTidal
Key: D# minorestTuning: Half-Step DownTempo: 115 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%5 tracks · 5,006 notes · D# minor · 114 BPM· 4:55Recommended
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Interlude
Solo
Interlude
Bridge
Interlude/Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass 1
Bass 2
Drums
92%5 tracks · 5,621 notes · D# minor · 114 BPM· 4:54
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James Hetfield
Kirk Hammet
Kirk Hammet (Solo)
Jason Newsted
Drumkit
92%5 tracks · 5,195 notes · D# minor · 115 BPM· 4:52
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James
Kirk
Kirk Lead
Jason
Drumkit
70%1 tracks · 425 notes · D# minor · 115 BPM· 2:32partialBass Only
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Intro
Verse 1
Bridge
Verse 2
Pre-chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Solo
Chorus
Intelude
Chorus
Outro
Guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 4:55

About this song

Cure by Metallica is in D# minor (estimated), around 115 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 4:55 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Slap bass 1, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 4 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
3.28 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.27 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
3.54 notes/sec

Song structure

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0:001:002:003:004:004:55
Intro0:00Verse 10:13Chorus0:46Verse 21:16Chorus1:41Interlude2:11Solo2:36Interlude2:59Bridge3:22Interlude4:08

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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